Thomas Garcia Martinez
Jul 5, 2018
Age 61, passed away on July 5, 2018. Beloved husband of Francesca; father of Tina, Nicholas, and Nicole; grandfather of Charles; brother of Johnny (Joanie), Paul (Nancy), Sam (Nancy), and Ray (Areli). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Thomas went to Abraham Lincoln High School in Lincoln Heights, where he played the...
Betty Miyoko Oshiro
Jul 5, 2018
Betty Miyoko Oshiro, 87, died on July 5, 2018, in Torrance, California. She was born in Kaneohe, Hawaii. She is survived by her husband Seitoku "Jack" Oshiro; daughter Shirley Ann (Reese) Salazar and son Michael (Raena) Oshiro; sisters-in-law Eileen (Frank) Yamashiro and Sue (Kogen) Yamashiro. She is predeceased by her brothers Koshun, Koyu, Frank, and Kogen; sisters Thelma and Jean....
Fusako Kanai
Jul 5, 2018
Funeral service for FUSAKO KANAI, 90, a Kanagawa-ken, Japan born resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully at the Kei Ai Nursing Home on July 5, will be held on Thursday, July 26, 6:00PM at Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 East First Street, Los Angeles.
She is survived by her children, Dr....
Kazuo Paul Kawakami
Jul 5, 2018
KAZUO PAUL KAWAKAMI Paul Kawakami, Nisei and Los Angeles resident, passed away on July 5, 2018 at the age of 89. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Virginia; his sons, Kent and Dan; his daughters-in-law Hoi Yee, Kristi, and Sandy; and grandchildren, James, Scott, Kyle, Marisa, and Jayden. He is predeceased by his son, Mark. A...
Shizue Takagaki
Jul 4, 2018
Shizue Takagaki Passed away at home on July 4th at the age of 91. Beautiful, loving, adored mother of Linda (Curtis) Patterson, Cher (Gerald) Harada and Pamela; grandmother of Jason (Jennifer) and Devon (Mira) French, Jenny Harada and Carrie (Bob) Prentice; great-grandmother of Dylan Prentice and Max French; sister of Diana (Ron) Wohnoutka; and auntie, cousin and second mom...
Roy Masayuki Kayano
Jul 1, 2018
Funeral services for the late Roy Masayuki Kayano, 93-year-old, born in Spokane, WA, raised in Okayama, Japan and resident of Torrance, who passed away peacefully on July 1, 2018 will be held on Thursday, July 12, 9:00 a.m. at Inglewood Park Cemetery Chapel of Chimes, 720 E. Florence Ave. Inglewood, CA 90301 with Rev. Dr. Richard Kuyama officiating. He is...
Fumiye Baba
Jul 1, 2018
Fumiye Baba (1919-2018) died peacefully in Pasadena, California. Mrs. Baba is survived by her son, Spencer Baba; her two daughters, Carolyn Sillman and Susan Yamamoto; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, October 13 at Mission Valley Free Methodist Church in San Gabriel, CA. and burial was at Green Hills Memorial Park,...
Lawrence Gale Potter
Jun 30, 2018
Lawrence Gale Potter, 80-year-old, Arizona born resident of Los Angeles passed away on June 30, 2018 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Ryoko Takata; daughter, Kathryn Potter; son, Glenn Potter; sister, Irene Pitcher; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Gravesite services were held on Thursday, July 12 at Evegreen Cemetery with a minister from Koyasan Buddhist...
Fujie Matsuo
Jun 29, 2018
FUJIE MATSUO, 98, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2018. Predeceased by her husband, Shigeru Terry Matsuo, she is survived by her children, John (Shari) and David (Vivian) Matsuo and Denise (Miles) Kajioka and grandchildren, Melanie (Sawyer Williams), Kyle, Matthew and Rachel Matsuo and Trisha and Kelsey Kajioka and other relatives.
A memorial service will be held...
Rev. Shuichi Tom Kurai
Jun 29, 2018
Reverend Shuichi Tom Kurai, abbot of Sozenji Buddhist Temple, passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on June 29, 2018. Loving father of Garrett (Evette); grandfather of Cody; brother of Emiko (Gene) Razo and Judy (Richard) Fujii; uncle of Jennifer, Kristen and Tiffani Razo, and Kevin Fujii; he is also survived by other relatives. Rev. Kurai founded the...
Alice Tamaye Kusunoki
Jun 29, 2018
KUSUNOKI, ALICE TAMAYE, 88 years old, passed away on June 29 at her residence in Gardena. Beloved wife of Bruce Manabu Kusunoki for 55 years. Beloved mother of Brian (Rodora), Craig (Lois) and Glenn (Raquel) Kusunoki; grandmother of Catherine, Brandon, TJ, Matthew and Michael; sister of Robert and James Hane, Nancy Ogden, Charlene Ogawa, predeceased by Clara Imai; also...
Takeji Noguchi
Jun 28, 2018
TAKEJI NOGUCHI, 80, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 28. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Masuyo Noguchi.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Laura (Byron) Wanzong of San Rafael, and granddaughter, Maren Wanzong of San Rafael.
Public visitation will be held on Thursday, July 5, at 10:00AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in...
Mamoru Kotake
Jun 25, 2018
June 10, 1932 – June 25, 2018
Mamoru Kotake, 86, born in Honokaa, Hawaii, resident of Torrance, Ca, passed away by the grace of God on June 25, 2018. Mamo's Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00pm-1:15pm on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (Nishi Hongwanji), 815 E. 1 st St, Los Angeles,...
Yosh Kawano
Jun 25, 2018
Mr. Yosh Kawano, 97 year-old, Nisei passed away peacefully on June 25, 2018. Born in Washington state he served in the US Army during WWII and was the Equipment Manager of the Chicago Cubs for over 60 years.
Memorial services with military tribute were held on Saturday, July 7 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in...
James Mako Nagashiki
Jun 25, 2018
James "Mako" Nagashiki, 79-year-old, Los Angeles born resident of Gardena passed away on June 25, 2018 at his residence.
He is survived by his sons, Dwayne and Scott Nagashiki; daughter-in-law, Sherry; two granddaughters, Madison Akemi and Malia Emiko; mother, Misao; sisters, Fumiko Hayashi and Megumi Hirata; brother, John; sister-in-law, Nancy; along with many nieces, nephews and other...
Sonny Isamu Yada
Jun 24, 2018
Sonny Isamu Yada, 53, of Tustin, California, passed away suddenly on June 24, 2018. Sonny is survived by his wife, Jane; son, Grayson; mother, Itsuko Yada; brothers, Michael Yada, James Yada, Frank Yada; and sister, Penny Inada. He is also survived by many relatives. Sonny was born in Oceanside, California to Henry Yada and Itsuko Yada. Funeral services will...
Shizue "Shiz" Osumi
Jun 23, 2018
OSUMI, Shizue "Shiz" (84) of Villa Park, CA, born in Tokyo, Japan passed away peacefully on June 23, 2018.
Predeceased by her husband. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. She was dearly loved and will be incredibly missed. In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held. ...
Ted Ichiro Matsuda "Ishizaki"
Jun 21, 2018
TED ICHIRO "ISHIZAKI" MATSUDA, 72 years old, passed away on June 21 st at his residence in Alhambra.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Fumiye "Sato" Matsuda; son, Tyler Ken Matsuda, daughter, Maryanne Yumi Matsuda; sisters, Arlene Shinohara and Marilyn (Ken) Tcheng; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Yoneo Maruyama
Jun 21, 2018
Yoneo Maruyama, 97, San Francisco, CA born, resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2018.
Predeceased by his wife Amie Maruyama and survived by his
loving family: sons, Paul Maruyama and Gerald (Vy) Maruyama; grandchildren, Vyvian and Ryan Tran; sister, Asako Nishimura of Chicago, IL.; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews...
Yoshio Koya
Jun 20, 2018
Funeral services for the late Yoshio Koya, 90-year-old, Kagoshima, Japan born resident of Canoga Park, who passed away peacefully on June 20, 2018 at Northridge Hospital Medical Center will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2 p.m. at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. 3 rd St., Los Angeles, CA.
He is survived by his loving family;...