Sumiko Lillian Kozawa
Dec 23, 2016
MRS. SUMIKO LILLIAN KOZAWA, 100, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, owner of Tokio Florist and longtime resident of Los Feliz and Silver Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 23, 2016.
She is survived by her daughter, Susie Kozawa; sister, niece, nephew, relatives and longtime friend and companion, Steve Vowels.
Private...
Frances Irene Fukuda
Dec 21, 2016
Funeral service for Frances Irene Fukuda, 81-year-old Australia-born resident of Irvine who passed away on December 21, 2016 at Hoag Hospital Irvine, will be held on Wed. Dec. 28 at 3:00 PM at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, 3233 Pacific View Dr., Corona Del Mar, CA 92625.
She is survived by her sons William (and...
Archie Miyatake
Dec 20, 2016
Memorial services for the late Archie Miyatake, a 92-year-old, CA born resident of Montebello, who passed away on December 20, 2016, will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 7 p.m. at Koyasan Buddhist Temple 342 E. First St. in Los Angeles.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Takeko Miyatake; sons, Alan (April) and Gary (Mayumi)...
Robert Noboru Shimizu
Dec 18, 2016
Graveside Service for the late Robert Shimizu, 91, resident of Culver City, who passed away on December 18, 2016, was held privately on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Inglewood Cemetery with Reverend Cliff Ishigaki officiating.
Robert is survived by his beloved children, Carol (Donald) Shimizu-Murray, Donna Shimizu-Pak, Jeffery (Amy Murakami), Ron (Amy Oshita) and Mike (Paula Arellano)...
Hatsumi (Nee Matoba) Nakamura
Dec 18, 2016
A private funeral service for the late Mrs. Hatsumi (nee Matoba) Nakamura was held on January 14 th at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. The 92 year-old Guadalupe, CA born Nisei resident of Montebello, CA passed away peacefully on December 18 th .
She was predeceased by her husband Sam Sadao Nakamura; and is survived...
Chiye Wada
Dec 18, 2016
Private memorial services for the late Chiye Wada, 92-year-old, Laguna, CA born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on December 18, 2016, were held on Friday, December 23 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her daughter, Linda Montgomery; she is survived by her beloved husband, Shioji Wada; children, Sheila Leahey, Bryce...
Bill Y. Yokoyama
Dec 17, 2016
BILL Y. YOKOYAMA, 94 year old, San Fernando California born resident of Sylmar, who passed away on December 17. Public services will be held on Saturday, December 31, 9:30 a.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., Los Angeles, California.
Predeceased by his wife, Haru Yokoyama; brothers, George and Harry Yokoyama; sisters, Ayako Yoshimi and...
Taeko "Jane" Hayashida
Dec 17, 2016
Taeko Hayashida, 86, born in Haleiwa, Hawaii passed away on December 17, 2016 at Kaiser Permanente Hospital Emergency after suffering a cardiac arrest. She is survived by her husband, Neal of 59 years and sons, Nelson (Janet), John and Glenn. She also leaves behind two wonderful grandchildren, Erin and Scott Hayashida; brothers-in-law, Carroll (Yoko) Hayashida, Harold Hayashida, Raymond (Deanna)...
Morio Leo Marubayashi
Dec 14, 2016
Memorial Service for the late Morio Marubayashi, 90, Fresno-born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on December 14, 2016 will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017, 11:00 A.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 with Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
Morio is...
Aiko D. Hanami
Dec 14, 2016
Memorial services for the late Aiko D. Hanami, 92-year-old, Terminal Island born, resident of Montebello, who passed away on December 14, 2016, will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles.
She is survived by her children, Andrew, David and Lisa Hanami;...
Harunori Oda
Dec 14, 2016
Harunori "Harry" Oda
August 31, 1925 - December 14, 2016........
He lived 91 wonderful years and says to his many friends "Thank You for being part of my Life"
Harry Oda emigrated to California in 1954 when he married Mitsy Kitagawa who was a US citizen. After working as many as 4 jobs...
Lewis Isao Abe
Dec 14, 2016
Lewis Abe was born in Los Angeles on March 16, 1922 to Tsuruhiko and Shigeko Abe.
He attended UCLA and UC Berkeley until the war broke out. While interned at Heart Mountain, WY he was drafted and served in the US Army. Post –war he helped his father establish Abe Nursery in Gardena. In 1964 he relocated...
Thomas Noboru Kira Jr.
Dec 13, 2016
Thomas Noboru Kira Jr. was taken suddenly on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. He was a man of faith whose Christian conviction had widespread influence on his family, his church, his friends, and his coworkers. He lived a life of sacrificial service and passed from this world as he had live in it, concerned for his loved ones. He is...
Takeshi Yoshida
Dec 13, 2016
MR. TAKESHI YOSHIDA, 95, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei resident of Gardena, WW II US Army Veteran passed away peacefully on December 13, 2016. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Mieko Yoshida; daughters, Irene (Jim) Tuliglowski, Amy (Tony) Lopez and Grace (Sid) Matsumoto; grandchildren, Kyle and Evan Tuliglowski, David Lopez, Heather and Collin Matsumoto; great-grandchildren, Cruz and Rossi...
Aiko Noda
Dec 13, 2016
Funeral Service for the late Aiko Noda, 91, resident at Nikkei Senior Gardens in Arleta, who passed away on December 13, 2016 after a brief illness, will be held on Friday, December 23, 1:00 P.M. at Koyasan Buddhist Temple, 342 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Ruth Sewake
Dec 12, 2016
MRS. RUTH SEWAKE, 92, resident of Sylmar CA, born Nisei in Pacific Grove, CA passed away peacefully on December 12, 2016.
She is survived by her; grandson, Geoffrey (Gillian) Sewake of Vermont and Kellie Sewake; also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives.
Family Services will be private.
Owen Ikeda
Dec 12, 2016
Owen Ikeda, a 92-year-old veteran who honorably served in the 442 nd /100 th Battalion during World War II passed away on December 12, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating....
Sachiko Nakahara
Dec 11, 2016
A private family only service for the late Mrs. Sachiko Nakahara, 90 year-old, San Pedro, CA born Nisei resident of Irvine, who passed away peacefully on December 11, 2016 was held on December 22, 2016 at Memory Garden Memorial Park Chapel in Brea, CA.
She is predeceased by her husband George Junji Nakahara. ...