Yoshio Kubo passed away on August 25, 2002 the day after his 80th birthday which was celebrated with his family and close friends and relatives.  He has been dearly missed and is survived by his children, seven grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.  The funeral was held on September 2002 at the Senshin Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles and the burial service at the Inglewood Park Cemetary.

Yosh grew up in the Los Angeles area with his two brothers (Takeo and Takashi) and one sister (Naomi) who passed away at a young age.  Yosh served in World War II with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.  Yosh started his own company as a General Contractor in the Los Angeles area.  He married Yuriko Ota and started his family in Los Angeles.

Yosh's ashes were brought to Hawaii with his wife's after her passing so they can be scattered together at their favorite vacation destination.  The joint scattering will take place on July 23, 2016 with his family present.