Vincent Norman Quillia
Jul 23, 2016
Vincent Norman Quillia, passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2016 at the age of 46. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts to Norman and Maralyn Quillia. Vincent freelanced for many years in the printing industry in Worcester, Massachusetts and later in Dale City, Virgina, eventually moving to Mesa, Arizona. He will be very much missed by his family, many business associates and...
Mary Mariko Nagato
Jul 23, 2016
MRS. MARY MARIKO NAGATO, 82, Los Angeles CA born Nisei, resident of Monterey Park passed away peacefully on July 23 at her residence. She is survived by her loving family; husband, Lincoln M. Nagato; daughter, Lisa (Mike) Kennedy and grandson, Aidan Kennedy; also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives. Family funeral services were held on Thursday, July 28, at...
Marian Sachiko Amimoto
Jul 21, 2016
Funeral services for the late Marian Amimoto, 80-year-old, California born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on July 21, 2016 will be held on Friday, July 29, 11 a.m. at Koyasan Buddhist Temple 342 E. First St. in Los Angeles. She is survived by her beloved husband, Seibo Amimoto; son, Alan Amimoto; daughter, Diane (Bernie) Vlach; grandchildren, Kyle, Justin,...
Henry Tanaka
Jul 20, 2016
HENRY "HANK" TANAKA Henry Tanaka passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on July 20, 2016. He was born on December 12, 1921 in San Fernando, CA to Heijiro and Shima Tanaka. Hank was the oldest of eight children; five boys and three girls. The family farmed in the San Fernando Valley growing vegetables. In 1927,...
Tsuruko Kishaba
Jul 20, 2016
KISHABA, Tsuruko (99) passed away on July 20, 2016. A Maui-born, Kibei-Nisei resident of Los Angeles, she is predeceased by husband Chosei Kishaba and son Gregory. Survived by children, Richard (Hatsue), Doris Kawasaki, Edith (Howard) Sakamoto, Betty (George) Kometani, David (Young), and Lester (Margaret) Kishaba, 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Carol Tamanaha and Molly Kishaba and many other relatives. Funeral...
Russell Sumio Sakatani
Jul 19, 2016
SAKATANI, Russell S. (55) Passed away on July 19, 2016. He is survived by his loving family; brother, Kurtis Sakatani; sister, Bernice (Johnny) Pinedo Sr.; nephews, Johnny Jr. (Kate) and Bryan Pinedo; great-nieces, Samantha Sumiko and Stella Aiko Pinedo; great-nephew, Dominic Singim Pinedo; also survived by other relatives. Private funeral services were held on Friday, August 5th at Fukui Mortuary...
Minoru Sakauye
Jul 19, 2016
Minoru Sakauye a -95-year-old El Centro, California-born Kibei-Nisei former internee of Manzanar Relocation Camp during WWII passed away on July 19, 2016. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 13, 2016, 11:00 AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, officiated by Rev. Ryuzen Hayashi of Koyasan Buddhist Temple. Survived by his...
Alice Taniyo Iwata
Jul 18, 2016
Private graveside service for the late Alice Taniyo Iwata , 102-year-old, Alameda, California born, resident of Rowland Heights, who passed away on July 18, 2016 was held on Friday, July 29 at Rose Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Cliff Ishigaki officiating. She is predeceased by her sister, Dorothy Suma Iwataki Umeda of CA; brothers, Robert Yoshinori of MO, John Shigeo...
Doris M. Takamiya
Jul 17, 2016
Funeral services for the late Doris M. Takamiya, 88-year-old, Hawaii born resident Torrance, who passed away on July 17, 2016, will be held on Saturday, August 6, 9:00 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes. Predeceased by her husband, Yoshio; she is survived by her sons, Craig (Joni), Kevin (Marsha) and Bryan (Pamela);...
Haruo Ichikawa
Jul 17, 2016
Graveside service for the late Mr. Haruo Ichikawa, 92 year-old Nisei veteran and resident of La Palma who passed away peacefully on July 17th will be held on Wednesday, August 3rd at 11:00 am at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 with Rev. Marvin Harada of Orange County Buddhist Church officiating. He is...
Noriko Pauline Imagawa
Jul 16, 2016
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016, 3:00 PM at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church, 2000 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana, CA 92706. Born in San Francisco Calif. and raised in Stockton Calif. where she married Dr. Richard M. Imagawa. Soon after this Richard and Noriko moved to Orange County and settled in Santa Ana where Richard practiced pediatric...
Thelma Tokiko Yamada
Jul 16, 2016
Thelma Yamada, 96, Hawaii-born resident of Temecula, CA, passed away on July 16, 2016. Thelma is predeceased by her beloved husband, Harold, and her children, Richard and Ellen Yamada. She is survived by children of California: Larry (Lupe) Yamada, Arlene (Stan) Yokoyama, Marion (Greg) Stewart, and Curtis Yamada; sisters, Teruko Kansaku of Waimea, HI, Yukiko (Norman) Masaki of Hilo, HI,...
Alice Sadako Toguchi
Jul 16, 2016
Alice Sadako Toguchi passed away peacefully in her sleep at her Los Angeles, CA home at the age of 97 on July 16, 2016. Alice was born in Lahaina, Maui. She was the second of four children born to Kamaroku and Kame Nakata. She generously touched the lives of everyone who had the blessing to know and love her. Alice...
Takashi Wada
Jul 15, 2016
Public memorial services for the late Takashi Wada, 97-year-old, Sanger born, resident of Torrance, served in the 442nd RCT, L Company, who passed away on July15,will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2:00 P.M. at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 West 158th Street, Gardena, California 90247. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Wada; sons, Craig (Roxanne) and Brian Wada;...
Frances Atsuko Yamamoto
Jul 14, 2016
Frances Atsuko Yamamoto was born June 2, 1931, in Hollister, California to Minoru Alfred and Masako Takechi. She left us on July 14th to be with her husband, Kunio Yamamoto, who preceded her death in 2001. She was a longtime resident of La Palma, California. Frances was dedicated to staying home and raising her 5 children. When they were old...
Shizuye Nakaguchi
Jul 13, 2016
Shizuye Shirley Nakaguchi, a 91-year-old California-born Nisei long-time resident of Los Angeles and former internee of Poston Relocation Camp during WWII passed away peacefully on July 13, 2016. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years, Hidetada Nakaguchi and her siblings Mary Yamane and Ted Muragishi. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy (Dennis) Murakami; her siblings Misako (Akira) Kadonaga...
Shoso Nomura
Jul 13, 2016
Three months shy of his 98th birthday, Shoso Nomura passed away peacefully on July 13, 2016. Born in Arcadia, California on October 1, 1918, Sho spent his early life on Grove St. in Sierra Madre, neighbors to several other Nisei families. After Pearl Harbor, Sho was relocated to the Japanese internment camp in Gila, Arizona with his parents Charles and...
Apolinar "Apo" Quebral Ramos
Jul 12, 2016
A Memorial Visitation for the late Apolinar "Apo" Quebral Ramos, 84-year-old, Hawaii born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on July 12, 2016 will be held on Friday, July 29, 9:30 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 10:30 a.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church 300 S. Central Ave. in Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife,...
Tsuya Nakamura
Jul 11, 2016
Funeral services for the late Tsuya Nakamura, 91-year-old, Japan born resident of Rowland Heights, who passed away on July 11, 2016, will be held on Monday, July 25, 10 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., L.A. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Tsunemi Nakamura. She is survived by her loving children, Shoichi (Sherri)...