Frank Masaaki Yokoyama
Feb 7, 2017
Frank Masaaki Yokoyama, 93, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2017 in Los Angeles. Memorial Service was held privately on Friday, February 24, at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.
Beloved husband of, Kazuko Yokoyama; father of Dan (Linda) and Paul (Tasha) Yokoyama; grandfather of Colin Yokoyama; brother of Robert (Yukiko), Michinori (Mutsuko) and Yoshiko Yokoyama, and Michie (Henry Kyohei)...
Hanako Rose Iguchi
Feb 6, 2017
Mrs. Hanako Rose Iguchi, a 99-year-old Stockton California-born Kibei-Nisei resident of Monterey Park and former internee of Heart Mountain Relocation Camp during WWII passed away on February 6, 2017. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Togoro Iguchi. She is survived by her nieces Phyllis Ishisaka and Cynthia Tanaka and her nephew Sanders Ishisaka and...
Yae Oyakawa
Feb 5, 2017
Private memorial service for the late Mrs. Yae Oyakawa, 98 years old, Okinawa, Japan born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on February 5, 2017, was held on Saturday, February 18 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.
She is survived by her beloved daughter, Lynn Hiroko Matsumoto; grand-daughter, Staci (Warren) Sumilang; brother, Shojin Miyagi of Japan; she...
Takao Thomas Oshiyama
Feb 5, 2017
Private family funeral service for Takao Thomas Oshiyama, 65-year-old, Pasadena born resident of Arcadia who passed away on Feb. 5, 2017, was held on Sat. Feb. 25 at Green Hills Memorial Park graveside.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Kiyoko Oshiyama; son, Kyle Tadashi (Marci) Oshiyama; daughter, Kyra Hiromi (Tony) Sacco; sister, Fran (Ken) Kwock; grandsons,...
Mitsuye Mitzi Furuya
Feb 4, 2017
January 2, 1924 – February 4, 2017 Mitsuye "Mitzi" Furuya passed away on February 4, 2017 at White Memorial Medical Center. She was 93 years old and was born in Tacoma, Washington. She is survived by her sisters Kiyoko Fujita and Masumi Mary Masuda. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives in California. Funeral services...
Lekim Kuramitsu
Feb 4, 2017
LeKim Kuramitsu, 84, Gulangyu, China-born resident of South Pasadena, passed away on February 4, 2017.
LeKim is survived by her beloved husband, Howard Kikuo Kuramitsu; daughters, Kristine Cheryl (Brian Nichols) Kuramitsu and Tracy Lynn Kuramitsu of Texas; grandchildren, Finley Tazu and Declan Porter Nichols; siblings, Gloria Gee, Mary (Onne) Jeu, Alice Lau, Aurora Chen all of Texas,...
Teruko Mary Nomura
Feb 3, 2017
Teruko Mary Nomura, 91-year old, Hawaii born Nisei, and long time resident of Culver City, CA, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2017. Predeceased by her beloved husband, George Isamu Nomura; she is survived by her children, Norio (Kyoko) Nomura and Janet Mariko (Ross) Yasuda; grandchildren, Chase Yasuda, and Tohma and Haruna Nomura-Sekita; brother, Shoso Yamada of Japan; she...
Frank Shizuo Yamaguchi
Feb 3, 2017
YAMAGUCHI, Frank Shizuo (85) passed away peacefully on February 3, 2017.
He is survived by his loving family; wife, Emmie Yamaguchi; daughters, Karen Nakamura and Denise (Jeff) Picco; grandchildren, Kiana and Trevor Lee; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February...
Deana Hiroko Abe
Feb 2, 2017
Deana Hiroko (Hanafusa) Abe August 3, 1926 – February 2, 2017 Deana was born on August 3, 1926 in Dinuba, CA and passed away on February 2, 2017 in Carpinteria, CA. At age 2 she moved to Los Angeles and was raised there until WWII started. Then her family was relocated to the Heart Mountain, Wyoming internment camp. Deana followed...
Marjorie Masako Masuda
Feb 2, 2017
Private graveside memorial service for the late Marjorie Masako Masuda, 90 years old, CA born resident of Costa Mesa, who passed away on February 2, 2017, was held on Friday, February 17 at Pacific View Memorial Park with Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
She is survived by her beloved children, Kathy and Steven...
Shizuye Jenny Kono
Jan 31, 2017
Shizuye Jenny Kono , a 93-year-old Fresno, California-born Kibei-Nisei resident of Sun Valle y, CA, p assed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2017. She is survived by her beloved children, Lenny (Nancy) Kono , Julie (Scott) Iwashita, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and relatives both in the US and Japan. Funeral Services were held privately...
Sayeko Okine
Jan 31, 2017
OKINE, Sayeko "Sally" (89) Passed away peacefully on January 31, 2017.
Sally is predeceased by her beloved husband Makoto and she is survived by her loving family; son, Bruce (Julie) Okine; daughter, Cynthia (Mike) Runyan; granddaughter, Avery Runyan of CO; brother, Hiroshi Yasuda of Japan; also survived by many nieces, nephews and...
Ray Sugiura
Jan 30, 2017
Memorial services for the late Ray Sugiura, 70-year-old, Missouri born, East LA raised, resident of Fountain Valley, who passed on January 30, 2017, will be held on Saturday, February 18, 10:30 a.m. at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church 2000 N. Fairview St. in Santa Ana.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Eileen; children, Paul (girlfriend, Priscilla Do) Sugiura...
Mitsuo Michael Kashiwa
Jan 30, 2017
Funeral Service for the late Mitsuo Kashiwa, 66, Hokkaido, Japan-born resident of San Pedro, who passed away on January 30, 2017, was held privately on Saturday, February 4, at St. Francis Xavier Church Japanese Catholic Center. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kazuko; and also by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Emiko Matsumoto
Jan 29, 2017
Emiko Matsumoto, born May 11, 1931 passed away peacefully on January 29, 2017 with her beloved dog, Miso at her side. She is the dearly beloved mother of Karen Matsumoto Deck, and Kenneth Eugene Matsumoto, and sister of Akiko (Tamura) Okui. She is predeceased by her parents, Sentaro Ben and Hatsuko Tamura, husband Dick Yutaka Matsumoto, son, David Matsumoto,...
Tamiji Somen
Jan 26, 2017
Funeral services for the late Tamiji Somen, 92 year old, born in Fresno, CA and sixty year resident of Santa Ana, who passed away on January 26, will be held on Monday, February 6, 1:00P.M. at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim, California. Casual and Hawaiian attire is welcome.
Tamiji spent his childhood in...
Arthur Tasaka
Jan 26, 2017
MR. ARTHUR TASAKA (95)
January 26, 1922 - January 26, 2017
Surrounded by his family in Hacienda Heights, CA, Arthur was quietly reunited with the love of his life, his wife Jane. A decorated World War II veteran and American hero (442 nd RCT - Silver Star, Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, Congressional Gold Medal); USC Trojan...
Kimie Kawanishi
Jan 25, 2017
MRS. KIMIE KAWANISHI, 91, Auburn, WA born Nisei, resident of Seal Beach passed away peacefully on January 25, 2017.
She is survived by her loving family; husband, Richard Masaji Kawanishi; sons, David and Stan Kawanishi; daughter, Polly Leech; grandchildren, William, Richard, Carly and Kenny; great-granddaughter, Sarah; sister, Katsuko Nomi; many nieces and nephews.
She is...
Arthur Ichiro Miyamoto
Jan 25, 2017
Arthur Ichiro Miyamoto, 91 year old, San Diego, CA born, former resident of Terminal Island, Kibei-Nisei resident of Long Beach, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 25, 2017.
Survived by his wife of 67 years, Hisako; children, Mayumi (Jay) Shaheen, June (Randy) Donovan; grandchildren, Phil, Buffy, Nico, Amanda and 5 great-grandchildren; he is also survived...