Hideko Endo
Sep 28, 2024
Hideko (Grandma) Endo, 98, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 28, 2024. She lived a beautiful life full of hard work, happy memories, laughter, and resilience. She had a knack for making new friends, creating laughter, and joy. Born in Syracuse, UT to Asakichi and Hanako, she moved to Japan for school when she was 5 years...
Frank Shigeru Kurihara
Sep 27, 2024
Private family services for the late Frank Shigeru Kurihara, nisei born, 84-year-old, Central Valley, CA born, resident of San Francisco, who passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024, were held at Fukui Mortuary on October 27th, with Reverend Dr. Richard Kuyama officiating.
At age 3, Frank and his family were interned by the US government under order...
Ellen Yoshiko Agcaoili
Sep 26, 2024
MRS. ELLEN YOSHIKO AGCAOILI, 85, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her loving family: husband, George Agcaoili; daughter, Suzanne Emiko Agcaoili; grand-daughters, Gema Agcaoili and Emma Bresnahan; and great-grandson, Liam Hester; brother, Dr. Thomas Kanegae; sister, Marilyn Izumita; many nieces, nephews, and relatives.
The family requests...
Akira Hirose
Sep 26, 2024
Akira Hirose, a 70-year-old, Kyoto, Japan-born, Los Angeles resident, passed away peacefully at his home on September 26, 2024. He was the chef-owner of Azay restaurant in Little Tokyo and formerly of Maison Akira in Pasadena.
He is survived by his loving wife Jo Ann, their children Michelle and Philip, brothers Shigeru (Tomoe), Yutaka (Hikaru-san), Hikaru (Kiyoko)...
Billy Naomichi Kaku
Sep 26, 2024
Billy Naomichi Kaku
October 17, 1941 ~ September 26, 2024
Billy 82 a lifetime resident of the San Fernando Valley peacefully passed away on September 26, 2024.
Preceded in passing by his wife Yoshiko, his parents Yasoji and Chizue Kaku and eldest sister Katie Tanijiri, he is survived by...
Alice Yoko Sakamoto
Sep 26, 2024
Alice Yoko Sakamoto, 85, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, in
Santa Monica, California. Alice was born to Kiyoshi and Kinu "Yamane" Shinohara
in Hawaii. She spent her early years in Hawaii where she met and married Tadashi
"Dal" Onouye in 1957. From this union, three children were born. The family
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Clarence Akiyoshi Yamamoto
Sep 24, 2024
MR. CLARENCE AKIYOSHI YAMAMOTO, 89, Big Island, HI born native, resident of Torrance, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024,
surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine Yamamoto; 3 sons, Keith (Patricia McCaughan), Craig and Michael (Christine) Yamamoto; grandchildren, Keilyn, Jacob and Andrew Yamamoto;...
Fusaye Helen Miyamura
Sep 24, 2024
MS. FUSAYE HELEN MIYAMURA, 83, California born native, a faithful member of Venice Free Methodist Church since the age of 16, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024.
She is predeceased by her loving parents, Ralph Mitsuo and Fusako Miyamura.
She is survived by her loving family; sister, Janet Lee; niece, Sharon (David) Miyako; great-niece,...
Miyeko Hashiguchi
Sep 22, 2024
Miyeko "Mimi" Hashiguchi, 100, joined her husband, Isamu "Hash", parents, sisters, brother and son-in-law on Sept 22, 2024.
She is survived by daughters Pat (Tim), April and Marsha, grandson Eddie (Melinda), sisters Ann and Mari and many nieces and nephews.
Per Mimi's wishes, there will be no service, only many fond memories.
The...
Marion Fusako Manaka
Sep 20, 2024
A funeral service for the late Marion Fusako Manaka, 98-year-old, California born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on September 20, 2024, will be held on Saturday, October 19, 11 a.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church 300 S. Central Ave. in Los Angeles. Marion requested proper funeral attire for her services. Please RSVP by October 11, 2024 via...
Seitaro Miyano
Sep 19, 2024
A son, father, uncle, brother, husband, friend, and coach, these were all hats Sei wore throughout his 85 years on this earth. His parents Reverend Giichi and Yukiko Miyano established the first Tenrikyo Mission Church in the U.S. in 1934 in East LA and Sei was born in 1939 in Boyle Heights.
Following the 1941 attack on...
Grace Watari Oga
Sep 14, 2024
Grace passed away unexpectedly at 84. She was a caring and distinguished teacher at Lane Elementary, original member and loving servant at Evergreen Baptist Church, rock of her family, and someone who created strong communities through her love and influence. Survived by her husband, Hank, two daughters, Carolyn and Kathleen, and five grandchildren.
Services will be held...
Kazuko "Kazy" Kitaoka
Sep 11, 2024
Kazuko Kitaoka "Kazy"
February 28, 1928 – September 11, 2024
Kazuko, or Kazy Kitaoka, 96, born in Los Angeles, California and a longtime resident of Orange County, CA, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Norisada Kitaoka. Both were U.S. military veterans. ...
Emiko Nitta
Sep 11, 2024
Emiko Taguchi Nitta, 98 years old, born in Manhattan Beach and a longtime resident of Granada Hills, CA, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024.
Preceded in death by her husband Kenji Nitta. She is survived by her sister Michiko Murakami, son, Eugene (Teresa) Nitta; daughters Margaret (Dick) Takimoto, Dianne (William) Doi, and Teri (Kelly Flock) Nitta;...
Hiroyuki Mendez
Sep 9, 2024
Hiroyuki Mendez, 72-year-old, Okinawa Japan-born, resident of Anaheim Hills peacefully passed away at his residence on September 9. He is survived by his loving families, wife, Jane S. Mendez; two daughters, and five grandchildren.
A celebration of Hiroyuki's life will be held at FUKUI Chapel on October 16th at 11:00 am, Reverend Clifford Ishigaki officiating.
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Al Castillo
Sep 7, 2024
A celebration of life service for the late Al Castillo, 54-year-old, Philippines born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on September 7, 2024, will be held on Saturday, October 26, 1030 a.m. PST at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles.
He is survived by his parents, Johnny and Minnie...