Noboru Nobe Tanigawa
Oct 2, 2016
Noboru Tanigawa , 91, of Torrance, California passed away on October 2, 2016. Â He was one of three brothers: Â Hideo (Jimmy) (deceased) and Mitsuru (Jack) (deceased).
He is survived by his children: Â Clifford (Linda) Tanigawa and Andrea (Ross) Nakayama as well as his his grandchildren: Trisha and Steven Tanigawa and Nicole and Eric Nakayama.
Memorial...
Takako Nakamoto
Oct 2, 2016
Private funeral services for the late Takako Nakamoto, 89 year-old, Kagoshima, Japan born Issei, resident of Glendora, CA who passed away peacefully on October 2 nd were held on Sunday, October 9 th at Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.
She is survived by her loving family; son, John (Kelly) Nakamoto; daughters, Mitsuko (Ernest) Pierre and Tamiko...
Setsuko - Miyamoto
Sep 28, 2016
Private funeral services for the late Mrs. Setsuko Miyamoto, 83 year old Japan born resident of Fountain Valley who passed away peacefully on September 28, 2016 were held Sunday, October 2 nd at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
She is survived by her...
Marie Yamamoto
Sep 28, 2016
Memorial service for Marie Mariko Yamamoto, 99-year-old San Francisco born resident of Arleta who passed away on September 28, 2016 at Nikkei Senior Gardens, will be held on Sunday, October 16 at 11:00 AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA.
She is survived by sons, James Isamu Jr. (Misuko)...
Tsuyoko Ota
Sep 27, 2016
Tsuyoko (Sue) Ota, 97, passed away on September 27 peacefully in her sleep. Sue is predeceased by her beloved husband, Harry. She is survived by her sons, Henry and Frank (Sharon) and grandchildren Scott, Christine, Vincent, Candace, Jon and Tamra and 8 great grandchildren. Born on January 1, 1919 in Los Angeles. She, Harry and her family were...
Barbara L. Yanagihara
Sep 27, 2016
Funeral services for the late Barbara L. Yanagihara, 80-year-old, Hawaii-born resident of Gardena, California, who passed away on September 27, 2016, will be held on Monday, October 10, 11 a.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church 1517 W. 166th St in Gardena. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn (Christyan) Yanagihara-Mitchell; sisters, Sumi (James) Ito and Amy Holmquist; nieces, nephews and other...
Yoshiye Tsuyuki
Sep 27, 2016
Yoshiye Tsuyuki, born in Alameda, CA, and a long time resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully at the age of 100 on September 27 th with her family by her side.
Mrs. Tsuyuki is survived by her loving family; children, Rev. Dr. Alfred Yoshihisa (Michiye) Tsuyuki, Theodore Ted (Keiko) Tsuyuki, Makoto Tsuyuki, Christine...
Bernice Shizuko Shiraga
Sep 26, 2016
MRS. BERNICE SHIZUKO SHIRAGA, 81, Artesia, CA born Sansei, resident of Hacienda Heights, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2016.
She is survived by her loving family: son, Dean Shiraga of Orange Co.; daughter, Lynn (John) Middleton; mother, Yomiko Murakami; brothers, Eugene (Elaine), Richard (Masako) and Danny Murakami; sister, Katherine Otamura; also survived by many nieces, nephews...
Harumi Sasaki
Sep 25, 2016
Private memorial services for the late Harumi Sasaki, 81-year-old, Guadalupe, CA born resident of Long Beach, who passed away on September 25, 2016, were held on Monday, October 10 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.
She is survived by her children, Sharon (Ken) Atherton, Darlene (Matt) LeVault, Eric and Colleen Sasaki; 4 grandchildren...
Aiko Hamaguchi
Sep 25, 2016
Private graveside services for the late Mrs. Aiko Hamaguchi, 92 year-old Los Angeles born resident of San Gabriel who passed away peacefully on September 25 th were held on Saturday, October 8 th at Evergreen Cemetery in Los Angeles with neighbor and Pastor Richard Hundley officiating.
She is survived by her loving family; daughter,...
Riyoko Kinoshita Chikami
Sep 24, 2016
Riyoko Chikami passed away on September 24, 2016 at the age of 102. She was born January 20, 1914, to Eijiro and Chiju Kinoshita in Los Angeles, California. Her parents and older sister, Hatsumo, were born in Kumamoto, Japan. Riyo's father died of influenza during the outbreak of 1918. She was 4 years old. In 1939, she married Jack Yoshio...
Erma Maude Uyeno
Sep 24, 2016
Uyeno, Erma M., resident of Granada Hills, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2016. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, George. She is survived by her children, Michael (Shelley), Gerald and Miriam Uyeno; grandchildren, Stephen and Sherman Uyeno; and also by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral service was held privately on Saturday, October 8, 2016...
Robert Takeshi Shishima
Sep 24, 2016
MR. ROBERT TAKESHI SHISHIMA Robert Tak Shishima, 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 24, 2016. Robert is predeceased by his loving daughter-in-law, Kathy Nogawa Shishima and brother-in-law, Tak Hamagiwa. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Edith Natsue Zakabi Shishima; children, Eric (Charlene Takara) Shishima, Stacy (Randy Mariano) Shishima, Lynne Gerber, and Ronnie Shishima;...
Setsuko Joyce Nishikawa
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.
Kenro Fukuhara
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...
Itoko Shinzato
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;...
Lila Hiroko Nacion
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...
Tetsuo "Ted" Ota
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...
Susie Suk-Yin Lew
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,...