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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
Fumiaki Bill Shimozawa`
May 30, 2015
Fumiaki "Bill" Shimozawa, a 95-year-old Kumamoto, Japan-born landscaper and a resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on May 30, 2015. A family gathering was held privately at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" He is survived by his beloved family; wife, Koko, a son, daughter, Keiko S. Niesi, granddaughter, Emiko Niesi, and two other grandchildren. Also survived by nieces,...
Frank Tomita
May 28, 2015
TOMITA, FRANK TETSURO. Age 96. Born on January 11, 1919, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Brooklyn, NY on May 28, 2015. WWII veteran and Nisei resident of Gardena, CA, for 50 years until 2010. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Helen, his daughter Sandra, son-in-law Larry, granddaughter Li Chun, sister-in-law Amy, nieces and nephews, and...
Harry Shizuo Hata
May 27, 2015
HATA, Harry S. (91) Passed away peacefully on May 27, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Hata; sister, Mary Jane Ikeda; brother, Ted Hata; Harry is also survived by many nieces, nephew and other relatives. A private funeral was held on Friday, June 5th at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Suhr of Faith United...
Ichiro Miyamoto
May 27, 2015
MR. ICHIRO MIYAMOTO, 91, Montebello, CA born Nisei resident of Cudahy, passed away peacefully on May 27, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife, Kagako Miyamoto; children, George Miyamoto, Megumi Kihara, Douglas, June and William Miyamoto; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; brothers, Tom and Ron Miyamoto and sister, Shirley Ige. Private...
Mitsuko Higashi
May 26, 2015
MRS. MITSUKO HIGASHI, 94, San Pedro, CA born Nisei resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 26, 2015. She is survived by her loving family: daughter, Ayako Kathy Kubota; grandson, Brian Seiji (Lisa) Kubota and great-grandson, Brysen Kubota. Graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6, at 11:00AM at Green Hills Memorial Park,...
Blossom Midori Tokishi
May 26, 2015
A memorial service for the late Mrs. Blossom Midori Tokishi, an 82-year-old Kahului, Hawaii-born resident of Gardena who passed away on May 26, 2015 will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2015 10:00 AM at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance, CA 90504. Aloha attire please. Beloved wife of Thomas Masao Tokishi; devoted and loving mother of Deron...
Tadashi Oshita
May 26, 2015
OSHITA, TADASHI. Age 68 passed away on May 26, 2015. Loving father of Shaun Kiyoshi and Kiyohiro Kasey Oshita; son of Sho and Sueno Oshita; brother of Amy (Ron) and Carey (Brad) Oshita; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private family services were held on Tuesday, June 2 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in...