Obituaries

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

Aiko - Tomita

Aiko - Tomita

Sep 28, 2014

Private family graveside service for the late Aiko Tomita, 90 year-old, Isleton, CA-born Nisei, who passed away on September 28, 2014, was held on Saturday, November 1. Predeceased by her siblings, Yasuyo (Yasuo) Honda, Nagao John, Tomiko Tomita, Toshiaki Robert and Akira Tomita; she is survived by her sisters-in-law, Misao and Dorothy Tomita; and nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Ted Tetsuo Sakamoto

Ted Tetsuo Sakamoto

Sep 28, 2014

Funeral services for the late Ted Tetsuo Sakamoto, a 94-year-old, Bakersfield, California-born Kibei Nisei former internee of Poston Relocation Camp during WWII who passed away peacefully on September 28, 2014 will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2014 9:00 AM at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, officiated by Rev. Shumyo Kojima of...

Fred Kajikawa

Fred Kajikawa

Sep 28, 2014

MR. FRED KAJIKAWA, 95, Corcoran, CA born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on September 28, at Keiro Nursing Home. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Chiyeko Kajikawa; daughter, Virginia (Bob) Baker of Templeton, CA; sons, Ric (Steve Marsden) Kajikawa of Los Osos, CA and Kendric (Lauri Manaka) Kajikawa; grandsons, Kevin and Trent Kajikawa; brother, Jim...

Paul Osamu "Osam" Murakami

Paul Osamu "Osam" Murakami

Sep 27, 2014

MR. PAUL OSAMU "OSAM" MURAKAMI, 50, Los Angeles, CA born native, resident of Pasadena, passed away on September 27, at Keck Hospital of USC. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Michelle Chen; mother, Nobuko Murakami; sisters, Georgette, Jeanette and Carol Murakami of Washington, Suzanne (Gene) Matsuura, Mary Ann (Jon) Kato and Mary Ellen (Keith) Nobuhara; brother, John Murakami,...

Chiyoko Kamiya Goka

Chiyoko Kamiya Goka

Sep 27, 2014

GOKA, CHIYOKO KAMIYA July 13, 1918 – September 17, 2014 Born on July 13, 1918 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Chiyoko was a graduate of Santa Monica High School and went on to LA City College. She worked as a bank trust officer for over 20 years. She was married to George Kamiya in 1943, however George passed away in...

Sherry - Uyeda

Sherry - Uyeda

Sep 27, 2014

Funeral service for the late Sherry Uyeda, 90-year-old, Seattle, WA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on September 27, 2014, were held on Saturday, October 4 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Ike Uyeda; she is survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

David Matthew New

David Matthew New

Sep 27, 2014

David Matthew New, of Manhattan Beach, passed away on September 27, at the age of 54, surrounded by his family, after a brief and difficult struggle against cancer. He was born on February 9, 1960, in Norfolk, Virginia, but spent his early years in Gainesville, Florida. He received his BA degree from Yale University and his MBA from UCLA; in...

Paul Hiroshi Tsuneishi

Paul Hiroshi Tsuneishi

Sep 27, 2014

PAUL HIROSHI TSUNEISHI April 16, 1923-September 27, 2014 Paul Hiroshi Tsuneishi, 91, beloved husband of Aiko, passed away on September 27, 2014. Paul leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Katsuye "Aiko" Tsuneishi; children, Gary Paul Tsuneishi (Faith) and Sharon Anne Tsuneishi; grandsons, Jeremy Paul (Nicole) Tsuneishi and Rhys Satoru Crane, and awesome great-grandchildren Emi, Wesley,...

Aki - Suyenaga

Aki - Suyenaga

Sep 26, 2014

Graveside services for the late Aki Suyenaga, 91, a Norwalk, CA born Nisei who passed away peacefully at her residence in Cerritos on September 26, 2014, will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 11 a.m. at Rose Hills Memorial Park Gate #10, 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier with Rimban William Briones from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. Predeceased by her...

Minako Toyoda

Minako Toyoda

Sep 25, 2014

A memorial service for the late Mrs. Minako Toyoda, 76 year-old, Japan born resident of Palos Verdes Estates, who passed away peacefully at her residence on September 25th, will be held on Thursday, October 9th, 6:00 PM at South Bay Community Church, 2549 West 190th St., Torrance, CA 90504. She is survived by her loving family; son, Tatsuya Toyoda; daughter,...

Osamu Ted Kobayashi

Osamu Ted Kobayashi

Sep 25, 2014

Funeral services for the late Mr. Osamu Ted Kobayashi 99-year-old, Loomis California born, resident of Torrance who passed away on September 25 will be held on Saturday, October 18, 11:00a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, California. He is survived by sons, Howard T.(Dottie), George J., and Steve S. Kobayashi; grandchild, Darren T. Kobayashi;...

Atsuko Irene Abe

Atsuko Irene Abe

Sep 24, 2014

Private family services for the late Mrs. Atsuko Irene Abe, 91 year-old, Tacoma, WA born Nisei, resident of Seal Beach, who passed away on September 24th were held on Saturday, November 1st at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. She is survived by her loving family; sons, Martin (Linda) and Gordon (Paula) Abe; grandchildren, Jennifer Kawamura, Jared (Tomiko) Abe, Dawn (William) Vasquez...

Chiyo Matsumoto

Chiyo Matsumoto

Sep 22, 2014

Mrs. Chiyo Matsumoto, 99, Saitama, Japan born Issei, resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2014 at Keiro Nursing Home. She is survived by her daughters, Toshiko Yamashige of Montebello, Sachiko (Jonathan) Pedder of Monrovia, granddaughters, Michelle Michiko Louie of Monterey Park, Stacy (Anthony) Frazier of Puente Hills, grandson, Kenichi Matsumoto of Montebello, great grandson, Dominic Christian...

Susie Setsuko Ozawa

Susie Setsuko Ozawa

Sep 22, 2014

Funeral services for the late Susie Setsuko Ozawa, 86-year-old, CA born resident of Santa Monica who passed away on September 22, 2014 at Berkley East Convalescent Hospital, were held on Saturday, October 4 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". She is survived by her husband, George Yukio Ozawa; daughter, Leslie Ann Yuriko(David Glenn) Henderson of Saipan; son, Dennis Kiyoshi...

Michie Terukina

Michie Terukina

Sep 21, 2014

MRS. MICHIE TERUKINA, 89, Shimizu, Japan born Issei, resident of Arleta, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 21, at her residence. She is survived by her loving family; daughter, June (Clark) Ibusuki and Janice (Rick) Gibby of Vista; son, Gordon (Julie) Sugimoto of Riverside; grandchildren, Kristy and Mako Ibusuki, Dillon and Shannon Cone, Brandon Sugimoto and...

Ronald Isamu Shiozaki

Ronald Isamu Shiozaki

Sep 21, 2014

Funeral services for the late Ronald Isamu Shiozaki, 98-year-old, who passed away on September 21, 2014 at Huntington Retirement Hotel, were held on Saturday, October 4, at Green Hills Memorial Park with Pastor Greg Mah of South Bay Community Church officiating. He is survived by his wife, Leah Shiozaki; sons, Cory and Keith (Chris) Shiozaki; grandsons, Randy and Ryan Shiozaki;...

Kimi Arimura

Kimi Arimura

Sep 20, 2014

Funeral services for the late Kimi Arimura, 85 year old, Kagoshima Ken born resident of Fountain Valley, who passed away on September 20, will be held on Sunday September 28, 2:00P.M. at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave, Anaheim, California. She is survived by son, Tsukasa (Ikumi) Arimura; daughter, Yuko (Tsutomu) Ganiko; grandchildren, Jason (Ziva) and Lena Arimura;...

Nancy Akiko Aramaki

Nancy Akiko Aramaki

Sep 19, 2014

Funeral services for the late Nancy Akiko Aramaki, 68-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born resident of Northridge, who passed away on September 19, 2014, will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 10:00 A.M. at Centenary United Methodist Church 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. Predeceased by her father, Dr. Arthur Kawabe; she is survived by her beloved husband, Dennis N. Aramaki;...

Alan Akito Yokoyama

Alan Akito Yokoyama

Sep 18, 2014

Alan Akito Yokoyama (87) passed away on September 18, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife Elaine, son Cary; brothers Kiyoto, Robert and Larry (Joan)Yokoyama; sisters Peggy Iriguchi, Harriet Eum and Karen Zaan. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 5 at 4:00 p.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517...

Shizuye Ishibashi

Shizuye Ishibashi

Sep 18, 2014

Fukui Mortuary Obituary for Shizuye Ishibashi (submitted 10.15.2014) Shizuye Ishibashi (1914-2014), a centenarian, born in the East Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights crossed over to the spirit world to join ancestors waiting for her on the other side on September 18. While here she brought beauty to the world by her shodo (calligraphy), batik work, and her life. Her...

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