Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.

Frank Yoshiharu Yoshikawa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

James Hiroshi Uyehara

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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