James Hiroshi Uyehara
Mar 28, 2014
James Hiroshi Uyehara passed away peacefully on March 28, 2014 after a valiant and lengthy battle with dementia. He was 81 and was a long-time resident at Sunny Hills Assisted Living in West Los Angeles. James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jean. He is survived by his children, Lee, Toni and Ed, ex-wife, Avis, five grand children...
Miyoko - Nakagawa
Mar 27, 2014
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Miyoko Nakagawa, 89 year-old, Alameda, CA born Nisei, who passed away peacefully at her home on March 27 th , will be held on Saturday, April 12, 11:00 AM at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. Third St., Los Angeles.
Helen Sadako Okazaki
Mar 26, 2014
OKAZAKI, HELEN SADAKO. Age 94 passed away on March 26, 2014 at Holiday Manor Care Center in Winnetka.
She is survived by her sons, Wayne (May) and Stanley (Dionisia) Okazaki; grandchildren, Cody, Stanley Jr. and Sydney Okazaki.
Memorial graveside service will be on Saturday, April 26, 10:00 A.M. at Selma Cemetery, 2430 Floral Ave., Selma,...
Ben Tsutomu Yumori
Mar 25, 2014
Family services for BEN TSUTOMU YUMORI, 93, a Heber, CA born Nisei who passed away on March 25 at his residence in Culver City, was held on Saturday, April 5 th at the Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.
He is survived by...
Henry H. Yoneyama
Mar 25, 2014
YONEYAMA, Henry H., 81, a US Marine Veteran of the Korean War, passed away on March 25, 2014. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Grace Yoneyama; sons, Ryan Yoneyama and Aaron (Lisa) Minoda; daughter, Karen Minoda; 4 grandchildren; brothers, William and Victor Yoneyama both of Hawaii; sisters, Florence Sueyoshi, Alice Bessho and Carol Yoneyama of Hawaii; also...
Yoshihiro Sakaguchi
Mar 24, 2014
Funeral service for Yoshihiro Sakaguchi, 81-year-old Wakayama-ken born resident of North Hollywood who passed away on March 24, 2014, was held on Monday, March 31 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" witha minister from Zenshuji Soto Mission officiating. He is survived by his wife, Hiroyo Sakaguchi; sons, George Yukio Sakaguchi and Roy Kazushi (Bich) Sakaguchi of Oregon; daughter,...
Jean Fumie Kaiura
Mar 24, 2014
KAIURA, Jean F., 71, passed away peacefully March 24, 2014.
She is survived by her loving family; husband, Earl M. Kaiura; daughter, Terry (Christopher Johnson) Kaiura Johnson; grandchildren, Noa, Phoebe, Ethan and Ava Johnson; mother, Elinor Ishimoto of HI and brother, Dennis (Cindy) Ishimoto of HI, also survived by many aunts, uncles and relatives.
Memorial...
Fumie Furushima
Mar 23, 2014
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Fumie Furushima, a 92-year-old, Japan-born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on March 23, 2014 were held privately, officiated by Bishop Join Inoue of Nichiren Buddhist Temple. Predeceased by her beloved husband Frank Roy Furushima. She is survived by her niece, Marilyne McCall; nephews, Dennis Furushima, Gary, Chuck and Harry Fujita. Also survived...
George Bunzo Moriyama
Mar 22, 2014
Funeral services for the late Mr. George Bunzo Moriyama, 93 year old, Fukui-ken born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on March 22, will be held on Friday, March 28, 10:00A.M. at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St, Los Angeles.
He is survived by his wife, Yoshiye Moriyama; son, Mitsuru (Keiko)...
George Shigenobu Nakashima
Mar 22, 2014
George S. Nakashima, 91, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2014 in Los Angeles. Born April 10, 1922 in Montecito, he was a longtime resident of Monterey Park and enjoyed a successful career in the aerospace industry. In retirement he enjoyed golf, gardening, cheering his home teams, the LA Dodgers and Lakers and spending time with family and friends....
Roy Takeshi Murakami
Mar 21, 2014
Funeral Services for the late, Mr. Roy Takeshi Murakami, an 85-year-old, Sacramento, California-born, Nisei resident of Carson, former internee of Jerome and Tule Lake Relocation Camps during WWII who honorably served his country in United States Army and who passed away on March 21, 2014 will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2014, 10:00 AM at Gardena Buddhist Church,...
Fumiye Uyeda
Mar 21, 2014
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Fumiye Uyeda, 88 year-old, Nisei and long time resident of Los Angeles who passed away on March 21 will be held on Friday, March 28 th , 10: 00 am at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles.
Fumiye was an office manager at Cedar...
Steven Shigetoshi Kaneshiro
Mar 20, 2014
KANESHIRO, Steven Shigetoshi was born on August 20, 1923 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He died peacefully, at home in Carson, California, on March 20, 2014 at the age of 90 surrounded by his loving family. Steven was a 442nd Veteran (Cannon Company) who served in the European Theater. He was a recipient of the Purple...
Isami Otsuki
Mar 18, 2014
Funeral services for the late Isami Otsuki, 88-year-old, Norwalk CA born resident of San Clemente, who passed away on March 18, 2014, will be held on Monday, March 24, 11 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes with Rev. Cliff Ishigaki officiating.
He is survived by his children, Jerro (Joy)...
Alvin Masaru Shingu
Mar 18, 2014
MR. ALVIN MASARU SHINGU, 58, passed away on March 18, at his residence. He is survived by his loving family; mother, Masako Shingu; brother, Glenn Shingu; sister, Vickie (David) Tanabe; nephews Bryan and Blake Tanabe; and many relatives.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, April 11, from 7:00PM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1...
Georgia Nishitsuji
Mar 18, 2014
A private family service for the late Georgia Nishitsuji, a 68-year-old, Colorado born Sansei who passed away on March 18th was held on March 26th at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Mark Nakagawa of Centernary United Methodist Church officiating. Mrs. Nishitsuji is survived by her loving family: brothers, Kenny and Gordy (Martiza) Nishitsuji; sisters, Janice (Leigh) Fukunaga...
Raymond Osamu Kushida
Mar 17, 2014
KUSHIDA , Raymond O. (84) Resident of La Canada Flintridge passed away on Monday, March 17 after a short illness. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Arlene Kushida , his two sons Grant and Jared, their wives Lisa and Laura, and two grandchildren Kendall Sayuri and Max Ryu.
Ray...
Tomio Tom Ibushi
Mar 17, 2014
Funeral service for TOMIO TOM IBUSHI, 72, a Kagoshima-ken born Issei and a resident of Northridge who passed away on March 17, will be held on Saturday, March 29, 11:00AM at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 East Third Street, Los Angeles, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary.
He is survived by his sons, Roy Tetsuya...
Agnes Setsuko Yuda
Mar 16, 2014
YUDA , Agnes Setsuko (81) A Hilo, Hawaii-born, Sansei resident of Fullerton passed away on March 16, 2014. Predeceased by her beloved husband Shimei Yuda . Devoted mother of Anson and Stuart (Lee) Yuda ; loving sister of Helen Isakson and Alice (Toshi) Nozawa.Also survived by many other relatives.
Wendy Yuki Kawamoto
Mar 16, 2014
KAWAMOTO, WENDY YUKI; Age 42, Glendale, CA born, passed away on March 16, 2014, she is predeceased by beloved father Roy Kiyoshi Kawamoto; survived by her beloved mother Diana L. Kawamoto; brother Chris (Aileen) Kawamoto; grandmother Yaeko Nagai; auntie Bernice (Walter) Nishikawa, Misato (Ken) Nakamori, Judy (Tosh) Tawatari, Alice (Minoru) Furuno of Japan, Sally (Sam) Ariza and Patsy (Tom)...