Ben Tsutomu Kawaguchi
Feb 3, 2016
KAWAGUCHI, BEN TSUTOMU. Age 80 passed away on February 3, 2016. Predeceased by his parents, Katsunori and Hatsuko Kawaguchi and his sister, Reiko Kawaguchi; he is survived by his beloved wife, Sara Kawaguchi; children, Yoshio (Nathalie) and Ayame (Ilan Hall) Kawaguchi; grandsons, Kyle Kawaguchi and Theo Hall; siblings, Martin Masamitsu Kawaguchi and Mutsumi (Carl) Kawauchi; he leaves behind many friends...
Ellen Fujiko Misawa
Feb 3, 2016
Funeral services for the late Ellen Fujiko Misawa, 93 year old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on February 3, 2016, will be held on Saturday, February 20, 11 a.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. She is survived by her loving daughter, Phyllis (Galen) Murakawa; grandchildren, Trisha (Warren Wong) Murakawa and...
Walter Kakuro Matsumura
Feb 2, 2016
Funeral Services for the late Mr. Walter Kakuro Matsumura, a Hawaii-born, 78-year-old resident of Carson and USAF veteran who passed away peacefully on February 2, 2016, were held privately, officiated by Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Mr. Matsumura is survived by his children June Sachi (Chance) Levine and Ashley Matsumura; stepdaughter Michelle Anne (Carlos) Soria; grandchildren Mia,...
Corinne Nora Gill
Feb 1, 2016
GILL, Corinne Nora, 59, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2016. She is survived by her loving family: sons, James C. (Monique) and Spencer Andrew (Marishanna) Gill; grandchildren, Bryanne, Alexsys, Gabriel, Ryleigh and Spencer Andrew II; brother, Lawrence (Queena) Lai; sisters, Irene (Benkin) Jong, Arlene (Dennis) Lowe, Kathleen (Matthew) Lih and Pauline (Kenny) Yau; 6 nieces and 5 nephews; also...
Naoye Marian Yamashita
Jan 31, 2016
Memorial services for the late Naoye Marian Yamashita, 91-year-old, CA born resident of Glendora, who passed away on January 31, 2016, were held on Saturday, February 13 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Los Angeles. Predeceased by her son, James Glen Yamashita; she is survived by her beloved husband, Junwo Jim Yamashita; daughters, Nancy (Howard) Hawkins and Wendi (Michael) Coombs...
Larry Sakae Gima
Jan 29, 2016
Funeral services for the late Larry Sakae Gima, 93-year-old, Hawaii born resident of Santa Clarita, who passed away on January 29, 2016, were held on Saturday, February 13 at Mission Valley Free Methodist Church in San Gabriel. He is survived by his beloved wife, Gladys K. Gima; daughter, Linda Cervantes; son, Russell (Betsy) Gima; grandchildren, Christopher, Traci, Stephani, John, Lisa,...
Sumi Hoshizaki
Jan 29, 2016
Memorial service for the late Sumiko Hoshizaki, 82-year-old, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on January 29, 2016, will be held on Thursday, February 18, at 11 A.M. at Venice Free Methodist Church, 4871 S Centinela Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90066 with Reverend Jim Miyabe officiating. She is survived by her loving husband, Howard; children, David (Linda) Hoshizaki, Gail...
Clinton Lew
Jan 29, 2016
LEW, CLINTON May 29, 1930 – January 29, 2016 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA–Clinton Lew, 85, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at the Earlwood Care Center following a stroke. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Hawn (Young) Lew; sons, Jeffrey (Allison) and Eric Lew; daughters, Gale Lew and Jodie (Ian) Gray; grandchildren, Ethan and Alyssa Lew and Willie Gray....
Takeshi Masukawa
Jan 28, 2016
MASUKAWA, TAKESHI, age 74 passed away on January 28, 2016. Beloved father of Ronald A. (Karen) Masukawa of IL, and Ryo (Mira) Masukawa; grandfather of Brandon Masukawa of IL, Jayden, and Paloma Masukawa; brother of Toshio (Dorothy) Masukawa, Michi Kumamoto and Kazumi Kame; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private funeral services were held on Saturday, February...
Perry Glen Kimura
Jan 28, 2016
Funeral services for the late Perry Glen Kimura, 66 year-old, Turlock, CA born resident of Pacoima, CA who passed away peacefully on January 28, 2016 will be held on Saturday, February 13, 10:30 AM at Crossway Church of San Fernando Valley, 9610 Haddon Ave., Pacoima, CA. Perry is predeceased by his parents, Jim and Fuji Kimura; brothers, Ken and Wesley...
Edwin Morio Sakamoto
Jan 28, 2016
Edwin Morio Sakamoto, passed away peacefully at the age of 80, on January 28, 2016. He is survived by his sons, Kevin (Tracy)and Michael (Sharon) Sakamoto; grandchildren, Brandon, Layne, Garrett and Karlie Sakamoto; also other relatives here and in Hawaii. Private services were held on Friday, March 18, 2016 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Cliff Ishigaki...
Kiyoshi - Hamabata
Jan 27, 2016
Kiyoshi Hamabata was born on August 18, 1921 in Walnut Grove California, and died peacefully on January 27, 2016. Kiyoshi is survived by Satuki, his wife of 65 years, daughter Joanne (Sam) Kawamura, and other relatives. Memorial service to be held on February 13, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden," 707 E. Temple St, Los...
Joseph Daniel O'Connor
Jan 26, 2016
Joseph Daniel O'Connor passed away peacefully on January 26, 2016. He is survived by his loving family; wife: June Junko O'Connor; step-sons: James Fukubayashi and Roger Onaga of WA; also survived by other relatives. A private gathering was held on Saturday, February 27,2016 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with family and close friends.
Dr. Paul Ichiro Terasaki
Jan 25, 2016
Funeral service for DR. PAUL ICHIRO TERASAKI, 86, Los Angeles born Nisei who passed away on January 25 at his residence in Beverly Hills, will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica, 1008 11 th Street, Santa Monica with Rev. Gary Oba of WLA United Methodist Church...
Noburo Kaku
Jan 22, 2016
Funeral service for the late Noburo Kaku, 91-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born resident of Montebello, who passed away on January 22, 2016, was held on Thursday, February 4 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. He is survived by daughter, Karen Audrey (John Daugherty) Barrett; son, Brian Keith Kaku; grandchildren, Celine...
Kimie Sakurai
Jan 22, 2016
Funeral service for the late Mrs. Kimie Sakurai, 83 year-old, Los Angeles -born Kibei Nisei, resident of Fountain Valley, CA, will be held on Monday, February 15th, 11:00 AM, at Zenshuji Soto Mission, 123 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles, CA. She is survived by her loving family; husband: Teruo Sakurai; children: Glenn (Linda) Sakurai and Nancy (Kent) Suzuki; grandchildren: Allyson...