Obituaries

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

Kenneth Kaneo Nishikawa

Kenneth Kaneo Nishikawa

Jun 26, 2015

Nishikawa, Kenneth Kaneo, age 73 passed away on June 26. Beloved father of Michael Kenji (Helen) Nishikawa, and Noelle Akemi (Evan) Shahin; grandfather of Sophie and Christopher Nishikawa, Melani and Byron Shahin; Also survived by many aunts, uncles and other relatives. Private burial services were held on Friday, August 7 at Evergreen Cemetery.

Robert "Bob" Kawano

Robert "Bob" Kawano

Jun 24, 2015

KAWANO, Robert "Bob" (Age 85) passed away peacefully on June 24, 2015. Beloved husband of Kay Kazue Kawano; father of Clyde and Doug Kawano and Sharon Ishii; grandfather of 5; brother of James and Stanley (Lena). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 1st at 11:00 AM at...

Teruyo "Tootsie" Yoshimura

Teruyo "Tootsie" Yoshimura

Jun 23, 2015

Funeral services for the late Teruyo "Tootsie" Yoshimura, 91 year old, Fresno, CA born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on June 23, 2015, will be held on Friday, July 3, 6 p.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 815 E. First St., Los Angeles. Predeceased by her husband, Art Yoshimura and her brothers, Ben and Noboru Yamamoto; she is...

George Matsui

George Matsui

Jun 23, 2015

Matsui, George. Age 100, Born May 16, 1915, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2015. Predeceased by his wife, Yuki Virginia Matsui; survived by his children, Gerald Matsui and Calvin Matsui; four grandchildren; six great granddaughters; also survived by many other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 2, from 11:00 A.M. at Centenary United Methodist Church with...

Toshiko Yoshihara

Toshiko Yoshihara

Jun 23, 2015

YOSHIHARA, TOSHIKO , 90, passed away on June 23. Toshiko who is predeceased by her husband; Akira, is survived by her; son, Gary Satoshi (Joy) Yoshihara; daughters, Ann Michiko Yoshihara, Nancy Akemi Yoshihara, and Kathryn Shinobu (Robert) Fujisaki; grandchildren, Kyle and Scott Yoshihara; sister, Hiroko Taniguchi of Ogden, Utah; sister-in-law, Sachiko Yoshihara; she is also survived by many...

Mary Kiyoko Sakioka

Mary Kiyoko Sakioka

Jun 22, 2015

Funeral services for the late Mary Kiyoko Sakioka, 90-years-old, Los Angeles born, resident of Irvine who passed away on June 22, 2015 will be held on Thursday, July 2, 7 p.m. at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple. 505 E. 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA She is survived by her son, Roy T. (Irene) Sakioka; daughter, Phyllis Sakioka; 6 grandchildren; 7 great...

Yukiye Yoneda

Yukiye Yoneda

Jun 22, 2015

Funeral services for the late Yukiye Yoneda, 88-year-old, Syracuse, Utah born resident of Rosemead, who passed away on June 22, 2015, were held on Saturday, July 11 at Koyasan Buddhist Temple. She is predeceased by her sister, Haruko "Mary" Yagura; brothers, Kazuo "Kaz" and Minoru "Min" Yoneda; she is survived by her sister, Mitsuye "Mitzi" Sadamitsu. She is also survived...

John M. Mori

John M. Mori

Jun 22, 2015

Born on August 29, 1919 in El Centro, CA passed away on June 22, 2015. He is survived by his son, Robert Mori, and daughters, Judi Mori of Albuquerque, NM and Linda (Yuki) Ozaki; grandchildren, James Barela, Stephanie (Hector) Martinez of Albuquerque, NM and Jeffrey (Roxanne) Barela of Las Vegas, NV, Jennifer Yanagi and Kristofer Ozaki. Also survived by nine...

Hiroshi Matsubara

Hiroshi Matsubara

Jun 19, 2015

Funeral Services for the late Mr. Hiroshi Matsubara, a 90-year-old, Los Angeles, California-born resident of Torrance who passed away peacefully on June 19, 2015 will be held on Saturday, June 27 4:00 PM at Zenshuji Soto Mission 123 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Matsubara was predeceased by his beloved wife of 31 years, Shizue Suzie Matsubara. He is...

Masanori Nagami

Masanori Nagami

Jun 17, 2015

Funeral services for the late Mr. Masanori Nagami, 88 year old, Los Angeles born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away peacefully on June 17,were held on Monday, June 29 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, officiated by Fr. Richard Hoynes. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Setsuko Nagami; brother, Henry (Sanaye) Nagami; sisters, Nancy Shizuko Nagami and Dorothy...

Tomoyuki Hasegawa

Tomoyuki Hasegawa

Jun 15, 2015

Funeral services for the late Tomoyuki Hasegawa, age 87, El Monte, CA born, resident of Camarillo who passed away on June 15, 2015 were held on Saturday, June 20, at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple. Tomo was preceded in death by his parents, Ginjiro and Yuki Hasegawa as well as brothers Wataru, Jim (Fujio), Shunichi and sister Eruko. He is survived...

Richard Kaku

Richard Kaku

Jun 15, 2015

MR. RICHARD KAKU, 93, Los Angeles CA, born Nisei resident of San Gabriel, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 15, 2015. He is survived by his loving family: daughter, Pat (Larry) Naritomi; grandsons, Eric (Reiko) Naritomi of Singapore and Brent (Lisa) Naritomi of San Diego; great grandchildren, Reid, Macey, Sakurako and Momoko Naritomi; brother, Chuck Kaku...

Fumiko Higashi

Fumiko Higashi

Jun 14, 2015

Fumiko Higashi (93) passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on June 14, 2015, predeceased by her husband Akitoshi. Private graveside funeral services were conducted at Green Hills Memorial Park by Rev. Clif Ishigaki on June 27. Survived by son Akio Steven Higashi (Cheryl), grandchildren, Grant Higashi (Sophea), Leslie Tsubaki (Chad), great granddaughters, Alyssa and Kamryn Higashi, sister-in-law Ayako...

Hiroshi Sakai

Hiroshi Sakai

Jun 11, 2015

MR. HIROSHI SAKAI, 89, Terminal Island, CA born Nisei resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on June 11, at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Kasumi Sakai; daughter, Yoshie Carrie Sakai; sister, Tama Inabu and many nieces, nephews and relatives. Private family funeral services were held...

Yoshiteru Gary Kikawa

Yoshiteru Gary Kikawa

Jun 10, 2015

Funeral services for the late Yoshiteru Gary Kikawa, 94-year-old, Lawndale, CA born, resident of Monterey Park who passed away on June 10, 2015 will be held on Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles. He is survived by his daughter, Laura (Bill) Kikawa Gordon; sons, Brent (Eve) and Colin...

George Kikuno

George Kikuno

Jun 8, 2015

George Kikuno, age 85, passed away on June 8, 2015. He is survived by his loving family: his wife, Tamie Kikuno, daughters Jean (Tom) Hommes, Linda (Brad) Kobayashi, Kathy (Ramon) Montoya, grandchildren Brandon Kobayashi, Lindsey Kobayashi, Chad Hommes and Naomi Hommes, his brother Kensaburo Kikuno and sister Ruriko Kanda from Japan, and many other relatives both here and in Japan....

Tom Shoso Ikkanda

Tom Shoso Ikkanda

Jun 5, 2015

Tom Shoso Ikkanda (97) passed away on June 5, 2015 at Berkley West Convalescent Hospital in Santa Monica. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Ikkanda; sons Richard and Martin Ikkanda; daughter Donna Ikkanda-Beilock; daughters-in-law Christiana Ikkanda and Catherine Ikkanda; son-in-law John Beilock; grandchildren Nicole Ikkanda, Zachary (Lucy) Ikkanda, Travis Ikkanda, Noelle (James) Lovewell, and Joshua Beilock; great grandson Kieran...

John K. Nishimura

John K. Nishimura

Jun 4, 2015

John Nishimura, 71 years old, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on June 4th. Services will be held on Tue. June 9 at 10:00 a.m., at St. Francis Xavier Chapel, 222 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. The Rosary will begin at 10:00 am with a Funeral Mass to follow at 10:30 am. All are invited...

Sasuke Teraoka

Sasuke Teraoka

Jun 3, 2015

Sasuke Teraoka, age 94, Moneta born Kibei Nisei, long-time resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on June 3, 2015. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 13th at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple. He is survived by his wife Fumiko, son Gary (Bessie) Teraoka, daughter Janice Teraoka and by many other relatives living here and in Japan.

Naoki Tamura

Naoki Tamura

May 31, 2015

Funeral Service for NAOKI TAMURA, 65, a Hokkaido born resident of Yorba Linda who passed away suddenly at the Harbor UCLA Medical Center on May 31, will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2PM at the Newport Beach Honganji Buddhist Temple, 254 Victoria Street, Costa Mesa.

He is survived by his wife, Mieko; son, Hayato;...

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