Obituaries

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

Hideo Kashiwabara

Hideo Kashiwabara

Apr 6, 2015

Funeral service for HIDEO KASHIWABARA, 85, a Los Angeles born Nisei and veteran of the Korean Conflict, who passed away on April 6 at the USC Medical Center will be held on Saturday, April 25, 11:30 AM at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 East Third Street, Los Angeles.

He is survived by his sons, Ken,...

John Fumio Masai

John Fumio Masai

Apr 5, 2015

Funeral services for the late John Fumio Masai, 88-year-old, Fresno born, resident of Carson, passed away on April 5, 2015, will be held on Friday, April 17th, 9 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Burial right after. He is survived by his loving wife, Kay Masai; daughters, Jenni and Mandi Masai; brothers,...

Sumiye Kajikawa

Sumiye Kajikawa

Apr 4, 2015

Funeral service for Sumiye "Minnie" Kajikawa, 92-year-old. Seattle, WA-born resident of Torrance who passed away on April 4, 2015 at her residence, will be held on Sat. April 11 at 10:00 AM at Gardena Buddhist Church. 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena. She is survived by her husband, Sadao "Sam" Kajikawa; daughters, Akemi (Frank) Giovinazzo and Frances (Harry) Fleming; son, Norman...

Ayame Takeshima

Ayame Takeshima

Apr 3, 2015

Private family funeral service for Ayame Takeshima, 101-year-old, Hawaii born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on April 3, 2015, was held on Sat. April 18 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with a minister from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her nieces, Ikuko Shimizu, Yoshimi Takeshima and Akemi (Masaru) Sumi, latter two in...

Kazutoshi Kenneth Kurata

Kazutoshi Kenneth Kurata

Apr 2, 2015

Family service for KAZUTOSHI KENNETH KURATA, 87, a Honolulu born Nisei and a veteran of the Korean War who passed away at his residence in Rosemead on April 2, was held on Saturday, April 11 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Naoki Hayata of Jodo Shinshu Shinran Kai officiating.

He is survived by his daughters,...

Kazuo Joe Hamai

Kazuo Joe Hamai

Apr 2, 2015

Funeral service for Kazuo Joe Hamai, 92, a Seattle born, resident of Gardena, who passed away on April 2, 2015, will be held on Friday, April 17, 1 p.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Kazuyo Kay Hamai and grandson, Troy Akasaka; He is survived by his son,...

Mitsuko Yamashita

Mitsuko Yamashita

Apr 2, 2015

Memorial services for the late Mrs. Mitsuko Yamashita, 100 year-old, Washington state born Nisei resident of Alhambra who passed away peacefully on April 2, 2015 will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 10:00 AM at Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley, 323 Workman Mill Road, La Puente with Pastor Ken Tachikawa of Central Truth Fellowship officiating. She is survived...

Teruko Kimura

Teruko Kimura

Apr 1, 2015

Kimura, Teruko (Terry) February 28, 1925 – April 1, 2015. Terry Kimura (Shiina) went home to God at the age of 90 surrounded by family at her home in Montebello, CA. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Jack Yukio and sister Aiko Fujisaka. She is survived by her loving children, Kris (Gary) Moriguchi, Greg (Moshi) Kimura, Monica (Patrick) Yoshinaga,...

Himi Nakamura

Himi Nakamura

Apr 1, 2015

Funeral services for the late Himi Nakamura, 89-year-old, Japan born resident of Anaheim, who passed away on April 1, 2015, will be held on Saturday, April 11 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 815 E. First St., Los Angeles. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Suminori and her son, Akira; she is survived by her children, Steve Nakamura and Minako Nishi; grandchildren,...

Teruo Bob Tamada

Teruo Bob Tamada

Apr 1, 2015

Funeral service for Teruo Bob Tamada, 92-year-old, Hawaii-born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on April 1, 2015 at his residence will be held on Friday, April 10 at 3:00 PM at Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 12371 Braddock Dr., Culver City. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Teruko Tamada; son, Frank (Cheryl) Tamada; grandchildren, Alayne (Michael) Cortes, Darryl...

Shoichi Inada

Shoichi Inada

Mar 31, 2015

Private family services for the late Shoichi Inada, 86-year-old, CA born resident of Fallbrook, who passed away on March 31, 2015, were held on Friday, April 10 at Vista Buddhist Temple in Vista. He is survived by his wife, Kiyoko Inada; children, Patricia (Tim) Takeshita, Michael (Penny), Curtis, and Eric (Maya) Inada; 4 grandchildren; siblings, Kenzo (Megumi) Inada and Sherry...

Seigo Nakagawa

Seigo Nakagawa

Mar 31, 2015

MR. SEIGO NAKAGAWA, 89, Honolulu, HI born Nisei, Veteran of WWII, passed away peacefully on March 31, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Florence Nakagawa; son, Alan (Gayle) Nakagawa; daughter, Sharon (Walter) Saka; grandchildren, Justin and Keith Saka, Tiffini (Robert) Nakagawa-Sale, Randy and Brent Nakagawa; great-grandchildren, Garrett and Craig Sale and sister, Betty (Joseph) Kuroda;...

Carolyn Mieko Jansen

Carolyn Mieko Jansen

Mar 31, 2015

Memorial Services for the late Mrs. Carolyn Mieko Jansen, a 68-year old, Alhambra, California-Born Sansei resident of San Dimas who passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2015 will be held on Friday April 10, 2015 10:00 AM at Holy Name of Mary Parish, 724 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas, CA 91773. Carolyn was predeceased by her father, Louie Iriye, and...

Kiku Arakaki

Kiku Arakaki

Mar 29, 2015

Service to be held private, Further information to appear at a later date

Kazuko - Tsutsui

Kazuko - Tsutsui

Mar 29, 2015

Kazuko Tsutsui, age 86 passed away peacefully on March 29, 2015 in Laguna Niguel, CA, She is survived by beloved husband, Kanichirou Tsutsui; son, Mikio ( Arlene) Tsutsui; grandson, Nicholas Kosuke Tsutsui and nieces, nephews and other relatives. In Japan Funeral service will be held on Thur. April 16. 10:00 A.M. at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave.,...

Lester Koji Kunihiro

Lester Koji Kunihiro

Mar 27, 2015

Lester Koji Kunihiro, 59, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2015. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Desiree Kunihiro; brother & sister-in-law, Karl & Kathy Shimamura. He is predeceased by his parents, Florence & Muts Shimamura. His celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, April 11 at 5:30 pm at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church, 2000 N. Fairview...

Hisashi Mitsuuchi

Hisashi Mitsuuchi

Mar 25, 2015

Private family service for the late Hisashi Mitsuuchi, 92-year-old, Japan born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on March 25, 2015, were held on Saturday, April 11 at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles Predeceased by his beloved wife, Shizu Mitsuuchi; he is survived by his children, Paul (Emily) Mitsuuchi and Yumi (Jim) Lonjers; grandchildren, Taylor Mitsuuchi, Stacy...

Hirotsugu Jim Tsuji

Hirotsugu Jim Tsuji

Mar 24, 2015

MR. HIROTSUGU JIM TSUJI, 88, San Francisco CA born Nisei, resident of the San Fernando Valley, Veteran of WWII, passed away peacefully on March 24, at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Haruko Tsuji; son, Ronald Tsuji; daughter, Sheryn (Allen) Engel; grandson, Erik Engel; 2 brothers; many nephews, nieces and...

Masazumi Hara

Masazumi Hara

Mar 24, 2015

Funeral service for the late Masazumi Hara, 85-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on March 24, 2015, was held on Sunday, April 5 at West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple. He is survived by his loving wife, Setsuko Hara; sons, Robert (Jessica) and Todd (Jill) Hara; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchildren.

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