Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.
Florence Teruko Fukushima
Feb 9, 2019
FUKUSHIMA, Florence Teruko
October 8, 1927 to February 9, 2019
Florence Teruko (Fukuda) Fukushima passed away on February 9, 2019 after a short illness. She was 91 and born in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 8, 1927 the 5 th child of Asakichi and Hatsuki (Tsukuda) Fukuda of Kumamoto, Japan. Florence graduated from Kaimuki High School...
Takeo Sugimoto
Feb 8, 2019
Takeo Sugimoto, 83 of Monterey Park, CA passed away on Feb 8, 2019. He was born on March 20, 1935 to Kishimatsu and Shizuko Sugimoto in Maui, HI. He was a vegetable produce manager. He loved Vegas, travelling, golfing and fishing.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Tsuruye,
brother, Hideo, sister-in-law,...
Shinichi Sakuma
Feb 7, 2019
SHINICHI PAUL SAKUMA, 87 years old, Makawao, Maui HI born, resident of Garden Grove who passed away on February 7, 2019.
He is survived by his wife, Sumiye Sakuma of 65 years; sons, Nolan (Cyndi), Lester, and Brian (Shirley) Sakuma; grandchildren, Nicole and Byron Yamanaka, Stacie, Courtney, and Collin Sakuma; also survived by nieces, nephews and other...
Yukio "Yuki" Yamasaki
Feb 7, 2019
Memorial services for the late Yukio "Yuki" Yamasaki, 86-year-old, HI born resident of Gardena, who passed away on February 7, 2019, will be held on Saturday, March 9, 11:00 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church 2115 W. 182 nd St in Torrance.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Yoshiko "Yoshi" Yamasaki; son, Brian Yukio (Jennifer Schutzman)...
Sadako Kawaratani
Feb 6, 2019
KAWARATANI, SADAKO, age 92 passed away on February 6, 2019. Beloved mother of Glenn Kawaratani, Kay (Eiji) Masuyama, Dale (Cathy) Kawaratani, and Alan Kawaratani; grandmother of Timothy and Jennifer Kawaratani, Keiko Masuyama Hicks; great-grandmother of Morgann Kawaratani; sister of Mabel Furuto and Bill Kobayashi also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services were held...
Minoru Wada
Feb 4, 2019
WADA, MINORU JOHN
Passed away on February 4th, 2019, at his home, in Midway City, Ca. He was 103 .
Survived by his wife of 79 years, May Wada,
Loved by his daughters: June Onodera and Irene( Frank ) Sumi,
Grandchildren: Lisa ( Greg ) Spence , Suzanne (Tim) Onodera, Nicole...
Alice Midori Sato
Feb 4, 2019
Alice Midori Sato, 83-year-old, Hawaii born resident of Rosemead passed away on February 4, 2019 at her residence.
She is survived by her husband, Sachio Sato; sons, Darryl Yoshio and Douglas Kiyoshi (Janice) Sato; grandchildren, Kevin and Laura Sato; sisters, Marion Nishimura and Doris (Joe) Iwamura both of Hawaii; brothers-in-law, Wilbur and Norman Sato; sister-in-law, Jane (Herbert)...
Wallace S. Fuchino
Jan 30, 2019
Funeral services for the late Wallace S. Fuchino, 87-year-old, Hawaii born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on January 30, 2019, will be held on Thursday, February 14, 11:30 a.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 West 166 th St. Gardena, CA 90248. The family kindly requests casual attire.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Jacqueline Fuchino and son,...
Beatrice Chiyoko Toguchi
Jan 27, 2019
Private funeral services for the late Beatrice Chiyoko Toguchi, 100-year-old, HI born resident of Montebello, who passed away on January 27, 2019, were held on Saturday, February 23 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Masaru Toguchi; she is survived by her children, Kenneth (Connie) Toguchi of Hawaii, Ronald Toguchi, Leslie...
Fusako Ashida Wadamoto
Jan 23, 2019
Funeral services for the late Fusako Ashida Wadamoto, 98-year-old, CA born, resident of Northridge, who passed away on January 23, 2019, will be held on Saturday, February 2, 12 p.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 815 E. First St. in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Henry Wadamoto; she is survived by her son, Wayne Wadamoto;...
Shoji Kodani
Jan 23, 2019
御通知
ロサンジェルス出身及びロサンゼルス市在住
夫 小谷 昌児(九一歳)儀 二〇一九年一月二十三日午後四時二十分
敬愛ロサンジェルスヘルスセンターにて死去致しました 。
ここに生前のご厚誼を謝し謹んでご通知申し上げます 。
尚、葬儀は二月八日(金曜日) 本派本願寺羅府別院に於いて
家族葬を以って執り行いました。
喪主 妻 小谷 栞
日米外親戚一同
本派本願寺羅府別院
Dean Satoshi Yonemoto
Jan 21, 2019
DEAN SATOSHI YONEMOTO, 57, Los Angeles, Calif.-born Sansei resident of Lakewood, passed away on January 21, 2019.
He is survived by his loving family: father, Noboru (Joyce) Yonemoto; brother, Mark Yonemoto; uncles, Sumio (Junko) Yonemoto of Watsonville, Hiroshi (Fumie) Yonemoto, and Yutaka Yonemoto (Mariko) of Tokyo; aunts, Kiiko (Sam) Akiyama of Watsonville and Sumiko Yonemoto of Tokyo;...
Kunio Nakaoka
Jan 21, 2019
Kunio Sam Nakaoka passed away on January 21, 2019 and is survived by wife Carol, daughter Susan, grandson Grant and many nieces and nephews and other relatives.
A private family burial service was held on Jan. 31 2019, at Rose Hills Cemetery.
Yoshio Shim Nakamura
Jan 21, 2019
Funeral services for the late Yoshio Shim Nakamura, 99 year-old Nisei and long time resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully on January 21, 2019 will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 12:30 PM at Holy Cross Cemetery, Risen Christ Chapel, 5835 W. Slauson Ave., Culver City, CA 90230.
He was preceded in...
Kiyoko Fujinami
Jan 21, 2019
Private Funeral services for the late Kiyoko Fujinami, 101-year-old, California born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully on January 21, 2019 were held on January 27, at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.
Predeceased by beloved husband, Hirokichi, son, Henry Kiyoshi Fujinami, and son-in-law, Ichiro Masuda.
She is survived by her loving family, sons, Sam...
Scott Yamada
Jan 20, 2019
SCOTT YAMADA, 52, Long Beach, CA born Nisei, resident of Torrance, passed away on January 20, 2019.
He is survived by his loving family: wife, Dena Tornez; sons, Brandon and Blake Yamada; daughter, Madison Yamada and mother, Jean (Mas) Butsumyo.
Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, February 8, at 10:00AM at Gardena...
Kyoko Sato
Jan 20, 2019
Kyoko Sato, age 89, passed away on January 20, 2019. Services will be held on a later date in Palo Alto.
She is survived by 3 children and their family.
Dennis T. Nakamura
Jan 19, 2019
Dennis T. Nakamura passed away on January 19, 2019 at the age of 75. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born in Gila River, AZ internment camp on July 3, 1943. He was one of 6 children with his surviving brothers, John and David, living in Southern California. Dennis worked hard his entire professional...
Toshio Fukumasu
Jan 19, 2019
A private funeral service for Toshio Fukumasu, 85-year-old, Tokyo, Japan-born, Niigata raised, long-time resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on Jan.19, 2019 in Los Angeles, was held on Feb. 9,2019 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden",
Officiated by Rev. Paul Iwata and Rev. James Iwata of Sunrise Foursquare Church.
Predeceased by his wife,...
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