Etsuko Masuda
Aug 6, 2017
Funeral service for the late Etsuko Masuda, 75-year-old, Japan born resident of Torrance who passed away on August 6, 2017, will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2 p.m. at Nichiren Buddhist Temple, 2801 E. 4 th St., Los Angeles CA.
She is survived by her beloved sons, Shintaro, Sotaro (Hitomi), and Kentaro (Junko) Masuda; grandchildren, Torakichi,...
Shizuye Grace Tanouye
Aug 5, 2017
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Shizuye Grace Tanouye, 96 year-old, El Centro, CA born Nisei resident of Cerritos, who passed away peacefully on August 5, 2017, will be held on Friday, August 25, 11:30 AM at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 So. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA with Bishop Noriaki Ito of Higashi Honganji Buddhist...
Robert Seigo Yoshinaga
Aug 5, 2017
Robert Seigo Yoshinaga went home to God on August 5, 2017, in Monterey Park, CA, at the age of 91. He is survived by his loving family, daughter Donna (Robert) Matsuoka, son Patrick (Monica) Yoshinaga, grandchildren Crystal (Kevin) Christensen, Julie (Travis) Hail, Kimberly Yoshinaga, Eric Yoshinaga, 4 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held at 10am...
James Kazunori Minakawa
Aug 4, 2017
James Kazunori Minakawa, 71-year-old, California resident of Los Alamitos, passed away on August 4, 2017. Services were held on August 26, 2017 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple with Rev. Koho Takata officiating. He was preceded in death by his brother, George Minakawa. He is survived by sister, Hideko Saruwatari; brother, Takashi Minakawa; sister-in-law, Haruko Minakawa, nephews, Garret and Ryuichi Minakawa;...
Hiroji Yamashita
Aug 4, 2017
Hiroji Yamashita, a 94-year-old, California-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles, former internee of Heart Mountain during WWII who volunteered to serve his country in the highly-decorated "Go For Broke" 442 nd Regimental Combat Battalion, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2017.
Hiroji was predeceased by his son, Jim (April) Yamashita and his daughter, Kathy Yamashita....
Suyeko - Yusa
Aug 4, 2017
YUSA, Suyeko (84) passed away peacefully on August 4, 2017.
She was preceded in death by loving husband, George Tsuyoshi Yusa.
She is survived by 1 sister and 2 brothers; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Private funeral services were held on August 15 at Fukui Mortuary
"Chapel...
Sadako Hayashida
Aug 3, 2017
Memorial services for the late Sadako Hayashida, 96-year-old, Hawaii born long time resident of Blanca, Colorado, who passed away on August 3, 2017, will be held on Friday, August 11, 2 p.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.
She is survived by her beloved daughter, Marilynn Hikiji; grandchildren,...
John Yamao Nishizu
Aug 3, 2017
Private services for the late John Yamao Nishizu, 97-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on August 3, 2017, were held on Friday, August 11 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Trudes...
Emiko Kobayashi
Jul 31, 2017
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Emiko Kobayashi, 95 year-old, Fresno, CA born Nisei resident of Chatsworth who passed away peacefully on July 31, 2017 will be held on Saturday, August 19 th , 1:00 PM at San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 9450 Remick Ave., Pacoima, CA.
She was preceded in...
Toshiko Fukushima
Jul 29, 2017
Private funeral services for the late Toshiko Fukushima, 89-year-old, CA born resident of Cerritos, who passed away on July 29, 2017, were held on Saturday, August 12 at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Jun Fukushima; she is survived by her children, Dan (Susan) Fukushima, Mae (Ken) Kusumoto, Roy...
Midori May Kumamoto
Jul 28, 2017
Memorial service for the late Midori May Kumamoto, 89-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born, resident of San Pedro, who passed away on July 28, 2017, will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 11:30 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel 27501 S. Western Ave. in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Akio Kumamoto; she is survived...
Takaji Ikeda
Jul 26, 2017
A private family service for the late Mr. Takaji "Mike" Ikeda, 97 year-old Salinas, CA born Nisei and resident of Sierra Madre, CA who passed away peacefully on July 26, 2017 was held on Saturday, August 12 th at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. ...
Kinuye Ethel Okazaki
Jul 25, 2017
OKAZAKI, Kinuye Ethel, 80, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2017. She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Terri Lynn Okazaki; brother, Kazuo Pete (Ichiko) Kataoka; sister, Masaye Helen (Richard) Nakamoto; also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives.
Private family funeral services were held on Saturday, August 19, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden",...
Mary Shizue Takami
Jul 24, 2017
Memorial services for the late Mary S. Takami, 94-year old, Los Angeles, CA, born Nisei, resident of Carmel Village Retirement Comm., Fountain Valley, CA, who passed away on July 24, 2017, will be held on Sat. Aug. 26, 11:00 AM at WLA United Methodist Church, 1913 Purdue Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025, with Rev. Gary Oba officiating. Predeceased by...
Shigeko Iwasa Yamada
Jul 23, 2017
SHIGEKO IWASA YAMADA, 89, South Korea born Issei and a resident of Kei Ai Healthcare Center passed away peacefully on July 23. Services will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2PM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 East 1 st Street, Los Angeles, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary.
She is survived by her daughters,...
Gloria Kazuko Blankshain
Jul 23, 2017
Gloria passed on peacefully at her home in Torrance, California on July 23, 2017.
Survivors include her son Donald Blankshain; brothers Mike (Grace) and Ike (Ruth) Hatchimonji; many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at the Fukui...
Chieko Harano
Jul 22, 2017
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Chieko Harano, 95 year-old, San Gabriel California born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on July 22, were held on July 25 , at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, officiated by Rimban William Briones.
She is survived by her children, Woody Harano, Wendie (Roy) Yumori of Hawaii, Winifred Harano; grandchild, Forrest...
George Norichika Minami
Jul 21, 2017
Private memorial services for the late George Norichika Minami, 94-year-old, California born resident of Gardena, who passed away peacefully on July 21, 2017, were held on August 1, 2017 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Emiko Maeda and...
Derek Kei Kurosaki
Jul 19, 2017
Derek Kei Kurosaki, 39, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and close friends on July 19, 2017.
He is survived by his loving family; parents, Lloyd and Gale Kurosaki; sister, Lisa (Bobby) Liew; niece, Kayli Liew; nephews, Bryce and Alex Liew; grandmothers, Fusaye Kurosaki and Yaye Matsumoto; also survived by many...