Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.

Kimiko Tsuji

Kimiko Tsuji

Nov 19, 2015

Private family services for the late Kimiko Tsuji, 89-year-old, Tokyo, Japan born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on November 19, 2015, were held on Tuesday, November 24 at Rose Hills Memorial Park Graveside in Whittier. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Thomas T. Tsuji; she is survived by her loving daughters, Julie Dojiri, Betty Wong and Margaret (Frank Larrinua)...

Ernest Masayuki Tanji

Ernest Masayuki Tanji

Nov 18, 2015

Memorial service for the late Ernest Tanji, age 76, who passed away peacefully on November 18, 2015, will be held at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 2706 W. 182nd St., Torrance, CA 90504 on December 19, 11 A.M. with Reverend Hidemi Ito of Faith United Methodist Church officiating. He is survived by his loving family; daughters, Shawna Tanji and Erin...

Irene Hatsuko Fujii

Irene Hatsuko Fujii

Nov 17, 2015

Fujii, Irene Hatsuko. Passed away peacefully on November 17, 2015 at the age of 95. She was the daughter of Gensaku Matsushima and Yoshino Nagata of Japan. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Irene is survived by her sons Dave (Frances) and Allen (Florence): Grandchildren, Jonathan (Miki) Fujii, Alison(Christopher) Merimee, and Wade Fujii; Great Grandchildren, James Fujii,...

Rose Yoshiko Kubota

Rose Yoshiko Kubota

Nov 17, 2015

Rose Yoshiko Kubota passed away at the age of 91 years-old on November 17, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband, Tom Tamotsu Kubota; her sister, Kikuye Mary Kayano and brothers, James Wasano and Carl Wasano. She is survived by her daughter, June Junko Kubota; sisters-in-law, Mitsu Wasano and Isako Wasano. Rose will forever be in our hearts. In lieu...

Kuni S. Tamaki

Kuni S. Tamaki

Nov 16, 2015

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George Shigeru Kuroki

George Shigeru Kuroki

Nov 16, 2015

Kuroki, George November 4, 1920-November 16, 2015 George Shigeru Kuroki (95) of Gardena, CA, passed away on Nov. 16, 2015. A private family service was held on Nov. 19, 2015, at the Inglewood Memorial Cemetery "Chapel of Chimes" with Pastor Kevin Matsuguma officiating. He is survived by two daughters Keiko (Robert) & Christine (Tom); two sons Jeffrey (Patricia) & Eric...

James Noboru Ishiki

James Noboru Ishiki

Nov 15, 2015

James N. Ishiki, Born 4/11/38, Passed away 11/15/2015. Requested no services.

Shizuko Uyeda

Shizuko Uyeda

Nov 14, 2015

Private services for the late Mrs. Shizu Uyeda, 100-year-old, Los Angeles, California resident, who passed away peacefully on November 14, was held in Whittier, California on November 28. She is survived by her daughters, Chiyoko Yamashiro and Aiko Kawano; son, Satoru Uyeda; sister, Kazumi Tatsumi and brother, Tadashi Kishi. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, many nieces,...

Hideko Kay Masuda

Hideko Kay Masuda

Nov 14, 2015

MASUDA, HIDEKO KAY, 86, Chicago, Illinois-born resident of Huntington Beach, passed away on November 14, 2015. Hideko is survived by her loving children, Dennis (Michele) Masuda, Diane Masuda, and Janet (Tony) Yamaoka ; grandchildren, Kenna (Mark) Welch, Dennis Mitsuo Masuda, Megan (Jason) Carrizosa, Kellyn Masuda, Tani (Matt) Cole, Eric (Tara) Bravender, Marc and Brett Yamaoka; she is also survived by...

Roy Toshiyuki Hamada

Roy Toshiyuki Hamada

Nov 14, 2015

Roy Toshiyuki Hamada, a Courtland, California born Nisei and resident of Gardena, passed away on November 14, 2015 at the age of 81. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer, his son Paul (daughter-in-law Kathy and granddaughter Melissa), his daughter-in-law Chieko (and grandson Yuzo), sister Grace Sotomura and brothers Jack and Bill as well as many nieces, nephews and other...

Gerald Henry Cho

Gerald Henry Cho

Nov 13, 2015

Gerald "Jerry" Henry Cho, 78, Honolulu, Hawaii-born, resident of Gardena, CA passed away at his daughter's home on Friday, November 13, 2015. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Dana (Dennis) Sata; sons Jeffrey (Stella) and Cory Cho; grandchildren, Chase and Reed Sata, Rylie (Stanton) Young , Jacqueline Balalong, and Kaela Cho; predeceased by his father William Cho, and brother William...

Dick Y. Toyoshima

Dick Y. Toyoshima

Nov 11, 2015

MR. DICK Y. TOYOSHIMA, 97, Ventura, CA born Nisei, resident of Pacoima, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2015. He is survived by his loving family; son, Ronald Toyoshima; daughter, Joan Toyoshima; 3 grandchildren and 2 brothers. Private family funeral services were held on Monday, November 23 at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev, Nobuko Miyoshi of West Covina Buddhist Temple officiating.

Helen Toshiko Watanabe

Helen Toshiko Watanabe

Nov 11, 2015

Helen Toshiko Watanabe, 94, Salem, Oregon born, Gardena resident passed away on November 11, 2015. Predeceased by husband, Terry M. Watanabe. Survived by sons: Ronald (Joan) , Gary (Marsha) , Richard (Karen); grandmother of Scott (Jennifer) Watanabe, Lisa (Vince) Peagler III, Ryan (Ann) Watanabe, Sean Watanabe, Daniel Watanabe and Nicole Watanabe; great-grandmother of Matthew and Weston Watanabe; siblings: Hazel Asamoto...

Emiko Harada

Emiko Harada

Nov 11, 2015

Private burial for the late Mrs. Emiko Harada, 92 year-old, Terminal Island, California born, resident of San Gabriel, who passed away on November 11, was held on November 23, at Evergreen Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Ben Tsutomu Harada; sons, Michael (Linda), John (Susan), Scott (Carol) Harada; daughter, Nancy (Glenn) Garbeil; grandchildren, Kim (Monty), Tracey, Matt, Bryan, Mac,...

Emiko Harada

Emiko Harada

Nov 11, 2015

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Frank Wada

Frank Wada

Nov 11, 2015

Public funeral service for the late Frank Wada, 60-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on November 11, 2015, were held on Tuesday, November 24 at Sacred Heart Church in Los Angeles. A private family funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 25 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles. He is survived by...

Fumi Kawasaki

Fumi Kawasaki

Nov 10, 2015

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Fumi Kawasaki, 99 year-old, Los Angeles born Kibei Nisei resident of South Bay Keiro who passed away on November 10, 2015 will be held on Thursday, November 19th, 9:00 am at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 with Rev. Gyoki Yokoyama of Long Beach Buddhist Church...

Sakiyo Yoshida

Sakiyo Yoshida

Nov 10, 2015

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Rui Sadamura

Rui Sadamura

Nov 10, 2015

Rui Sadamura passed away on November 10, 2015, in Los Angeles, CA. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Yukio, and her daughter Nana (Craig), as well as by her aunt, Kazuko Nakao, and many cousins. She was born on September 10, 1923, in Seattle, WA, and was preceded in death by her parents Hiromu and Sadayo Kira...

Shogi Fukuma

Shogi Fukuma

Nov 9, 2015

Funeral service for Shogi Fukuma, 88-year-old who passed away on Nov. 9, 2015 will be held on Wed. Nov. 18 at 11:00 AM at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Racho Palos Verdes, CA. He is survived by his wife, Karlene Misako Fukuma; son, Glenn (Alyce Sumita) Fukuma; daughter, Kerry (Tak) Yoshikawa; grandsons, Ryan and Robert Yoshikawa;...

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