Masao Ogawa
Jun 15, 2016
Masao "Blackie" Ogawa, born and raised in Maui, HI, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Gardena on June 15, 2016 at the age of 83. He is survived by his loving wife, Amy, and his two devoted daughters, Sandy (Gary) Nakashima and Stacey (Mark) Torii. He had 5 special grandsons: Kyle and Reid Nakashima;...
Mark Katsumasa Yoshida
Jun 14, 2016
Funeral services for the late Mr. Mark Katsumasa Yoshida, 75 year old, Los Angeles born, resident of Montebello, who passed away on June 14, will be held on Saturday, July 2, 11:00A.M. at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St, Los Angeles, California, Rev. Kenjo Igarashi of Nichiren Sangha Association officiating. He is survived by his...
Takemi Shimizu
Jun 10, 2016
Takemi Shimizu, a 91-year-old Visalia, California-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles and former internee of Poston Relocation Camp during WWII passed away on June 10, 2016. Mrs. Shimizu was predeceased by her beloved husband, Kazuo and her son, Glendon. She is survived by her daughters, Janet (Chris) Taga, Jean (Tom) O'Malley and Carol (David Tobler) Shimizu; granddaughters, Erin and Kelly...
Russell Kitagawa
Jun 7, 2016
Memorial service for Russell Herman Kitagawa, 72-year-old resident of Playa Del Rey who passed away on June 7, 2016 at his residence, will be held on Sat. July 9 at 11:00 AM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90013. He is survived by his son, Dennis (Maggie) Kitagawa; daughter, Kristin (Roland) Segovia; granddaughter, Melissa...
Ruth Miye Kinoshita
Jun 6, 2016
Funeral service for the late Ruth Miye Kinoshita, 92-year-old, Seattle, WA born resident of Rosemead, who passed away on June 6, 2016, will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 11 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Keiko (Roy) Sakata; grandchildren, Kumiko (Mike) Williams, Julianne...
Rev. Dr. Roy Koichi Yamamoto
Jun 5, 2016
Public funeral services for the late Rev. Dr. Roy Koichi Yamamoto, 92 year-old, China born resident of Northridge who passed away on June 5,will be held on Friday, June 17, 10:00A.M. at Union Church of Los Angeles, 401 E. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA. He is survived by his wife, Nana Yamamoto; daughter, Mary Ann Mariko (David) Brankow; grandson, Paul...
Gary Shigeto Takahashi
Jun 5, 2016
Private funeral services for the late Gary Shigeto Takahashi, 58 year-old, born and resident of Los Angeles who passed away on June 5, were held on June 10, at Evergreen Cemetery, officiated by Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. He is survived by his children, Joseph Lee and Charlotte Ashley Takahashi; mother, Emiko Takahashi; sisters, Julianne (Ren) Nakashima,...
Gunther Dennert
Jun 5, 2016
GUNTHER DENNERT, PhD October 7, 1939 – June 5, 2016 Gunther Dennert passed away peacefully at home in South Pasadena, California on June 5, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife Eileen, son Lars Dennert (Cecilia), daughters Ingrid Dennert and Emily Wantroba (Marcus), grandsons Max and Sven Dennert, and granddaughter Kaiya Wantroba. Born and raised in Germany, he followed...
Kuniko Sera
Jun 5, 2016
Funeral services for the late Kuniko Sera, 75-year-old, CA born resident of Montebello, who passed away on June 5, 2016, will be held on Saturday, June 25, 11 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles. She is survived by her beloved sons, Stanley (Carren) and Ronald Sera; sisters, Pauline Tsuge, Akiko Kanegawa and...
Florence Aiko Nishimura
Jun 4, 2016
Celebration of life for the late Florence Aiko Nishimura, 92-year-old, Sawtelle, CA born resident of Altadena, who passed away peacefully at her home on June 4, 2016, will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Altadena, 2775 N. Lincoln Ave. in Altadena. Predeceased by her husband, Rev. William Y. Nishimura, siblings, William and Roy...
Takeo Lynn Nishihara
Jun 2, 2016
TAKEO "TAK" LYNN NISHIHARA Age 89, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2016. He is predeceased by his father, Jisaburo; mother, Fusa; and sisters, Haruye, Masako, and Yaeko. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral service was held privately on Monday, June 20, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", with Bishop Noriaki Ito of Higashi...
Helen Chiyeko Endo
May 31, 2016
MRS. HELEN CHIYEKO ENDO, 85, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 31, 2016. She is predeceased by her husband, Hichiro Endo and daughter, Suzy Shimogaki. She is survived by her loving family; children, Catherine (Stuart) Endo Chuck, David (Debbie) Endo, Margaret (Kenneth) Endo Shimada, Bill (Wendy) Endo,...
Reyochi Louie Shiroma
May 31, 2016
Public viewing for Reyochi Louie Shiroma, 92-year-old resident of Culver City who passed away on May 31, 2016, will be held on Thursday, June 9 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA. He is survived by his wife, Kiyoko Shiroma; daughter, Debra (Steven) Draper; son, Glenn Shiroma;...
Fumi Tsuruda
May 31, 2016
Tsuruda, Fumi, Age 90, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2016. She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Gwen (Bob) Nagata; grandchildren, Mandi (Randy) Sasaki and Ryan (Susanne) Nagata; great-grandchildren, Lauren and Brendan Sasaki, and Penny Nagata; sister, Tae Shiozaki of San Fransisco; she is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A...
Diana Lynn Kawamoto
May 30, 2016
KAWAMOTO, DIANA LYNN; Age 67, Oregon born, passed away on May 30, 2016, predeceased by beloved husband, Roy Kiyoshi Kawamoto, daughter, Wendy Kawamoto; she is also survived by son, Chris Masao (Aileen ) Kawamoto; mother, Yaeko Nagai; sister, Bernice (Walter) Nishikawa; nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 11:00 A.M. at First...
Shoichi Inouye
May 30, 2016
Shoichi Inouye, an 86-year-old, Hawaii-born Nisei resident of Gardena who honorably served in the National Guard passed away on May 30, 2016. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2016, 2:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Shoichi was the beloved father of Ted Y.,...
Sakae Endo
May 28, 2016
Sakae Endo, 83-year-old, CA born resident of South Pasadena passed away on May 28, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Arlene Endo; daughters, Kelly SooHoo, Dana (Kevin) Tominaga and Lacy Endo-Peery; grandsons, Kevin Murphy, Nicholas Madrigal, Jacob and Samuel Peery; Brother, Takeshi Endo; Sisters, Sachiko Yasuhara and Yoshi Yonemura, He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and...
Kazuye Kushi
May 26, 2016
Private graveside service for the late Kazuye Shibata Kushi , 95-year-old, Terminal Island, California, resident of Long Beach, who passed away on May 26, 2016 was held on Saturday, July 16 at Rose Hills Memorial Park. She is survived by her loving daughters, Jeanne McGarvey, Carol (Oliver) Pena and Annette Faye (Bob) Alperin; grandchildren, Barbara Hooks, Natalie Reis, Mark Alperin,...
Fred Funakoshi
May 26, 2016
MR. FRED FUNAKOSHI, 92, passed away peacefully on May 26, at Good Samaritan Hospital. He is survived by his sons: Keats and John (Sharon) Funakoshi; grandchildren, Christopher and Matthew Funakoshi; also survived by many nieces and nephews and relatives. At Mr. Fred Funakoshi's request no services were held. WWW.Fukuimortuary.com (213) 626-0441
George Edwin Suzuki
May 25, 2016
SUZUKI, George Edwin March 6, 1920-May 25, 2016 In Memoriam of Colonel George Suzuki 1920-2016 We give thanks and celebrate the life of Colonel George E. Suzuki. George Edwin Suzuki was born March 6, 1920 to Kenkichi Suzuki and Yoshiko Matsuda Suzuki in Santa Paula, CA. He and his younger sister June grew up on in Los Angeles on Hobart...