Obituaries

Aug 21, 2016

Private funeral services for the late Mrs. Mari Sakamoto, 95 year-old Washington born Nisei resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on August 21, 2016 were held on Sunday, September 11th at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Bishop Noriaki Ito of Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her family; son, Ken Sakamoto; daughter, Brenda...

Aug 21, 2016

Funeral service for Joe Kazuya Takeda, 45-year-old, resident of Fountain Valley who passed away on Aug. 21, 2016, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 4 at 2:00 PM at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim, CA. He is survived by his children, Rebeca Rika, Joe Kazuhito and Jaida Ayumi Takeda: father, Kazuto (Tsugiko) Takeda; also many nieces,...

Aug 20, 2016

Funeral services for the late Sadako Nishino, 94 year-old, born San Pedro, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on August 20, were held on September 1 at Rose Hills Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Shumyo Kojima of Zenshuji Soto Mission. She is predeceased by her husband, William Akira Nishino and son, Harvey Nishino. She is survived by her son,...

Aug 20, 2016

UMEDA, ALICE YOSHIKO. Age 92, born in Parlier, CA, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on August 20, 2016. Beloved mother of Cheryl Nimori, Glenn and Kenneth (Arleen) Umeda; grandmother of Kimberlie and Kristofor Nimori, Chelsea and Dustin Umeda. Memorial services were held on Friday, September 2, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Fumiaki Usuki from West...

Aug 19, 2016

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Aug 16, 2016

Edward "Fuzzy" Fujimoto, 84, of South Pasadena, CA passed away peacefully on August 16, 2016. Edward was a Korean War veteran, whose passions included visits to his favorite museums, painting, and playing golf. He is survived by his loving wife Irene (married 46 years), devoted sons Brian and Kevin (Flo), grandchildren Kyle and Brandon, sisters Kimiko (George), Yoshiko, and many...

Aug 16, 2016

Memorial service for the late Kikuko Kamimura, 97-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born resident of Palm Springs, who passed away on August 16, 2016, will be held on Saturday, August 27, 11 a.m. at Tenrikyo Mission Headquarters in America, 2727 E 1st St. Los Angeles, CA She is survived by her loving children, Nancie Self, Richard (Marilyn) and Russell (Cynthia) Kamimura;...

Aug 16, 2016

Private memorial services for the late Etsuko Morinaka, 86-year-old, Tokyo Japan born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on August 16, 2016, were held on Friday, August 26 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles. She is survived by her relatives.

Aug 14, 2016

KAMISUGI, JUDITH YOOKO. Age 75 passed away on August 14, 2016. Beloved wife of Raymond Noboru Kamisugi; sister of Betty Lee and Earl (Lorene) Uyehara; aunt of Steven Brent (Mayte) Lee. No services will be held per her request.

Aug 13, 2016

MRS. YEIKO IMAMURA, 88, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2016, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gakuji John Imamura. Chichan will be remembered as a kind and generous aunt and great-aunt. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 1, from 11:00AM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., Los Angeles....

Aug 13, 2016

Ginko Fujita, 83, of Carson California suddenly passed away on August 13, 2016. She is survived by Daughter Susie Taniguchi and husband Mike of Foothill Ranch, CA; Son, Tom Fujita of Carson, CA; three grandchildren Taylor, Travis and Tiffany; and by other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Tokunori "Tok". Memorial Services will be...

Aug 11, 2016

Hideo Joe Kawano, an 89-year-old Yamaguchi-Ken, Japan-born Issei long-time resident of Boyle Heights and former internee of Poston Relocation Camp during WWII who enlisted and served his country honorably in the United States Army, passed away on August 11, 2016. Hideo was gifted musically since he was a child. At Poston Relocation Camp Hideo was the leader of the band...

Aug 10, 2016

A private memorial service for Mr. Masaru Vincent Inouye, 95 year-old, Montebello born and lifelong resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 was held on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Hollenbeck Palms, Los Angeles. Predeceased by his wife, Tsutaye Mary Inouye (DOB December 3, 1925; DOD January 23, 2010), Mr. Masaru Vincent Inouye is survived...

Aug 9, 2016

Memorial service for the late Sachiko Shigemasa, 86-year-old, Long Beach, CA born resident of Santa Ana, who passed away on August 9, 2016, will be held on Saturday, August 27, 11 a.m. at Harbor Lawn-Mt. Olive Memorial Park Chapel, 1625 Gisler Ave, Costa Mesa, CA She is survived by her loving sons, Mark (Leslie) and Glenn Shigemasa; grandchildren, Andrew and...

Aug 8, 2016

Funeral service for the late Alice Katsuyo Kawasaki, known as a trusted and skilled hairdresser, 102-year-old resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on August 8, 2016, was held privately on Saturday, September 10, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Bishop Kenjo Igarashi of Sacramento Nichiren Buddhist Church officiating. She is survived by her beloved nieces and nephews,...

Aug 8, 2016

MR. YOSHIO KAKEHASHI, 92, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, resident of West Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2016. He is survived by his loving family: daughters, Kristine (Arthur) Furuta of HI and Donna Kakehashi; son, Bryan (Annie) Kakehashi; grandchildren, Ashley Furuta, Grant and Steven Kakehashi; also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives. Private family services were...

Aug 8, 2016

Funeral service for Shun Adachi, 75-year-old ,Tottori-ken born residence of Torrance who passed away on August 8, 2016 at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, was held on Tuesday, August 16 at Green Hills Memorial Park, graveside with a minister of Zenshuji Soto Mission officiating. He is survived by his wife, Kiyoe Adachi, daughter, Hiromi Julie Adachi; son, Ken (Yoko) Adachi; grandsons,...

Aug 7, 2016

WEISS, Mitzie Mitsuye, (74) Passed away peacefully on August 7, 2016.

She is survived by her loving family; husband, Stephen Weiss; siblings, Frank Nakatsukasa, Shizue Mukai, Tom (Aiko) Nakatsukasa, Kiyoko Teraoka, Henry (Fumiko) Nakatsukasa, Masako (Akio) Mukai and Sue Yokomi; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

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