Obituaries

Sep 9, 2016

KAWABE, GLEN. Age 71 passed away on September 9, 2016. Beloved husband of Dianne Kawabe; loving father of Tricia (Norton) Ong and Kyle Kawabe; grandfather of Emily Ong; brother of Raymond Kawabe and Shirley Nakata of Hawaii; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Sep 7, 2016

Bette Yuriko Endo, age 87, passed away on September 7. She is survived by her children, Kathryn Endo-Roberts, Debra (Chris), John Endo; grandchildren, Jonathan (Judy) Roberts, Nathaniel Roberts, Stuart, Stephen; great-grandchild, Lauren; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Sep 7, 2016

Amy Watada passed away peacefully on Sept. 7 after a brave 3-year battle with cancer. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, an avid cook and bridge player, and seasoned world-traveler. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 57 years, Ben Goro Watada, son Jon (Joy), daughter Dana Reese (Shawn), son Curt, and son Gregg (Nicole), eight...

Sep 5, 2016

Takayuki Sumitomo, a 78-year-old resident of Torrance passed away on September 5th, 2016. Taka was born in Tokyo, Japan and arrived in the United States in 1953, attaining U.S. citizenship in 2000. Beloved husband of Joyce Emiko Sumitomo; devoted father of Troy Shuji (Trini Tran) Sumitomo and Jodi Miyuki (Michael) Nishioka; and proud "PaPa" of Sean Keiichi Sumitomo, Emma Joyce...

Sep 4, 2016

Amie Emiko Maruyama Amie Emiko Maruyama, 93, of Gardena CA, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016. She is survived by her loving family: husband, Yoneo Maruyama; son, Paul Maruyama; son, Gerald (Vy) Maruyama; grandchildren, Vyvian and Ryan Tran; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private family services were held on Monday, September 12, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in...

Sep 4, 2016

A private memorial service for Mr. Shoji Furutani was held September 24, 2016 at Fukui "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles. The 89 year-old San Fernando Valley resident passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Kazuko; two adult children, Carol and Roy; brother, Kazuo; and his two grandchildren, Rachel and Sara.

Sep 3, 2016

Ansho Masaru Uchima, 93, Fresno, California born Nisei, and resident of Redondo Beach, passed away on September 3, 2016. He is predeceased by his wife Tadayo in 2007. He is survived by his son Ray (Estela), granddaughter Stephanie Uchima-Carney (Mike), great grandson Chase Carney and many other relatives. Ansho served honorably in the Korean War and was awarded a Bronze...

Sep 2, 2016

Memorial services for John Kanda a 94-year-old resident of Burbank who passed away on September 2, 2016 will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 11:30 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, officiated by Rev. KarenFay Ramos-Young of Centenary United Methodist Church of Los Angeles. He is survived by his...

Sep 1, 2016

MOCHIZUKI, KIYOSHI, age 81 passed away on September 1. Beloved husband of Yaeko Mochizuki; father of David (Susan) and Robert Mochizuki; grandfather of Dylan and Kate Mochizuki; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan.

Private funeral services were held on Friday, September 23 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by...

Aug 30, 2016

Celebration of Life services for Willie Toshio Mikuni, 88 years young, resident of Pasadena who passed away on August 30, 2016 will be held on Saturday, September 24, 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Altadena, 2775 Lincoln Ave. in Altadena. He was born in Salinas, California to Kokichi and Sato Mikuni on September 11, 1927. The family moved to...

Aug 29, 2016

Taketomo, Tom passed away with family by his side on August 29, 2016 at the age of 91. Tom was a military veteran who served in the Korean War with the US Army. He is survived by his beloved wife Sachi (married 63 years), children Paul (Laura), Linda, Ken (Stacy), and grandchildren Jenny and Justin and other relatives. Funeral service...

Aug 29, 2016

Memorial service for the late Chizuko Sakuma, 90-year-old, Seattle, WA born resident of Montebello, who passed away on August 29, 2016, will be held on Saturday, September 24, 10 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA She is survived by her beloved brother, Tadashi (Geri) Sakuma; sisters, Mitsu Higuchi and Ikuko Hozaki;...

Aug 27, 2016

Funeral services for the late Helen Mitsuko Takahashi, 102 year old, Denver CO born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on August 27, will be held on Friday, September 9, 10:00AM at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St, Los Angeles. Predeceased by her husband, George Sadaichi Takahashi; son, Eugene Yuji Takahashi; daughter, Grace Keiko...

Aug 26, 2016

Celebration of life for Cathy Horimoto-Omatsu, 59-year-old resident of Hawthorne who passed away on Aug. 26, 2016, will be held on Friday, Sept. 2, 4:00 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 244 Prospect Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. She is survived by her husband, Bob Omatsu; daughter, Kelly Omatsu; son, Barry Omatsu; sister, Aileen (Peter) Ashley; brother, Jimmy (Marianne)...

Aug 25, 2016

NAKAMURA, Bill Aki (63) Passed away on Augusts 25, 2016. He is survived by his loving family; brother, Bob (Atsuko) Nakamura; sister, Kathy Miceli; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private family services were held on Saturday, September 17th at Gardena Buddhist Church and Inglewood Park Cemetery with Rev. Nobuo Miyaji of Gardena Buddhist Church...

Aug 24, 2016

Funeral services for the late Ricky Miyoshi Fujino, 65-year-old, Tokyo Japan born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on August 24, 2016, will be held on Saturday, September 3, 11 a.m. at Nichiren Buddhist Temple 2801 E. 4th St. in Los Angeles. He is survived by his beloved wife, Eiko Fujino; daughter, Mika (Eugene) Tamura; son, Hideki (Jamie) Fujino;...

Aug 24, 2016

Funeral Service for the late Nishitsuji, Kyoko, 78, Los Angeles-born resident of Fullerton, who passed away on August 24, 2016, will be held on Saturday, September 3, 10:00AM at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church, 2000 N Fairview St, Santa Ana, CA 92706, with Pastor Fred Tanizaki officiating. She is survived by her beloved husband, Bill Nishitsuji; children, Lori (Kevin Pratt), Wendy and...

Aug 22, 2016

MR. CRAIG TOYOTA, 53, Alhambra, CA born Sansei, resident of Montebello passed away peacefully on August 22, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Angie Ayako Toyota; children, Curtis Takashi and Kristin Megumi Toyota; mother, Carol Hideko Toyota; brother, Neil Osamu (Gregory Williams) Toyota; sisters, Denise Tokiko (Eric) Parker and Shelley Eiko (Tamlin) Dyvig; father-in-law...

Aug 22, 2016

Toshiro Nishikawa, 92, of Gardena, California passed away on August 22, 2016. He was predeceased by his wife, Mollie, in 1999 and granddaughter, Lauren Taguchi, in 2008. He is survived by his daughters: Susan (Dennis) Taguchi, Sharon (Paul) Landry, Lori (Rick) Teraji and grandchildren Lindsay Taguchi, Collin and Hannah Landry, Paige and Kelli Teraji. He was one of eight children:...

Aug 21, 2016

Private graveside services for the late Mr. Harvey M. Kunishima, 92 year-old, resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on August 21, 2016 were held on Saturday, September 17th at Rose Hills Memorial Park with nephew, Pastor Curtis Ogawa officiating. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Tomi Kunishima; son, Dennis (Joyce) Kunishima; daughter, Elaine (Keith) Bungo; grandchildren,...