Frank Hideaki Ujiiye
Jan 15, 2016
Frank H. Ujiiye, 94 year old Nisei and former internee of Heart Mountain, was born in Los Angeles on April 9, 1921. He passed away on January 15, 2016. He is survived by his wife Laura, sons, Cary and David, David's wife Taryn, granddaughter Kristy and Jiro (Akita-Inu).
Satoshi Saneto
Jan 12, 2016
MR. SATOSHI SANETO, 88, Bakersfield, CA born Nisei, resident of Hacienda Heights, passed away peacefully on January 12, at his residence. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Yukiko Saneto; sons, Stephen (Patricia), Gifford, Howard and Brent Saneto; daughter, Irene (Steve) Teh; grandchildren, Gabrielle, Isabelle and Abigail Teh; Sarah and Noah Saneto; sisters, Kiyome Hirayama and Satomi Saneto; also...
James Kiyotada Ohira
Jan 12, 2016
Mr. James Kiyotada Ohira, 85, long time Gardena resident, passed away on January 12. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Martha; sons, Michael (Yadira) Ohira and Steve Ohira; daughter, Nancy (Jerry) De Bello of Nevada; and granddaughter, Emiko Ohira and also survived by many other relatives here and in Japan. A private family service will be held at...
Mike Minoru Takimoto
Jan 12, 2016
Family funeral services for the late Mr. Mike Minoru Takimoto were held privately at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, California, officiated by Rimban William Briones of Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Mr. Takimoto was an 82 year-old Terminal Island, California born, Kibei-Nisei and resident of Irvine. His parents, Nobutaro and Tome Takimoto,...
Shiro Nishida
Jan 12, 2016
Shiro Nishida, 89, passed away peacefully on January 12th 2016 in Torrance, CA. He is survived by Atsuko, his loving wife of 60 years and his children Yuko (Paul) Chan, Hitomi (Glenn) Nishinaka, Norikazu (Tami) Nishida and Takashi (Kris) Nishida. He was adored and missed by his 13 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, sisters, cousins, nephews and...
Cindy Suyeko Nakatani
Jan 11, 2016
Cindy Suyeko Nakatani, a 58 year old, Gardena, California-born Sansei resident of Fountain Valley passed away suddenly on January 11, 2016. Funeral Services were held privately, officiated by Rev. Clifford Ishigaki. Cindy is survived by her siblings, Judi (Chik) Furuta, Darlene (Don) Yoshikawa, Sheri (Gary) Nakano and Chris (Nellie) Nakatani, the latter of New York. Also survived by numerous nieces,...
Frances Kikuko Lee
Jan 9, 2016
MRS. FRANCES K.N. LEE, 90, Honolulu, Hi born Nisei, resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on January 9, at Memorial Hospital of Gardena. She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Barbara (Wayne) Hirabayashi; sons, William "Bo" (Kathy) and Larry (Debbi) Lee; grandchildren, Brian (Theresa Skiles), Kimberly (John Essmiller) and Marc Hirabayashi; Garrett and Allison Lee; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers...
Mary Kimiyo Urashima
Jan 9, 2016
MARY URASHIMA, 88, a Hilo born Sansei entered into Eternal Life on January 9, 2016. Her final days were spent surrounded by her loving Family in her residence in Laguna Woods. A private Family service was held on Monday, January 18 at the Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", with Rev. Mark Nakagawa of Centenary United Methodist...
Toshiko (T.Y.) Takizawa
Jan 9, 2016
Family burial services for the late Toshiko (T.Y.) Takizawa were held on March 12, 2016 at Evergreen Cemetery. A resident of Los Angeles, she passed away on January 9, 2016. She was born in Seattle, Washington. A memorial gathering will be held in May. She is survived by her husband Carl, daughters Anne Clare and Nina Bea (David), son Paul,...
Taro Kasai
Jan 9, 2016
Funeral services for the late Taro "Buddy" Kasai, 93-year-old, resident of Gardena, who passed away on January 9, 2016, will be held on Friday, January 29, 11 a.m. at Church of the Holy Communion Chapel, 1160 W. 141st St., Gardena, CA 90247 with Father Toro officiating. He is survived by his loving wife, Fumiko; children, Jolene, Douglas, and Dave (Patti)...
Hiroshi Charles Matsumoto
Jan 8, 2016
Funeral service for the late Hiroshi Charles Matsumoto, 99-year-old, Los Angeles, California born resident of Hacienda Heights, who passed away on January 8, 2016, was held on Friday, January 22 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with Reverend Shumyo Kojima of Zenshuji Soto Mission officiating. He is survived by his sons, Masuo Howard...
Charlie Tatsuo Katayama
Jan 7, 2016
Charlie Katayama, 87, born in Salinas CA, and longtime residence of Garden Grove, passed away on January 7, 2016. Services were held on Thursday, January 14 at Westminster Memorial Park chapel with Rev. Cliff Ishigaki officiating. He is predeceased by first wife Joan and second wife Miyuki; sister, Jane Watanabe and brother, Joe Katayama. He is survived by his loving...
Helen Yaeko Nakagawa
Jan 6, 2016
Helen Nakagawa, 89-year-old Los Angeles, California born resident of Temple city passed away peacefully on January 6, 2016. Funeral service will be held on January 23, 2016 at 10 AM at Fukui mortuary, 707 East Temple St., Los Angeles, CA. Service to be followed by private burial at Rose Hills Memorial Park. She is survived by her son Wayne Nakagawa...
Shohichi Kato
Jan 4, 2016
Shohichi Kato, 90, born in Wailea, Hawaii, resident of Gardena passed away peacefully on January 4, 2016 at home. Memorial service will be held on February 6, 2016 11:00 A.M. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 2706 W 182nd St, Torrance 90504. Casual attire. He is predeceased by wife Hisako, brothers Stanley, George, Jerry and sister Yayoi. Survived by daughter...
Robert Sotaro Kame
Jan 4, 2016
Public viewing for ROBERT SOTARO KAME, 83, a Boyle Heights born Nisei and veteran of the Korean War who passed away on January 4 at the Sepulveda Veteran's Hospital, will be held on Thurs., Jan. 14, from 11AM to 1PM at Fukui Mortuary, "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., L.A.
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Paul Masashi Hashida
Jan 2, 2016
Funeral services for the late Paul Masashi Hashida, 88 year old, Seattle, WA born, resident of Glendale, who passed away on January 2, 2016 will be held on Saturday January 16, 11:00a.m. at Nichiren Buddhist Temple, 2801 E. 4th Street, Los Angeles, California. He is survived by his nephew, Mark (Dema) Tajiri; niece, Susan Tajiri; grandnephew and grandniece, Marcus Aric,...
Toshiko Kiuchi
Jan 2, 2016
Private services for the late Mrs. Toshiko Kiuchi, 89 year-old, Seattle, WA born Nisei resident of Monterey Park who passed away on January 2, 2016 were held on Monday, January 11th at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple with a burial that followed at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Gate 10. She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Tracy Kiuchi; sister, Fumiko...
Beatrice Sumiko Tsutsui
Jan 2, 2016
Funeral service for Beatrice Sumiko Tsutsui, 72-year-old Kalaoa Papaikou, HI born resident of Montebello who passed away on Jan. 2, 2016 at her residence, will be held on Sat. Jan. 16 at 2:30 pm at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena, CA. She is survived by her husband, Takashi Tsutsui; daughter, Jill Yoshiko (Dean) Terada; sisters, Sadako Hashimoto,...
Yachiyo Nakatani
Jan 1, 2016
Private funeral service for the late Yachiyo Nakatani, 96-year old resident of Costa Mesa was held at Orange County Buddhist Church on Jan. 17. Mrs. Nakatani was born in Guinda, CA, lived in Sacramento after her internment at Tule Lake, and lived in Costa Mesa from 1956 until her death on Jan. 1. She is predeceased by her loving husband,...
Sally Sadaye Tanaka
Jan 1, 2016
Public viewing for the late Sally Sadaye Tanaka, 95-year-old, New Castle, CA born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on January 1, 2016, will be held on Friday, January 8, 10 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Bob Tanaka; she is survived by...