Rodney B. Hirano
May 24, 2016
Private memorial services for the late Rodney B. Hirano, 66-year-old, Hawaii born resident of Gardena, who passed away on May 24, 2016, were held on Saturday, May 28 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Sally L. Hirano; he is survived by his son, Randall Hirano; sisters, Wendy Hirano and Lana (Marvin)...
Toshio Fujimoto
May 22, 2016
MR. TOSHIO FUJIMOTO, 91, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Fujimoto; son, Gary M. (Akiko Iwase) Fujimoto; granddaughter, Camille Kiyono Fujimoto; sisters, Fumiko Aoki and Ayako Hata of Chicago, also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives. Private family celebration of life was held on Friday, June 10, at Fukui Mortuary...
Grace Megumi Yamanaka
May 19, 2016
Grace Yamanaka is survived by sons Randy(Janet), Russell( Barbara) and daughter Janice Yamanaka-Lew. She was preceded in death by her husband Jiro Yamanaka. She was the proud grandmother of Ryan Yamanaka, Robyn Baker, Kian Lew, Cole Lew and Galen Lew. Great Grandmother to Elijah Baker Josephine Baker and Justin Yamanaka. In lieu of flowers or okoden, the family requests a...
Wayne Kazuhide Shiroma
May 19, 2016
SHIROMA, Wayne Kazu (87) Passed away peacefully on May 19, 2016. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon (Kevin) Ujita and Karen Shiroma; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private graveside services were held on Friday, June 3rd at Green Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Daniel Matsuda of Gardena Valley Baptist Church officiating.
Chia-Chiao Liang
May 18, 2016
Los Angeles – Captain Chia-Chiao Liang, 88, passed away Wednesday May 18, 2016 in his Pasadena home. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Yen-Chin; three children, Bruce, Jake and Stephanie; and eight grandchildren, Samantha, Brannen, Sydney, Caitlin, Kelsey, Spencer, Karina, and Kayley. Chia-Chiao was born in the Chao Yang District of China to father Jie-Fu and mother Qing-Lan...
Chiyo Suzukida
May 17, 2016
MRS. CHIYO SUZUKIDA, 98, passed away peacefully on May 17, at St. Vincent Medical Center. She is survived by her loving grandsons, Michael (Coreen) and Kevin Suzukida; great-grandchildren, Keira, Troy and Megan Suzukida; sisters, Mits Katsuyama, Joyce Kameyama and Janet Watanabe; brother, Chester Okimoto, also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives. Private family celebration of life was held on...
Margie Nakamoto Takaki
May 16, 2016
Margie Nakamoto Takaki, a 62-year-old, Los Angeles, California-born Sansei resident of Torrance passed away after a long fight with cancer on May 16, 2016. She was a devoted wife and Mother. Predeceased by her parents, Michi and Ken Nakamoto and her mother-in-law, Saeko Matsumura. Margie is survived by her beloved husband, Michael Takaki; children, Randall, Eric and Jeffrey Takaki; brother,...
Atsuko Nishida
May 10, 2016
Atsuko Nishida, 84, passed away peacefully on May 10th 2016 in Los Angeles, CA. She is pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Shiro Nishida; survived by her children Yuko (Paul) Chan, Hitomi (Glenn) Nishinaka, Norikazu (Tami) Nishida and Takashi (Kris) Nishida and her 13 grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, sister, nephews, nieces, brothers/sisters-in-laws in CA, Japan and Hawaii....
Nicholas Mineo Iyoya
May 9, 2016
The Reverend Nicholas Mineo Iyoya passed away peacefully in Pasadena on May 9, 2016 at the age of 94. Nick (as he preferred to be known) was a widely respected member of the Japanese-American and Presbyterian Church communities, having served as pastor in parishes in Long Beach, New York City, San Francisco, Monterey, Altadena, and Ogden. In addition to his...
Jim Itaru Kai
May 9, 2016
Jim Itaru Kai, a 91-year-old California-born, Nisei resident of Torrance and former internee of Jerome and Tule Lake Relocation camps during WWII passed away on May 9, 2016. Services were held privately at Green Hills Memorial Park. Mr. Kai was predeceased by his beloved wife of 40 years, Betty Kai. He is survived by his children Cheryl Hing, Geoffrey Kai,...
Kenji Watanabe
May 9, 2016
WATANABE, KENJI (82) Passed away peacefully on May 9, 2016. He is survived by his loving family; wife, June Watanabe; daughter, Lori (Shuji) Yamada; grandchildren, Mia Harumi and Ryan Harushige Yamada; also survived by (2) nieces and other relatives. Funeral service will be Sunday, May 22nd, 1:30 PM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 West 166th St., Gardena, CA.
Aiko Yamaguchi
May 7, 2016
Aiko Yamaguchi, 103, beloved sister and cherished aunt, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2016 with family by her side. She was born in Watsonville, California, and has been a resident of Los Angeles for many years. Preceded in death by her husband, Kinji Yamaguchi, Aiko is survived by her sister, Mineko Hashimoto; sister-in-law, Yae Nagai; nieces, Jane Kawahara, Bernice...
Fred Kazuo Suto
May 6, 2016
Funeral services for the late Fred Kazuo Suto, 97- year-old, Seattle Washington born, resident of Los Angeles who passed away on May 6 will be held on Friday, June 3, 10:00a.m. at Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles, 1255 San Gabriel Blvd, Rosemead, CA. Predeceased by his daughter, Barbara Suto; great-granddaughter, Nichole Taiko Suto; brother, Victor Suto. He is survived...
Lillian Yuriko (Arita) Higa
May 3, 2016
HIGA, Lillian Yuriko (82) Passed away peacefully on May 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, NV. She is survived by her loving family; husband, William Higa of Las Vegas, NV; children, Robby (Carol) and Jay (Gloria) Arita, Naomi (Darnell) Dean and Dale Arita of the Phillipines; fifteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Jack (Doris) Nakata; also survived by many nieces, nephews and...
Mary M. Bagasao
May 1, 2016
Visitation for the late Mary M. Bagasao (nèe Wasmer), 90-year-old, Ohio born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on May 1, 2016, will be held on Saturday, May 21, 9:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Hollywood Hills "Church of the Hills" 6300 Forest Lawn Dr., in Los Angeles with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 9:30...
Robert Taniguchi
Apr 30, 2016
Robert Taniguchi passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 30th, 2016. He was 57 years old. He is survived by his daughters Melissa and Amanda and his sister Judy. Robert was born in Santa Monica, California on April 4th, 1959. He grew up in the West Los Angeles area with his sister Judy, mother Mary-Lou and father Shigetoshi. He enjoyed playing...
Yuriko Takata
Apr 29, 2016
TAKATA, Yuriko (89) passed away peacefully on April 29, 2016. She is survived by her loving family: husband Haruto Takata; children Haruo, Susan, Kenneth, and Karen and granddaughter Elise. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private funeral services were held on May 9, 2016 at Gardena Buddhist Church, officiated by Rev. John Iwohara.
Nobuyoshi Onishi
Apr 28, 2016
Nobuyoshi Onishi, an 87-year-old Hilo, Hawaii-born Nisei resident of Torrance passed away on April 28, 2016. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 20, 2016 12:00 PM at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, officiated by Father Owen de Souza, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Beloved Husband of Lucina Onishi; brother...