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...
Grant Nakayama
Oct 24, 2015
Grant Nakayama 63, resident of Los Angeles, CA passed away October 24, 2015. He is survived by his loving family; parents Toshio and Rose, brother Steven (predeceased), sisters Janet (Brad) Fujikuni, Carol (Todd)Inatomi, niece Lauren Fujikuni, nephews Jared and Jason Fujikuni. Also survived by many other relatives. Celebration of Life to be held at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S....
Youko Okumoto
Oct 23, 2015
Youko Okumoto, 83, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2015 in her home. Youko was born in Torrance, CA. Her family moved to Hiroshima in1937; she came back to Los Angeles in 1951; got married in 1952. She is survived by her loving husband, Toshiaki "Don" Okumoto; her children, Mariko "Mari" and Akiko "Aki" Okumoto; her sister, Samiye Fujimoto;...
Ronnie Masaru Kiyohara
Oct 23, 2015
Funeral services for the late Ronnie Masaru Kiyohara, 71 year old, Poston, Arizona born, resident of Gardena, who passed away on October 23, will be held on Wednesday, November 4,11:00A.M. at Senshin Buddhist Temple, 1311 West 37th Street, Los Angeles, California 90007. Predeceased by brother, Akira Kiyohara. He is survived by his brother, Takeshi (Aiko) and Isao" Lefty" Kiyohara; sister,...
Akiko Nishi
Oct 22, 2015
Akiko Nishi, 90, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2015 at her home in Gardena. She was born on August 1, 1925 in Japan. She is survived by her children, Stan, Robert and Carol and by other relatives in Japan.
Ann Lennox Arimoto
Oct 19, 2015
A "Celebration of Life" service for the late Mrs. Ann Arimoto, 72 year-old Honolulu, HI born resident of Harbor City who passed away peacefully at her residence on October 19, 2015, will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2:00 PM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. Family is requesting Aloha or Purple attire. Ann (a.k.a....
Hiroko Yamamoto
Oct 19, 2015
Memorial service for the late Hiroko Yamamoto, 95-year-old, San Francisco born, resident of Glendale, who passed away peacefully on October 19, 2015, was held privately on Thursday, October 29 at Zenshuji Soto Mission in Los Angeles. She is survived by her loving family; daughters, Kiyomi Yamamoto and Dianne (Kenneth) Hashimoto; granddaughters, Niki (Richard) Patterson and Lani Hashimoto; she is also...
May Kushida
Oct 18, 2015
Memorial service for the late May Kushida, 97-year-old, Sacramento born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away peacefully on October 18, 2015, was held privately on Friday, October 30 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles. Predeceased by her husband, Tatsuo Kushida; She is survived by her loving family; daughters, Pamela Kushida and Beverly Ansara; nieces and...
Kinuko Miyagishima
Oct 18, 2015
Mrs. Kinuko Miyagishima, 80, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2015. She is survived by her loving family: husband, Yutaka Miyagishima; son, Gary (Peibei) Miyagishima and daughter, Grace Miyagishima Burt; grandchildren, Kelsey, Allyson, Aaron and Kyle. Also, she is survived by her sisters, Setsuko, Sumiyo and Kuniko; brothers, Shiro and Tetsuya; along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will...
Shoji "Stogie" Kanogawa
Oct 18, 2015
Funeral services for the late Shoji "Stogie" Kanogawa, 88- year-old, Washington born, resident of Montebello who passed away on October18, will be held on Saturday, October 31, 3:00P.M. at Koyasan Buddhist Temple, 342 East First Street, Los Angeles, California. He is survived by wife,Masako Kanogawa; daughters,Lori Ann (Russell Johnson) Kanogawa Johnson and Nancy Kanogawa (Kevin) Stiles; grandchild, Dana Tayemi Niiro;...
Rose Chizuko Makita
Oct 17, 2015
Private family services were held for the late Mrs. Rose Chizuko Makita, 99 year-old, Rialto, CA born, Nisei resident of Monterey Park who passed away peacefully on October 17, 2015 were held on Sunday, October 25th at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. KarenFay Ramos-Young of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating. Rose is predeceased by her son Norio...