Shozo Nagai
Dec 13, 2018
Dr. Shozo Nagai (90) passed away peacefully on December 13, 2018. He was born in Tampico, Mexico, and move to Tokyo, Japan in his early years. Following in his father's footsteps, he became a successful dentist, graduating from Tokyo Medical and Dental University. Dr. Nagai then further advanced his training at UCLA Dental School, where he became an active...
Rodney Masao Kageyama
Dec 9, 2018
Actor and Japanese American community personality Rodney Kageyama, 77, died in his sleep early Sunday morning, December 9, 2018.
In addition to numerous roles in film and television, Kageyama became perhaps as much a community fixture as anyone could be, emceeing regularly in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of downtown Los Angeles. He had major roles in Karate...
Hanaye Kimura
Dec 9, 2018
MRS. HANAYE KIMURA, 95, Redondo Beach, CA born Nisei, resident of Van Nuys, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2018.
She is survived by her loving family: sons, Stanley (Ann), Ronald and James (Sue) Kimura; daughters, Frances Hori and Marian (Jim) Mason; 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; brothers, Choji (Nanae) and Shozo Matsushita; sister, Setsuko Kadonaga; many...
Harry Satoru Torigoe
Dec 8, 2018
Harry Satoru Torigoe, 88 year-old, Honolulu, HI born Nisei Veteran, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Yoshie Torigoe and he is survived by his loving family; children, Lynn (Thomas) McInally, Lisa (Jan) Gilbertson and Lance (Vita) Torigoe; grandchildren, Keiko and Sean McInally, Cole and Cade Gilbertson, Matthew Suh...
Herbert Mitsuru Okamoto
Dec 8, 2018
Herbert Mitsuru "Mits" Okamoto, 88, died peacefully on December 8, 2018, in Los Angeles, after an active life as an outdoorsman, public servant, swing dancer, disc jockey and loving father, grandfather and friend. Herb's advice: "If you have the chance to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance!"
Born on December 1, 1930, in Hanna,...
Mike Yoshikazu Tenno
Dec 7, 2018
MIKE YOSHIKAZU TENNO, 81year old, Hiroshima, Japan born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on December 7. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 16, 1:00PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple Street, Los Angeles CA 90012.
He is survived by wife, Fujie Tenno; daughter, Jean Emiko Tenno; son, Glenn Isamu...
Sadao "Sam" Kajikawa
Dec 7, 2018
Sadao "Sam" Kajikawa
Born May 29, 1919 in El Nido (Redondo Beach), California to father Goichi and mother Kinuyo. Passed away on December 7, 2018 in Torrance, California. Predeceased by beloved wife of 72 years, Sumiye "Minnie" Kajikawa. Survived by children: Akemi ( Frank ) Giovinazzo, Norman ( Barbara ) Kajikawa, and Frances ( Harry ) Fleming;...
Hikaru Morohoshi
Dec 7, 2018
HIKARU MOROHOSHI, often known as the 103 year-old red scooter-rider of Torrance and Gardena passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, December 7, 2018.
He is survived by his loving family; wife, Yoshiko Morohoshi, daughter, Marie Kyoko Morohoshi of San Francisco, and son, Makoto Tad Morohoshi.
He was preceded in death by his son...
Mary Meri Kurushima
Dec 5, 2018
Memorial service for the late Mrs. Mary Meri Kurushima, 93 year-old, Overton, NV born, Nisei and long-time resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on December 5, 2018 will be held on Saturday, January 5 th , 10:00 AM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles.
In lieu of...
Richard Yutaka Fukuhara
Dec 4, 2018
FUKUHARA, RICHARD YUTAKA, age 74 passed away on December 4, 2018. The son of Henry Kiyoshi and Mary Sadako Fukuhara, Richard was born on August 20, 1944 at Minidoka Internment Camp. Richard was an advertising photographer and in his later years created the Shadows for Peace non-profit organization that produced forums and shows to remember the victims and survivors...
Masanoru "Mike" Shintaku
Dec 4, 2018
MASANORU M. SHINTAKU, 105, Auburn CA born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2018.
He is survived by his loving family: sons, Ken (Karen) and Mickey (Nadine); granddaughters, Kori (Scott) and Kelly; great-grandsons, Zack and Colin; and many relatives.
Private family funeral services were held on December 19, at West...
Kimi Shibata Fukuda
Dec 4, 2018
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Kimi Shibata Fukuda, 78 years-old, Japan born resident of City of Orange who passed away peacefully on December 4, 2018 will be held on Saturday, December 15, 11:00 AM at Rissho Kosei Kai Buddhist Church, 2707 E. First St., Los Angeles, 90033.
Kimi loved being Jim's devoted wife...
Michiko Mary Matsumoto
Dec 3, 2018
Funeral service for the late Michiko Mary Matsumoto, 90-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born resident of Valencia, who passed away peacefully on December 3, 2018 at Glendale Memorial Hospital will be held on Saturday, December 8, 4 p.m. at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. 3 rd St., Los Angeles, CA.
She is survived by her loving family;...
Eiji Kojima
Nov 28, 2018
Eiji Kojima, 92-years-old, having lived a full life, passed away peacefully on November 28 th in the city of Torrance. He applied his keen intellect at work as well as in life. Upon retirement, he focused his energy on looking after his granddaughter and taking care of his family. He was known as being forthright and a man of...
Hazel Miyagi
Nov 28, 2018
MRS. HAZEL MIYAGI, 86, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2018.
She is survived by her loving family: husband, Genji Miyagi; son, Stace Miyagi; brother, Roy (Jean) Kato; sisters, Florence (Larry) Tanaka of Florida and Grace (Roy) Yokomura of Hawaii; also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives.
Public visitation will be held on Saturday,...
Terrence "Terry" Sato
Nov 27, 2018
SATO, Terrence "Terry" (78) Wahiawa, HI born US Airforce Veteran, who went home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2018, surrounding by family.
He was the owner of Terry's Service, serving Torrance for over 35 years.
He is survived by his loving family; wife, Betsy Sato; children, Lorrie...
Laura Chisato Ujiiye
Nov 26, 2018
A funeral service for the late Mrs. Laura Ujiiye, 94 year-old Nisei resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on November 26, 2018 will be held on Saturday, December 29, 1:00 pm at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with Minister Diane Ujiiye officiating.
Laura Ujiiye...
Toyoko "Toy" Kuida
Nov 24, 2018
A funeral service for the late Mrs. Toyoko "Toy" Kuida, 90 year-old Utah born Nisei and a long-time resident of Gardena, CA, who passed away peacefully on November 24, 2018, will be held on Saturday, December 22, 10:00 AM at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church, 2000 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana, CA 92706 with Rev. Sam Tonomura officiating. ...
Sandra Sanae Torigoe
Nov 24, 2018
Sandra Sanae Torigoe, also known as Sandy to her friends, was born on July 20th, 1951 in Honolulu, Hawaii to father Charles Masumi Torigoe and mother Haruko Torigoe. After the birth of sister Sharon, the family later moved to Los Angeles, California where she attended Lockwood Elementary School, Thomas Starr King Junior High, John Marshall High School and Los...