Rosemary Toshiko Furuta
May 29, 2017
Private memorial services for the late Rosemary Toshiko Furuta, 99-year-old, California born long time resident of Long Beach, who passed away peacefully on May 29, 2017, were held on Sunday June 11, 2017 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Gyokei Yokoyama of Long Beach Buddhist Temple officiating.
She is survived by her loving family,...
Susan Mae Kondo
May 27, 2017
Susan Kondo, neé Chew (72) California-born, lifelong resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lymphoma on May 27, 2017. She was preceded in death by her sister Elsie Yoshii and her brothers Jackson, John, and James Chew. She is survived by her husband Keith, daughter Kimi (Carol), son Todd, sister Jean (Stephen) Lee, cats...
Masami Mizushima
May 25, 2017
MIZUSHIMA, Masami (88) passed peacefully on May 25, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV.
He was a long-time resident of Culver City and moved to Nevada to be closer to his daughter in February of 2016.
He is survived by his loving famiy; daughter, Tracy (Brian) Hayashi; grandchildren, Samantha...
Suzie Suzuko Terasawa
May 24, 2017
Suzie Suzuko Terasawa, 90-year-old, passed away on May 24, 2017 at her home in Marina Del Rey, California.
She is predeceased by her husband, Toshikazu (Tosh) Terasawa, and her son, Timothy Terasawa, and survived by her brothers, James, Kay, and Terry Sakata, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
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Chiseko Miyagishima
May 24, 2017
MIYAGISHIMA, CHISEKO – 85 year old, Miho, Japan born, resident of Carson, who passed away on May 24, 2017, beloved widow of Taro Miyagishima; mother of Muneo and Takeo Miyagishima; sister of Motoji Miyagishima and Hiroe Nakata, also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan. A private, family funeral service was held on Thursday,...
Tadashi Kubota
May 24, 2017
Tadashi Kubota, a 98-year-old Hiroshima, Japan-born Issei resident of West Los Angeles passed away on May 24, 2017.
He is survived by his children, Susumu (Yasuko) Kubota, Mick Makoto (Norma) Kubota and Kinuko (Jerry) Hashimoto. Also survived by many other relatives....
Bertha Yoneko Shimazu
May 24, 2017
MRS. BERTHA YONEKO SHIMAZU, 89, Torrance, CA resident, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2017.
She is survived by her loving family; son, Robert (Esther) Shimazu; daughter, Carol Shimazu; granddaughter, Erica (Christopher) Andreuccetti; great-grandchildren, Adele' and Dean Andreuccetti; grandson, Brandon Shimazu-Nance; also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives.
Celebration of life service will be...
Hiroko Helen Nakahara
May 23, 2017
MRS. HIROKO HELEN NAKAHARA, 96, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, resident of Santa Clarita, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2017.
She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Elaine (Kazuyuki) Furuya; granddaughters, Tiffany (David Honeycutt) Furuya and Nicole (Timothy Olsen) Furuya-Olsen; great-grandchildren, Elise, Ezra and Edward Olsen; also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives..
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Sayoko Uyeno
May 20, 2017
SAYOKO UYENO, 76, San Gabriel, CA born Sansei, resident of Indio, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2017.
She is survived by her loving family; aunt, Eiko Mori of Japan; cousins, Toshihiko Sakauye, Joanne Kelso, Yoshiteru Mori and Yasuko Yamada the latter 2 of Japan, also survived by many relatives here and in Japan.
Funeral...
Isao Kudow
May 19, 2017
Isao "Iko" Kudow, 91-year old Nisei and WWII veteran, a resident of Rosemead, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2017. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, June Fujimoto Kudow, and brothers Tom and Yukio Kudow. Survived by his nephew, Tom (Carol) Kudow, Jr.; nieces, Arlene Nakamura, Carol Yoshiwara, Dianne (Richard) Odagawa, Cindy (Makoto) Nakamura; many grandnephews and grandnieces; his...
Jeffrey W. Chow
May 18, 2017
JEFFREY W. CHOW, 85 years old, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2017, at his residence in Hacienda Heights, CA. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Sarah Chow; son, Gary (Margo) Shon, grandson Matthew; son Alvin (Linda) Shon, grandson Kyle (Jenny) Shon, great-granddaughters Molly and Emily Shon, grandsons Nathan and Jeremiah Shon; daughter Joanne (Glenn) Itagaki, grandsons...
John Nobuyoshi Kano
May 18, 2017
Funeral services for the late John N. Kano, 87-year-old, Auburn, Washington born resident of Anaheim, who passed away peacefully on May 18, 2017, will be held on Sunday, June 4th, 4 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles with Rev. Marvin Harada of Orange County Buddhist Church officiating.
He...
Tomiye Matsumiya
May 17, 2017
MRS. TOMIYE MATSUMIYA, 92, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, resident of Culver City, passed away peacefully at home with her son Terry by her side on May 17, 2017.
She is survived by her loving family; sons, Don (Yayoi) Matsumiya and Terry Matsumiya; daughter, Suzanne (James Allen) Matsumiya; granddaughters, Teresa Matsumiya and Zoe Allen; sister, Sumie Dohara;...
Philip Noel Ito
May 17, 2017
Philip N. Ito was born in Chicago, Illinois and at two months old, he and his family moved to Pasadena where he lived until his passing on May 17, 2017. He dedicated 40-years of his life to his family's insurance company.
Philip was an avid fisherman, had a love-hate-relationship with golf, and loved to travel the world....
Haruko Kobata
May 16, 2017
Haruko Kobata, a 101-year-old Gardena California-born Nisei Resident of Tustin Ranch passed away peacefully on May 16, 2017 surrounded by family and loved ones. She is survived by her son, Roger (Grace) Kobata; daughters, Sharon (Charles) Wakamoto and Linda (Gary) Yamauchi; 7 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Aiko Wada; brother, Sumifusa (Kiyo Anne) Fujimoto. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and...
Shiro Tanimura
May 14, 2017
MR. SHIRO TANIMURA, 78, Inglewood, CA born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 14, 2017.
He is survived by his loving family; wife, Kimiko Tanimura; daughters, Christine Sanae Tanimura and Jane Yuko Tanimura.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 10, at 10:00AM at Zenshuji Soto Mission, 123...
May Sumiye Kanow
May 14, 2017
Private graveside service for May Sumiye Kanow, 98-year-old resident of Northridge who passed away on May 14, 2017 at Nikkei Gardens was heldon Monday, May 22 at Rose Hills Memorial Park. She is survived by her sons, Stanley (Carolyn) and Gary Kanow of NY; daughter, Cheryl (Dave) Noda; grandchildren, Lisa (Scott) and Tracy Noda, and Mark Kanow; many nieces,...
Hatsumi Hirose
May 13, 2017
Hatsumi Hirose, 73 year old Torrance resident passed away on May 13, 2017 in Grapevine, Texas. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Isamu Hirose; she is survived by her loving family, daughter, Tina (Michael) Brown; grandsons, Colin and Ryan Brown; brothers, Mas Fujinami, Paul Fujinami, Don Fujinami; sister, Fujiko Fujinami; she is also survived by nieces, nephew and other...
Paul Matsuoka
May 13, 2017
Paul Matsuoka, 82 year old, Born in Paia, Maui and a resident of Culver City, passed away on May 13, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Jane, son Myles Riki (Akemi) Matsuoka, daughter Donna Matsuoka, grandchildren Nicole Matsuoka, Alex Matsuoka. Also survived by sister, Mae Fukunaga and many other nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will...
