Laura Hisako Sunada
Aug 2, 2016
Laura Hisako Sunada, a 63-year-old Honolulu, Hawaii-born resident of Torrance passed away on August 2, 2016. Predeceased by her father Richard Eichi Sunada. She is survived by her children, Tracey Kumi Diaz, Kevin Eichi Fujinami and Jonathen Matthew Michio Sakamoto; grandchildren, Tiara Kaile Diaz, Nikkolas Cameron Diaz and Isla Christine Sakamoto; mother, Hiroko Sunada; brothers, Lorrin Hidemi Sunada and Roger...
Grace Natsuko Yanagisawa
Aug 1, 2016
Grace Natsuko Yanagisawa, a 72-year-old, Maui, Hawaii-born Sansei resident of Cerritos, CA, passed away on August 1, 2016. Grace was the beloved wife of Melvin Yanagisawa; devoted mother of Lisa and Lori Yanagisawa; proud grandmother of Andre and Kai Yanagisawa; loving sister of Eileen Kanemoto. Also survived by many other relatives, both here and in Hawaii. Funeral services will be...
Lorie K. (Kimura) Tatsumi
Aug 1, 2016
Lorie Kiyoko Tatsumi, Los Angeles born and resident of Avocado Heights, CA is survived by her beloved husband, Byron Tatsumi; daughter, Lauren Tatsumi; sister, Leslie Ito; nieces, nephews and many other relatives. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 11:00 AM at Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley, 323 Workman Mill Rd. La Puente, CA 91746 with...
Masahiro "Mako" Ishibashi
Aug 1, 2016
MR. MASAHIRO "MAKO" ISHIBASHI, 93, resident of Monterey Park, WW II Poston Arizona Camp I Block 30 Internee, who passed away peacefully on August 1, 2016. Predeceased by his loving wife, Haruko Ishimine Ishibashi. He is survived by his loving family; daughter, Colleen (Ken) Hayashi; sons, Gerald (Lisa), Grant (Colleen) and Craig Ishibashi; grandchildren, Jeannette (Mike), Jason (Kimi), Kimberly (Elias),...
Toshio Iwata
Jul 31, 2016
Mr. Toshio Iwata, a 92 year old CA-born Nisei veteran, passed away on July 31, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2016, 4 p.m. at the Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim, CA. Tosh was predeceased by his wife, Jean Akiko Iwata, in 1986. He is survived by his daughter Ellyn Iwata, grandsons...
Toru "Tok" Ishizawa
Jul 31, 2016
Private memorial services for the late Mr. Tok Ishizawa, 93 year-old Nisei veteran and long-time resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully on July 31, 2016 were held on Saturday, August 20th at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Mr. Jon Honda officiating. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Rosa Ishizawa; daughter, Joni (Kirk) Miyashiro; grandson,...
Judith Toyoko Miyashiro
Jul 31, 2016
Funeral service for the late Judith Toyoko Miyashiro, 77-year-old, Honolulu, HI born resident of Gardena, who passed away on July 31, 2016, was held on Tuesday, August 16, at First Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. William L. Hurst officiating. She is survived by her loving children, Ruby Asahina and Wendel (Diane) Miyashiro; grandsons, Robert and Dustin Miyashiro; Andrew (Nei) and...
Fujiko Sameshima
Jul 30, 2016
Fujiko Sameshima, a 90-year-old, Pasadena, California-born Nisei resident of Altadena and a former internee of Gila River Relocation Camp during WWII passed away peacefully on July 30, 2016. Beloved aunt of Misako Nadine Ishizu, Katsuko Carolyn Yuge, Akemi Joyce (Dennis Aoki) Yuge, Miharu Cynthia (Cris Cabacungan) Yuge, Wilma (James Ruddy) Sameshima of Washington, and Eric Sameshima. Also survived by many...
Maki Hiroyuki Miyahara
Jul 28, 2016
MIYAHARA, MAKI HIROYUKI, age 95 passed away on July 28. Beloved husband of Noriko Miyahara; father of Colleen Yuki ( Chris) Brosius of AZ, Carolyn (Shigeki) Miyazawa of Japan, and Joy (Stephen) Koba; grandfather of Masaki and Yuji(Chihiro) Miyazawa of Japan, Allison (Shinichiro) Komatsu, and Devin Koba; great-grandfather of Kei Miyazawa of Japan; also survived by many nieces, nephews and...
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);...