Toshiko Mari Tanaka
Apr 21, 2014
Funeral service for TOSHIKO MARI TANAKA, 91, a Los Angeles born Nisei and resident of Los Angeles who passed away at the Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital on April 21, will be held on Monday, April 28, 11:00 AM at Zenshuji Soto Mission, 123 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles.
She is survived by her son, Glenn; daughters,...
Masamichi "Mas" Sueda
Apr 21, 2014
Masamichi (Mas) Sueda was born January 31, 1926 in Gardena, California and passed away on April 21, 2014 in Fullerton, California from pneumonia. One of eight children, he helped his family farm in Torrance, California prior to being forced to flee the West Coast (due to World War II) and settling in Gunnison, Utah to continue farming. While in...
Mitsuo Ralph Kawamoto
Apr 20, 2014
Mitsuo Ralph Kawamoto, 92-year-old, Florin, CA born and Manzanar internee passed away on April 20, 2014. Memorial service for the former resident of Long Beach and Cerritos will be held on Saturday, May 10, 11 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes.
Predeceased by his parents, Iwamatsu and Asaye Kawamoto...
James Nambu
Apr 19, 2014
James Nambu, 83 years old, Hawaii born resident of Glendale, passed away on April 19. Predeceased by his father, Hiyochio Nambu, mother, Suyako Nambu. He is survived by long time friends, Carol Donato, Cynthia Taira and Mariko Ushiroda. In accordance with his wishes no service will be held.
Howard Chitoshi Okano
Apr 19, 2014
Okano, Howard Chitoshi (age 91)
Born June 19, 1922 in Riverside, California and long time resident of Los Angeles, died on April 19, 2014. Pre-deceased in life by his wife, Yaye Cherry Okano, and sister Nobuko Lillian Nakayama. He is survived by his children, Wendy Okano, Howard (Emily) Okano, and Carla Okano. He is also survived by...
Elaine Chiyoko Hashimura
Apr 18, 2014
Elaine Chiyoko Hashimura (93) passed away April 18, 2014.  She is survived by her brother John Nakaso, sisters-in-law Hark Nakaso and Gloria Hashimura, daughters Karen (Elwin) Mann, Susan Williams, Linda (Craig) Oshinomi; grandchildren Brian (Joy), Alison, Eric, and Julie Oshinomi; Don (Teresa) Williams; Josh Mitchell; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.   Private funeral services were held at Fukui Mortuary...
Yoshiko Kuboyama
Apr 18, 2014
KUBOYAMA, Yoshiko (89) Passed away on April 18, 2014.
She is survived by her loving family; son, Ed (Nancy) Kuboyama; daughter, Marlene (Wes) Kobayashi; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Private graveside services were held Saturday, May 03, 2014 at...
Howard W. Chang
Apr 18, 2014
CHANG, HOWARD W. Age 72 passed away on April 18, 2014.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Judie Chang; daughters, Heather (Brian) Whitmore, Holly (Jeremy) Beal; son, Bryan (Bethany) Chang; grandchildren, Natassia, Brayden, Brooklyn, Reyn, Bailey, Tristan, Bryn; mother, Hara Chang; brothers, Gary (Sunny) and Keith (Teri) Chang; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and...
Mabel C. Ige
Apr 17, 2014
Funeral service for the late Mabel C. Ige, 77-year-old, Hawaii born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on April 17, 2014, will be held on Friday, May 9, 10 a.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 815 E. First St., Los Angeles.
She is survived by her son, Kelvin Ige; siblings, Michiaki "Mike" (Millie), Walter "Bumper" (Sue),...
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...