Yonemi Arisue
Jul 27, 2014
Yonemi Arisue " Oba-san", 97-year-old, born and resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on July 27, 2014. She is survived by her sisters, Yuki Oku and Yoshi Ishii of Japan; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan.
Toshino Mitsushima
Jul 24, 2014
Toshino Mistushima, 83 year old, Hawaii born Nisei, passed away, peacefully at her residence in Gardena, July 24, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services were held privately at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes with Reverend Nobuko Miyoshi of West Covina Honganji Buddhist Temple. She was predeceased by her husband Tetsuyuki and is survived by her...
Minoru Honda
Jul 23, 2014
Funeral service for Minoru Honda, 83-year- old, will be held on Saturday, August 2, 11:00 A.M. at Long Beach Buddhist Church. 2360 Santa Fe Ave. Long Beach, CA. He is survived by his wife, Michiko Honda; daughters, Patricia Yumiko (Albert) Ornelas, Karen Ai (Jack) Stanton; four grandchildren; brothers, Fred Honda and Setsuo Honda of Japan; sisters, Chieko Ingham and Kazuko...
Toshio F. Babamoto
Jul 22, 2014
Funeral services for Toshio "Bob" Babamoto, 98 year old, Los Angeles born Nisei, resident of Pasadena, passed away peacefully, July 22, 2014 surrounded by his loving family, were held privately. He is survived by his wife, of 72 years, Shizue Babamoto; daughters, Linda Takahashi and Pamela (Roy) Sunada; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He is also survived by many...
Mitsuko - Higashi
Jul 21, 2014
Mitsuko Higashi, age 97, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2014. Private Service was held on Aug. 9, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rinban Noriaki Ito of Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by loving daughter, Junko (Isamu) Shimomaye; her siblings in Japan and many nieces, nephews and other relatives in Japan.
Isao George Miyakawa
Jul 21, 2014
Funeral services for the late Isao George Miyakawa, 93 years old, Venice California born, resident of Los Angeles who passed away on July 21, will be held on Saturday, August 2, 1:00 P.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St, Los Angeles, California. He is survived by daughter, Naomi Diane (John Tatsuhiko)Inoue; grandchild, Natalie Rie Inoue; brother, Mitsugi...
Benny Tsutomu Tsujimoto
Jul 20, 2014
TSUJIMOTO, Benny Tsutomu (81) Passed away on July 20, 2014. Benny was predeceased by his brother Richard "Choo-Choo" Tsujimoto.He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Yoshiko Tsujimoto; his children, Diane (Rodney) Ching, Lori (Chris) Watase, and Michael (Cheryl) Tsujimoto. Proud grandfather of Ashley Ching, Sean and Evan Watase and Chelsey Tsujimoto. Also survived by his brother, Ted...
Dorothy Sachiko Yamamoto "Mitsusa Bando"
Jul 18, 2014
"MITSUSA BANDO" Dorothy Sachiko Yamamoto Funeral services for the late "MITSUSA BANDO" Dorothy Sachiko Yamamoto, 94 year old, Sacramento born, Gardena resident, who passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 18, will be held on Saturday, July 26, 1:30 P.M. at Koyasan Buddhist Temple, 342 E. 1st St, Los Angeles, California. She is predeceased by her...
Kimiye - Nomura
Jul 18, 2014
Kimiye Nomura, age 94, passed away on July 18, 2014 in Santa Monica, California. She was born on September 17, 1919 in Sacramento, California to Yasutaro and Sadayo Morioka. She was preceded in death by her husband, Toshio Nomura. Kimiye is survived by her children, Stephen Nomura of Gardena and Sharon Nomura of Los Angeles. Per her request, no services...
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...