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...
Melvin Takeyoshi Okamoto
Jan 21, 2016
Funeral service for Melvin Takeyoshi Okamoto, 87-year-old Hawaii born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on Jan. 21, 2016 at Olympia Medical Center, will be held on Sat. Feb. 6 at 10:30 AM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena. He is survived by his children, Glenn Okamoto, Nancy (Richard) Yamasaki, Kevin (Coleen) Okamoto and Kris (Eric)...
David Kikuchi
Jan 21, 2016
Funeral services for the late David Jiro Kikuchi, 58-year-old, CA born resident of Camarillo, who passed away on January 21, 2016, will be held on Saturday, February 6, 11:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Chapel 222 S. Hewitt St. in Los Angeles. Predeceased by his mother, Tama Kikuchi; he is survived by his beloved wife, Karen Kikuchi; sons, Daniel and...
Donald Edward Siu
Jan 20, 2016
Services for the late Mr. Donald Edward Siu, a 65-year-old Glendale, California-born long-time resident of Los Angeles who passed away on January 20, 2016 were held privately. Donald is survived by his mother, Virginia Siu, and his brothers Michael and Wayne & their families.
Helen Mie Nishimura
Jan 20, 2016
Funeral services for the late Helen Mie Nishimura, 89-year-old, Florin, CA born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on January 20, 2016, will be held on Saturday, February 13, 1:00 P.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 815 E. First St. in Los Angeles. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Sakaye Nishimura and her brother, Takao Kow; she is survived by...
Fujie Nerio
Jan 18, 2016
Family funeral service for Fujie Nerio, 95-year-old, Okayama-ken born resident of Chino who passed away on Jan. 18, 2016 at her residence, was held on Sunday, Jan. 24 at Nichiren Shu Beikoku Betsuin. She is survived by her children, Katsuji (Satomi) Nerio, Masako (Fujiya) Yoshimura, Yoko Saxon and Joe Y. Nerio; eight grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and...
Roy Tadao Sugiura
Jan 17, 2016
Roy Tadao Sugiura, 91-year-old, Whitefish, MT born resident of Monterey Park, WWII Veteran, who served with 442nd RCT, passed away on January 17, 2016. Funeral service was held on Saturday, January 30 at Centenary United Methodist Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Emiko Sugiura; daughters, Sandra and Cheryl; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives.