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...
Arthur Nobuyuki
Apr 26, 2016
Memorial service for the late Arthur "Art" Nobuyuki, 85-year-old, resident of Whittier, who passed away on April 26, 2016, will be held on Friday, May 13, 2P.M. at The Rock, 101 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801. He is predeceased by his brother, Kevin Nobuyuki. He is survived by his loving wife, Tami; son, David (Theresa) Nobuyuki; grandson, Ryan Nobuyuki;...
Gladys Misao Toguchi
Apr 24, 2016
Funeral services for the late Gladys Misao Toguchi, 74 years old, Honolulu, Hi born, resident of Monterey Park who passed away on April 24, 2016, will be held on Saturday, May 7, 11:00 a.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st st., Los Angeles, CA. She is survived by her loving husband Ted Toguchi; children, Darren Toguchi and Tiffany...
Grace Ikuko Iguchi
Apr 19, 2016
December 26, 1926 - April 19, 2016 Grace Uchizono Iguchi, of WLA passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 19. Grace was born in Brawley, CA but lived most of her life in the LA area. She was an amazing life force and loved to be surrounded by her family and friends. Grace was preceded in death by her...
Kiseko "Kiki" Yawata
Apr 18, 2016
Kiseko "Kiki" Yawata , an 80-year-old, Long Beach, California Nisei-resident of Huntington Beach and former internee of Rowher and Jerome Relocation Camps during WWII, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2016.
Kiki was predeceased by her youngest brother, Koki (Mabel) Yawata . She is survived...
Mitsuko Masunaka
Apr 17, 2016
MASUNAKA, Mitsuko (95) Passed away peacefully on April 17, 2016. She is survived by her loving family; children, Marilyn (Mike) Noriega; Lynda Masunaka Inouye, Carrie (Bruce) Hymanson and Maria (Jerry) Matsukuma; grandchildren, Ryan Harris, Jenna (Scott) Goldsmith, Tim Hymanson, Cami, Carly and Kai Matsukuma; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday,...
Gary Michael Lum
Apr 17, 2016
Gary Michael Lum, a 47-year-old Los Angeles, California-born Yonsei resident of Long Beach passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2016. Predeceased by his father, Herbert Lum. He is survived by his beloved wife, Suzanne Marie Broughton; children Gavin (Deborah) Livesey of Florida, and Iolani Livesey-Lum; mother Marlene Hashimoto-Lum; godson, Nicolas Hashimoto. Also survived by many friends and family members both...
Masumi Kanamori Isago
Apr 17, 2016
Masumi Kanamori Isago, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on April 17, 2016. She is survived by her devoted husband Hiroshi of 65 years, son, Kevin, daughter, Kimianne (Virgil), sons, Kenneth (Suzanne), Stephen, Andrew (Teresa), grand children, Kyle, Jennifer, Jessica, Aaron, Adam and many nieces and nephews. Viewing/Memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016...
Ayako Nakano
Apr 16, 2016
Celebration of life for the late Ayako Nakano, 70-year-old, Japan born resident of North Hollywood, who passed away on April 16, 2016, will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles. She is survived by her daughters, Naomi (Jonathan Brock Hammond) Nakano Rupp and Marie Nakano; granddaughter,...
Takao Furumoto
Apr 16, 2016
Takao Furumoto, age 95 , born in Seattle, WA, resident of Los Angeles, CA, passed away on Sat April 16, 2016 at Adelya Senior Home, Yorba Linda. He is pre-deceased by beloved son, Russell , survived by beloved wife Chiyoko Judy , son, Michael (Tina) ; grandchildren, Brent (Aki) and Britni (Nathan Lyons-Smith); great grandchildren, Ava and Katie; siblings Yukiko...