Kazuko Kay Nakawaki
Jul 2, 2016
Kazuko Kay Nakawaki January 24, 1932 - July 2, 2016 Kazuko passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Windsor Gardens Care Center of Fullerton. Kazuko worked as a secretary at Rockwell International for 30 years while raising three wonderful children. Gardening was her passion which she continued through retirement. Her greatest joy was her family. Kazuko was always positive,...
Yoshiko Fukunaga
Jul 2, 2016
Yoshiko Fukunaga, a 97-year-old, Redondo Beach, Calfiornia-born Nisei resident of Gardena and former internee of Heart Mountain Relocation Camp during WWII passed away on July 2, 2016. Family memorial services were held privately, officiated by Pastor Stephen Langley of Gardena Valley Baptist Church. Yoshiko was predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank Fukunaga. She is survived by her children, Fred K....
Shiro Joe Yoshikawa
Jul 1, 2016
Shiro Joe Yoshikawa a 97-year-old, California-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles and former internee of Manzanar Relocation Camp during WWII passed away on July 1, 2016. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 years Mary Shizue Yoshikawa. Shiro is survived by his children, Shirley, Harry, Dennis and Theodore Yoshikawa; grandchildren Tiffany, Jennifer and Lauren Yoshikawa. Also survived by...
Marian Mitsuko Nishitsuji
Jun 21, 2016
Funeral services for the late Mitsuko Nishitsuji, 97-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on June 21, 2016, will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2:30 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Fred Nishitsuji; she is survived by her son, Dennis Nishitsuji; grandchildren...
Kazuko - Kuwabara
Jun 20, 2016
Our lovely Kazuko (Kakishita) Kuwabara passed away with family by her side on June 20, 2016 at the age of 97. Born in Los Angeles, California, on October 21, 1918, she was raised in Wakayama, Japan - where she graduated from the Wakayama Prefectural Shingu High School for Girls - and the Japanese fishing village on Terminal Island in...
Alice Tsuneko Yoshimi
Jun 20, 2016
ALICE TSUNEKO YOSHIMI Age 85, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2016. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Jack. She is survived by her daughters, Tracey (Corky) Saruwatari and Doreen (Richard) Pitpit; grandson, Taylor Saruwatari; granddaughters, Tori Saruwatari, Corie and Jenna Pitpit; brother, Richard (Yae) Mukogawa; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral service was held...
Toshiko Shimazu
Jun 19, 2016
SHIMAZU, Toshiko (96) passed away on June 19, 2016. Survived by her children, Bonnie (Stan) Watanabe and Leroy (Kitty) Onishi; step-son, Chris (Carole) Shimazu; grandchildren, Michael Watanabe, Kevin Watanabe of Hawaii, Brad (Kendra) Onishi of Washington D.C., Brian (Kari) Onishi of Michigan, Blake Onishi, Tracy, Richie and Travis Shimazu; great-grandchildren Caroline, Jennie and Shea Watanabe, the latter of Hawaii, and...
Walter Ichiro Okano
Jun 18, 2016
Funeral services for the late Walter Ichiro Okano, 83-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on June 18, 2016, will be held on Saturday, July 16, 11 a.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 815 E. First St. in Los Angeles. He is survived by his beloved wife, Florence Honoko Okano; daughters, Cathy (Robert) Oda and Cindy (David)...
George Isao Tabata
Jun 17, 2016
TABATA, GEORGE ISAO. Age 90 passed away on June 17, 2016. Beloved father of David A. Tabata and Patti Yamaguchi; grandfather of Precious (Andres Rivero) Yamaguchi, Alison (Jef) Hamilton and Darrick Yamaguchi; great-grandfather of Luke and Sophia Hamilton, and Bodhi Rivero. Celebration of life will be held on Thursday, September 1, 11 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden"...
Rev. Miyeko Kawata Uriu
Jun 16, 2016
Rev. Miyeko Kawata Uriu, aka "Rev. Micki" age 92. Beloved mother and grandmother Rev. Miyeko Kawata Uriu passed from this life to the glory of heaven on Thursday, June 16, 2016. "Rev. Micki" was the first Japanese-American woman to be ordained in the United Methodist Church. She was greatly loved by her family, parishioners and all who knew her for...
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...