Yoshihisa Hirayama

Our beloved father/husband Yoshihisa Hirayama passed away peacefully in his home on February 22, 2023 at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Yoko Hirayama, his daughter, Yuko (Hirayama) Acuna, his son-in-law, Michael Acuna and two grandchildren, Yuuki and Maki.

He was born in Kumamoto, Japan on October 11, 1946. He was the youngest of 7 children. His childhood in Japan instilled a lifelong passion for gardening, listening to birds, fishing, and traveling.

In 1972, he came to the United States as a foreign exchange student, and studied Auto Mechanics and Electronics. He faithfully worked at Panasonic Corporation for 30 years, and then later worked at Advanced Powering Services. His friends and coworkers called him "Yoshi" or "Yosh". He retired in 2014.

Along with his wife, daughter, and grandchildren, Yoshi is survived by four older brothers, an older sister, cousins, nephews, and nieces both in Japan and in the U.S.

He will be remembered as a gentle, kind and devoted man. He worked hard to provide for his family. He was a simple man. He didn't live for himself. He was thoughtful and always put his family's needs before his. He was kind and respectful to those around him. He was well liked and respected by all who knew him. Yoshihisa will be dearly missed.