John Hikaru Shinkai, 86, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2008 at 5:16 p.m. at at his home in San Francisco. He was born Aug. 23, 1921, in Japan.

Surviving are: nephew, Philip Hikaru Shinkai; nieces, Susan Emiko Shinkai and Janet Yoko Shinkai-Langit; grandnephew Kyle Daniel Langit.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 12, at 1 p.m. at Pine United Methodist Church, 426 33rd Ave. in San Francisco.