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...
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...