Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.

Jerry Yoshiko Tadokoro

Jerry Yoshiko Tadokoro

Dec 2, 2015

MRS. JERRY YOSHIKO TADOKORO, 93, Montebello, CA born Nisei, resident of Fountain Valley, CA, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 2, 2015. Private family funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 8, at Good Shepherd Cemetery with Rev. Marvin Harada of Orange County Buddhist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers or koden please make donations to your favorite...

Misako Shiba

Misako Shiba

Dec 1, 2015

Misako Shiba, a 90-year-old Watsonville, California-born Nisei resident of Monrovia and former internee of Poston Relocation Camp during WWII, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2015. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Kiyoji Shiba and her son, Bryan Shiba. Mrs. Shiba is survived by her son, David (Janice) Shiba; grandchildren, Diana (Ritchie) and Christopher Shiba; great-grandchildren, Zoe and Noah Shiba-Yuson. Also...

Yoshiaki Murakami

Yoshiaki Murakami

Nov 30, 2015

Yoshiaki Murakami passed away peacefully on November 30, 2015 at Keiro Nursing Home, Los Angeles and is survived by relatives here and in Japan. Services were held privately at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Richard Kuyama of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating.

Akiko "Katie" Fujitaki

Akiko "Katie" Fujitaki

Nov 30, 2015

FUJITAKI, Akiko "Katie" (88) Passed away peacefully on November 30, 2015. She is survived by her loving children, Ron (Jackie) Fujitaki and Margaret "Maggie" (Jon) Seki; grandchildren, Lea and Jena Fujitaki and Makenna Seki; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan. Funeral will be held on Saturday, December 12, 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian...

Fred Yaichio Hoshiyama

Fred Yaichio Hoshiyama

Nov 30, 2015

Memorial service for FRED YAICHIO HOSHIYAMA, 100 , a Livingston born Nisei and resident of Culver City who passed away on November 30 at the Kaiser Foundation Hospital - WLA, will be held on Friday, December 18, 11AM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles.

He is survived by his son,...

Senji Ozasa

Senji Ozasa

Nov 29, 2015

SENJI OZASA September 21, 1932 to November 29, 2015 Senji Ozasa (83) beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at his home. He is survived by his wife, Mary, children, Diane (Allen) Bell, Susan Rucker, Janet Ozasa, Glen (Susanne) Ozasa, grandchildren, Jillian, Maya, Kayley, and Corbin. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 19,...

Shizuka Ichimoto

Shizuka Ichimoto

Nov 28, 2015

Memorial service for the late Shizuka Ichimoto, 91-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on November 28, 2015, will be held on Friday, December 18, 1:00 P.M at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank Ichimoto and her daughter, Vicki Ichimoto; she is survived by...

William Moy Chow

William Moy Chow

Nov 27, 2015

Private memorial services for the late William Moy Chow, 85-year-old, Canton, China born resident of Duarte, who passed away on November 27, 2015, were held on Saturday, December 12, at Evergreen Baptist Church with Pastor Jonathan Wu officiating. He is survived by his children, Dennis (Cindy) Chow, Joann (Bob) Calvary, and Gail Chow; grandchildren, Leslie and Dianne Chow; sister, Li...

Ken Mukogawa

Ken Mukogawa

Nov 27, 2015

Ken Mukogawa, a resident of Torrance, CA, passed away at his home on November 27, 2015. No services will be held per his request. He is survived by his children, Christine (Richard) Sato, Dan (Sandra) Mukogawa and Craig (Sherry) Mukogawa; grandchildren Brandon Mukogawa, Michelle Mukogawa, Michael Sato, Kyle Mukogawa, Nicole Mukogawa and Jason Sato; brother Kay Mukogawa, sister Mae Nakakihara...

Yeiko Matsumura

Yeiko Matsumura

Nov 26, 2015

Funeral service for YEIKO MATSUMURA , 88, a San Diego born Nisei and resident of Monterey Park who passed away on November 26 at the Keiro Nursing Home, will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2PM at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. 3 rd Street, Los Angeles.

She is survived by her husband, Bill...

Toshio Hisamune

Toshio Hisamune

Nov 26, 2015

MR. TOSHIO HISAMUNE, CPA, 89, Seattle, WA born Nisei, resident of Monterey Park, CA, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 26, 2015. In 1932 the Hisamune family moved to Boyle Heights, CA. During WW II, he was interned at the following relocation camps, Manzanar, Tule Lake, Bismark and Santa Fe. In 1950, he enlisted in the US Army....

Joyce Yoshimi Sakamoto

Joyce Yoshimi Sakamoto

Nov 25, 2015

SAKAMOTO, JOYCE Y. (79) Passed away peacefully on November 25, 2015. She is survived by her loving family; husband, Edwin Sakamoto; sons, Kevin (Tracy) Sakamoto of Las Vegas and Michael (Sharon) Sakamoto; grandchildren, Brandon, Karlie, Layne and Garrett Sakamoto; brother, Richard Uyema of Las Vegas; also survived by aunts, uncles and other relatives here and in Hawaii. A private memorial...

Dorothy "Dottie" Kiyoko Tomita

Dorothy "Dottie" Kiyoko Tomita

Nov 25, 2015

Dorothy "Dottie" Kiyoko Tomita, an 86-year-old Los Angeles, California-born Nisei resident of Gardena, CA and former internee of Gila River, AZ, Relocation Camp during WWII, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2015. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 61 years, Toshiaki Robert Tomita. Dottie is survived by her children, Janice, Adrienne, Gary Tomita, and Pauline (Alaric) Akashi; grandchildren, Avalon and...

Yukiko Uyeda

Yukiko Uyeda

Nov 24, 2015

Yuki Uyeda passed away peacefully at the age of 91. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, George, in 2002, and son, Robert in 1990. She is survived by her children, Joyce Uyeda, Gladys Tachibana (Glenn), Kenneth Uyeda, and Jo Ann Ho (Monte); grandchildren, Jasmine Lowry (Steve) and Tiffany Chau; son-in-law Raymond Chau; granddaughter Brooke Lowry;...

Keith Yukio Higa

Keith Yukio Higa

Nov 23, 2015

Keith Yukio Higa born on June 16, 1967 in Los Angeles, departed unexpectedly on Nov. 23, 2015 at the age of 48. Keith leaves his wife of 24 years-Ellen, sons-Bryant & Joshua, parents-Richard & Masae, brothers-Lance & Craig, sister in law-Tomoko & niece-Sarina, and many other relatives. Service: Mission Valley Free Methodist Church, San Gabriel on 12/9 at 10am, Burial:...

Tadashi Murakami

Tadashi Murakami

Nov 22, 2015

Tadashi "Tad" Murakami 93, resident of Torrance, CA, 69 years of marriage, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife, Namiko "Nina" Murakami; Children - Alan Murakami, William "Bill" Murakami; Grandchildren - Fugio "Sam" Murakami, Namiko "Loryn" Murakami, Stephanie Ann Murakami; Great Grandchildren - Isamu II"Sam" Murakmai, Andy Murakami & Kodi Jean Murakami. He...

Kiyomi Higa / Tobaru

Kiyomi Higa / Tobaru

Nov 22, 2015

Kiyomi Higa Tobaru, 60, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2015 at her home in Los Angeles. She is survived by her husband, Masao Tobaru; Daughters - Jennifer Starr Misner and Masako Tobaru; and granddaughters, Fionna and Valerie Misner. Services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 at 7 PM. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 East...

Masako "Janet" Yoshioka

Masako "Janet" Yoshioka

Nov 22, 2015

Memorial service for the late Masako "Janet" Yoshioka, 88-year-old, Kona, HI born resident of Gardena, who passed away on November 22, 2015, will be held on Thursday, December 10, 11:30 a.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Jitsuo Yoshioka; she is survived by her children, Dr. Wayne (Irene) Yoshioka, Pamela (Rodney) Iseri...

Misao Takasugi

Misao Takasugi

Nov 21, 2015

Family memorial service for Misao Takasugi, 92-year-old Tacoma, WA-born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on Nov. 21, 2015 at Hollenbeck Palms, was held on Thursday, Dec. 10 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Yoshihisa Tsuyuki from Konko Church of Los Angeles officiating. She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Mihoko and Dorothy Takasugi; nieces, Janine, Jan,...

Mary Masako Furuto

Mary Masako Furuto

Nov 20, 2015

Funeral service for the late Mary Masako Furuto, 89-year-old, Culver City, CA born resident of Culver City, who passed away on November 20, 2015, will be held on Friday, November 27, 11 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 s. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Minoru Furuto; she is survived by...

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