Margie Noriko Saegusa
Apr 16, 2014
Margie Noriko Saegusa, age 66, passed away peacefully at home, on April 16, 2014. She and her husband spent many years catering to loyal customers, and introducing the flavors of Japan to Southern Californian,s as the owners of Restaurant "Mai" in Fountain Valley, and then with "Sushi Riki" in Irvine.
Margie is survived by her beloved husband,...
King Fong (Katheleen) Liu
Apr 15, 2014
Public viewing for KING FONG (KATHELEEN) LIU, 90, a resident of Pasadena who passed away at the Huntington Memorial Hospital on April 15, will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 5:00 – 6:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the...
Taro Kawa
Apr 14, 2014
Taro Kawa
August 31, 1920 – April 14, 2014
Taro peacefully passed away at the age of 93. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Taro was attending U.C.L.A. when he and his family were evacuated to the Gila River Relocation Center in Arizona. After a year at Gila River, he went to New York and...
Mary Kiyoko Kajiyama
Apr 10, 2014
Mary Kajiyama, 95 age, Hermosa Beach born resident of Montebello and recently Torrance quietly passed away on April 10, 2014. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Kazuo Kajiyama who passed away earlier this year. She is survived by siblings, Louise Kawamoto, Howard (Paula), Harry (Chita), Bob(Mary) Horii, in-laws Yutaka Kajiyama and Jeanette Horii and many nieces and nephews....
Mary Emiko Miyamoto
Apr 8, 2014
Private family services for the late Mary Emiko Miyamoto, 98-year-old, Santa Monica, CA born resident of Culver City, who passed away on April 8, 2014, were held on Wednesday, April 16 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, James Yoshio Miyamoto; she is survived by her son, Yoshiaki (Sharon)...
Ray Eiki Inouye
Apr 7, 2014
Public viewing for RAY INOUYE, 80, Honolulu born Nisei who passed away on April 7 , will be held on Thursday, May 8, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles. The family requests that flowers please be omitted. The lieu of koden, the family requests that...
Masaru Usui
Apr 7, 2014
USUI, Masaru August 30, 1925 - April 7, 2014 Masaru Usui, 88, passed away of pancreatic cancer at home with his son Ray and daughter Sandy by his side. He is also survived by son David and many relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 58 years, Mitsuko Bessie, daughter Carol Ann, and siblings, sister Shim...
Michael Kiyoshi Ishida
Apr 7, 2014
Michael Kiyoshi Ishida was born in Inglewood, CA and a resident of Costa Mesa, CA, who passed away on April 7, 2014. Memorial services, a celebration of life, will be held on Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m. at The Phoenix Club located at 1340 Sanderson Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806.
He is survived by his parents, Frank Kiyo...
Takashi Tom Nakamoto
Apr 6, 2014
Funeral services for the late Mr. Takashi Tom Nakamoto, a 95-year-old Palo Alto, California-born Nisei resident of Rancho Palos Verdes who honorably served his country in the 442 nd RCT during WWII for which he was awarded a Purple Heart and a Congressional Gold Medal and who passed away peacefully on April 6, 2014, were held privately, officiated by...
Ruth Chiyoko Takeuchi
Apr 6, 2014
A Celebration of Life Gathering for Ms. Ruth Chiyoko Takeuchi, a 72-year-old, Los Angeles, California-born Sansei resident of San Gabriel and a former internee of Rohwer Relocation Camp during WWII, who passed away on April 8, 2014 will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2014 3:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden"707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles,...
George J. Fukuda
Apr 4, 2014
A Celebration of Life Service for the late Mr. George J. Fukuda, a King City, California-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles and former internee of Amache Relocation Camp during WWII who passed away on April 4, 2014 will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2014 10:00 AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los...
Frank Yoshiharu Yoshikawa
Apr 4, 2014
Private funeral services for the late Frank Yoshiharu Yoshikawa, 88 year old, Fresno born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on April 4, were held on Friday April 11 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", with Rev. Kazuaki Nakata of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
He is survived by wife Fujiko Yoshikawa; children, Akio (Helen),...
Ko Shimizu
Apr 4, 2014
SHIMIZU KO, age 82 passed away on April 4.Beloved father of Christine Shimizu of Virginia and Jo Ann Shimizu Wood; grandfather of Danika Chiyeko, Dylan Graham and Daryn Yukiko Wood; also survived by two nieces, one nephew and other relatives here, and in Japan. He is predeceased by his daughter, Doreen Shimizu; brothers, Yutaka (Tabo) and Shigetoshi Shimizu. Funeral...
Yoshiye Karen Mukai
Apr 2, 2014
Yoshiye Karen Mukai Passed on 4/2/14 Loved and respected by all who were fortunate to have known her. No service as requested.
Toshiko Jan Gohata
Apr 2, 2014
Toshiko "Jan" Gohata, a long time resident of Gardena, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2014. She was 93 years old. Jan was predeceased by her husband Tomio in 1981. Together they raised their 4 sons. Edwin (Connie), Brian (Joyce), Ted (Linda) and Mark. She also leaves 3 grandchildren, Damon (Traci), Phil and...
Yoko Shimizu
Apr 2, 2014
Funeral service for YOKO SHIMIZU, 83, a Los Angeles born Nisei and resident of Monterey Park who passed away on April 2 at the South Bay Keiro Nursing Home, will be held on Thursday, April 10, 10AM at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E Temple St., Los Angeles...
Roy Mitsugi Ikkanda
Apr 2, 2014
Funeral service for Roy Mitsugi Ikkanda (95 years old) a Kibei Nisei born in Waipahu, HI. will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 19 th , 2014 at West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, 2003 Cornith Ave. West Los Angeles.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Fumiko Ikkanda, sons Steve (Kiku) Ikkanda, Vance (Reiko) Ikkanda, and...
Sazuko Tabata
Apr 1, 2014
Private inurnment services for the late Mrs. Sazuko Tabata, an 87-year-old resident of Rancho Palos Verdes who passed away on April 1, 2014 were held at Green Hills Memorial Park.
Mrs. Tabata was predeceased by her beloved husband, Mr. Hisayuki Tabata. She was...
George Atsushi Matsumoto
Mar 31, 2014
GEORGE ATSUSHI MATSUMOTO, a ge 89 p assed away on March 31.
B eloved husband of Shizuko Matsumoto; father of Betty Akemi (James Herle) Matsumoto and June Fumi (James) Suzuki; grandfather of Haley Kanae and Tamina Rei Suzuki; brother of Fred Shigeru and James Isao (Barbara) Matsumoto...
Emiko Ikeda
Mar 29, 2014
A memorial service for the late Emiko "Emi" Ikeda, 92 year-old and long- time resident of Los Angeles who passed away on March 29 will be held on Monday, April 28 th , from 1:00 PM at Venice Santa Monica Free Methodist Church, 4871 Centenela Ave. Los Angeles. Additional parking is available at the Venice Japanese Community Center,...