Sandra Mei Ling Tanabe
Jan 1, 2016
Sandra passed away on January 1, 2016 of natural causes. A native of Hawaii, Sandra moved to California in the early 70s, last residing in the quiet suburb of Thousand Oaks. A bookkeeper by trade, Sandra enjoyed gardening, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. Sandra is survived by her four children, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, and two sisters.
Joan Yuriko Osumi
Jan 1, 2016
OSUMI, JOAN YURIKO, age 58 passed away on January 1, 2016. Beloved sister of Karen M. (Mark) Hoffman and Dennis T. Osumi; also survived by other relatives. Private funeral services were held on Saturday, January 23 at Westminster Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Mutsumi Wondra of Orange County Buddhist Church.
Tomiko Baba
Jan 1, 2016
Funeral service for the late Tomiko Imai Baba, 89-year-old, Kings County, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on January 1, 2016 at Keiro Nursing Home in Los Angeles was held on Friday, January 15, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA with Rev. Bruce Mallery of Seicho-No-Ie officiating. She is...
Sam Isamu Nakagawa
Jan 1, 2016
MR. SAM ISAMU NAKAGAWA, 95, Jermone, ID born Nisei, resident of Irvine, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2016 at Hoag Hospital Irvine. He is survived by his loving family; sons, Derek (Caroline), Bryan (Candice) and Kevin (Eileen) Nakagawa; grandchildren, Kelly (Rafael) Oliveira, Tracie Nakagawa, Cara Moritz, Kristen, Chad and Reese Nakagawa; great-grandchildren, Ayden Moritz and Kayden Oliveira. Private family...
Dorothy Itsuko Yoshino
Dec 31, 2015
YOSHINO, Dorothy Itsuko (84) Passed away peacefully on December 31, 2015. She was predeceased in death by her husband Stanley Yoshino and two sons. She is survived by her daughter, Billie Yamaguchi; son, Keith (Kristine) Yoshino of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Lauren and Brandon Yamaguchi, Michael, Samuel, Nicole and Kenneth Yoshino of Chicago, IL; brother, Thomas Yamasaki of HI; sister, Thelma...
Sachiye Suzuki
Dec 31, 2015
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother Sachiye "Sachi" Suzuki of North Hollywood passed away peacefully on December 31, 2015 at the age of 98. She is predeceased by husband Junichiro Nagabe; beloved husband of 32 years, Kishu Suzuki; daughter Joyce (William) Yamamoto; stepdaughters Masako (Roy) Tanimine, Fumiko (Tom) Moriyama, and Shigeko (Ryo) Kashiwage; siblings Katsumi, Mieko, Yoshiko, Masatoshi, Kenichi "Roy"...
Tsuneyo Aoki Imai
Dec 30, 2015
Funeral service for the late Tsuneyo "Jackie" Imai, 90 year-old, Lahaina, HI born resident of Torrance who passed away peacefully on December 30, 2015 will be held on Sunday, January 17th, 1:30 pm at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena. She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Lynn (Robert Starks) Imai; son, Clyde Imai of HI; grandchildren,...
Eiko Sakurai Mitoma
Dec 29, 2015
Eiko S. Mitoma of Rancho Palos Verdes, beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and close friend to many, passed away on December 29, 2015 at the age of 87. Predeceased by her husband Edwin, she is survived by her daughters Carolyn (Yasuo) Mishima of Fukuoka, Japan and Jeanne (Craig) Kobayashi of Seattle, Washington, grandchildren Lisa (Aaron Fiske) Mishima, Ryo Mishima and...
Dorothy Yasoe Ikkanda
Dec 29, 2015
DOROTHY YASOE IKKANDA February 10. 1921 – December 29, 2015 Dorothy Yasoe Ikkanda (94) passed away on December 29, 2015 at the UCLA Santa Monica Hospital. She is survived her sons Richard and Martin Ikkanda; daughter Donna Ikkanda-Beilock; daughters-in-law Christiana Ikkanda and Catherine Ikkanda; son-in-law John Beilock; grandchildren Nicole Ikkanda, Zachary (Lucy) Ikkanda, Travis Ikkanda, Noelle (James) Lovewell, and Joshua...
Hatsue Hitomi
Dec 28, 2015
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Hatsue Hitomi, a 95-year-old Portland Oregon Kibei-Nisei who passed away on December 28, 2015 were held privately, officiated by Rinban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji. The family respectfully requests flowers and koden be omitted. Predeceased by her beloved husband, John Yasumasa Hitomi. She is survived by her children, Gary (Kinuyo) and Bruce Hitomi, the...
Sachiko Iseri
Dec 28, 2015
Funeral service for the late Sachiko Iseri, 80-year-old, Japan born resident of Garden Grove, who passed away on December 28, 2015, will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2016, 3:00 P.M. at Orange County Buddhist Church 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim. She is survived by her beloved husband, Richard Iseri; sons, Douglas and Devin Iseri; grandson, Ryan Iseri; she is...
Helen Taeko Nomura
Dec 27, 2015
Helen Taeko Nomura, 81, of Torrance, CA, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of December 27, 2015, after a six-year illness. She was surrounded by her family during the last moments of her life. Helen is survived by her children, Wendy J. (Erik) Soderburg, Patricia G. (Paul) Nomura-Feinberg and Eric D. Nomura; grandchildren, Miles and Hunter Feinberg, and Dana and...
Richard Garza
Dec 25, 2015
MR. RICHARD GARZA, 24, Sylmar, CA born resident of Panorama City passed away peacefully at his residence on December 25, 2015. He is survived by his loving family: mother, Patricia (Miguel Gutierrez) Limon; sisters, Sabrina Morataya and Samantha Gutierrez; brother, Miguel Gutierrez; grandparents, Jose (Ofelia) Limon; aunt, Veronica (Armando) Bernal; uncle, Carlos (Nadya) Limon and aunt, Maria (Jose) Estrada; also...
Alice Hanako Hirai
Dec 24, 2015
HIRAI, ALICE HANAKO, age 89 passed away on December 24, 2015. Beloved mother of Lillian Yoshiko, Jane Mariko, Ruth Natsuko, Agnes Haruko Hirai, and Cindy Hiroko (Tim) Hirano; grandmother of Hailey Hirano; Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016 at 11:00AM at West Los...
Mitsuko "Mitzi" Noda
Dec 23, 2015
Mitsuko Noda, a 77-year-old, Seattle, Washington-born Nisei passed away on December 23, 2015. She was a former internee of Topaz Relocation Camp during WWII and a long-time resident of Gardena. Mrs. Noda is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Terushi Noda; children, Sumiko (Lee) Danbara, Cathy (Sam) Wood and Mark (Andria) Noda; grandchildren, Jared (Ivorn) Danbara, Gabe Noda,...
Robert Tamotsu Yamasaka
Dec 22, 2015
YAMASAKA, ROBERT TAMOTSU longtime resident of Gardena, passed away on December 22, 2015 at the age of 78. Predeceased by his wife, Annie Kiyoko in 2000. He was the beloved father to sons Steven (LaVerne), Gary (Tricia) and Wayne (Lori) Yamasaka; grandfather to Toby Yamasaka. He is also survived by his mother Fumie Yamasaka and brother Craig (Gail) Yamasaka of...
Eddie Shinji Yoshimura
Dec 21, 2015
Funeral service for the late Eddie Shinji Yoshimura, 72-year-old, Heart Mountain, WY born resident of Arleta, who passed away on December 21, 2015, will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2 p.m. at San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 9450 Remick Ave. Pacoima, CA. He is survived by sisters, Helen (Pat) Shimizu and Margie (Frank) Naka; brother-in-law of Fred Hirai;...
Sally Sakae Okabe
Dec 19, 2015
Funeral services for the late Sally Sakae Okabe, 94-year-old, Los Angeles born Nisei, who passed away on December 19, 2015, will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 10:30 A.M. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave. in Los Angeles. She is survived by her children, Martin (Joyce) Okabe of Hawaii, Patti Okabe, Tom (Denise) Okabe, Rich Okabe...
Hisano Kudo
Dec 19, 2015
Memorial service for the late Hisano "Mary" Furukawa Kudo, age 100, who passed away peacefully on December 19, 2015 will be held at Cerritos Baptist Church, 11947 Del Amo Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 on Friday, January 15, 11 A.M. with Pastor Gary Tawa officiating. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Kaimon. She is survived by her loving family: children,...
Helen Kimi Yamauchi
Dec 16, 2015
Helen Kimi Yamauchi, a 98-year-old, San Jose, California-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles and former internee of Topaz and Tule Lake Relocation Camps during World War II passed away peacefully on December 16, 2015. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 65 years, Dr. Paul Yamauchi. Helen is survived by her children, Norman (Nora) and Kent (Lisa) Yamauchi, Carol (David) Kawai...