Kenneth Koichi Tanaka passed away in his home in Nashville, TN at the age of 81. He was born in Honolulu, HI, graduated from Kahuku High School ('48) and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa ('52). He served in the Air Force before establishing his engineering career with Rockwell International. He is survived by brother Walter and family, sister Margaret Wilson-Perez and family, relatives, friends and his SGI family. Memorial services will be Friday, February 3, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Ellis Funeral Home and Cremation Service.