Obituaries

Dec 1, 2016

Betty Toshiko Nakamura, born October 7, 1921 in Hollywood, California. Betty passed away December 1, 2016 at the age of 95. She was the loving mother of Patricia Hughes, grandmother of Carrie O'Grady, and great-grandmother of Maya and Fionnuala O'Grady. Betty was predeceased by sisters Grace Minazumi, Margaret Shimizu and Mary Nakaji. Betty was the favorite aunt of many...

Nov 30, 2016

A private memorial service was held for Sylmar, CA resident, Suzuko Kosaka, 92 years young, under the directorship of her son Hirokazu Kosaka on December 9th. Born on December 4th, 1923 in Tacoma, Washington, she is survived by her husband of 69 years - Ryoichi, sister Mioko Okuda, sons Hirokazu (Kazuko), Masami, (Mamie) and Alan (Sandi), six grandchildren, Megan (Ryan)...

Nov 29, 2016

Sue Hwa Wang returned to her Creator the morning of Nov. 28 in El Paso, Texas after a nearly six-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by family and tucked into many soft blankets. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Benjamin and daughter, Jackie, as well as many loving sisters, brothers, in-laws, nieces...

Nov 27, 2016

Funeral services for the late Mary Tsuruko Kinoshita, 95, Bakersfield born Nisei and long-time resident of Monterey Park, who passed away peacefully on November 27, 2016, will be held on Saturday, December 10, 1:00 pm at the Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple Street, Los Angeles, California.

As a young child her family returned...

Nov 26, 2016

Frances Midori Kaji, wife of Bruce T. Kaji, and longtime resident of Gardena, California, passed away on November 26, 2016 from complications following hip surgery. She was 88 years old.

Frances Kaji was born in Gardena, California in 1928 to Dr . and Mrs. Kikuwo Tashiro. Frances attended Gardena Elementary School and Gardena Junior and Senior High...

Nov 25, 2016

Misuko Ryozaki Shishino passed away on November 25, 2016 at age 90. She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Hayao (Hy) Shishino; her children, Kathy ( David ) Cataldo, Rob ( Roxie ) Shishino and Janet ( Joe ) Okimoto; grandchildren, Ryan, Mari and Matthew Cataldo; Christa and Daniel Shishino; Jillian and Jenna Okimoto; her sister,...

Nov 25, 2016

Memorial services for the late Sachiye Takamoto, 84-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei resident, passed away on November 25, 2016, will be held on Saturday, December 17, 12 p.m. at Senshin Buddhist Temple, 1311 W. 37 th St., Los Angeles, CA. Casual attire is welcomed.

She is predeceased by her beloved brothers, Chisumi, Katsumi, and Masaki Okino....

Nov 24, 2016

Viewing for the late Shizuye Takehana, 102, resident of Montebello, who passed away peacefully on November 24, 2016, will be held on Friday, December 9, 11:00 A.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Memorial Service will also be held at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" on Monday, December 12, 11:00...

Nov 23, 2016

Funeral services for the late Irene Kazuko Kataoka, 91-year-old, Fresno, CA born resident of Whittier, who passed away on November 23, 2016, were held on Friday, December 9, at Montebello Plymouth Congregational Church.

She is survived by her beloved children, Elaine Kazuye (Edmund) Brennan of AZ, Mary Jane (Larry) Gutierrez of OR, Karen Sue (Wade) Waldron of...

Nov 23, 2016

Osaka, Japan born, Tazuka Koyama passed away on November 23, 2016 at age 84. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, church member, and friend. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Samuel Koyama, and daughter, Julie Nakama, and siblings: Haruo Iseri, Yukio Iseri, Teruo Iseri, and Michi Uchino. She is survived by her children: John (Joycelyn) Koyama and...

Nov 22, 2016

Memorial services for the late Roy Kazuaki Sakata, 73-year-old, Arkansas born resident of Alhambra, who passed away on November 22, 2016, will be held on Sunday, December 4, 11 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA He is survived by his loving wife, Keiko Joy Sakata; son, Rob Sakata; daughter, Kumiko (Mike)...

Nov 22, 2016

Private family service for the late Jane Masayo Kurushima, 76-year-old, CA born resident of San Gabriel, who passed away on November 22, 2016, was held on Sunday, December 11 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.

She is survived by her siblings, May Teruyo Nakahara, Mary Shizuyo Muraoka, Grayce Sugiyo Ohashi, Ted Susumu (Pat)...

Nov 21, 2016

Funeral services for the late Karen Kishaba, 73-year-old, Gila Rivers, AZ born resident of Tustin, who passed away on November 21, 2016, will be held on Friday, December 2, 1 p.m. at Calvary Church of Santa Ana 1010 N. Tustin Ave. in Santa Ana.

She is survived by her children, Steve Kishaba, Kris (Kevin) Bogle, Mark Kishaba,...

Nov 20, 2016

Funeral mass for the late Milagros "Mila" Camello Hidalgo, 83-year-old, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines born resident of Placentia (long time resident of Carson, CA), who passed away on November 20, 2016, will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Philomela Catholic Church 21900 S. Main St. in Carson.

Predeceased by her daughter,...

Nov 20, 2016

Christie Ozawa Ichikawa, born in Sacramento on April 4, 1928, passed away peacefully in Torrance, CA at the age of 88 on November 20, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband Robert S. Ichikawa, brothers Paul M. (Eleanor) and Gerald H. (Harrienne) Ozawa. She is survived by her sister Doris Sakamoto (Sidney), brother Bill Ozawa (Elaine), sons, Robert D. (Sally),...

Nov 16, 2016

Private graveside service for the late Ken William Hanafusa, 93-years-old, Dinuba, CA born resident of Cerritos, who passed away on November 16, 2016 was held on Friday, November 25 at Green Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Seigo Takayoshi from Los Angeles Holiness Church officiating. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Shizuno Peggy Hanafusa; daughter, Diane (Albert Wayne) Daniels. He...

Nov 14, 2016

Memorial Service for the late Stanley Okimura, 84, Honolulu-born resident of Torrance, who passed away peacefully on November 14, 2016, was held privately on Saturday, December 10, at Green Hills Memorial Park White Chapel with Reverend Rich Freeman officiating.

Stanley is predeceased by his dear brother, Alvin Okimura.

Nov 14, 2016

Thomas Hiroshi Matsunaga, 94, passed away on November 14, 2016. Tom was born in Fowler, the second son of Gunta and Sueno Matsunaga. He grew up in Del Rey and Los Angeles, was interned with his family at Heart Mountain and was inducted into the US Army on VJ Day. Tom then graduated from UCLA and worked as...