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...
Christopher Thomas Kakimi
Nov 18, 2017
Christopher Thomas Kakimi, a 64-year-old, Â Los Angeles, Â California-born Sansei and a well-respected educator who served with the Montebello School District passed away on November 18, 2017.
Christopher is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Meri Kakimi; Daughters, Melissa Akiko Kakimi and Susan Mieko (JR) Houn; granddaughter, Amelia Shoshanna Houn; siblings, Arnold (Young) Kakimi and Joanne (David) Warsinski. ...
Shojiro Harry Yamamoto
Nov 14, 2017
Shojiro Harry Yamamoto, 85-year-old, resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2017.
He is survived by his loving wife, Itsuko Yamamoto; sons, Glen (Leslie) and Garry (Jane) Yamamoto; 6 grandchildren; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
No service will be held per his request.
Masao Frank Masuda
Nov 14, 2017
Masao Frank Masuda (100 years old) was born in Westminster, California on September 18, 1917, to Gensuke and Tamae Masuda. He grew up on a farm in Talbert (later known as Fountain Valley), attended Wintersburg Japanese Mission and graduated from Huntington Beach High School. Masao entered the U.S. Army in 1941, where he served as a Japanese Language Interpreter and...
George Ito
Nov 12, 2017
Private funeral services for the late Mr. George Ito, 89 year-old, resident of Gardena, who passed away on November 12, 2017, were held on December 16 at Green Hills Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. John Iwohara of Gardena Buddhist Church.
He is survived by his daughter, Elsie Megumi (Rod) Nakamoto, son, Raymond Ito; grandchildren, Brynn Nakamoto, Scott...
Hiroshi Mitsuoka
Nov 10, 2017
Funeral service for Dr. Hiroshi Mitsuoka, 81-year-old, Hokkaido, Japan-born, resident of Rowland Heights who passed away on Nov. 10, 2017 at UC Irvine Medical Center, will be held on Sunday, Nov. 19 2017 at 4:00 PM at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. 3 rd St., Los Angeles, CA.
He is survived by his daughter, Kaori (Michael)...
Elektra Yepez
Nov 10, 2017
Elektra Yepez, 11, Los Angeles, California born native, resident of Boyle Heights, student at Soto Elementary School and recently transferred to Endeavor College Prep School, passed away in a tragic accident on November 10, 2017.
She is survived by her loving family; parents, Jose (Abiu) Yepez; sisters, Yael (Michael) Yanez and Danae Yepez; grandmothers, Sara Mendoza and...
Eileen Aiko Chibana
Nov 8, 2017
Funeral service for Eileen A. Chibana, 83-year-old, Los Angeles born, resident of Gardena who passed away on November 8, 2017 at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, will be held on Thursday, November 30 at 5:00 PM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166 th St., Gardena, CA.
She is predeceased by her son, Curtis Nakagawa. She is survived...
Taisuke Kajimoto
Nov 6, 2017
Funeral services for the late Taisuke Kajimoto, 95-year-old, CA born resident of Gardena, who passed away on November 6, 2017, will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 11:30 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave. in Rancho Palos Verdes.
He is survived by his son, Tyrone (Deanna) Kajimoto; daughter, Renee (Jim) Prather; granddaughters,...
Evelyn Shizuko Seto
Nov 6, 2017
EVELYN SHIZUKO SETO passed away peacefully at the South Bay Keiro Nursing Home on November 6, 2017. She was born in Anaheim, CA on November 2, 1915 and raised in Los Angeles. A private family service was held on December 9 at Fukui Mortuary.
She is survived by her sons, Paul Seto of Bentonville, AR and Glen...