George Minoru Wakiji
May 7, 2017
George Wakiji passed away peacefully Sunday, May 7, in his apartment at Nikkei Senior Gardens in Arleta, Calif. George was a man of many interests and talents, including his love of jazz music. After being drafted in November of 1950, he served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War, receiving his honorable discharge in September of 1952. He then...
Stevie Tsuneo Kageyama
May 4, 2017
Memorial service for Stevie Tsuneo Kageyama, 72-year-old, resident of Culver City who passed away on May 4, 2017 at his residence, was held on Sunday, May 21 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". He is survived by his sons, Gregory, Daryl and Garrett Kageyama; sisters Carol and Lori Kageyama; brother, Bobby Kageyama; many nieces, nephews and other relatives....
Keiso Kuranushi
May 3, 2017
KURANUSHI, KEISO. Age 72 passed away on May 3, 2017. Brother of Pauline Chiyo (Rick) Shur; brother-in-law of Sachie Kuranushi; he is also survived by other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles.
Tadatoshi Umeda
May 2, 2017
UMEDA – Tadatoshi "Billy" or "Smokey" Umeda, (77) passed away peacefully on May 2, 2017 in Murrieta, CA.
He is survived by his loving family; wife, Alice Umeda; daughters, Trisha (Gary) Smotrys and Janelle (Mel) Elpusan of WA; grandchildren, Kyle and Ryan Smotrys, Addyson and Ethan Elpusan of WA; brother, Takato (Pia...
Yoshio Nishimoto
May 1, 2017
Mr. Yoshio Nishimoto passed away on May 1, 2017. The architect and native Angeleno was 84 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Yoshiko Nishimoto; sons, Rei and Dan Nishimoto; daughter-in-law, Barbara Palley; and grandson, Ezra Thelonious Nishimoto.
The family will be conducting a celebration of Yosh's life on Sunday, 5/28, 3pm at Fukui...
Jim Shigeyuki Kurata
Apr 29, 2017
Mr. Jim Shigeyuki Kurata, 91 year-old, Firebaugh, CA born Nisei veteran and long-time resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on April 29, 2017 at his residence.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 19 th , 11:00 AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 East Temple St., Los Angeles, with...
Ray Masayuki Kato
Apr 28, 2017
Dr. Ray Masayuki Kato, 82, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2017. He was a San Diego-born resident of Huntington Beach and a graduate of the USC School of Pharmacy. In addition to being a pharmacist, he was also an acupuncturist who studied in California and China. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Helen; sons,...
Morris Tatei
Apr 27, 2017
Morris Tatei, 83, Honolulu born resident of Long Beach, passed away on April 27, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughters, Kim Yoshizawa (Mark) and Francine Gail (Chris); son, Sheldon Tatei; grandchildren, Marissa and Reece Yoshizawa and Emily Gail; Also survived by sister, Frances Tatei of Honolulu and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial luncheon was...
Trudes Tsuyako Nishizu
Apr 27, 2017
Private service for TRUDES TSUYAKO (OSAJIMA) NISHIZU, 95, a Los Angeles born Nisei and resident of Monterey Park who passed away peacefully on April 27, was held on Saturday, April 29 at the Fukui Mortuary Chapel. The family requests in lieu of monetary gifts of flowers, that a donation be made to the Japanese-American National Museum, 100...
Minoru Nishimura
Apr 26, 2017
1926 – 2017
The family of Minoru Nishimura is sad to announce his passing on April 26, 2017. He was 90 years old and lived a long and happy life, especially because he got to know his granddaughters Kiana and Keira. Born in Hollywood to Chito and Eijiro Nishimura, who emigrated from Japan,...
Carl Kenichi Furuta
Apr 26, 2017
FURUTA, CARL K., age 83 passed away on April 26, 2017.
Beloved husband of Sally Y. Furuta; father of Ken M. Furuta; owner of pet chihuahuas Mary and Ginny; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and Washington.
A private family ceremony was held on May 17 at Gardena Valley Baptist Church....
June Itsuko Kuwada
Apr 26, 2017
Private family memorial services for the late June Itsuko Kuwada , 96-year-old, CA born resident of Granada Hills, who passed away on April 26, 2017, were held on Saturday, May 13 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.
She is survived by her son, Kevin (Mary) Kuwada; granddaughter, Kylie Toyome Kuwada; sisters,...
Bobby Kiyoshi Tanji
Apr 26, 2017
Bobby Kiyoshi Tanji, a 67-year-old, Fukushima, Japan-born Nisei resident of Rosemead passed away on April 26, 2017. He is survived by his beloved wife Susanne Shizuko Tanji; children, Sandi Kiyoko (Mervin Hideki) Sakurai, Gary Jiro Tanji and Gregg Kiyoshi (Jennifer Wakimoto) Tanji of Arizona;grandchildren, Brandon Hideki Sakurai, Alyssa Jordyn Emi Sakurai and Mika Lynn Tanji; sister,...
Kiyoshi Fujihara
Apr 24, 2017
Private family funeral service for Kiyoshi Fujihara, 96-year-old, Los Angeles born resident of Pasadena who passed away on April 24, 2017, was held on Sat. May 20 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". He is survived by his wife, Ann Fujihara; daughter, Carol (Scott) Harada; granddaughter, Stephanie Harada; sisters, Miyuki (Kiyoshi) Takeda, Michi (Ray) Kawahara and Fu (Bobby)...
Dr. Patrick "Pat" Y. Shimizu
Apr 23, 2017
DR. PATRICK "PAT" Y. SHIMIZU, 78, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, resident of Sherman Oaks, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 23, 2017.
He is survived by his loving family; wife, Helen K. Shimizu; son, Clay Shimizu; daughter, Kelli Shimizu; sisters, Julie (Bill) Takeda and Susan Taira, also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives.
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Noritoshi Kanai
Apr 22, 2017
PUBLIC VIEWING & FUNERAL SERVICE
For the late Mr. Noritoshi Kanai, Chairman of Mutual Trading Co., Inc., 94, born in Tokyo, passed away on April 22. He is survived by
his wife, Fusako Kanai, children, Scott Hiroto (Taeko) Kanai, Atsuko Kanai, grandchildren, Jessica Makiko Kanai, Dillon Masaki Kanai, Lissa Ruihai Kanai, and other...
Takako Iwamoto
Apr 22, 2017
IWAMOTO, TAKAKO. Age 91 passed away on April 22, 2017. She is survived by her nieces, Irene Iwamoto and Kathy (Les) Hashimoto; grandniece, Kelly Hashimoto.
Private memorial services will be held on a later date.
Kohji Tani
Apr 22, 2017
Funeral service for KOHJI TANI, 70, Denver born Sansei and a resident of North Hollywood who passed away peacefully on April 22, will be held on Sunday, April 30 th , 6PM at the San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 9450 Remick Ave, Arleta, CA.
He is survived by his wife, Amy; children, Jason (Akiko),...
Kumao Matsumoto
Apr 22, 2017
Kumao Matsumoto, 83 year old, Puunene, Maui born resident of Torrance, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Amy, son Mark (Cindy) Matsumoto, daughters Mavis (Robert) Bruder, Lori Tanioka, grandchildren Bryan Matsumoto, Hayley Matsumoto, Matthew Bruder and Brandon Tanioka. Also survived by sister, Matsue Moore and brother, George (Jane) Matsumoto and many other...