Alice Takeko Iwamoto
Mar 12, 2018
IWAMOTO, ALICE T., age 94 passed away on March 12, 2018.
She was devoted to her husband, Koya, and was so proud to say that they were married for 64 wonderful years until his passing in 2010. Predeceased by Koya and son, Koki Iwamoto.
Beloved mother of Julie (Jim Kodani) Iwamoto and Lisa...
Shizuo Toyoshima
Mar 11, 2018
SHIZUO TOYOSHIMA, 95, Long Beach, CA born Nisei resident, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2018.
He is survived by his loving family sons, David Kiyoshi and Bryan Masao (Debbie) Toyoshima; many nieces, nephews and relatives.
Private family funeral services were held on Friday, April 27, at Green Hills Memorial Park, with Rev. Ryuzen Hayashi of Koyasan...
John Dennis "Jack" Mahoney
Mar 9, 2018
John Dennis "Jack" Mahoney,  a 90-year-old Christchurch, New Zealand-born long-time resident of Los Angeles,  passed away peacefully on March 9, 2018. Jack married Isabel J. McCarthy on August 24, 1966 in Las Vegas, NV. He worked as a newspaper photographer in Sydney, Australia until he moved to the USA on an athletic scholarship to study at Arizona State University...
Midori Yoshida
Mar 9, 2018
Midori Yoshida passed away peacefully in Torrance, on March 9, 2018 at the age of 85. A native of Los Angeles, Midori lived for many years in Las Vegas, returning to Southern California in 2010. Beloved mother to Debra Hamano (Irene Graff), Lynn Rita, and Norman Hamano (Cheryl); grandmother to Anthony Rita and Jordan Hamano; and great-grandmother to Ki'ele...
Toshiyuki "Tosh" Shinden
Mar 9, 2018
Toshiyuki Shinden, an 80-year-old Los Angeles, California-born Nisei resident of Thousand Oaks who served honorably in the California Air National Guard passed away peacefully on March 9, 2018. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Amy Shinden; children, Bruce, Valerie, Derek and Tricia. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and many other relatives.
A family...
Satsuki Shigekawa
Mar 8, 2018
Satsuki Shigekawa passed away peacefully at Hollenbeck Palms in Los Angeles. He was predeceased by his wife, Edna Sakimoto Shigekawa and son, Kenneth Shigekawa. He is survived by daughter, Janet (Mark) Nakamaru and son, Philip (Lucy) Shigekawa. Grandchildren Kimberly Nakamaru Pidancet (David), Nicole Nakamaru, Matthew Shigekawa, Kellen Shigekawa, Dylan Shigekawa and great grandson Rex.
At his request,...
Yukiko Yumori
Mar 8, 2018
Private funeral services for the late Mrs. Yukiko Yumori, 96 year-old, San Pedro, CA born and long-time resident of Culver City who passed away peacefully on March 8, 2018 were held at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on April 21, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Isamu Yumori and son, Dr. Ronald...
Dorothy Y. Oshida
Mar 4, 2018
Dorothy Yoshiko Oshida, 94, died on March 4, 2018 in Orange County, CA.
Born in South Pasadena, CA, she lived throughout the United States, in Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, Canon City, CO, Albuquerque, NM, before finally settling down in Fountain Valley, CA.
She was a homemaker and an employee of JC Penney for over 30...
George Y. Amimoto
Mar 4, 2018
Funeral services for the late George Y. Amimoto, 83 year old, California born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on March 4, 2018, will be held on Saturday, March 24, 11 a.m. at Koyasan Buddhist Temple 342 East First St. Los Angeles.
He is survived by his loving family; siblings, Seibo, Shun (Pat) and Kanji Amimoto,...
Kate Keiko Muro
Mar 4, 2018
Memorial service for KATE KEIKO MURO, 96, a Turlock born Nisei and resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on March 4 at the Kei-Ai Nursing Home, was held on Saturday, March 17, at the Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Cliff Ishigaki officiating.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Yoshihide; children, Dr. Allen...
Betty Yoneko Yamamoto
Mar 3, 2018
Services for BETTY YONEKO YAMAMOTO, 93, a Seattle born Nisei and resident of Huntington Beach who passed away on March 3, will be held on Saturday, April 7, 11:00AM at Fukui Mortuary, 707 E Temple St., L.A. with Rev. Hayato Kurokawa of Mahikari-Kai officiating.
Betty who was married to the late Harry Yamamoto of Towne...
Lily Yuriko Kunizawa
Mar 1, 2018
Lily Yuriko (Miyashima, Tanaka) Kunizawa, Modesto-born Nisei and longtime resident of Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2018. She is survived by her loving family: daughter, Patricia Junko Barenfeld and son Robert Shoichi Tanaka; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister, Janice Kiko Higa, as well as her many nieces, nephews and other relatives. She is predeceased...
Toshiko Hokama
Mar 1, 2018
Private memorial gathering for the late Mrs. Toshiko Hokama , 92 year old, Hakalau, Hawaii born resident of Torrance, who passed away on March 1, were held on March 18 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden".
She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Shigeru Hokama.
She is survived by her son, Wayne...
Yoshiko Agnes Chiya
Feb 25, 2018
Agnes Yoshiko Chiya, 95 year-old Sacramento born Nisei resident of La Palma, CA passed away peacefully on February 25, 2018.
She is survived by her loving family; sons, Ron (Joy), Allan (Rochelle) and Vince (Debbie) Chiya; grandchildren, Scott (Jennifer) Chiya, Nicole (Ryan) King, Eric, Kent and Candace Chiya; great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Brooklynn Chiya; brother,...
Tanomo "Tanny" Sakaniwa
Feb 25, 2018
Funeral service for the late Tanomo "Tanny" Sakaniwa, 98-year-old, Holtville, CA born resident of Arleta, who passed away peacefully on February 25, 2018. will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 10 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles.
He is survived by his beloved family; grandson, Mark (Luz) Sakaniwa; great-grandchildren,...
John Mitsuo Nomoto
Feb 24, 2018
Funeral services for the late Mr. John Mitsuo Nomoto, 87 year old, Los Angeles born resident of North Hollywood, who passed away on February 24, were held on March 4 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Rev. Kazuaki Nakata of Hompa Honganji Buddhist Temple.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ayako Nomoto...
Hajime "Haj" Yoshida
Feb 24, 2018
Hajime Yoshida, 79, Gardena, California resident, born and raised in the Boyle Heights district of Los Angeles, passed away for rebirth peacefully surrounded by family on February 24, 2018. Funeral services were held on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Fukui Mortuary officiated by Rev. Kunishige Ito of the Tenrikyo Church.
He is survived by his siblings, Ikuko...
Hinako Trea Shiraki
Feb 21, 2018
Funeral services for Hinako Trea Shiraki, 92-year-old, Fresno, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on February 21, 2018, will be held on Saturday, March 17, 1:30 p.m. at Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 12371 Braddock Drive in Culver City.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Spud Attado; she is survived by her sons, Jedsen (Nancy), Jamie...