Patrick Kenkichi Kuga
Oct 4, 2024
KUGA, PATRICK
March 17, 1932- October 4, 2024
Patrick Kenkichi Kuga passed away of natural causes on October 4, 2024 at the age of 92. Patrick was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Kenzo and Tsui Kuga. He lived in Gardena, California for the last 59 years with his loving wife.
Patrick served in...
Cheryl Junko Nimori
Oct 3, 2024
Cheryl Junko Nimori, age 74, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on October 3, 2024.
Beloved mother of Kimberlie and Kristofor Nimori, sister of Glenn Umeda and Kenneth (Arleen) Umeda, also survived by other relatives. Predeceased by her parents Tussy Tsuginori and Alice Yoshiko Umeda.
No formal service will be held at the request of...
Kiyoko Okada
Oct 1, 2024
Kiyoko Okada, 110, born in Riverside, California and a longtime resident of West Covina, CA, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024.
She is survived by son, Satoshi Okada; daughter, Evelyn (Robert) Sasaki; granddaughters, Carolyn and Charlene (Byron Shinyama) Sasaki; great grandson, Zachary Martin and great granddaughter, Cassidy Shinyama.
Honoring her request, a private funeral...
Dennis Okita
Oct 1, 2024
Funeral services for the late Dennis Okita, 86-year-old, Salem Oregon born, resident of Sharman Oaks who passed away on
October 1, 2024, will be held on Saturday, October 26, 10:30 am at San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 9450 Remick Ave, Pacoima, CA 91331.
He was predeceased by his sister, Arlene Taketa of WA.
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Keiichi Omori
Sep 30, 2024
Keiichi Omori, 107-year-old, born in Ventura, Calif. on February 13,1917, peacefully passed away on September 30, 2024. A long-time Gardena, Calif.-resident, he moved to Spanish Springs, Nev. to be closer to his son James. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 166th Street, Gardena, CA 90247.
Keiichi...
Harold Hideto Urashima
Sep 29, 2024
Harold Hideto Urashima, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on September 29th 2024, surrounded by family, following a holy anointment at home, a testament to the love that surrounded him throughout his life.
Born on January 2, 1929, in Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii, Harold was the fifth child of Shigekichi...
Hideko Endo
Sep 28, 2024
Hideko (Grandma) Endo, 98, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 28, 2024. She lived a beautiful life full of hard work, happy memories, laughter, and resilience. She had a knack for making new friends, creating laughter, and joy. Born in Syracuse, UT to Asakichi and Hanako, she moved to Japan for school when she was 5 years...
Frank Shigeru Kurihara
Sep 27, 2024
Private family services for the late Frank Shigeru Kurihara, nisei born, 84-year-old, Central Valley, CA born, resident of San Francisco, who passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024, were held at Fukui Mortuary on October 27th, with Reverend Dr. Richard Kuyama officiating.
At age 3, Frank and his family were interned by the US government under order...
Ellen Yoshiko Agcaoili
Sep 26, 2024
MRS. ELLEN YOSHIKO AGCAOILI, 85, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her loving family: husband, George Agcaoili; daughter, Suzanne Emiko Agcaoili; grand-daughters, Gema Agcaoili and Emma Bresnahan; and great-grandson, Liam Hester; brother, Dr. Thomas Kanegae; sister, Marilyn Izumita; many nieces, nephews, and relatives.
The family requests...
Akira Hirose
Sep 26, 2024
Akira Hirose, a 70-year-old, Kyoto, Japan-born, Los Angeles resident, passed away peacefully at his home on September 26, 2024. He was the chef-owner of Azay restaurant in Little Tokyo and formerly of Maison Akira in Pasadena.
He is survived by his loving wife Jo Ann, their children Michelle and Philip, brothers Shigeru (Tomoe), Yutaka (Hikaru-san), Hikaru (Kiyoko)...
Billy Naomichi Kaku
Sep 26, 2024
Billy Naomichi Kaku
October 17, 1941 ~ September 26, 2024
Billy 82 a lifetime resident of the San Fernando Valley peacefully passed away on September 26, 2024.
Preceded in passing by his wife Yoshiko, his parents Yasoji and Chizue Kaku and eldest sister Katie Tanijiri, he is survived by...
Alice Yoko Sakamoto
Sep 26, 2024
Alice Yoko Sakamoto, 85, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, in
Santa Monica, California. Alice was born to Kiyoshi and Kinu "Yamane" Shinohara
in Hawaii. She spent her early years in Hawaii where she met and married Tadashi
"Dal" Onouye in 1957. From this union, three children were born. The family
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Clarence Akiyoshi Yamamoto
Sep 24, 2024
MR. CLARENCE AKIYOSHI YAMAMOTO, 89, Big Island, HI born native, resident of Torrance, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024,
surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine Yamamoto; 3 sons, Keith (Patricia McCaughan), Craig and Michael (Christine) Yamamoto; grandchildren, Keilyn, Jacob and Andrew Yamamoto;...
Fusaye Helen Miyamura
Sep 24, 2024
MS. FUSAYE HELEN MIYAMURA, 83, California born native, a faithful member of Venice Free Methodist Church since the age of 16, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024.
She is predeceased by her loving parents, Ralph Mitsuo and Fusako Miyamura.
She is survived by her loving family; sister, Janet Lee; niece, Sharon (David) Miyako; great-niece,...
Miyeko Hashiguchi
Sep 22, 2024
Miyeko "Mimi" Hashiguchi, 100, joined her husband, Isamu "Hash", parents, sisters, brother and son-in-law on Sept 22, 2024.
She is survived by daughters Pat (Tim), April and Marsha, grandson Eddie (Melinda), sisters Ann and Mari and many nieces and nephews.
Per Mimi's wishes, there will be no service, only many fond memories.
The...
Marion Fusako Manaka
Sep 20, 2024
A funeral service for the late Marion Fusako Manaka, 98-year-old, California born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on September 20, 2024, will be held on Saturday, October 19, 11 a.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church 300 S. Central Ave. in Los Angeles. Marion requested proper funeral attire for her services. Please RSVP by October 11, 2024 via...
Seitaro Miyano
Sep 19, 2024
A son, father, uncle, brother, husband, friend, and coach, these were all hats Sei wore throughout his 85 years on this earth. His parents Reverend Giichi and Yukiko Miyano established the first Tenrikyo Mission Church in the U.S. in 1934 in East LA and Sei was born in 1939 in Boyle Heights.
Following the 1941 attack on...