Kohei Henry Fujimoto
Apr 15, 2017
Kohei Henry Fujimoto, an 80-year-old Yokohama, Japan-born Issei resident of Buena Park passed away on April 15, 2017. He is survived by his children, Yutaka Andrew and Hiroko Grace Fujimoto; siblings, Tetsuo (Keiko), Kinzo, Yukichi and Eiji Fujimoto of Japan.
Funeral services were held privately at Rose Hills Memorial Park on May 6, 2017 officiated by Rev....
Nancy Hideko Tamehiro
Apr 13, 2017
Funeral services for the late Ms. Nancy H. Tamehiro, 67-year-old, Los Angeles born, resident of Gardena who passed away on April 13 will be held on Saturday, April 29, 3:30p.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166 th St Gardena, California.
She is survived by her mother,Yaeko Tamehiro; brother, Bob (Janice) Tamehiro; niece, Steffanie (Lowell) Takahashi; grandniece,...
Takeshi "Tak" Sasaki
Apr 13, 2017
Mr. Takeshi "Tak" Sasaki, 92 year-old, Los Angeles born Nisei resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his brother Hitoshi Sasaki.
Tak is survived by his brother, Saburo (Ann) Sasaki of Michigan; sister-in-law, Kathy Sasaki of Banning, CA; also nieces,...
George Yasuhisa Nakahiro
Apr 12, 2017
Graveside services for the late George "Yas" Nakahiro ,96,born in San Francisco, CA and resident of Altadena, passed away on April 12, 2017, will be held on Friday, May 5, 11:00 am at Mountain View Cemetery 2400 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, June "Ats" Nakahiro and brother Maxi Nakahiro; survived...
Helen Kitamura
Apr 12, 2017
MRS. HELEN KITAMURA, 87, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei and resident of Torrance, California, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 12, 2017.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 46 years, Eddie Kazuo Kitamura.
She is survived by her loving family; son, Bob (Janice) Kitamura; daughters, Betty (Scott) Fujikawa, Diane (Keith)...
Shirli Yazaki
Apr 12, 2017
YAZAKI, Shirli, 65, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2017.
She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Paul Yazaki; father, George Sumida; brother, George Sumida Jr.; niece, Mareiko (Keith) Au and nephew, Matthiu Sumida.
Private Celebration of Life service will be held May 6, 2017.
Jean Mieko Umekubo
Apr 11, 2017
MRS. JEAN MIEKO UMEKUBO, 83, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei and resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 11, 2017.
She is survived by her loving family; husband, Tsutomu "Tootie" Umekubo; daughters, Cari (Charles) Casillas of Oakland and Cathi (Brien) Nagafuchi; granddaughters, Karen and Michelle Nagafuchi; great-grandchild, Mikala Manchan; sister, Celia...
Kozo George Hamanaka
Apr 11, 2017
Kozo George Hamanaka (September 24, 1921 – April 11, 2017)
Kozo George Hamanaka passed away peacefully on April 11, 2017, after a short illness. Kozo was born on Terminal Island, San Pedro, on September 24, 1921, to Shozaburo and Kimiye. The family earned a living running a hotel and grocery store with their most famous deliveries to...
Patricia R. Ichiriu
Apr 10, 2017
Celebration of life service for the late Patricia R. Ichiriu, 65-year-old, Honolulu, HI born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on April 10, 2017, will be held on Saturday, April 29, 10:30 a.m. at Mark Keppel High School 501 E. Hellman Ave. in Alhambra.
Michael K. Coil
Apr 8, 2017
Michael "Mike" K. Coil, 58, of Monrovia, CA, passed away April 8, 2017. Mike loved his family and meeting new people. Always a joy to talk with, he never missed an opportunity to start a conversation.
Mike was raised in Lansing, IL, and graduated from TF South High School in 1977. He moved to Los Angeles County,...
Stacy Misako Cline
Apr 7, 2017
MRS. STACY MISAKO CLINE, 49, resident of Bellflower, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 7, 2017.
Stacy was a special person and will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her loving family: husband, Robert E. Cline; mother, Susan M. Sasaki; father Ronald I. Sasaki; brothers, Eric (Amy) Sasaki and Mark (Julia)...
Mitsue Miyake
Apr 7, 2017
Mitsue Miyake passed away peacefully on April 7, 2017.
She is survived by her beloved family, sons, Shayne Yoshihisa (Margaret) Ikeda of NH and Robert Masao (Aki) Ikeda; grandchildren, Dane Ikeda of HI, Kurt and Dean Ikeda; Nicole (Nielen) Bam of HI; great-grandchildren, Koa Bam of HI; daughter-in-law, Junko Ikeda; she is also survived by many nieces,...
Henry Teruhisa Shiosaka
Apr 7, 2017
SHIOSAKA, Henry T. (89) Passed away peacefully on April 7, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his son Charles Shiosaka; he is survived by his loving family; wife, Dorothy Fumiko Shiosaka; daughter, Janet (James) Ellis, sons, Jerry (Hiroko) Shiosaka of Japan and Teddy (Karen) Shiosaka; grandchildren, Nathan and Matthew Ellis; sister, Alice (Kenjiro)...
Toshi Dorothy Toya
Apr 6, 2017
TOYA, Toshi Dorothy (88) Passed away peacefully on April 6, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Toya and son, Gary Toya and she is survived by her loving children, Frank (Carolyn) Toya and Peggy (Randy) Minobe; grandchildren, Kambria Toya, Ryan (Andrea) and Greg Minobe; sister, Shizu Nishinouchi; also...
Fumiko Nishimura
Apr 5, 2017
MRS. FUMIKO NISHIMURA, 95, Vancouver-Brittania born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on April 5, at St. Vincent Medical Center surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her loving family; son, Kirk Nishimura; daughter, Pam (Casey Sakamoto) Nishimura; grandson, Mason Sakamoto; also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives.
Celebration of Life...
Nobuko June Imamoto
Apr 4, 2017
Private graveside memorial services for the late Mrs. Nobuko June Imamoto, 91-year-old, Elk Grove, CA-born resident of North Hollywood who passed away on April 4, 2017 were held on Friday, April 28 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Hollywood Hills with Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
She is survived by her beloved sons, Mark...
Yoshio Hamada
Apr 4, 2017
Yoshio Hamada, a 92-year-old San Pedro, California-born Kibei-Nisei resident of Los Angeles passed away on April 4, 2017. He is survived by his beloved wife, Setsuko; children, Tak (Nancy) Hamada and Shigeko (Sam) Loredo of Arizona; grandchildren Michelle (Jared) Kemp, Greg (Yoshiko) Tamura and Allison (Eric) Naruo; great-grandchildren, Cole S. Naruo, Ryan T. Naruo and Sabrina M. Tamura; sister,...
Dr. Henry K. Hashioka, O.D.
Apr 3, 2017
Celebration of life service for the late Dr. Henry K. Hashioka, O.D., 98-year-old, Fowler, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on April 3, 2017, will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2:30 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles.
Shizue Nakamura
Mar 31, 2017
MRS. SHIZUE NAKAMURA, 88, passed away peacefully on March 31, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her loving family; husband of 64 Years, Tsuneo Nakamura; daughter, Emily Misa (Paul Norman) Stovner and Evelyn Nami (Calin Valentin Duma) Nakamura; grandchildren, Kyle Tsuneo and Justin Ronald Stovner and John Matthew Duma; also survived by...
Ruby Hideko Kashiwagi
Mar 31, 2017
Ruby Hideko Kashiwagi , 87 year-old Kibei-Nisei Torrance resident passed away on March 31, 2017.
She is survived by her daughter, Joyce (Pierre Kruh) Kashiwagi and son, Eugene; granddaughter, Naomi Kruh; brother Yoshihiro (Junko) Urushibata; sister in-law Frances Yamaura; nieces, Marsha (Gerry) Tashiro, Jolie Urushibata and Cathie (Brad McDonald) Urushibata; nephews, Craig Yamaura and Robert (Sarah) Yamaura;...