Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.
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...
Alan Hisao Morigaki
Aug 25, 2014
MORIGAKI, Alan, Hisao, 68, US Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2014. He is survived by his loving family; brothers, Errol (Mary), Glenn and Roy Morigaki; niece, Kerri (Shawn) Morigaki-Jeffers and grand-niece, Koa Morigaki-Jeffers. Private family funeral services were held on Thursday, September 4, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", with Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji...
Setsuko Marubayashi
Aug 25, 2014
Private Funeral services for the late Mrs. Setsuko Marubayashi, 92 year- old, Hollywood-born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on August 25, 2014 were held on September 13 at the Senshin Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles. She is predeceased by her husband, Morihiro Kalley Marubayashi; and is survived by her son, Roy (Donna) Marubayashi; daughter, Rose (Rod) Kido; grandsons,...
Setsuko Marubayashi
Aug 25, 2014
Private Funeral services for the late Mrs. Setsuko Marubayashi, 92 year- old, Hollywood-born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on August 25, 2014 were held on September 13 at the Senshin Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles. She is predeceased by her husband, Morihiro Kalley Marubayashi; and is survived by her son, Roy (Donna) Marubayashi; daughter, Rose (Rod) Kido; grandsons,...
Sumako Nishikawa
Aug 24, 2014
Memorial services for the late Sumako Nishikawa, 71-year-old, resident of Monterey Park who passed away on August 24, 2014 at Vista Cove Care Center, will be held on Saturday, September 6, 10:30 A.M. at West Covina Christian Church. 1100 E. Cameron Ave. West Covina, CA. She is survived by her husband, Gunichi Nishikawa; son, Robert Kenichi (Tobi) Nishikawa; daughter; Donna...
Kazuo Naruse
Aug 22, 2014
Memorial services for the late Kazuo Naruse, 73-year-old, Japan born resident of Torrance who passed away on August 22, 2014 at Del Amo Gardens Care Center, were held on Tuesday, September 2, at Green Hills Memorial Chapel. He is survived by his wife Yoshi Naruse; daughter, Kayo Naruse; son, Kevin Kazuhito Naruse; sister, Masako Nishikage of Japan; also survived other...
Yukinobu Jack Tao
Aug 22, 2014
Funeral services for the late Mr. Yukinobu Jack Tao, 94 years old, Fresno California born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on August 22, will be held on Sunday, August 31, 1:00pm at Fukui Mortuary Chapel 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife Terue; oldest son, Michinori (Linda); second son, Yuji; 7 grandchildren and...
Mark Susumu Toda
Aug 20, 2014
TODA, MARK SUSUMU Memorial services for Mark Susumu Toda, a 51-year-old, Los Angeles born, resident of Monterey Park who passed away on August 20, 2014 were held on Saturday, August 30 at Evergreen Baptist Church Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, Katy Sogako Toda; sons, Steven Yasuhiko and Joey Hiroaki Toda; sister, Mary (Bennett) Wong; nephews, Christopher and...
Yukiko Kimura
Aug 18, 2014
Funeral services for the late Yukiko Kimura, 97years old, Pacoima born and resident of San Fernando, who passed away on August 18 will be held on Friday August 29,10:30A.M. at San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 9450 Remick Ave., Pacoima, California. She is survived by son, Tadashi Kimura; grandchildren, Lenore Yuki, Thomas Kiyoshi, and Katharine Tamiko Kimura; brother, Shoichi Kamada;...
Mamoru Emery Kanda
Aug 17, 2014
Mamoru "Mo" Kanda passed away peacefully on Sunday August 17, 2014. Born on July 25, 1924, Mo was interned at the Amache Relocation Camp early in WWII, served honorably in the US Army MIS during the remainder of war and went on to become a successful Structural Engineer for over 60 years. He is survived by his wife Susan of...
Keiko Kay Kageyama
Aug 16, 2014
Memorial services for the late Keiko Kay Kageyama, 94-year-old, CA born resident of Lomita, who passed away on August 16, 2014, will be held on Saturday, September 6, 10:00 A.M. at Torrance Cultural Arts Center in the Ken Miller Recreation Center 3330 Civic Center Dr., Torrance, CA 90503. She was born to Nobu Kamichika and Kosa Kawahara on January 2,...
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