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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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.
Michael Seiji Sakamoto
Mar 24, 2015
Funeral service for MICHAEL SEIJI SAKAMOTO, 76, an El Monte born veteran and resident of Gardena who passed away peacefully on March 24, 2015 at the St. Mary Medical Center, will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2:00 PM at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 East Third Street, Los Angeles. Michael, who is predeceased by his parents, Seki and Shizue...
Dr. Ronald M. Kaminishi
Mar 23, 2015
DR. RONALD M. KAMINISHI, 71, US Veteran of the Army, passed away peacefully on March 23, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his sons, Kevin and Dr. Kurtis Kaminishi; daughter, Lauren Biedebach; sister, Janice (Thomas) Ashimoto; nephew, Jason (Fara) Ashimoto and niece, Kristin Ashimoto. His service will be held on Thursday, April 2, at 10:00am, at Evergreen...
Darlene Yoko Nakamura
Mar 23, 2015
MRS. DARLENE YOKO NAKAMURA, 84, Tokyo born Issei, resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2015. She is survived by her grand-nephew, Satoshi Hirota and brother, Makoto Fukui and wife Haruko all of Japan. Private family services were held at Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Thursday, April 9, 2015.
Jack Masaru Wada
Mar 23, 2015
Jack Masaru Wada, age 89 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 23, 2015 at Little Company of Mary. He is survived by his beloved wife, Peggie Akiko Wada; children Elaine Yokoyama (Mickey) and Jack Wada Jr., grandchildren Jenny Laurens ( Chris), Wendy Turner (Ollie), Brian Wada, Jessica Nunez (David) , Brent Wada (Aja), six great-grandchildren, sister Jean Tabata,...
David Isamu Matsumoto
Mar 22, 2015
David Isamu Matsumoto, 70, born in Gila River concentration camp in Arizona on August 27, 1944, passed away on March 22, 2015. Despite the challenges faced as a special needs adult, he delighted his caregivers at several Orange County board and care facilities with his knowledge of Japanese, fondness for Superman comic books, Johnny Cash tunes and his vivid memories...
Miyuki Katayama
Mar 22, 2015
Funeral services for the late Miyuki Katayama, 70-year-old, Tokyo born resident of Orange, who passed away on March 22, 2015, were held on Thursday, April 9 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". She is survived by her loving husband, Charlie Katayama; sons, Brian (Renee) and Dean (Jill) Katayama; daughter, Ako (Dale) Murphy; grandchildren, Valerie Katayama and Trevor Murphy; sister,...
Tsutomu Nagano
Mar 21, 2015
Tsutomu "Tom" Nagano, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 21st. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Kazuko Nagano; daughter, Miwa Kubota; and other relatives in Japan. A private funeral service was held on Friday, March 27th at Fukui Mortuary.
Ben Yukio Tonooka
Mar 20, 2015
Funeral service for the late Ben Yukio Tonooka, 90-year-old, Fowler, CA born long time resident of South Bay, who passed away on March 20, 2015 will be held on Saturday, April 4, 11 a.m. at Senshin Buddhist Temple 1311 W. 37th St., Los Angeles. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon (Keith) Harada, Sandie (Dennis) Yamauchi, Joyce Tonooka (Glen...
Susumu Watanabe
Mar 20, 2015
Memorial Services for the late Mr. Susumu Watanabe, a 97-year old, Las Vegas, Nevada-Born Kibei Nisei resident of Los Angeles who honorably served his country in the "Go For Broke" 442nd RCT while his family was interned at Poston Relocation Camp during WWII, and who passed peacefully on March 20, 2015 will be held on Friday March 27, 2015 4:00...
Mitsu Iwanaga
Mar 20, 2015
Memorial services for the late Mrs. Mitsu Iwanaga, 92 year-old, Los Angeles born Nisei and long-time resident of Pasadena, CA who passed away peacefully on March 20th will be held on Friday, May 1, 10:00 AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 East Temple St. Los Angeles with Rev. Cliff Ishigaki officiating. Family is requesting casual attire. She...