Betty Chiyoko Shinmoto
Dec 10, 2017
A memorial service for the late Betty Chiyoko Shinmoto (92-year-old) will be held to celebrate her life on Saturday, February 17, 2018, 11:00 a.m. at Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles 90012.
She lost her battle with Alzheimer's disease on Sunday, December 10, 2017. The longest goodbye peacefully ended with her three children...
Hiroyuki Hiro Umemoto
Dec 9, 2017
Hirouki Hiro Umemoto passed away on December 9, 2017, at the age of 97. Survived by his brothers Herb and Tom; niece, Cindy; nephews, Ron and Glenn; grandnieces Nicole and Melissa; great-grandniece, Jade. A private family service was held at Green Hills Memorial Park officiated by Rev. Ryuzen Hayashi of Koyasan Buddhist Temple.
"Hiro" will...
Seiichi Ota
Dec 9, 2017
SEIICHI OTA, 94-year-old, passed away peacefully at Silverado Beverly Place on December 9, 2017. Private service will be held at a later date.
Preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Amy Emiko Ota.
He is survived by his children, May K. (Johnny Gushiken) Ota, and Kenji (Liz) Ota, and Joan A. (Mark Alexander)...
Hirotoshi "George" Tagashira
Dec 8, 2017
Private family graveside services for the late Hirotoshi "George" Tagashira, 87-year-old Los Angeles, CA born resident of Gardena, who passed away on December 8, 2017, were held on Thursday, December 21 at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes. He is survived by his sisters Shigeko Down, Sumie Tagashira and Natsuye Tsuchihashi, nephews Clifford (Donna) Yamamoto and Perry...
Jimmie Tsuguo Shimizu
Dec 6, 2017
MR. JIMMIE TSUGUO SHIMIZU, 93, Los Angeles, CA born Kibei Nisei resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2017.
He is survived by his loving family; son, Jimmy Shimizu; daughters, Ann (Vernon) Lee of Arizona, Nancy (Mayson) Kodama, Ruthy Matsumoto and Kathy (Michael) Ozawa; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and brother, Takeo (Makoto) Shimizu.
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Akiko Ishigaki
Dec 2, 2017
Private family funeral service for Akiko Ishigaki, 84-year-old, Aichi-ken born, resident of S. El Monte who passed away on Dec. 2, 2017, was held on Monday, Dec. 18 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with a minister from Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating.
She is survived by her sons, Steven Mitsuhiko and Douglas Tsugumi Ishigaki; daughters,...
Yoshito Ariyasu
Nov 30, 2017
ARIYASU, YOSHITO, age 91 passed away on November 30. Beloved husband of Fumi Ariyasu; father of Janice Carol (John Wisneski) Ariyasu of CO, and Joy Ann (Gary) Yoshihara; grandfather of Kyle and Scott Yoshihara; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 9, 6:00PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel...
Shizue Babamoto
Nov 29, 2017
Shizue Babamoto, 97 year-old Tacoma, WA born Nisei resident of Pasadena passed away peacefully on November 29, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her husband Toshio Babamoto and is survived by her daughters, Linda Takahashi and Pamela (Roy) Sunada; (3) grandchildren and (5) great-grandchildren; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. ...
Poston Nobuo Ishii
Nov 28, 2017
ISHII, POSTON NOBUO. Age 72 passed away peacefully on November 28, 2017.
Beloved father of Janell Ishii Hata (Andy Hata), Lynn Ishii and Kristen Ishii; grandfather of Kassidy Hata, Trent Hata, Grant Kawaharada and Troy Kawaharada; he is also survived by other relatives and many friends.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 16,...
Kay Numata
Nov 28, 2017
MR. KAY NUMATA, 87, Salem, Oregon born Nisei, US Air Force Veteran and resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2017.
He is survived by his loving family; niece, Lynda (David) Eguchi; nephew, Dexter Saiki; grand-nephew, Christopher Eguchi and grand-niece, Danielle Eguchi, also survived by many friends.
Public gathering will be held on Thursday,...
Kuwashi Edward Iwataki
Nov 26, 2017
Sunday evening, after 97 active and fulfilled years, Kuwashi (Kuwa) Edward Iwataki passed away peacefully with his loving family at his bedside.
He was an exceptional Dad who gave the gift of life and unconditional love to his daughter Linda Miya Iwataki, and sons Joel Iwataki, Dale Iwataki (Leslie), and David Iwataki (Lourdes) and two grandchildren Ana...
Akio Nomi
Nov 26, 2017
Akio Nomi, 84 year-old Tokyo, Japan born and long-time resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on November 26, 2017.
He is survived by his loving family; wife, Takako Nomi; son, Wayne Nomi; brothers, Sam (Elizabeth) Nomi of NV and Takeshi (Mitsuko) Nomi; also survived nieces, nephews and other relatives.
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Joji Tani
Nov 24, 2017
Surrounded by family, Joji Tani passed away on November 24, 2017 in San Diego, CA at the age of 94. Born in San Pedro CA on December 25, 1922, He was the third child of Dentaro and Yuwae Tani. His late siblings were Tetsuo, Kazumi, Toshiro and Masao. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, he is survived by...
Robert Hirumu Hamataka
Nov 24, 2017
Hamataka, Robert H, resident of West Covina, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2017, at the age of 90.
He is survived by many cousins in Hawaii and other relatives.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 22 nd , 11:00 AM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., Los...
Francis T. Mikawa
Nov 23, 2017
Memorial services for the late Mr. Francis Tatsumi "Frank" Mikawa, 69 years old, resident of Gardena, who passed away on November 23, were held privately.
He is predeceased by his parents, Masao and Kiyo Mikawa, and sister, Gladys Miki Tanimitsu.
He is survived by his sister, Florence Mikawa; brothers, Daniel (Chang) Mikawa, and Douglas Mikawa;...
Yoshiko Matsushita
Nov 20, 2017
Private funeral services for the late Yoshiko Matsushita, 94-year-old, California born resident of Gardena, who passed away peacefully on November 20, 2017, were held on Tuesday, December 5, at Green Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Koho Takata from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.
She is survived by beloved sons, Victor and James (Patsy) Matsushita; grandchildren, Erin Matsushita (Brandon)...
Shigeko Elizabeth Ozawa
Nov 20, 2017
On November 20, 2017, Shigeko Elizabeth Ozawa passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She was 103 years young. Elizabeth was born in Lordsburg (later changed to LaVerne). She married Hayato Harris Ozawa and they made their home in Pasadena. During the war, the family was interned in Gila, Arizona, after which the family was able to return to Pasadena. ...
Terry Teruyo Mizufuka
Nov 19, 2017
Private memorial services for the late Terry Teruyo Mizufuka, 91-year-old, Terminal Island, CA born resident of Culver City, who passed away on November 19, 2017, were held on Friday, December 1 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Joe Mizufuka; sons, Ron (Linda), Curtis (Janice) and Clayton...