Toshiharu - Okita
Sep 13, 2014
OKITA, TOSHIHARU April 12, 1916 – September 13, 2014 Avid photographer and health nut. Toshi Okita (98) is survived by his children, Martha Nakano and Richard (Janice) Okita; grandchildren, Kenneth (Yvonne) Ishimaru, Angela (Steven) Papayaonou, Janice (Masao) Sasaki, Sara Nakano, and Matthew (Elizabeth) Nakano; and 9 great-grandchildren. Also survived by Lloyd Ishimaru, Rockey Crane, and many relatives. Predeceased by his...
Dr. Fred Shoichi Miyazaki
Sep 13, 2014
A private family service for the late Dr. Fred Shoichi Miyazaki, 87 year-old Los Angeles born Nisei resident of Arleta, CA who passed away peacefully on September 13th was held on Saturday, September 20th at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Roland Hazama of Crossway Church of San Fernando Valley officiating. He is survived by his loving family;...
Yoshiaki Kobayashi
Sep 13, 2014
MR. YOSHIAKI "YOSHI" KOBAYASHI, 85, Hokkaido, Japan born Issei, resident of Anaheim, passed away peacefully on September 13, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his son, Michika Kobayashi of Orange County; daughter, Ayumi (Eric) Tahira of Orange County; brother, Takamitsu Kobayashi and sisters, Naoko and Mutsuko Kobayashi the latter three of Japan, also survived...
Misao Oshiro
Sep 11, 2014
A funeral service for Misao Oshiro, 94 year old Sanger, California born Nisei, and a resident of West Covina, who passed away peacefully on September 11, 2014, will be held on Tuesday September 23, 2014, at 11:00A.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St, Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Oshiro was predeceased by her beloved husband, Roy T. Oshiro....
Nancy Kikuchi
Sep 10, 2014
Nancy Kikuchi, 52, passed away peacefully at home in Torrance, Calif., on Sept. 10, after a 17-month battle with ovarian cancer. Nancy was most recently the facilities manager at Upper Crust Enterprises, but was best known as a volunteer extraordinaire around Little Tokyo for various organizations and committees, including the Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC), the Japanese American Cultural and...
Shin Sako
Sep 8, 2014
MR. SHIN SAKO, 88, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2014, with family members at his side. Although a life-long bachelor, he will be remembered as a kind, gentle, family man, who always put others before himself. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kakutaro and Tomi Sako, and sister Rose Goto, brothers-in-law, George Okasaki and Lawrence "Pino" Kishida,...
Toshiaki "Toshi" Tsuruda
Sep 7, 2014
Toshiaki "Toshi" Tsuruda, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2014. Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 14, from 1 pm to 2pm at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the garden, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 He is survived by loving wife, Masako; children, Howard, Fumi, Linda (Ed ) Perez; grandchildren, EJ, Steven, Shyan and Ariana Perez...
Darryl Keith Uchida
Sep 6, 2014
Memorial services for the late Mr. Darryl Keith Uchida, a fifty five-year-old, California-born Sansei resident of Torrance who passed away on September 6, 2014, were held privately Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, officiated by Rev. Kenneth Suhr of Faith United Methodist Church. Predeceased by his father, Leo Uchida. Survived by his mother, Florence Uchida; brother, Brian Uchida; nephew, Kenneth Uchida....
Koshi Kimura
Sep 5, 2014
KIMURA, KOSHI, age 82 passed away on September 5th. Beloved husband of Violet Hanako; father of Mark and Sandy and their wives, Tracy and Pam; grandfather of Spencer, Erin, and Sydnie; brother of Michiki, Tadaki, Midori and Gary; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 16th, 11am at Orange County...
Margaret Mitsuko Funatsu
Sep 5, 2014
Margaret Mitsuko Funatsu, long time resident of Monterey Park, CA and more recently Alhambra, CA peacefully passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 20, at 11am at Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley, 323 Workman Mill Road, La Puente, CA 91746. Casual/aloha attire requested. She is survived by her husband, Dr....
Matsuo - Okihara
Sep 3, 2014
Public gartering services for the late Mr. Matsuo Okihara, age 55 resident of Los Angeles who passed away on September 3, 2014 will be held on September 11, 2014 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the Garden. Beloved husband of Koyuki Okihara; father of Koichi, Synthia, and Hiroki Okihara and Also survived by many other relatives in Japan and Kikka Sushi...
Erik Ryuji Harada
Sep 3, 2014
Mr. Erik Ryuji Harada, 49, Los Angeles, CA born Sansei, resident of Monterey Park passed away peacefully on September 3, 2014. He is predeceased by his loving parents George (Tsutayo) Harada. He is survived by his loving family: sister, Yuri Harada; nieces, Aya and Yumi Sangen; and other relatives. Private family funeral services were held on Friday, September 19, at...
Masao - Muraoka
Sep 2, 2014
MASAO MURAOKA, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2014. Private Service was held on September 6, at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the garden. He is survived by loving wife, Mutsuko Muraoka; son, John Muraoka and other relatives.
Takeshi - Morita
Sep 2, 2014
Memorial services for the late Mr. Takeshi Morita, resident of Torrance who passed away peacefully on September 2, 2014 were held on September 27, 2014 at Evergreen Cemetery. Beloved father of Andrew Kazuhisa (Etsuko), Roy Hiroji (Dee) and Richard Shinji (Diana) Morita; grandfather of Albert Shigeki (Daynah), Alex Shigekazu, Lindsay, Lauren, Emily and Tim Morita; brother-in-law of Kiyoko Nakano and...
Hajimu Murakami
Sep 1, 2014
Funeral services for the late Mr. Hajimu Murakami, a 103 year old, Tustin, California-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2014 will be held on Friday, September 12, 2014, 6:00 PM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Murakami was predeceased by his daughter Wendy Fumi...
Nami Takata
Aug 31, 2014
Private funeral services for the late Mrs. Nami Takata, 101-year-old, Kagoshima Japan born, resident of Lomita who passed away on August 31 will be held on Monday, September 8, 11:00a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., R.P.V., California. She is survived by sons, Tooru (Kuniko) and Jim (Reiko)Takata; daughters, Aiko Tamada and Fusako Ohara; 7 grandchildren; 9...
Hideo - Hamada
Aug 31, 2014
HAMADA, HIDEO. Age 81 passed away on August 31, 2014. He is survived by his beloved wife, Grace Hamada; sons, Jeff and Eric (Marianne) Hamada; daughter, Michele (Greg) Steiner; grandchildren, Emily, Jade and Daniel Steiner; sister, Helen (Jim) Masuda; brother-in-law, Frank Okuda; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private family services were held on Wednesday, September...
Leo Ryo Uchida
Aug 29, 2014
Memorial services for the late Mr. Leo Ryo Uchida, an 88-year-old, Florin, California-born Nisei resident of Torrance, and former internee of Manzanar Relocation Camp who honorably served his country in the US Army and who passed away on August 29, 2014, were held privately at Faith United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Kenneth Suhr. Mr. Uchida is the beloved husband...
Arnold "Arne" Hansen
Aug 28, 2014
Memorial services for the late Arnold "Arne" Hansen, 72-year-old, Iowa born resident of Temple City, who passed away on August 28, 2014, were held on Saturday, September 6 at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles. He is survived by his beloved wife, Claire Hansen; children, Laurie (Billy) Kobayashi, and Casey and Abby Hansen; grandsons, Andy and Tyler Kobayashi; siblings,...
Kiyoji Watari
Aug 28, 2014
Private funeral services for Kiyoji Watari, 93-year-old Compton born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on Aug. 28, 2014 at Keiro Nursing Home, were held on Wed. Sept. 10 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with a minister from Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his son, Tetsusen Wesley (Sayoko) Watari; grandsons, Tetsuji and Hiromitsu...