Obituaries

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

John Mitsuo Hori

John Mitsuo Hori

Apr 19, 2018

John Mitsuo Hori, born on February 8, 1931 in Honolulu, HI, passed away peacefully at home in Torrance, CA on April 19, 2018 at the age of 87. He is survived by the love of his life, Nancy Asako Hori whom he was married to for 67 years; daughters, Teri Lerch, Joni (Tom) Heideman, and Sharon (Dan) Spafford; grandchildren,...

Teruo Nakamura

Teruo Nakamura

Apr 18, 2018

Funeral services for the late Mr.Teruo Nakamura, 84year-old Kagoshima-ken born resident of Westminster Long time member of Newport Beach Buddhist Temple, who passed away on April 18, 2018, will be held on Sunday, May 6th, 10:00 a.m. at Newport Beach Buddhist Temple, 254 Victoria St., Costa Mesa, California.

He is survived by his wife, Miyoko Nakamura; daughter,...

Toshio - Shikami

Toshio - Shikami

Apr 17, 2018

Funeral services for the late Mr. Toshio Shikami, 65 year-old Osaka, Japan born resident of Granada Hills and long time former owner of "Bizen Restaurant" of Sherman Oaks, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2018, will be held on Sunday, April 29 th , 4:00 pm at Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 East First St., Los...

Joe Naoshiro "Jose" Uyemura

Joe Naoshiro "Jose" Uyemura

Apr 15, 2018

UYEMURA, JOE NAOSHIRO "JOSE" (88) Went home to be with the Lord on April 15, 2018.

Predeceased by his beloved wife, Iris Yumiko Uyemura and sister, Tomiko Yamamoto; he is survived by his loving family: children, Linda (Wes) Ozima, Cliff Uyemura, Faith (Jon) Enomoto, Vic (Kathy) Uyemura; grandchildren, Emily and Kristie Mei Ozima, Dylan Uyemura and Nicolas...

Satuki Hamabata

Satuki Hamabata

Apr 15, 2018

A Terminal Islander, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2018 at the age of 96.

Satuki was predeceased by her beloved husband Kiyoshi. She is survived by daughter Joanne (Sam) Kawamura, and other relatives.

Memorial service to be held on Tuesday, May 22, 11:00 am at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden," 707 E. Temple...

Hiroko Yamagata

Hiroko Yamagata

Apr 15, 2018

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Hiroko Yamagata, 84year-old Hiroshima-ken born resident of Los Angeles and the owner of Aoi Restaurant in Little Tokyo for 37 years, who passed away on April 15, 2018, will be held on Saturday, May 5th, 1:30 p.m. at the Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 East 3 rd Street, Los Angeles, California.

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Hiroko Yamagata

Hiroko Yamagata

Apr 15, 2018

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Hiroko Yamagata, 84year-old Hiroshima-ken born resident of Los Angeles and the owner of Aoi Restaurant in Little Tokyo for 37 years, who passed away on April 15, 2018, will be held on Saturday, May 5th, 1:30 p.m. at the Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 East 3 rd Street, Los Angeles, California.

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Emi K. Murata

Emi K. Murata

Apr 13, 2018

Mrs. Emi K. Murata, 97 year-old Fresno born and long time resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on April 13, 2018 with family by her side. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 18 th , 11:00 AM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave. Los Angeles with Rev. Mark Nakagawa officiating....

Hisayo Miyagishima

Hisayo Miyagishima

Apr 12, 2018

Ms. Hisayo Miyagishima, 78, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2018.

She is survived by her family: brother, Yutaka Miyagishima; nephews, Michael Kishiyama and Gary Miyagishima, niece, Grace Miyagishima Burt as well as a large extended family here and in Japan.

Hisayo will be fondly remembered by her family and friends.  She was an active...

Kimiko Nomura

Kimiko Nomura

Apr 11, 2018

Private funeral services for the late Kimiko Nomura, 92-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born, resident of Gardena, who passed away peacefully on April 11, 2018, were held on Wednesday, April 25th at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Dr. Alfred Tsuyuki of Konko Church Los Angeles.

She is survived by her loving family: son, Greg (Kazuko)...

Masanori Fujimoto

Masanori Fujimoto

Apr 11, 2018

Funeral service for MASANORI FUJIMOTO, 92, a Wakayama-ken born resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on April 11, will be held on Friday, April 20, 7:30PM at the Koyasan Buddhist Temple, 342 East First Street, Los Angeles.

Masanori, who was long involved in the Koyasan Boy Scout Troop 379 is survived by his...

Ann Hanaye Fujihara

Ann Hanaye Fujihara

Apr 10, 2018

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Ann Hanaye Fujihara

Ann Hanaye Fujihara

Apr 10, 2018

Ann Hanaye Fujihara, 92-year-old, resident of Pasadena passed away peacefully on April 10, 2018, She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Scott) Harada; Granddaughter, Stephanie Harada; brothers, Mits and Terry (Suzy) Hino. Family memorial service was held on Sat. May 19 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden".

David Shunji Tamura

David Shunji Tamura

Apr 8, 2018

David Shunji Tamura, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2018.  Beloved husband of Linda Tamura; father of Steven (Jadene), Kenneth (Manjula), Scott (Julie) Tamura, and Kimi (Ted) Yu; grandfather of Renae and Noelle Tamura, Kyle and Malia Yu, and Arun and Priya Tamura; and survived by his brothers Paul (Yoshie) and Brian (Seiko), nieces, nephews and other...

Kayo Nagatani

Kayo Nagatani

Apr 8, 2018

Kayo Nagatani, Los Angeles-born Kibei and longtime resident of Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2018.

She is survived by her loving family: son, Kiyonori Kay Nagatani and

daughter, Judy Kiyoko Shively of Illinois and nieces, nephews and other

relatives. She is predeceased by her husband Kiyoshi Nagatani.

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Takaaki Aoki

Takaaki Aoki

Apr 6, 2018

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Utah Utaka Ibata

Utah Utaka Ibata

Apr 5, 2018

Utah Utaka Ibata passed away on April 5, 2018 at the age of 97. He is survived by his beloved wife, Evelyn; brother, Tom Ibata of Chicago; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Private family graveside services were held on Saturday, April 28 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress.

Yemiko Amy Mori

Yemiko Amy Mori

Apr 4, 2018

MRS. YEMIKO AMY MORI, 95, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, a resident of El Monte, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2018.

She will be lovingly remembered by her; daughters Elaine Kishina and Sharon Mori; grandsons Jonathan, Mark (Cindy) Kishina; sisters-in-law Helen Tanabe, Jane (George) Chikuma, Yoshiye and Terry Mori; many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews...

Michael H. Ishikawa Jr.

Michael H. Ishikawa Jr.

Apr 3, 2018

Funeral services for the late Michael H. Ishikawa Jr., 74-year-old, Amache, Colorado born, resident of La Habra, who passed away on April 3, 2018, will be held on Saturday, May 26, 11 a.m. at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church 2000 N. Fairview St. in Santa Ana.

He is survived by his wife, Doreen Yuriko Ishikawa; children, Sheryl (Daniel) Burgess,...

Katsuko Arimura

Katsuko Arimura

Apr 3, 2018

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