Mutsuko Nakamura
Dec 16, 2015
Memorial services for the late Mutsuko "Mitzi" Nakamura, 87-year-old, CA born resident of Gardena, who passed away on December 16, 2015, will be held on Saturday, January 9, 11:00 A.M at Centenary United Methodist Church 300 S. Central Ave. in Los Angeles. She is survived by her brothers, David Toshio (Etsuko) and Yukiyo Nakamura; she is also survived by many...
Yukio Miyatake
Dec 16, 2015
Funeral services for the late Yukio Miyatake, 86-year-old, Los Angeles born resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, who passed away on December 16, 2015, will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 11 a.m. at Koyasan Buddhist Temple, 342 E. First St. Los Angeles. He is survived by his loving wife Ikuko Miyatake; son, Carl (Reiko) Miyatake; grandsons, Edwin Daizo and Brian...
Eiichi Bob Kitagawa
Dec 15, 2015
Funeral service for the late Eiichi Bob Kitagawa, 98-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on December 15, 2015, will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2016, 3:00 P.M at West Los Angeles United Methodist Church, 1913 Purdue Ave. in Los Angeles. He is survived by his children, Ken (Linda) and Gary (Hansook) Kitagawa, and Marilyn (Steve)...
Eiji Inouye
Dec 14, 2015
Beloved father and husband Eiji Inouye of Torrance passed away on December 14, 2015 at the age of 88. He is survived by his loving wife, Tomoko; daughter, Dianne Chiemi; sons, Neal Keiji (Debbie) and Craig Isao Inouye; sisters, Merle (Roy) Fujinaga and Sandra (Robert) Otoshi; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives on the mainland and in...
Chiyoko Matsubara
Dec 13, 2015
Chiyoko Matsubara passed away peacefully on December 13, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Bob, and brother, Shingo Tanaka in Japan, many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces in Japan, California and Vancouver, BC Canada. Chiyoko will forever be in our hearts. In lieu of flowers/koden, her wish was for contributions be made to the charity of your choice.
Michiko Arabori
Dec 12, 2015
Michiko Arabori, 81-year-old, Wakayama, Japan-born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on December12 at Golden Life Home Care. She is survived by her son, Glenn Hideaki (Chika) Arabori; grandchildren, Brian Keisuke and Kristi Aiko Arabori.
Mildred Midori Kado
Dec 12, 2015
Funeral service for the late Mildred Midori Kado, 85-year-old, Los Angeles born resident of Stevenson Ranch, who passed away on December 12, 2015, will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 7 p.m. at Crossway Church of San Fernando Valley, 9610 Haddon Ave, Pacoima. She is survived by her sons, Ron (Cynthia), Mark and Randy Kado; daughter, Cindy Kado; 4 grandchildren;...
Albert Tatsuo Nobuto
Dec 12, 2015
Memorial services for the late Albert "Uncle Tut" Nobuto, 87 year-old, Los Angeles born, Nisei resident of Gardena who passed away peacefully on December 12, 2015 will be held on Monday, January 4, 11:00 AM at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 with Rev. Mark Nakagawa of Centenary United Church officiating. Uncle...
Emiko A. Nambu
Dec 10, 2015
NAMBU, EMIKO AMY February 23, 1927 – December 10, 2015 Emiko Amy Nambu (88) passed away peacefully on December 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Eichi Nambu and eldest son Steven Nambu. Survived by children: Rex Nambu, Carolyn (Dr. Brian) Machida and Scott (Tess) Nambu; grandchildren, Aimee and Tommy Machida, Christie and Naomi Nambu: sisters, Nancy...
Lillian Kinuko Nakamaru
Dec 8, 2015
Lillian Kinuko Nakamaru, an 89-year-old Kahului, Hawaii-born, Nisei, long-time resident of Echo Park, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2015. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 67 years, Makoto Nakamaru. She is survived by her children, Mark (Janet) Nakamaru, Laurie (Ashok) Sharma, Ward (Grace)Nakamaru, Eric Nakamaru, and Glen (Cindy) Nakamaru; grandchildren, Kimberly (David) Pidancet, Tara Sharma, Marisa (Lorenz)...
Sumiko Okura
Dec 5, 2015
Sumiko "Sumi" Okura, a 92-year-old, California-born Nisei, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2015 in Placentia, CA. Sumi was born in Armona, CA and grew up in the central valley of California with her parents Goichi and Yasu, sister Grace and brother Mori. During WWII, the family was relocated to Poston AZ. Along with her husband, Motoi, Sumi was co-owner...
Saburo "Sab" Uyeda
Dec 4, 2015
Viewing and Funeral Mass for the late Saburo "Sab" Uyeda, 95 year-old Nisei resident of Hacienda Heights who passed away peacefully on December 4, 2015 will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at St. Francis Xavier Chapel, 222 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles. Viewing will be from 9:15 am to 10:00 am with the Funeral Mass to follow at...
Roy Kitano
Dec 3, 2015
Beloved father and grandfather Roy Kitano of Long Beach passed away on December 3, 2015 at the age of 92. He is survived by his daughter Judi Kitano (Mike Yogi); his grandchildren Katherine, Matthew and Daniel Yogi; and many nephews and nieces. Roy was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Toshiko Tahara Kitano, and his sons John...
Andrew N Tamashiro
Dec 3, 2015
Andrew N. Tamashiro passed away peacefully on December 3, 2015. He is predeceased by his mother, Haruno Tamashiro and son, Robert Tamashiro. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Dale Tamashiro; son, David (Jodi) Tamashiro; daughter-in-law, Faith Tamashiro; grandchildren, Madison, Tatum and Cole Tamashiro; siblings, Jane (Roger) Ishikawa of Sacramento, James (Janet) and Rodney (Charlotte) Tamashiro, Mae Nakao, Karen...
Mabel Yoneko Fukushima
Dec 2, 2015
Private funeral services for the late Mabel Yoneko Fukushima, 88-year-old Honolulu-born resident of West Los Angeles, who passed away on Dec. 2, were held on Dec. 18, 2015 with Rev. Shumyo Kojima of Zenshuji Soto Mission officiating. She is survived by son, Gary (Maryann) Fukushima; daughter, Janet Fukushima; grandson, Nolan Fukushima; brothers, George and Iwao Nakatsu of Hawaii; sister-in-law, Misako...
Koko Shimozawa
Dec 2, 2015
Koko Shimozawa, a 93-year-old, Terminal Island, CA born resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on December 2, 2015. A family gathering was held privately at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". Predeceased by her beloved husband, Fumiaki "Bill" Shimozawa; She is survived by her beloved family; a son, daughter, Keiko S. (Joseph) Niesi, granddaughter, Emiko Niesi, and two other...
Jerry Yoshiko Tadokoro
Dec 2, 2015
MRS. JERRY YOSHIKO TADOKORO, 93, Montebello, CA born Nisei, resident of Fountain Valley, CA, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 2, 2015. Private family funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 8, at Good Shepherd Cemetery with Rev. Marvin Harada of Orange County Buddhist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers or koden please make donations to your favorite...
Misako Shiba
Dec 1, 2015
Misako Shiba, a 90-year-old Watsonville, California-born Nisei resident of Monrovia and former internee of Poston Relocation Camp during WWII, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2015. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Kiyoji Shiba and her son, Bryan Shiba. Mrs. Shiba is survived by her son, David (Janice) Shiba; grandchildren, Diana (Ritchie) and Christopher Shiba; great-grandchildren, Zoe and Noah Shiba-Yuson. Also...
Yoshiaki Murakami
Nov 30, 2015
Yoshiaki Murakami passed away peacefully on November 30, 2015 at Keiro Nursing Home, Los Angeles and is survived by relatives here and in Japan. Services were held privately at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Richard Kuyama of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating.