故こ

prefix

the late; the deceased

Prefix attached to names or titles to indicate that the person has passed away. Formal and respectful.

• 故こ・山やま田だ太た郎ろう氏しの功こう績せきを称たたえる。

  We honor the achievements of the late Mr. Taro Yamada.

• 故こ・田た中なか首しゅ相しょうの政せい策さくは今いまも影えい響きょうを与あたえている。

  The policies of the late Prime Minister Tanaka still have an influence today.