Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.

David Tadashi Shimotani, Jr.

David Tadashi Shimotani, Jr.

Dec 11, 2016

Services to be held privately.

Miyuki Ichonose

Miyuki Ichonose

Dec 10, 2016

ICHINOSE, MIYUKI, age 88, Hawthorne, CA born, Nisei, resident of Los Angeles, former internee of Topaz UT, passed away on December 10 at St. Vincent Medical Center.

She is predeceased by her husband Mitsuo.

She is survived by son, Gary; sister, Chiyoko; brother-in-law,

Sadami (Sachiko); sisters-in-law, Nora and Yuriko; also survived by many...

Ritsuko Takeuchi

Ritsuko Takeuchi

Dec 9, 2016

Private family service for the late Ritsuko Takeuchi, 88-year-old, Japan born resident of Alhambra, who passed away on December 9, 2016, was held on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Jack Hikoji Takeuchi and her son, Ted Teruo Takeuchi; she is survived by her daughters, Hiroko...

Betty Hayashibara Furumoto

Betty Hayashibara Furumoto

Dec 9, 2016

Memorial service for the late Betty Hayashibara Furumoto, 81-year-old, Kahuku, Hi born resident of Anaheim who passed away on December 9, 2016, will be held on Wednesday, January, 4

11 a.m. at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim, CA 92804.

She is survived by her beloved sons, Gary (Christine) Furumoto of NV,...

Dennis Kazuo Tsujimoto

Dennis Kazuo Tsujimoto

Dec 7, 2016

Dennis Kazuo Tsujimoto, 78, a native Californian, suffered a stroke and passed away peacefully on December 7, 2016 at UCI Medical Center.  He was born on August 8, 1938 in Oakland, the eldest of 6. After being honorably discharged from the Army and obtaining his degree from Cal Poly Pomona, Dennis began his life-long career with the IRS and...

Walter K. Nishikawa

Walter K. Nishikawa

Dec 7, 2016

NISHIKAWA, WALTER K.  Age 74 passed away on December 7, 2016.  Predeceased by his parents, Masuo and Setsuko Nishikawa, and brother, Ronnie Nishikawa; he is survived by his beloved wife, Bernice Nishikawa; siblings, Dennis (Jackie) Nishikawa and Sherry (David) Nakaishi; niece, Lauren Nakaishi; sister-in-law, Linda Nishikawa; he is also survived by other relatives.

Per his request, no...

Shizuyo Mizutani

Shizuyo Mizutani

Dec 6, 2016

Mrs. Shizuyo Mizutani, 91 years old, Wakayama Ken Japan born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on December 6 th in the morning surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Getadsu Church member, and friend. Throughout her life, she touched everyone's heart with her smile, laughter, kindness, and selfless personality. She was involved...

Harry Haruo Ozawa

Harry Haruo Ozawa

Dec 5, 2016

Private services will be held for the late Mr. Harry Ozawa, 95 years old, born in Glendale, CA, who passed away on December 5th.  He is survived by his children; Harry (Charlotte) Ozawa and Naomi (Cliff) Sabath; grandchildren, Nicole Sabath and Justin Sabath; and sisters-in-law Maurine (Roy) Oban and Rosario Tanaka.  He is also survived by many other relatives...

Washin Kazunobu Ginoza

Washin Kazunobu Ginoza

Dec 5, 2016

Memorial service for Washin Kazunobu Ginoza, 90-year-old,  resident of Placentia who passed away on Dec. 5, 2016, will be held on Sat. Dec. 17 at 11:00 AM at Anaheim Free Methodist Church, 1001 N. Mayflower St., Anaheim, CA 92801. He is survived by his wife, Mikuni Ginoza; daughters,  Diane (Mike) Maurry, Carole Ginoza and Grace Chikui; sons, Doug and...

Mitsuko Numata

Mitsuko Numata

Dec 2, 2016

福岡県出身モントレーパーク市在住

沼田光子儀(七十三歳)

十二月二日午前九時四十分ガーヒルドルメモリアルセンター

にて死去いたしました。

ここに生前の御厚誼を深謝し謹んで御通知申し上げます。

追って葬儀は

十二月八日 木曜日 午前十一時

米国解脱教会

7850 Hill Dr.

Rosemead, CA 91770

に於いて執り行います。...

Betty Toshiko Nakamura

Betty Toshiko Nakamura

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...

Suzuko - Kosaka

Suzuko - Kosaka

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)...

Sue Hwa Wang

Sue Hwa Wang

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...

Mary Tsuruko Kinoshita

Mary Tsuruko Kinoshita

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...

Frances Midori Kaji

Frances Midori Kaji

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...

Misuko Ryozaki Shishino

Misuko Ryozaki Shishino

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,...

Sachiye Takamoto

Sachiye Takamoto

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....

Shizuye Takehana

Shizuye Takehana

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...

Irene Kazuko Kataoka

Irene Kazuko Kataoka

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...

Tazuka Koyama

Tazuka Koyama

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...

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