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. ...
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
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
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
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
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
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...