In loving memory of Toshiaki Nitao of Tustin, California, who departed this world on September 2, 2025 at the age of 80. Toshiaki leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Toshiaki leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He is survived by: his wife Yumiko Nitao; his daughters, Janet Morishita (Mark), Susan Nitao and June Yakura (Chris); his grandchildren, Allyson, Lynn Morishita, Tyler Yakura and Audrey Taberna; and his siblings, Yoshiaki Nitao (Yoko), Shigeko Hirano (Yoneho) of Japan and Hiroe Matsuda (Haruhiko) of Japan. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 20th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Newport Beach Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple (254 Victoria St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627).