Marjorie Sachiko Iwasaki
Oct 25, 2014
MRS. MARJORIE SACHIKO IWASAKI, 92, Los Angeles CA born Nisei, resident of Montebello, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on October 25, 2014. She is predeceased by her husband, Minoll Iwasaki. She is survived by her loving family: sons, David and Norman (Susan) Iwasaki of Hawaii; daughter, Karen (James) Harada; grandchildren, Jessica Iwasaki, Alyssa Harada, Stephanie and Jacob...
Miyo Ohara
Oct 24, 2014
Private funeral services for the late Mrs. Miyo Ohara, 97 year-old, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on October 24, were held on Saturday, November 1, at West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple with Rev. Fumiaki Usuki officiating. She is survived by her daughters, Kayo (Hidemi) Ohkawahira and Mabel (Edward) Shimasaki; grandchildren, Tracy Hideo Ohkawahira and Denise Kikuko Nakaba, Nolan...
Grace Michiko Iwaki
Oct 24, 2014
Private memorial services for the late Grace Michiko Iwaki, 83, a Winters, CA born Nisei who passed away on October 24, 2014, were held on Wednesday, November 5 at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes with Rimban William Briones from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her beloved husband, Mamoru Iwaki; sons, Tim and...
Kiyoshi Kawaratani
Oct 23, 2014
The late Kiyoshi Kawaratani, owner of Rafu Bussan, Inc., 88 year-old San Juan Capistrano CA born resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully on October 23, at St. Vincent Medical Center. Public visitation will be held on November 2, 2:00PM and Funeral service from 3:00PM at Zenshuji Soto Mission - 123 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles, California. He is survived...
Dan Noboru Koda
Oct 23, 2014
Funeral service for DAN NOBORU KODA, 88, a Garden Grove born Nisei and resident of Gardena who passed away at the Little Company of Mary on October 23, will be held on Friday, October 31, 3PM at the Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 West 166 th St, Gardena.
He is survived by his wife Masako; son,...
Richard Kimura
Oct 22, 2014
Private family services for the late Mr. Richard "Rick" Kimura, 65 year-old, long-time resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on October 22, 2014 were held on Friday, November 14 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Father Brian Delaney officiating. Because of Richard's service in the U.S. Marine Corps his burial took place at Riverside National Cemetery,...
Kikue "Kik" Isobe
Oct 22, 2014
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Kikue "Kik" Isobe, 94 year-old, Brawley, CA born Nisei, and longtime resident of Gardena passed away peacefully on October 22, 2014 will be held on Sunday, November 2nd, 3:00 pm at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 West 166th St., Gardena, CA. She is predeceased by her husband, Takeo "Tak" Isobe, sisters, Natsuko Soeda and Kimie...
Satoru - Togashi
Oct 21, 2014
Funeral services for the late Satoru Togashi, 81-year-old, Hawaii born resident of Huntington Beach, who passed away on October 21, 2014, will be held on Saturday, November 8, 1:00 P.M. at Orange County Buddhist Church 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim. He is survived by his wife, Sueko "Sue" Togashi; son, Calvin (Kyung) Togashi and their children, Allyson, Colin and Ryan...
Kumiye Nakamura
Oct 21, 2014
MRS. KUMIYE NAKAMURA, 96, East San Pedro, CA born Nisei, resident of San Gabriel, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 21, 2014. She is survived by her loving family: daughter, Donna (Bryant) Yamasaki; grandchildren, Kris Shigemi and Kyle Seiji Nakakmura, Matthew Isao and Daniel Naoya Yamasaki; daughter-in-law, Irene Nakamaura; brother, Yasuhiko (Asaye) Sujishi of Albany, CA;...
Jiro Kawashima
Oct 20, 2014
Private funeral services for the late Mr. Jiro Kawashima, 95 year-old, born Stockton California, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away at St. Vincent Medical Center on October 20 were held on November 7 at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, officiated by Rinban Noriaki Ito. He is survived by his children, Frank Takeshi (Betty), Steve Susumu and Gary Minoru (Sandra) Kawashima;...
Laura Yaeko Shibuya
Oct 20, 2014
SHIBUYA, LAURA YAEKO. Age 91 passed away on October 20, 2014. Predeceased by her parents, Kinhachi George and Saku Shibuya and her siblings, Isabel, William, Fred Shibuya, Margaret Ryono and Thomas Shibuya; she is survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 8, 11 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden"...
Yukiei Jake Watanabe
Oct 20, 2014
Service to be held private, Further information to appear at a later date
Grace Michiko Ishitani
Oct 17, 2014
A memorial service for the late Mrs. Grace Michiko Ishitani nee Imaizumi, 96 year-old, Garden Grove born Nisei and long-time resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on October 17, will be held Saturday, Nov. 15th at 2:00 p.m. at Los Angeles Holiness Church, 3660 S. Gramercy Place, Los Angeles, 90018, with Rev. Brian Tekawa of San Lorenzo Japanese...
Isao Yuge
Oct 17, 2014
YUGE, ISAO. Age 95 passed away on October 17, 2014. He is survived by his beloved wife, Frances Haruye Yuge; son, Alan T. (Alice) Yuge; daughter, Jennifer (Roy) Sasaki; granddaughter, Camille Sasaki; brother, Shigeo (Sadie) Yuge; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2 p.m. at Green Hills...
Mary Haruye Saruwatari
Oct 15, 2014
Memorial service for the Mary Haruye Saruwatari, 88-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on October 15, 2014, will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 11 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Tom Saruwatari and her daughter, Lin Heath; she is survived by her...
Shiro - Sakaji
Oct 15, 2014
Shiro Sakaji, age 100, peacefully passed away on Oct. 15, 2014, at Keiro Nursing Home, Funeral Service will be held on Sat. Oct. 25, 2014 from 9:00 A.M. at Green Hills Memorial Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA with Minister of Zenshuji Soto Mission officiating. He is survived by loving wife, Harue Sakaji, children, Jack (Junko) Sakaji,...
Toshio Okihara
Oct 14, 2014
Funeral services for the late Toshio Okihara, 89 year old, Hawaii born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on October 14, will be held on Saturday, October 25, 3:00 P.M. at Green Hills Memorial Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, California. He is survived by son, Craig (Jodi) Okihara; daughter, Karen Okihara; grandchildren, Andrew and Reese Okihara; brothers,...
Robert Yoshikatsu Endo
Oct 14, 2014
Memorial services for the late Mr. Robert Yoshikatsu Endo, 79 year old Fukushima, Japan born resident of Torrance who passed away peacefully on October 14, will be held on Monday, October 27th , 11:00 AM, at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave. Rancho Palos Verdes, 90275 with Rev. Clifford Ishigaki officiating. He is survived by his loving...
Kazuko Takahashi
Oct 14, 2014
MRS. KAZUKO TAKAHASHI, 86, resident of Fullerton, passed away peacefully on October 14, at South Bay Keiro Nursing Home. She is survived by her loving family: son, Dennis (Janet) Takahashi, daughters, Judy Takahashi and Jean (Mike) Eggers; grandson Sam Takahashi. Private family funeral services were held on Monday, November 3, at Rose Hills Memorial Park.
Amy Yoshinaga
Oct 13, 2014
Private memorial gathering was held Wednesday, October 23 in Los Angeles. Amy Yoshinaga, 87, passed away on Oct. 13th, Christopher Columbus Day. Amy was born in Sacramento, CA, but grew up in LA. She was moved to Jerome, AR concentration camp during her high school years. She then moved to NYC where she spent most of her adult life before...