Fumiko Shibata
Oct 5, 2015
Funeral Service for 97 year old Fumiko Shibata who passed away peacefully on October 5, 2015 was held at the Green Hills Memorial Park on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Graveside service was conducted by Rev. Yukinori Gyokei Yokoyama of the Long Beach Buddhist Church. Fumiko is pre-deceased by her husband, Hiroshi and her youngest son, Robert Shigeyuki. She is survived...
Nobuo Okamura
Oct 5, 2015
A family memorial service for the late Nobuo Okamura, an 86-year-old, Sacramento, California-born Kibei-Nisei resident of Pacific Palisades who passed away on October 5, 2015 was held privately at Rose Hills Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Karen Fay Ramos-Young of Centenary United Methodist Church of Los Angeles. Beloved husband of Yoko Okamura. Loving father of Michael Hironobu (Denise) Okamura. Also...
Mary Yakura
Oct 3, 2015
YAKURA MARY age 97 passed away on October 3, 2015 in Fountain Valley, CA. She was predeceased by husband John Masao and daughter Alice Teruko Grafues. Beloved mother of Fred Fumio and Jane Michiko Yakura, and sister-in-law Tomiko Yakura and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives here and in Japan. Funeral services will be held on Thursday October 15, at...
Ryoji Akiyama
Oct 3, 2015
Ryoji Akiyama, 84, passed away on October 3, 2015 at his home in Monterey Park. Ryoji was born on April 1, 1931, in Niigata, Japan, and moved to California in 1971, and was a lifelong resident of Monterey Park. He is survived by his loving wife, Yoko; two daughters Yayoi Christiansen and Megumi Lemons; two sons-in-law Kevin Christiansen and Stephen...
Akio Iwamoto
Oct 2, 2015
IWAMOTO, Akio, 87, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2015. He is survived by his loving family; wife, June Iwamoto; son, Darrell (Elaine) Iwamoto and daughter, Deborah Iwamoto; grandchildren, Daniel, Thomas, Emily, Andrew and Alyssa Iwamoto; brother, Masami (Aiko) Iwamoto; also survived by many loving family members and friends. Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 8, at...
Jean C. Amano
Sep 30, 2015
Memorial service for the late Jean C. Amano, 81-year-old, resident of Montebello, who passed away peacefully on September 30, 2015, was held privately at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" on Saturday, October 10. She is survived by her loving family; sons, Dennis (Leanne) and Brad Amano; grandchildren, Brianne, Kellie, and Collin Amano; and sister, Mable (Yukio) Urushibata.
Namiko Yamasaki
Sep 30, 2015
YAMASAKI, Namiko, 85, passed away on September 30, 2015. She is survived by her loving family; husband, Joe Yamasaki; sisters, Yuriko (James) Nakai, Setsuko Shimasaki and Jayne Fujioka both of Hawaii; godson, Jeremy Lemus and Pauline Gomez; also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives. Private family funeral services were held on Saturday, October 24, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in...
Ruby Toshiko Uyekubo
Sep 29, 2015
Funeral service for the late Ruby Toshiko Uyekubo, 95-year-old, resident of Santa Monica, who passed away peacefully on September 29, 2015, was held on Sunday, October 11, at West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple. She is survived by her son, Gerry Akira (Cassie) Uyekubo; daughters, Reiko Kawai and Aiko (Robert) Mitchel; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren.
Joseph Mitsuo Yamamoto
Sep 28, 2015
Funeral service for Joseph Mitsuo Yamamoto, 92-year-old Terminal Island born resident of Seal Beach who passed away on Sept. 28, 2015 at Knott Avenue Care Center, will be held on Sat. Oct. 10 at 10:00 AM at Long Beach Buddhist Church, 2360 Santa Fe Ave., Long Beach. He is survived by his wife, Mitsuko H. Yamamoto; sons, David T. (Lisa)...
Ritsuyo Kushi
Sep 27, 2015
MRS. RITSUYO KUSHI, 89, Wakayama-Ken born Issei, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on September 27, at Memorial Hospital of Gardena. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Masato Kushi and daughter, Kyoko Sato. She is survived by her loving family; son, Takashi (Yumi) Kushi of La Palma; grandchildren, Ryan and Justin Kushi of La Palma and Wendy Sato...
Yoshiaki Eto
Sep 25, 2015
Yoshiaki Eto 92 year old Lima, Peru born, resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on Sept. 25, 2015. He is survived by wife, Mieko Eto; children, Takashi ( Midori ) of VA, Hiroshi ( Mitsuko ) of WA and Isao Eto of CA; sister, Nobuko Shibata of CA, 4 grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will...
Michiya Matsuda
Sep 24, 2015
Funeral services for the late Mr. Michiya Matsuda, 51 year-old, born Gunma-ken Japan, resident of Hacienda Heights, who passed away on September 24, were held on September 28 at Mission Valley Free Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Dave Fukuyama. He is survived by his wife, Mayuu Matsuda; son, Glenn Michiya Matsuda; stepchildren, Michele Ann and Jake Salazar; brothers, Kinya (Mayumi)...
Eleanor "Ellie" Minami
Sep 24, 2015
Mrs. Eleanor "Ellie" Minami, 82, New York City born native, resident of West Hills, CA passed away on September 24, 2015. She is survived by her loving family; husband, Manabu Minami; daughter, Laura (Zladdy Paksec) Minami of Australia; son, Michael (Rika) Minami; grandchildren, Kelsey (Gerald) Veltkamp and Caitlin Fife both of Australia, Tyler and Caden Minami; sisters-in-law, Shigeko Yoshimura of...
James Osamu Saito
Sep 23, 2015
SAITO, James "Jim" Osamu (93), Los Angeles born Nisei, peacefully passed away on September 23, 2015 in Los Angeles. Beloved husband of Kathy (pre-deceased); father of Eric (Lily), Brian (Stacy), and Steven (Deborah) Saito, grandfather of Justin (Amy) Saito, Tiffany Harada, Carissa, Trevor, Garrett, and Molly T. Saito, and great-grandfather of four; brother of Terry (E.Y.) Mori;...
Eiji Nakahara
Sep 23, 2015
A memorial service for Mr. Eiji Nakahara, a 77-year-old, Fresno, California-born Nisei resident of Monterey Park and a former internee of Gila Relocation Camp during WWII who served honorably in the United States Navy Army who unexpectedly passed away on September 23, 2015 was held privately. Beloved brother of May Teruyo Nakahara, Mary Shizuyo Muraoka, Grayce Sugiyo Ohasi, Ted Susumu...
Mary Mariko Nakagawa
Sep 22, 2015
Memorial services for the late Mary Mariko Nakagawa, 89-year-old, Terminal Island, CA born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on September 22, 2015, will be held on Friday, October 9, 10:30 A.M. at Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles 1255 San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead. She is survived by her sister, Nancy Hamamoto; nieces, Karen (Don) Reuser, Judy (George) Mayekawa,...
Elizabeth Masako Kaneko
Sep 21, 2015
A private family graveside service for the late Mrs. Elizabeth Masako Kaneko, 96 year-old, Utah born resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on September 21, 2015 was held on November 14 at Inglewood Park Cemetery with Rev. Mark Nakagawa of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating. She is predeceased by her husband, George and son, Alan Kaneko; and she...
Yaeko Sato
Sep 20, 2015
Private services for the late Yaeko Sato,93-year-old, El Monte born, resident of Torrance, past resident of Las Vegas,who passed away on September 20 were held on Monday, September 28 at Inglewood Park Cemetery graveside. She is survived by her children, Carol and Ronald (Janet) Tanaka; grandchildren, Leora and Ryan Tanaka, and Sheri Christopher; great-grandchildren, Garrison Tanaka, and Grace and Carsen...
Gerald "Jerry" Tom
Sep 19, 2015
TOM, Gerald "Jerry" (82) Passed away peacefully on September 19, 2015. Jerry is survived by his loving family; wife, May Tom; daughter, Lorilyn (Kirk) Harding of Florida; son, Russell (Doreen) Tom; granddaughter, Erin Harding of Florida; sister, Priscilla (Calvin) Hai; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral and burial service will be held on Saturday,...
Misao Morikawa
Sep 18, 2015
Private memorial services for the late Misao Morikawa, 90-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born resident of Mission Viejo, who passed away on September 18, 2015, were held on Saturday, October 10 at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes. She is survived by her children, Mikio (Debbie) Morikawa, Janet (Dave) Tanizaki and Paula (Joey) Lum; grandchildren, Aaron (Michelle) Morikawa, Adrienne...