Sayoko Miyahata
Jul 17, 2014
Funeral Services for the late Mrs. Sayoko Miyahata, a 94-year-old, Santa Maria, California-born Nisei resident of Gardena and former internee of Gila River Relocation Camp during WWII who peacefully passed away on July 17, 2014 will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014 5:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012,...
Fumiko Kishiyama
Jul 15, 2014
Private family service and burial for the late Fumiko Kishiyama, 87 year-old, resident of Baldwin Park who passed away peacefully on July 15th were held on July 29th at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Shumyo Kojima officiating. She is survived by her son, Michael Kishiyama, brother, Yutaka Miyagishima; sister, Hisayo Miyagishima; and cousin, Etsuo (Hiroko) Miyagishima; also...
Albert "Ken-Ben" Osajima
Jul 13, 2014
Ken "Ken-Ben" Osajima passed away peacefully at his home on July 13 at the age of 94. Born in Riverside, Ken was a longtime resident of Los Angeles. He is predeceased by his daughter, Gail Hirata; siblings, Hilda Omori, Toshi Takeuchi and Nathan Osajima. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Elsie Osajima; sons, Glenn (Lil) and Keith (Sara)...
Akira - Soda
Jul 13, 2014
SODA, AKIRA. Age 82 passed away on July 13, 2014. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jacque Soda; children, Curtis (Autumn) Soda of Hawaii, Norine (Mike) Hartman, and Stacy (Conall) Barr of Canada; grandchildren, Keana, Kainoa, Kenji Soda, Erin Hartman, and Courtney, Tyler Barr; he is also survived by a brother, sisters and other relatives. Funeral services will be...
Victor Fuku Yamane
Jul 11, 2014
Private family services for the late Victor Fuku Yamane, 92-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on July 11, 2014, were held on Monday, July 21, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles. Predeceased by his wife, Mary Matsuye Yamane and daughter, Jeanne Yamane; he is survived by his sister, Yoshiye (William) Kamei; he...
Keith K. Sakaniwa
Jul 9, 2014
Private memorial services for the late Keith K. Sakaniwa, 63-year-old, CA born resident of Whittier, who passed away on July 9, 2014, were held on Saturday, August 9 at Mission Valley Free Methodist Church in San Gabriel. Loving brother of Eiko Tsuno, Faith (Rallen) Nakagawa and Moshi Sandra (Greg) Kimura; uncle of Gregg, Trisha Tsuno, Brandon (Aubrey), Brent (Gemie) Nakagawa,...
Kazie Nagai
Jul 9, 2014
NAGAI, Kazie, 87, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2014. She is survived by many relatives and friends. Family gathering was held on July 16, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden".
Thomas Tsuchiyama
Jul 8, 2014
TSUCHIYAMA, Thomas (81) Santa Cruz, California-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles, former internee of Heart Mountain Relocation Camp during WWII who honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War, passed away on July 8, 2014. Mr. Tsuchiyama is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Janet. Devoted father of Sandy (Eric) Meyers, and Paul Yasumi; loving brother...
Susie Toshiye Katase
Jul 8, 2014
Susie Toshiye Katase Born, Calfornia, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on July 8, she was predeceased by her husband, Bill Kunikazu Katase. She is survived by her loving children, Stanley (Pamela) Katase, Linda (Jim) Shelton and Doreen Plehn; grandchildren, Scott (Kenia) and Dylan Shelton, Alyssa and Connor Plehn; great grandson, Mason Perez Shelton; her sister-in-law, Rose Ito...
Kelly Masashi Yokoyama
Jul 7, 2014
Funeral services for the late Kelly Masashi Yokoyama, 54-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on July 7, 2014 at his residence, will be held on Monday, July 21, at 11 A.M. at the Centenary United Methodist Church. 300 S. Central Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90013. He is survived by his father, Henry Yokoyama; brother, Marvin Yokoyama;...
Fred Akira Kitada
Jul 6, 2014
Funeral service for the late Mr. Fred Akira Kitada, 95 year-old Los Angeles born Nisei of South Pasadena who passed away on July 6th will be held on Saturday, July 19, 7:00 PM at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. Third St., in Los Angeles. Fred honorably served in the 442nd RCT during WWII and was awarded a Bronze Star...
Chizuko Inabu
Jul 6, 2014
Graveside services for the late Mrs. Chizuko Inabu, (86) also affectionately known as Auntie Jerry were held on July 16, 2014. Chizuko passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2014, with her husband, daughter, and son by her side. This Nisei resident of Gardena was born in Fresno, California. She is survived by her beloved and devoted husband of...
Sherrie Shizu Saraye
Jul 6, 2014
MRS. SHERRIE SHIZU SARAYE, 99, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2014. She is survived by her loving family; son, David K. (Gloria) Saraye; granddaughter, Shari Saraye; sisters, Helen Okamura of Santa Clara and Joyce Rudd of Clovis. Private family memorial services were held on Saturday, July 19, at Inglewood Park Cemetery with Rev. Mark Nakagawa of Centenary United Methodist...
Kazumi Tamura
Jul 5, 2014
Kazumi Tamura, husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather, great grandfather and special friend to many, passed away in his sleep at home on July 5. He was born June 5, 1927 in Gardena, California. During World War II, his family relocated to Davis, Utah where he attended Davis High School and then University of Utah. He was drafted into the...
Noriko Shiratori
Jul 5, 2014
Funeral services for the late Noriko Shiratori, 46 year-old, Shizuoka Japan born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on July 5, will be held on Saturday, July 12, 3:00PM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th Street, Gardena, California. She is survived by husband, Charlie Nakamoto; daughter, Leilani Shiratori; father Mitsuaki Shiratori of Japan; mother, Mieko Shiratori of Japan; sister...
Inez Masayo Kitagawa
Jul 4, 2014
A private family graveside service for the late Mrs. Inez M. Kitagawa, 75 year-old Ogden, Utah born Nisei resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on July 4th were held on Saturday, July 12th at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Cherry Blossom Lawn with Rev. KarenFay Ramos-Young of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating. She is survived by her loving family,...
Stanley Kiichi Yamada
Jul 3, 2014
MR. STANLEY "YAMA" KIICHI YAMADA, 73, passed away on July 3, 2014. He is survived by his loving companion, Mimi Croisdale; sisters, Elaine (Ernie) Agcaoili and Carol (Wayne) Nakano; niece, Lesli Ann Mie Agcaoili; cousin, Tye (Kelly) Kitasato. A special thank you to Dr. Thomas Kanegae. A gathering to celebrate the life of Stanley will be held privately.
Gorou Yamada
Jul 3, 2014
Funeral service for the late Mr. Gorou Yamada, 90 year-old, El Monte, CA born Nisei, resident of Torrance who passed away peacefully on July 3 will be held on Sunday, July 20, 4:00 PM at Higashi Buddhist Temple, 505 E. Third St., Los Angeles. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Yoko; daughter, Grace (Keith) Yamashiro; granddaughters, Laura and...
Takanori "Kevin" Nobuyuki
Jul 2, 2014
Mr. Takanori "Kevin" Nobuyuki, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2014 at Providence Little Company of Mary, Torrance. Funeral service will be Saturday, July 19th, 12:00 PM at St. Francis Xavier Chapel, 222 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Suzanne Ouye; sons, Kevin and Michael Nobuyuki; daughters, Sharon (Craig) Akioka and Donna (Eric)...
John - Ukita
Jul 2, 2014
Memorial Service for John Ukita, 57- year- old resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on July 2, 2014 will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Baptist Church, LA, 1255 San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770 John is survived by his sisters, Linda Ukita (Tony Quon) and Jan Komuro, nieces, Lisa Komuro and Cheri...