Michiyo Nonoshita
Jun 2, 2014
Funeral services for the late Michiyo Nonoshita, an 89-year-old, Terminal Island, California-born Kibei-Nisei and longtime resident of Long Beach who passed away peacefully on June 2, 2014, will be held on Monday, June 16, 2014 at Long Beach Buddhist Church, 2360 Santa Fe Ave., Long Beach, CA. She was predeceased by her husband, Keiichi Nonoshita, and sister, Tomiyo Shoji. Mrs....
Roberta Fumiko Shiozaki
Jun 1, 2014
Roberta Fumi Shiozaki was born in Sacramento. CA on September 8, 1919 and passed away June, 1, 2014 from respiratory failure at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, CA. She was married to Jack Kiyoshi Shiozaki for 65 years. They are both survived by five children: Andrew (Karen), Richard (Karen), Gary (Maria), Leilani (Ronald), and Darlene (Neal). Roberta loved and was...
Toru Sugita
May 31, 2014
Funeral services for the late Toru Sugita, 89-year-old, Lodi born resident of Midway City who passed away on May 31, 2014 at his residence, will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2P.M. at Orange County Buddhist Church. 909 S.Dale Ave. Anaheim,CA . He is survived by his wife, Seiko Sugita; son, Robert Tadashi Sugita; sisters, Chizuko Judy Sugita DeQueiroz (Richard...
Kazuko Ann Kanemoto
May 28, 2014
Private Family Memorial services for Kazuko Ann Kanemoto, 84 years old, Tokyo, Japan born, Issei, longtime resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2014, were held Thursday, June 5, 2014, at the Green Hills Memorial Park. She is survived by her son, Don Maddox; sister, Yukie Yonehara; and other relatives, here and in Hawaii.
Rodney Isamu Kamiya
May 28, 2014
Memorial Services for the Late Mr. Rodney Isamu Kamiya, a 95 year-old Hawaii-born Nisei resident of Gardena and a proud veteran who honorably served his country in the United States Army, and who also served as the State Service Officer At Large of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1961, who peacefully passed away on May 28, 2014 will be...
Fred Yutaka Masukawa
May 27, 2014
Funeral services for the late Fred Yutaka Masukawa, 94 year-old, Los Angeles born Nisei resident of Gardena who passed away on May 27, 2014 will be held on Friday, June 6, 5:30 p.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena. He is predeceased by his wife, Misao. He is survived by his loving children, Alan (Cheryl) Masukawa, Linda...
Mikako Fukuuchi Gary
May 27, 2014
Mikako Fukuuchi Gary, 82, a retired Japanese language teacher, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2014. Mikako grew up in Yonago, Japan, studied pharmacy in Los Angeles, California, and met the man who would become her husband onboard a ship on her return trip to Japan. They were married in Tokyo and shortly thereafter moved to Hawaii, where they settled...
Alice S. Hara
May 23, 2014
HARA, ALICE S., 84, Honolulu, HI, born Nisei, who passed away peacefully on May 23, 2014 at her residence in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Alice was proud of the fact that she graduated from George Washington University, in Washington, DC with a Bachelor of Science degree. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Clarence M. Hara; son Craig...
Tak Uyechi
May 23, 2014
Tak Uyechi, 94 years old, passed away on May 23rd. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona, grew up in Westmorland, and later resided in Los Angeles. A public gathering will be held on Sunday, June 1, 10:30am – 12:30pm at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, California. He is survived by his wife, Toshiko...
Richard Hiroshi Kakihara
May 22, 2014
Funeral services for the late Richard Hiroshi Kakihara, 84-year-old, Hawaii born resident of Anaheim who passed away on May 22, 2014 at his residence, will be held on Saturday, June 28, 1:30P.M. at Orange County Buddhist Church. 909 S. Dale Ave. Anaheim, CA. He is survived by his wife, Kiyoko Kakihara; brothers, Satoru (Julia) of HI, Teruo of HI and...
Elsie Yoshiko Terakami
May 19, 2014
Funeral services for the late Elsie Yoshiko Terakami, 96-year-old, Steveston B.C. born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on May 19, 2014 at her residence, will be held on Friday, May 30, 11A.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". She is survived by her son, Kenny Kazuo (Reiko) Hashizume; daughter, Linda Michiyo (Robert) Takayama; grandchildren, Brian (Angela) Hashizume,...
Frances Kazuko Sasano
May 18, 2014
FRANCES KAZUKO SASANO, 87, Santa Maria, CA born Nisei, resident of La Canada passed away peacefully on May 18, 2014. She is survived by her loving family; nephew, Scott (Jennifer) Yoshida; brother, Allen (Joyce) Sasano; nephew, Eric Sasano; niece, Carrie (David) Steffen; grandnephews, Nathan and Matthew Yoshida and Andrew Steffen; grandniece, Paige Steffen. Private family funeral services were held on...
George Mio
May 17, 2014
George Mio, Terminal Island born and long time resident of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2014 at his home at Pacific Inn in Torrance, CA.  He was 92 years old.  He is survived by his devoted wife, Ruby, and their four children:  Arthur (Margie) Mio, Priscilla (Ken) Mui, Jeffery Mio, Marlene (Chris) Yamada; seven grandchildren:  Mariko (Michael) O'Byrne,...
Roy Tokuzo Akamine
May 16, 2014
Funeral services for the late Mr. Roy Tokuzo Akamine, an Okinawa-born longtime resident of Los Angeles who passed away on May 16, 2014 were held privately at Centenary United Methodist Church. Mr. Akamine is survived by his children, Atsumi and Tatsuo Akamine, Amy (Greg) Akamine-Nicholas of Florida, Brian (Tracey) Akamine of Pennsylvania, Seijuro Akamine of Okinawa, and Jennifer (Landon) Akamine-Phillips....
Ted Tadashi Okino
May 16, 2014
Ted Tadashi Okino passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 16, 2014. Ted is survived by his wife Sawae, sons Joey and Dick, grandson Jacob, brother Hajimu, niece, Mary and other relatives in Japan. Private family services were held on May 31, 2014 at Fukui Mortuary with Reverend Koho Takata officiating.
Ken Miyamoto
May 16, 2014
Funeral services for the late Mr. Ken Miyamoto, a 93-year-old, San Fernando Valley, California-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles, and a former internee of Manzanar Relocation Camp during WWII who peacefully passed away on May 16, 2014 will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 11:00 AM at Green Hills Memorial park Chapel 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes,...
Hitoshi G. Sameshima
May 15, 2014
Hitoshi G. Sameshima, a 93 year old, resident of Altadena, California passed away on May 15, 2014. Born and raised in Pasadena, Mr. Sameshima was interned at Gila River Relocation Camp. During WWII he served his country in the US Army Military Intelligence Service and was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2012. Funeral services were held privately at Higashi...
Scott Takeo Nakatani
May 14, 2014
NAKATANI, Scott Takeo (49) Passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2014. Beloved and proud father of Kiana Nakatani; devoted son of Gary and Alice Nakatani; loving brother of Ross (Sharon) Nakatani; beloved uncle of John and Dustin Nakatani. Also survived by many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 10:00 AM at...