Ben Hayato Makiyama
Aug 6, 2015
BEN HAYATO MAKIYAMA, a 82-year-old, Washington born, resident of Rosemead passed away on August 6, 2015. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 24, 7:00PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with Rinban Noriaki Ito of Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by son, David Kazuo Makiyama; daughter, Pamela Kimiye...
Mari Shimizu
Aug 6, 2015
SHIMIZU, MARI. Age 93 passed away on August 6, 2015. Beloved sister of Toshi Shimizu Ashikaga; aunt of Yoshimaro (Janet) of OR, Takamaru (Pamela) of VT, Laura Kimiko of NY and Hisamaru Ashikaga; she is also survived by other relatives. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2 p.m. at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple. 505 East Third St.,...
Yoshio Roy Tsuruta
Aug 6, 2015
Private services for the late Yoshio Roy Tsuruta, 91 year-old Los Angeles born Nisei veteran who passed away on August 6, 2015 were held privately. He is survived by his children, Gary (Cheryl),Steve (Soo)and Shari Tsuruta; grandchildren, Christy, Eric and Dana; sister, Yoshiko Cherry Kato; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Misao Nakata
Aug 4, 2015
Private family funeral service for Misao Nakata, 88-year-old resident of Huntington Beach who passed away on August 4, 2015, was held on Sat. Aug. 22 at Rose Hills Memorial Park, gravesite with a minister from Koyasan Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her daughter, Julie Nakata; son, Keith Nakata; son-in-law, Walter Takeda; sister-in-law, Grace Shiozaki; many nieces, nephews and...
Kimiko Nakagawa
Aug 3, 2015
A private graveside service for the late Kimiko Nakagawa, 95-year-old, Glendale, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on August 3, 2015, will be held on a later date at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Katsuto Nakagawa; she is survived by her daughters, Hiroko Takenaga, Susan Akahoshi and Diane (Steve Myrow) Nakagawa;...
Ruth Mariko Sakurai
Aug 2, 2015
Private service for the late Ruth Mariko Sakurai, age 78, Santa Maria-CA born, resident of Huntington Beach, who passed away on Aug. 2, 2015, was held on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Green Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Marvin Harada of Orange County Buddhist Church officiating. The deceased is survived by her husband Tamio Sakurai; son, Russ Hiroshi (Martina) Sakurai; grandson,...
Michiko Y. Fukuda
Aug 1, 2015
Mrs. Michiko Y. Fukuda, an 88-year-old, California-born Nisei resident of Gardena, passed away on August 1, 2015, joining her beloved husband of 51 years, Milton Masato Fukuda who had passed away four days earlier on July 28, 2015. Funeral services for both Mr. and Mrs. Fukuda were held privately at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Chaplain Isobeth...
Fumiko Nakano
Jul 29, 2015
Private family funeral service for Fumiko Nakano, 86-year-old San Fernando born, resident of Torrance who passed away on July 29, 2015 at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, was held on Friday, Aug. 7 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. John Iwohara from Gardena Buddhist Church officiating. Predeceased by her husband, Shunso Herbert Nakano. She is survived by daughter,...
Roy Keiji Tanikawa
Jul 29, 2015
A memorial service for the late Roy Keiji Tanikawa, a Honolulu, Hawaii-born Sansei resident of Irvine who passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 29, 2015 at his home. Jean, his wife of 51 years, and his 3 children and loving family members were with him when he died. Roy was a great mentor and teacher to many. He was a...
Robert Masato Hirashima
Jul 28, 2015
Robert Masato and Koko Hirashima The lives of Robert Masato and Koko Hirashima, long time residents of Torrance, will be celebrated at Green Hills Memorial Chapel on October 3rd at 11:00. Bob was born in Woodland, CA in 1932. After the end of WWII, 13 year old Robert moved with his mother and sisters to Kyushu, Japan, his deceased father's...
Keiya Kay Ikoma
Jul 28, 2015
Funeral services for the late Mr. Keiya Kay Ikoma, 74 year-old, San Mateo, CA born long time resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on July 28, 2015 will be held on Saturday, August 8th , 11:00 a.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 East First St., Los Angeles, CA. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Junko...
Helen Yoshie Hiramatsu
Jul 28, 2015
Funeral service for the late Helen Yoshie Hiramatsu, age 86, Hawaii-born resident of Torrance, who passed away peacefully on July 28, was held privately on Saturday August 8 at Green Hills Memorial Park. She is predeceased by her beloved husband; Tsutomu. She is survived by her loving sons, Neal and Warren (Kathleen) Hiramatsu; and granddaughter, Kelsey. She is also survived...
Milton Masato Fukuda
Jul 28, 2015
Mr. Milton Masato Fukuda, an 87-year-old, Seattle, Washington State-born Nisei resident of Gardena, former internee of Gila River and Jerome Relocation Camps during WWII who honorably served in the United States Navy passed away on July 28, 2015. He was joined by his beloved wife of 51 years, Michiko, who passed away on August 1, 2015. Funeral services were held...
Glen Shizuo Mayekawa
Jul 26, 2015
Private service were held for 61 year old Glen Shizuo Mayekawa who passed away on July 26, 2015. He is survived by mother, Ethel Mayekawa and sister Gwen Mayekawa.
Rose Aiko Koyama
Jul 26, 2015
MRS. AIKO KOYAMA, 94 year old resident of North Hollywood, CA who passed away peacefully on July 26th, surrounded by her loving family. Public visitation will be held on Friday, July 31, from 6:00PM -7:00PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA and Saturday, August 1, from 9:15 AM – 9:50AM at All...
Masao Takahashi
Jul 25, 2015
Masao Takahashi, WWII 100th/442nd veteran, passed away peacefully at home on July 25. Mas was born in Modesto on August 9, 1924. He was preceded in death by his brothers Hideo "Pete" and Yoshio "Weesh" Takahashi, and sisters Miyo Takeshita and Toshi Nakahira. As a longtime volunteer and charter member of the Go For Broke National Education Center, Mas was...
Ayako Wada
Jul 23, 2015
Memorial service for Ayako Wada 82-year-old, Santa Barbara-born resident of Long Beach who passed away on July 23, 2015 at Community Hospital of Long Beach, will be held on Sat. August 1 at 10:00 AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with a minister from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived...
Mae Hata
Jul 22, 2015
Mae Hata was born on May 13, 1942 in Sacramento, California and passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 22, 2015. Mae moved to Los Angeles in 1962 to be a beautician and met Norman K. Hata. They were married on May 2, 1964 and enjoyed 51 wonderful years together. Mae was predeceased by her parents...
Harry T. Miyahira
Jul 22, 2015
Harry T. Miyahira, a veteran of the Korean War died at White Memorial Medical Center on July 22, 2015. He was born on March 31, 1930 in Kapaa, Kauai, HI to Matsu and Kana Miyahira. He is survived by his sister Martha Aiko Miyahira of Oahu and brother Richard of California; numerous nieces and nephews. After being discharged from the...
