Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.

Fumiko Makishi

Fumiko Makishi

Feb 10, 2019

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Florence Teruko Fukushima

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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