Obituaries

Sep 22, 2016

MRS. SETSUKO JOYCE NISHIKAWA, 98, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2016. Setsuko who is predeceased by her loving husband, Masuo Nishikawa and son, Ronnie Nishikawa; is survived by her loving family: sons, Walter (Bernice) and Dennis (Jackie) Nishikawa; daughter, Sherry (David) Nakaishi; granddaughter, Lauren Nakaishi; brother, George (Sadako) Hamai and daughter-in-law, Linda Nishikawa. Private family services were held.

Sep 22, 2016

Kenro Fukuhara passed away from complications of a head injury on September 22, 2016 at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. He was 81 years of age. Born in Kochi, Japan, Kenro decided to move his family to the United States in 1966 to pursue a better life. He worked very hard and ran a successful gardening service for many years. He...

Sep 21, 2016

Funeral Service for the late Shinzato, Itoko, 98, Hawaii-born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on September 21, 2016, will be held on Friday, September 30, 11 A.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. She is survived by son, Kazuo Shinzato; daughters, Setsuko Alyce (John) Cha, Keiko Omori, Gracy Kono;...

Sep 21, 2016

MRS. LILA HIROKO NACION, 84, Waianae, HI born Nisei, resident of Monrovia, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2016.

She is survived by her loving family: daughter, Jackie Higashiyama; grandchildren, Maili Higashiyama, Calvin (Jackie) Collosi of Okinawa, Kai and Kama Higashiyama; great-grandchildren, Mahina Meraz and James Higashiyama; sister, Ethel Ray, also survived by many nieces, nephews and...

Sep 21, 2016

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Sep 20, 2016

Memorial services for the late Tetsuo "Ted" Ota, 93-year-old, Seattle, Washington born resident of Santa Ana, who passed away on September 20, 2016, will be held on Saturday, November 5, 3:00 p.m. at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church 2000 N. Fairview St. in Santa Ana.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Reiko Ota; sons, Larry (Anita) and Gordon...

Sep 20, 2016

LEW, SUSIE SUK-YIN. Age 96 passed away on September 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bing Tom Lew and step son, Moon Don Lew. She is survived by her beloved sons, Marshall (Jenny), Ricky (Lonin), and Gary (Nancy) Lew; 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; step daughter-in-law Helen; sister, Ruth Cho; also survived by many nieces,...

Sep 19, 2016

Gathering for Sukesada Yogi for 81-year-old, Okinawa-ken born resident of Garden Grove who passed away on September 19, 2016 at his residence, was held on Sat. Oct. 1 at Fukui Mortury "Chapel in the Garden". He is survived by his wife, Yoshiko; sons, Isao (Yuka), Takeshi (Naoko), Kaoru (Laura) and Yutaka (Yuki) Yogi; daughter, Tomoko (Calvin) Ginoza; grandchildren, Lisa, Nana,...

Sep 19, 2016

Mae Matsumoto, 98, resident of Little Tokyo, Los Angeles passed away September 19, 2016.  Survived by son, Patrick (Karin) Higashi, daughter April (Alan) Miyatake and grandchildren Angela Higashi, Bubba Higashi, Sydney Miyatake and Lindsey Miyatake, and great grandson Dakota Taguinod.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held at Union Church of Los Angeles on...

Sep 17, 2016

George Yamaguchi, PharmD., 96 yrs. old resident of Montebello, CA. passed away peacefully on September 17, 2016 in the company of his wife and family. He is survived by: Wife: Florence. Children: Georgiana, Miles and Willard. Grandchildren: Shelby, Erin, Lauren and Brandon. Great Grandchildren: Kaimana and Asher. Memorial Services will be held at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First...

Sep 15, 2016

Funeral service for Shizue Imai, 88-year-old Vancouver B.C. –born resident of La Habra who passed away on September 15, 2016, will be held on Sat. September 24 at 1:00 PM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., Los Angeles. She is survived by her daughters, Candice (Ken) Kanemaru and Wendy (Eddie) Ugalde; grandchildren, Robyn (James), Takeshi, Eddie (Monae),...

Sep 15, 2016

KUROSE, GEORGE, age 75 passed away peacefully on September 15, 2016. He was born in Twin Falls, Idaho and attended The University of Utah, graduating with a BS in Pharmacy in 1963. George had a 43 year career working for Kaiser Permanente as a manager for various Orange County pharmacies and later as a consultant. He enjoyed gardening, sports, politics,...

Sep 14, 2016

Gathering for Stanley Tom Ono, 70-year-old resident of Culver City who passed away on Sept. 14, 2016, was held on Sunday, Nov. 20 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". He is survived by his daughters, Megan and Madison Ono; son, Chris Ono; two grandchildren; brother, Arthur Ono; sister, Evelyn Ono-Vineberg; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Sep 14, 2016

Bernadette T. Tanita, 68-year-old, Hawaii born resident of North Hollywood, passed away on September 14, 2016. Predeceased by her husband, Phillip A. Tanita and father, James C. Owan; she is survived by her mother, Betty H. Owan; brothers, Curtis K., Alan S. (Cristeta C.), and Wayne J. Owan; nieces, Cara E. and Erica C. Owan; nephews, Ryan C. Owan and...

Sep 13, 2016

Memorial service for the late Margaret Sadako Goya, 90-year-old, Brawley, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on September 13, 2016, was held on Saturday, September 24 at Inglewood Park Cemetery. She is survived by her loving husband Frank Goya; beloved children, Emily (Ed) Hilbert, Dennis and Robert Goya; brothers, David (Kimiko), Patrick (Miyoko), and Ken (Joy) Yogi;...

Sep 13, 2016

Yokomizo, Yoshiko, West Los Angeles-born resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2016.

Yoshiko is predeceased by her beloved sisters, Haruko Yokomizo and Tokiko Matsumoto. She is survived by her niece, Janice (Garret) Lee; and also by nephews and other relatives here and in Japan. Memorial Service was held privately on October 1 in...

Sep 12, 2016

Yoshiye Honda passed away on September 12, 2016 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles. She was 91. Born in Selma, California on December 29, 1924, Yoshiye was raised with siblings Haruo, Noboru, Matsuko, and Masaru Mike by Issei parents, Katsuo and Hana Yoshimoto from Hiroshima, Japan. She attended Kingsburg High School in California until her family was sent...

Sep 11, 2016

Mary Kuroda passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on September 11. She was born on November 7, 1923 in Seattle, WA. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie (Paul) Nakasuji; son, Lee (Trish) Kuroda; five grandchildren, Darren (Cindy) Nakasuji, Garrett (Jaime) Nakasuji, Bryan (Jennalyn) Kuroda, Dana (Tommy) Patikamanant, Paige Nakasuji ; four great-grandchildren, Natalie Mio Nakasuji, Micah Jonathan...

Sep 10, 2016

Sally Sayono Tsuneishi passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016. She was born on November 21, 1925 in Kohala, Hawaii to Kamekichi & Toka Kirita. During World War 2, her family was moved to the Jerome Relocation Camp in Arkansas and later to Gila Relocation Center in Arizona. After the war, she returned to Honolulu and worked at as a...

Sep 9, 2016

Nakamura, Alice, 88, resident of Torrance, passed away on September 9, 2016. Alice is predeceased by her beloved husband, Saburo.

She is survived by sisters, Helen Sakane and Mary (Tom) Nakaoka; nieces, Beverly Sakane-Freeland and Deborah Lyerla; and many other relatives.

A private memorial service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery where she will be...