Paul Katsuyuki Masuzumi
Oct 5, 2017
Paul Katsuyuki Masuzumi, a 77-year-old Long Beach, California-born long-time resident of Gardena who served honorably in the US Army passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Peggy Masuzumi and his brother, Ralph Masuzumi of Oregon. He is survived by his children, Glenn (Ana) Masuzumi, Janice (Mark) Masuzumi-Matsunaga and ...
Stanley Satoshi Matsumoto
Oct 4, 2017
Private memorial services for the late Stanley Satoshi Matsumoto, 74-year-old, Poston, Arizona born, resident of Irvine, who passed away on October 4, 2017, were held on Friday, November 3 at Orange County Buddhist Church in Anaheim.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Matsumoto; brothers, Harvey (Kathy) and Richard (Linda) Matsumoto; he is also survived by 1...
Sandra Shigeko Uchida
Oct 3, 2017
Funeral services for Sandra Shigeko Uchida, 73-year-old, Rohwer, Arkansas born, resident of Culver City who passed away on Oct. 3, 2017 at Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center, were held on Sat. Oct. 28 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with a minister from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
She is survived by her husband, Grennie Uchida;...
Dr. Ryo Munekata
Sep 29, 2017
Dr. Ryo Munekata, 96-year-old born in Tacoma, Washington, and resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 29, 2017. He is survived by his beloved wife, Yooko Munekata; daughter, Dr. Emi Munekata (Dr. Myles Morimoto); son, Dr. Mark (Nancy) Munekata; grandchildren, Cherie and Derek Morimoto, and Kai and Erika Munekata; nephew Rev. Alan (Renka) Sakamoto;...
Rev. Kiyu Matsuoka
Sep 29, 2017
Funeral service for REV. KIYU MATSUOKA , 90, a Yamaguchi-ken born Issei and resident of Gardena who passed away on September 29, will be held on Friday, October 6, 11 AM at Zenshuji Soto mission, 123 S. Hewitt St, Los Angeles.
He is survived by his children, Cecilia Matsuoka and Ken Matsuoka and other relatives...
Evelyn Louise Jones
Sep 28, 2017
MS. EVELYN LOUISE JONES, 81, Greenville, KY born native, resident of Pasadena, CA passed away peacefully on September 28, 2017.
She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Shari Hernandez; son, Andre (Renette Pijeaux) Jones; daughter, Tina Jones; grandchildren, Ashlee Jones, Orlando (La Toya Gray) Rawlins and Jillian Jones; Jo Ann White, sister; also survived by many relatives, very...
Sumikichi Nozaki
Sep 24, 2017
Funeral service for Sumikichi Nozaki, 87 year-old, Nagano-ken born resident of Torrance who passed away on September 24, 2017 at his residence, will be held on Saturday, October 14 at 10:00 AM at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. 3 rd St., Los Angeles, CA.
He is survived by sons, Roy and John Nozaki; daughters, Lily (Mas)...
Tommy Wataru Shimizu
Sep 23, 2017
Tommy Wataru Shimizu, an 85-year-old. Kapoho, Hawaii-born resident of Gardena who honorably served his nation in the US Army passed away on September 23, 2017. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 31 years Joyce Mitsue Shimizu. Tommy is survived by his sons, Duane (Julie) and Randy (Yaeko) Shimizu; grandchildren, Lauren, Ryan and Erik; siblings Ethel (Daniel) Chang...
Kinuko Ujihara
Sep 23, 2017
Funeral services for the late Kinuko Ujihara, 88 year old, Hiroshima Ken born resident of Tustin, who passed away on September 23, will be held on Friday, October 6, 2:00P.M. at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave, Anaheim, California.
She is survived by her son, John Ujihara; daughters, Karen (Davis) Uyeda, and Bonnie (Greg) Goodman;...
Mitsuko Yujiri
Sep 23, 2017
Private family services for the late Mitsuko Yujiri, 94 year-old, Los Angeles, CA born, resident of Phillips Ranch, who passed away on September 23, 2017, were held on Sunday, October 1 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.
She is survived by her children, Kenneth Kenji (Lucy) Yujiri and Alice Mariko (Steve) Baba; grandchildren,...
Shotaro Yamakoshi
Sep 21, 2017
Public memorial services for the late Shotaro "John" Yamakoshi, 88 year old, Japan born resident of Hollywood, who passed away on September 21, will be held on Thursday, October 12, 1:00P.M. at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the Garden,707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, California.
Richard Isamu Higashi
Sep 21, 2017
Funeral services for the late Mr. Richard Isamu Higashi, 91 year-old, Long Beach, CA born Nisei resident of Gardena, who passed away peacefully on September 21, 2017, will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2:00 PM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166 th St., Gardena, CA 90247.
He is survived by his loving family; children, Robert...
Teresa Tsutaye Smith
Sep 20, 2017
Funeral services for the late Teresa Tsutaye Smith, 74 year-old, Arizona born, resident of Manhattan Beach, who passed away on September 20, 2017, will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2:00 p.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel 27501 S. Western Ave. in Rancho Palos Verdes.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Sherry Keiko Smith; she...
Jimmy Shinichi Aoki
Sep 19, 2017
A memorial service for Jimmy Shinichi Aoki, 96-year-old, Alameda, Calif.-born Kibei Nisei, who passed away on September 19, 2017 in Lakewood will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, with Rev. Cliff Ishigaki presiding. The family is requesting Hawaiian casual...
Shiro Kitabayashi
Sep 17, 2017
Funeral services for the late Shiro Kitabayashi, 90 year-old, Los Angeles, CA born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on September 17, 2017, will be held on Friday, September 29, 10:00 a.m. at Union Church of Los Angeles, 401 E. 3 rd Street in Los Angeles.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Kitabayashi; sons,...
Keiji Ushiro
Sep 17, 2017
Keiji Ushiro of Monterey Park, California was born in Wailuku, Maui, HI and at the age of 82 passed away peacefully with wife and daughter by his side on September 17, 2017.
He is survived by his beloved Ohana, including devoted wife, Irene S. Ushiro; loving daughter, Tanya (Eric) Watanabe; caring sister, Setsuyo Munemitsu; as well as...
Rhoda T. Iwai
Sep 17, 2017
Memorial services for the late Rhoda T. Iwai, 79 year-old, California born, resident of Montebello, who passed away on September 17, 2017, will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles 1255 San Gabriel Blvd. in Rosemead. The family kindly requests casual attire.
She is survived by her beloved husband,...
George Joji Fujimoto
Sep 15, 2017
George Joji Fujimoto, a 72-year-old, Honolulu, Hawaii-born Sansei long-time resident of Redondo Beach and veteran who honorably served his country in the US Army passed away on September 15, 2017.
George is survived by his beloved wife Trisha M. Fujimoto; son, Kevin M. (Shizuka Erin) Fujimoto; grandson, Evan Joji Fujimoto; sister, Eleanor Kitagawa of Hawaii. Also survived...