David Tsutomu Matsumura
May 24, 2015
A private Memorial Service for Mr. David Tsutomu Matsumura, a 94-year-old San Juan Bautista, California-born Kibei-Nisei resident of Culver City who passed away on May 24, 2015 was held at Green Hills Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Clifford Ishigaki. Beloved husband of the late Mitsue Matsumura, Mr. Matsumura is survived by his children Donna Matsumura and JoAnn (Louis) Anderson; proud...
Kanichi Thomas Nakanishi
May 23, 2015
Kanichi Thomas Nakanishi, 93 year old, Honolulu, HI born resident of Gardena, passed away on May 23, 2015. Kanichi was interned in Arizona at Gila River. Later on he proudly served in the M.I.S. during the Korean War. He was extremely close to his wife's side of the family and adopted them as his own. Predeceased by his beloved wife,...
Joyce Etsuko Binz
May 22, 2015
BINZ, Joyce E. (83) Passed away peacefully on May 22, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Kubota; grandchildren, Cristina (Richard Rucker) and Catherine (Brandon Lopez) Hilario; great-grandchildren, Caylah Bannon, Caitlyn Rucker and Arielle Lopez; sister, Jean Tagami; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private graveside services were held Friday, June 5th at Green Hills Memorial...
Renzo Shibata
May 19, 2015
MR. RENZO SHIBATA, 78, passed away on May 19, 2015 in Los Angeles, CA. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Noriko, two daughters Aileen and Mitchi, and one son Robert. He also has 3 siblings and many nieces and nephews still residing in Japan. He was born in Akita, Japan but was a long-time resident of Los...
May Iino
May 19, 2015
May Iino, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on May 19, 2015. No services will be held. She is survived by her beloved husband, Ron Iino; daughter, Tiffany Iino; son, David (Jennifer) Iino; granddaughters, Samantha and Kennedy Iino; mother, Tsuruko Ishihara; sisters, Sachi Koyama and Katherine (Michael) Mooko; she is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Yuriko Wada
May 18, 2015
Memorial services for the late Mrs. Yuriko Wada, 92 year-old Watsonville, CA born, Kibei Nisei, resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully on May 18 will be held on Sunday, May 31, 3:00 p.m. at Mission Valley Free Methodist Church, 1201 South San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel. The family requests no flowers. She is survived by her loving family; sons,...
Yoshie - Hirata
May 18, 2015
MRS. YOSHIE HIRATA, 85, passed away on May 18, 2015 at Keiro Nursing Home in Los Angeles, California. She is survived by her niece, Nahomi Ishimoto of Japan, her brother-in-law, Yoshiaki Hirata, and other relatives in Japan. She has many friends here in Los Angeles. Her visitation was held on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the...
Haruye Sakamoto
May 17, 2015
MRS. HARUYE SAKAMOTO, 90, Terminal Island, CA born Nisei, resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 17, 2015. She is survived by her loving family: daughters, Elaine Sakamoto and May (Byron) Nishiyama; son, Dave (Jeannie) Sakamoto; granddaughter, Lauren Sakamoto and sister, Harumi Yamashita; many nephews, nieces and relatives. Memorial service will be held on Saturday,...
Henry Takashi Yamada
May 15, 2015
HENRY TAKASHI YAMADA age 93 passed away on May 15, 2015. Seattle WA born, Los Angeles resident, he was beloved husband of Emiko Kato Yamada; father of Merilynn & Ron (Emiko) Yamada; grandfather of Donji T. Yamada-Dessert & J.T. Yamada; brother of Jean Tomiko Urushima; brother-in-law of Akiko Kato. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives....
Aiko Kobata
May 14, 2015
A funeral service for the late Mrs. Aiko Kobata, 84 year-old, Hollywood, CA born Nisei and long-time resident of Culver City who passed away peacefully on May 14th will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 6:00 p.m. at at Venice Santa Monica Free Methodist Church, 4871 Centinela Ave., L.A., 90066. She is survived by her loving family; children, Kathy Wolchick,...
Louise Ruiko Hari
May 14, 2015
Memorial services for the late Louise Hari, a 92-year-old Nisei, Tacoma, Washington born resident of Burbank, who passed away on May 14, 2015, will be held on Sunday, June 14, 3 p.m. at Crossway Church, 9610 Haddon Ave., Pacoima, CA 91331.
Toshio Ohara
May 11, 2015
OHARA, TOSHIO "TOSH" 84, passed away suddenly on May 11, 2015 at his home. He is survived by his wife Lily; his children Patrick (Jane), Kevin (Debi) and Kim Ohara; three grandchildren, Kelsey, Kendall and Derek; and a brother Jake Ohara. He is also survived by a cousin Bob (Agnes) Nagamoto; cousins in Japan; and many nieces and nephews. A...
Scott Nakashima
May 10, 2015
Mr. Scott Nakashima, 61, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2015. He is survived by his loving family; father, Jimmie Nakashima, sister, Kristine Nakashima, aunt, Yuri Tsuchiyama, and nieces and many cousins and relatives. Private family memorial services were held on Friday, June 5, at Rose Hills Memorial Park, with Rev. Stephen Baroldy of Christ Presbyterian Church of Hollywood officiating.
Hisako Ashimoto
May 10, 2015
MRS. HISAKO ASHIMOTO, 95, Redlands, CA born Kibei, resident of Torrance passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 10, 2015. She was interned at Poston Arizona. Hisako, who is predeceased by her loving husband, Masao Ashimoto; daughter, Joanne Matsubayashi and son-in-law, Ron Sato, is survived by her loving family; son, Thomas (Janice) Ashimoto; daughters, Alice Sato, Betty (Scott)...
Shizue "Sue" Hirata
May 9, 2015
A memorial service for Mrs. Shizue "Sue" Hirata, a 95-year-old Nisei resident of Monterey Park and former internee of Topaz Relocation Camp during WWII who passed away peacefully on May 9, 2015, will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015, 11:00 AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, officiated by Pastors...
Haruo Bobby Nitta
May 8, 2015
MR. HARUO "BOBBY" NITTA, 84, passed away on May 8, 2015 at UCLA Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Frances Nitta, his son Kevin Nitta; granddaughter, Nicole Nitta and his siblings, Akio Nitta, Michio Nitta, Hatsue Sakai, Natsue Yamaguchi and Nancy Mori; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private service was held on Wed. June 3, 2015...
Seiko Yukawa Sugita
May 7, 2015
Funeral Services for the late Mrs. Seiko Yukawa Sugita, a 77-year-old Japan-born resident of Midway City, California who passed away on May 7, 2015 will be held on Monday, June 8, 2015 7:00 PM at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim, CA. Mrs. Sugita was a lifelong educator who started as a kindergarten teacher in Japan. Over...
Toshiko Takagi
May 7, 2015
TAKAGI, TOSHIKO, age 95, Los Angeles born Kibei Nisei, resident of Keiro Nursing Home passed away peacefully on May 7 at St. Vincent Hospital. Predeceased by her husband, Jack Satoshi "Sakiyabu" Takagi; daughter, June (9mons). Beloved mother of Alice Aoyama, Robert Sakiyabu, and Victor Takagi; mother-in-low of Rev. Tesshi Aoyama, Akiko Sakiyabu and Barbara Takagi; grandmother of Traci (Paul) Goodwin,...
Joanne Kazue Hisamoto
May 4, 2015
Joanne Kazue Hisamoto, age 60, passed away on May 4, 2015. She is pre-deceased by beloved parents, Opie Mitsuo and Jeanne Tsuneko Hisamoto, survived by beloved sisters Dee Ann Misa Clossman (husband Kevin Clossman and son Adam Clossman) and Sharann Mari Hisamoto, and many other relatives both here and in Japan. Private Memorial Services were held on Saturday, May 23,...