Obituaries

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

Yoshiaki Eto

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Masayuki Nakamura

Masayuki Nakamura

Sep 17, 2015

A private memorial service for the late Mr. Masayuki "Mas" Nakamura, who passed away on September 17, 2015 was held at Rose Hills Memorial Park. He was a 90-year old, Reedley, California-born Nisei resident of Alhambra and former internee of Poston Relocation Camp during WWII who volunteered and honorably served in the US Army 442nd "Go For Broke" RCT. Mas...

Akira Johnny Muranaka

Akira Johnny Muranaka

Sep 17, 2015

A memorial service for the late Mr. Akira Johnny Muranaka, 88 year-old, Venice, CA born Nisei resident of Fountain Valley who passed away peacefully on September 17 will be held on Saturday, October 10, 11:00 AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 East Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 with Rev. Dr. Richard Kuyama of Centenary United Methodist...

Helen Hifumi Nakama

Helen Hifumi Nakama

Sep 15, 2015

A private family service for the late Mrs. Helen Nakama, 79 year-old Florin, CA born Nisei, and long-time resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on September 15, 2015 were held on September 23rd at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Ryuji Hayashi of Koyasan officiating. She is survived by her loving family; daughters, Stacie and Lori Nakama;...

Toshiaki Ikegami

Toshiaki Ikegami

Sep 15, 2015

Toshiaki Ikegami 89 year old Stockton, CA born resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on Sept. 15, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Taiko Ikegami, sons, Hideyuki Brian Ikegami and Eijiro Scott ( Mikiko ) Ikegami; grandchildren, Nanako Katie Ikegami and Momoha Emma Ikegami and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Sunday, 9/27/15 at...

Bill Saburo Ozaki

Bill Saburo Ozaki

Sep 14, 2015

MR. BILL SABURO OZAKI, 91, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, resident of San Dimas, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2015. He is survived by his loving family; sons, Robert (Masako) and Glenn (Jill) Ozaki; grandchildren, Kathryn (Jake) Culbertson, William (Nari) Ozaki, Casey (Andre) Kehn-Ozaki, Kelly Combs, Michael (Brianna) Ozaki and Allison Ozaki; 9 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be...

Shirley Marjorie Oka

Shirley Marjorie Oka

Sep 13, 2015

A family memorial service for the late Mrs. Shirley Marjorie Oka, a 61-year-old, Los Angeles, California-born Sansei resident of Palos Verdes Estates who passed away on September 13, 2015 was held privately at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Daniel Matsuda. Shirley was predeceased by her loving mother Yukie Florence Sakamoto. She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert...

Yoshiko Morita

Yoshiko Morita

Sep 12, 2015

Yoshiko Morita 94 year old Fresno, CA born resident of Culver City passed away peacefully on Sept. 12, 2015. Predeceased by her beloved husband Masanori "Sam" Morita and daughters Carleen Morita Sagara and Noriko Morita. She is survived by her son Herbert (Carol) Morita and daughters Beverly (Donald) Ikeda and Nancy (Roy) Uyeda, 13 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren as well...

Nettie Ruth Goto

Nettie Ruth Goto

Sep 12, 2015

Nettie Goto Born: June 11, 1939 Died: September 12, 2015 Nettie Ruth Thompson Goto was born in Morton, MS - the third youngest of seven siblings. She attended Clarke Junior College, where she met her future husband, Tad and graduated from Blue Mountain College in MS. She moved to Downey in 1961 and was employed by Downey Unified School District...

Yoko Yonemura

Yoko Yonemura

Sep 12, 2015

Funeral service Yoko Yonemura, 88-year-old Japan-born resident of Gardena who passed away on Sept. 12, 2015, will be held on Sat. Sept. 26 at 11:00 AM at Green Hills Memorial Park Graveside 27501 S. Western Ave.,Rancho Palos Verdes with a minister from Gardena Buddhist Church officiating. Predeceased by her loving husband, Roy K. Yonemura. She is survived by her daughters,...

Jae Young Kagawa

Jae Young Kagawa

Sep 10, 2015

Private services were held in Los Angeles, California for the late Mrs. Jae Young "Vicki" Kagawa, 55-year-old, Seoul, South Korea born resident of Hawaii and California, who passed away peacefully on September 10, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Kagawa; brother, Jae Yoon (Sung Yeon) Kim of South Korea; sisters, Jae San (Bong Suk) Kwok and Jae Ran...

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