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...
Albert Wakamatsu
Jul 1, 2014
MR. ALBERT WAKAMATSU, 59, passed away on July 1, 2014. He is survived by his loving family; mother, Betty (Hiroshi Nishikubo) Wakamatsu; brother, Robert Wakamatsu; sisters, Ellen Wakamatsu of Oklahoma, May (John Berk) Wakamatsu of Massachusetts, Susan Wakamatsu of Indiana and Dorothy Wakamatsu; 2 nephews and 3 nieces, and uncles and aunts. Private family services were held.
George Nobuo Naohara
Jun 30, 2014
Memorial service for the late George Nobuo Naohara, 94-year-old, CA born resident of Gardena, who passed away on June 30, 2014, will be held on Friday, July 11, 5:30 P.M. at Gardena Buddhist Church 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mitzi Naohara; children, Lester (Dawn) Naohara and Eileen (Dan) Yoshimura; grandchildren, Jason (Bobbie) Naohara,...
Kazue "Kazie" Okamura
Jun 27, 2014
Funeral service for KAZUE "KAZIE" OKAMURA, 84 , A Guadalupe, CA born Nisei and resident of Los Angeles who passed away on June 27 at home surrounded by her family and loved ones, will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 11AM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., L.A. In lieu of flowers, the family requests...
Yoshiharu Yamamoto
Jun 27, 2014
Born May 30, 1930 in Fresno, CA, passed away on June 27, 2014 in Los Angeles, CA. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and member of MIS and Far East Command Liaison Detachment (FECLD). He will be forever loved and missed. He is survived by his sisters Kiyomi and Sue, and their children. Local family includes...
Atsushi Sasaki
Jun 27, 2014
Funeral Services for the late Atsushi Sasaki, a 71-year-old Newell, California-born longtime resident of Rosemead and former internee of Tule Lake Relocation Camp who peacefully passed away on June 27, 2014 will be held on Sunday July 6, 2014 1:00 PM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.The family respectfully requests that flowers be...
Dean Glenn Suruki
Jun 26, 2014
Funeral service for DEAN GLENN SURUKI, 58 , a Norwalk born Sansei who passed away peacefully at his residence in Lakewood on June 26, will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 7PM at the Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Avenue, Anaheim. He is survived by his sisters, Nancy (Glenn) Matsui; Karen (David) Thompson and Ginny (David)...
Christine Tsutaye Yamagata
Jun 25, 2014
Christine Tsutaye Yamagata, a 69-year-old Arizona born Sansei resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully at home. She is survived by her mother, Kiyo Nakagawa, siblings Patti (Hank) Chikahisa, Ken (Edna) Yamagata and Irene Yamagata-Bermudez (Joe), her cherished best friend, John Laccetti and many nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins.
Sidney Lynn Sakioka
Jun 25, 2014
Funeral service for the late Sidney (Sid) Sakioka, 63 year old Anaheim resident, who passed away on June 25, 2014, will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at the Orange County Buddhist Church, 900 South Dale Avenue, Anaheim, CA, officiated by Rev. Marvin Harada and Rev. Bill Dearth. Predeceased by his parents, Shizuo & Alice Sakioka,...
Tomiko Michisaki
Jun 24, 2014
MICHISAKI, Tomi (96) San Francisco-born resident of Venice, CA, who passed away peacefully on June 24, 2014. Predeceased by her husband, Henry, and son, Ken. Survived by her children Kathryn, Richard, Reiko Toni, and Mari. Grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 5. Funeral services were held privately at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
Agnes Ayako Nakamura
Jun 22, 2014
Funeral services for Agnes Ayako Nakamura, 92-year-old, Reedley, CA-born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully on June 22, 2014, will be held on Saturday, July 19, 3 p.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 815 E. First St., Los Angeles. Predeceased by her sister, Hatsuye Iwasaki; she is survived by her sisters, Kiyoko Yoneda, Matsuko Uyeno, and Misao Tomita;...