Leslie Toshio Kurakazu
Nov 9, 2015
Memorial service for the late Leslie Kurakazu, age 80, who passed away peacefully on November 9, 2015, was held privately on Saturday, November 21 at Koyasan Buddhist Temple. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Carol. He is survived by his loving family; daughters, Jan (Stephen Abe) and Dawn (Willie Wong) Kurakazu; grandchildren, Casey Abe, Jared, Jordan and Jesse Wong;...
Alan Tadashi Shiosaki
Nov 8, 2015
Funeral services for the late Mr. Alan Tadashi Shiosaki, 59-year-old, KANAGAWA, JAPAN born, resident of Pasadena who passed away on November 8, 2015 will be held on Saturday, November 21, 5:00p.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St Gardena, CA. He is survived by his mother, Takako Shiosaki; brothers, Ed (Joan) and Milton (Sheri) Shiosaki; nephews, Randy, Craig (Jodie),...
Mitsuko Mitzi Kurashita
Nov 7, 2015
Mitsuko "Mitzi" Kurashita, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully on November 7 at the age of 94. She is survived by her daughters, Margaret (Howard) Halm and Mary Ann (Mori) Kawasaki; grandchildren, David (Melodee) Halm, Eric Halm, Marisa (Matt) Kogan, Laura (Dan) Wong and Janine Kawasaki; great grandchildren, Matthew and Devin Halm, Henry and Lia...
George Wakimoto
Nov 7, 2015
WAKIMOTO, GEORGE, age 88 passed away on November 7. Beloved husband of Yuko Wakimoto; father of Masato (Keiko) Wakimoto, Jimmy (Heather Iwamuro) Wakimoto, and Nancy (John) Shimane; grandfather of Marissa (Jordan) Romero, Nikki, Kristy, Justin, Sheridan and Troy; brother of Asae Yamaguchi of Japan; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan. Funeral services will...
Nobuo "Sam" Sameshima
Nov 6, 2015
Funeral services for the late Nobuo "Sam" Sameshima, 89-year-old, CA born resident of Torrance, who passed away on November 6, 2015, will be held on Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 815 E. First St., Los Angeles. Predeceased by his wife, Angela Aiko Sameshima and his siblings, Masanobu Sameshima, Yuriko Tabata, and Akira Sameshima; he is...
Masao Matt Matsumoto
Nov 6, 2015
Masao "Matt" Matsumoto, 84, Utah-born resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully at his home on November 6, 2015. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Navy (Hospital Corpsman). After his service in the U.S. Navy, he returned to U.S.C., received his administrative and teaching credentials, and taught at various secondary schools within the LAUSD...
Jiro "Captain" Taketomi
Nov 6, 2015
"Captain" Jiro Taketomi, 78-year-old, Tokushima, Japan-born resident of Huntington Beach, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife, Misako; children, Aya Taketomi Dreze, Kyoko Taketomi, and Ryosuke Taketomi; he is also survived by 2 sisters, 3 brothers and their respective families and other relatives in Japan. Family gathering will be held privately at Fukui...
Richard Katsumi Yamada
Nov 5, 2015
Memorial service for the late Richard Yamada, 73, Laupahoehoe, Hawaii-born resident of Westminster, who passed away on November 5, will be held on Saturday, November 21, 11A.M. at Nishi Buddhist Temple, 815 East 1st Street, Los Angeles, 90012 with Rimban William Briones officiating. Richard is survived by his mother, Thelma; siblings, Larry (Lupe) Yamada, Arlene (Stan) Yokoyama, Marion (Greg) Stewart,...
Yumiko Yasuda
Nov 4, 2015
Private family funeral service for Yumiko Yasuda, 83-year-old, resident of Los Angeles who passed away on November 4, 2015 at her residence was held on Monday, Nov. 16 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Mark Nakagawa from Centenary United Methodist Church officiating. She is survived by son, John Yasuda; sisters, Yayoko (Nels) Bornson and Masako Goto; nieces,...
Joji "Joe" Nakakihara
Nov 3, 2015
Joji "Joe" Nakakihara 81, resident of Gardena, CA, 57 years of marriage, passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife, Mae "Midori" Nakakihara; Children - Mark (Laurie) Nakakihara, Scott (Charlene) Nakakihara, Liza (Richard) Tamura, Debbie (Greg) Spaan and Maile Hino; 10 Grandchildren - Ryan (Crystal) Shimizu, Kelli Shimizu, Reed Nakakihara, Nick Nakakihara,...
Grace Machiko Hori
Nov 3, 2015
HORI, Grace Michika, Teacher Grace, as she was known to her Headstart students in East L. A., passed away peacefully on November 3, 2015 at the age of 97 at her home of over 40 years in Montebello, California. She was born Grace Michika Okamoto to father Heisaburo and mother Fusano in Florin California in 1918. She is predeceased by...
Rick Seiji Kasuyama
Nov 2, 2015
KASUYAMA, Rick Seiji (May 10, 1946 – November 2, 2015) A native of Los Angeles, Rick was active in sports all his life, including basketball, surfing and tennis. He was artistic with a gracious and sensitive soul. He is survived by wife Frances, brothers Koji (Susan) and Terry, nieces, a nephew and other relatives and friends. A service will not...
Hifumi Murobayashi
Nov 2, 2015
MUROBAYASHI, HIFUMI. Age 86 passed away on November 2, 2015. Beloved husband of Alma I. Murobayashi; loving father of Gary (Kathy) and Ira (Patricia) Murobayashi; grandfather of Justin and Jessica Murobayashi; brother of Isao (Judy) Murobayashi; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 11 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary...
Amy Hino
Nov 1, 2015
Amy Hino, 71-year-old, born in Alamosa, CO, a resident of Irvine, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on November 1, 2015. No services will be held per her request. Her ashes will be taken to Honolulu, HI. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Hino (Greg) Spaan and Maile Hino; grandchildren, Kylie and Travis Spaan.
John Carl "Jt" Tamaki
Nov 1, 2015
Funeral service for JOHN CARL "JT" TAMAKI, 53, a Los Angeles born Sansei who passed away on November 1, will be held on Saturday, December 12, 3PM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. The family requests Aloha attire.
He is survived by his mother, Anna Mae; brother, Paul Frank; sister,...
Dennis Ray Murashige
Oct 31, 2015
Dennis Ray Murashige, 62-year old and long-time resident of San Gabriel, passed away on Oct 31, 2015. He is survived by his parents, Ernest and Kay Murashige; sister, Karie (John) Lanterman, nephews, Brian and Michael Lanterman, niece, Michelle Lanterman; also survived by other relatives. He was laid to rest in peace at Rose Hills Cherry Blossom Lawn on Nov 16,...
Charles Niro Nakagawa
Oct 31, 2015
Funeral service for CHARLES NIRO NAKAGAWA, 96, a Fresno born Nisei resident of Gardena and veteran of WWII MIS, who passed away on October 31 at the Little Company of Mary, will be held on Thursday, November 12, 11:00AM at the Green Hills Memorial Chapel, 27501 S Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA with Rev. Fumiaki Usuki...
Naomi Saiki-Nagano
Oct 27, 2015
SAIKI-NAGANO, Naomi, (67) of South Pasadena, CA passed away on October 27, 2015 in Pasadena, CA. She is survived by her husband, Ben of 35 years; son Gregg (Maria); sister, Joanne (Jun) Nakawatase and other relatives. A private family service was held on November 7th at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rinban Noriaki Ito of Higashi Honganji Buddhist...
Thomas Kawada
Oct 26, 2015
Memorial services for the late Thomas Kawada, 59-year-old, Illinois born resident of Gardena, who passed away on October 26, 2015, will be held on Saturday, November 7, 1 p.m. at Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley 323 Workman Mill Rd., La Puente. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Kawada; children, Kenneth, Kaylin and Sharlene Kawada, and Shannon (Aaron)...
Yuriko Umeda
Oct 25, 2015
A family graveside memorial service for the late Mrs. Yuriko Umeda who passed away peacefully on October 25, 2015 was held privately. The family respectfully requests that koden and flowers be omitted.
She was a 92-year-old, California-born Nisei resident of Norwalk and former internee of Rohwer Relocation Camp during...