Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.
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.
...Noritoshi Kanai
Apr 22, 2017
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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)Â 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...
Cynthia Ann Chow
Apr 21, 2017
MRS. CYNTHIA ANN CHOW, 56, passed away peacefully on April 21, at her residence. She is survived by her loving family; husband, Dennis M. Chow; daughters, Leslie M. (Joshua) Koh and Dianne J. Chow; sisters, Deborah L. (Richard) Wong and Denise M. Sun; brother, Robert D. Quan; niece, Kristen Wong, nephew, Kevin Wong; niece, Leia Sun; grandnephew, Cody Chiem;...
Raymond Itsumu Kitaguchi
Apr 21, 2017
Raymond Itsumu Kitaguchi, an 81-year-old Hawaii-born resident of Rosemead and veteran of the US Army who honorably served his country, passed away On April 21, 2017.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Mae Kitaguchi. Raymond is survived by his children,  Roger (Monica)...
June Cecilia Katayama
Apr 18, 2017
June Cecilia Katayama, 91, passed away peacefully in San Diego on Tuesday, April 18.
She was the beloved wife of the late Hideo Katayama. She leaves behind children Frederick, Andrew, Stephen, and Patricia Mari and grandchildren Kristin, Helena, Justin and Michael.
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Tokyo, she graduated from Joshi Seigakuin Junior...
Michiko Kanemoto
Apr 17, 2017
Private family graveside services for the late Michiko Kanemoto, 91-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on April 17, 2017, were held on Saturday, April 22 at Evergreen Cemetery in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, George Kanemoto; she is survived by her children, Jeri (Michael) Miller, Craig Kanemoto, and Karen...
Masao Imanishi
Apr 17, 2017
Funeral services for the late Mr. Masao " Ray" Imanishi, 94-year-old, Los Angeles born, resident of North Hollywood who passed away on April 17 at Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center, will be held on Sunday, April 30, 4 p.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple,815 E. 1 st St., Los Angeles, California.
Mr. Imanishi was predeceased by his...
Elsa Etsuko Okuda
Apr 16, 2017
A private family service was held for the late Elsa Etsuko Okuda, 98-year-old, Livingston, CA born resident of Westminster, who passed away peacefully on April 16, 2017.
She is survived by her daughters, Helen Okuda, Faye (Don) Oelrich, and Sue (Robert) Okuda-Stewart; grandchildren, Crystal (Jairo) Ramirez and Trevor (Linda) Oelrich; great-granddaughter, Sofia Sachiko Ramirez; sisters, Lois Toyama...
Miyuki Kosaka
Apr 15, 2017
MRS. MIYUKI KOSAKA, 87, Fresno, CA born Nisei, passed away peacefully on April 15 at Hollenbeck Palms surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her loving family; son, Roger (Stacee) Kosaka; grandsons, Kyle and Kory Mitsuuchi; sister, Fumiko Hirose; also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives.
Private family funeral services were held on...
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