Obituaries

Carl Masato Hanaoka

Jan 17, 2014

MR. CARL MASATO HANAOKA, 87, passed away peacefully on January 17, at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. He is survived by his loving family; son, Dean (Jeanne) Hanaoka; daughters, Lynne (Ralph) Cable and Alyson (Robert) Coburn; grandchildren, Brandon and Kristin Hanaoka, Grant and John Cable, Ryan and Bryan Coburn. Private family funeral services were held on Friday, January 31, at Green...

Toshiko Miyoshi

Jan 17, 2014

MIYOSHI, Toshiko (92) Passed away on January 17, 2014 She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Miyoshi; sister, Elaine C. Hashimura; brother, John Nakaso; also many beloved nieces, nephews and their children. Private funeral services were held on Saturday, January 25 at Fukui Mortuary with Rev. KarenFay Ramos-Young of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating.

Ruby Rumiko Ikeda

Jan 17, 2014

MRS. RUBY RUMIKO IKEDA, 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 17, at St. John's Health Center. Ruby is predeceased by her loving parents, George Masao and Fuyono Ikeda. She is survived by her loving family; husband, Vaughn Obern; sisters, Betty Ikeda and Marie (Albert) Chan; and many other relatives. Celebration of life for Mrs. Ruby Rumiko...

Tommy K. Matsuura

Jan 16, 2014

MR. TOMMY K. MATSUURA, 90, passed away on January 16, 2014. No funeral service will be held. A celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date.

Gordon Oshita

Jan 16, 2014

Memorial service for the late Gordon Hideyuki Oshita, 72-year-old, HI born resident of Hacienda Heights, who passed away peacefully on January 16, 2014, will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S. Commonwealth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Naomi Oshita; son,...

Takako - Nishizawa

Jan 15, 2014

Private family funeral services for the late Takako Nishizawa, 93-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on January 15, 2014, were held on Saturday, February 1 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles. Predeceased by her husband, Fred N. Nishizawa; she is survived by her daughter, Lynn (Mike) Hensley; granddaughter, Jennifer Lin; brother, Shiro...

Haru Hayashi

Jan 15, 2014

Public visitation for HARU HAYASHI, 97, San Bernardino born Nisei and resident of Huntington Beach who passed away on January 15 at her residence, will be held on Sunday, January 26, from 10AM – 11AM at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA.  The family requests no flowers and casual attire. She is survived by her sons,...

Sheryl Jeanne Yoshida

Jan 14, 2014

Sheryl Jeanne Yoshida, age 62, born in Long Beach CA, resident of Anaheim, CA, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 at Hoag Memorial Hospital, Newport Beach. She is pre-deceased by beloved father, Toru Nakahara and her sister, Debra Nakahara, survived by beloved husband, Roy Hiroshi Yoshida; mother Yasuko Nakahara; siblings, Karen Yoshikawa, Rick Nakahara & Glen Nakahara. She is...

Jane Yoko Oshita

Jan 12, 2014

Jane Yoko Oshita, of Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2014. She was with her family at the Keiro Nursing Home where she had been receiving care and support. Janie was special to all whose lives she touched with her kindness. We shall all miss her smile very much. A Viewing will be held on Friday, January...

Melvin Kazuto Hashimoto

Jan 12, 2014

Funeral services for the late Mr. Melvin Kazuto Hashimoto, a 72-year-old Puhi, Kauai, Hawaii-born Sansei resident of Los Angeles who honorably served in the US Army and who was a proud member of Ironworker Union Local 433, who passed away on January 12, 2014 will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2014, 2:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the...

Clark Toshio Yonemoto

Jan 10, 2014

Public Memorial gathering for the late Mr. Clark Toshio Yonemoto , 91-year-old, Hilo, HI-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles who passed away on January 10, will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 20 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with a Buddhist minister officiating.

He is survived by...

Masato "Mas" Chuman

Jan 10, 2014

A Funeral service for the late Mr. Masato Chuman, a 91-year-old, Venice, California-born Nisei resident of Altadena, former internee of Poston Relocation Camp during WWII who honorably served his country in the US ARMY and who passed away on January 10, 2014 will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014, 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church of Altadena, 2775 Lincoln...

Robert Y. Omoto

Jan 10, 2014

OMOTO, ROBERT Y. Age 82 passed away on January 10, 2014. Beloved husband of Rose Omoto; loving father of Sandy (Tom) Zimberoff and Roy (Elaine) and Ron Omoto; grandchildren, Jeffrey Zimberoff, and Ryan and Daniel Omoto; sister, Alice (Fred) Chinen of Hawaii; he is also survived by many other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 1, 10...

Sonja Racquel Tyra

Jan 10, 2014

Memorial Services for the late Ms. Sonja Racquel Tyra, a Laoac, Pangasinan, Philippine-born resident of Los Angeles who passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2014 will be held privately. Beloved daughter of Dolores Pajela of the Philippines; devoted life partner of Abraham Saguid; sister of Lorna Hai, Napoleon Pajela, and Oscar Pajela of Hawaii; aunt of Lorel (Clinton) Everitt, Tyrell...

Bradley Shigeo Hayata

Jan 9, 2014

Family service for BRADLEY SHIGEO HAYATA, 23, a Downey, CA born Yonsei and a resident of Torrance who passed away on January 9, was held on Saturday, January 18 at the Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rimban William Briones from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.

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Yae Kubo

Jan 8, 2014

Private family funeral service for Yae Kubo, 99-year-old Honolulu, HI born resident of N. Hollywood who passed away on Jan. 8, 2014 at her residence, was held on Sat. Feb 1 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with a minister from Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her son, Harumi Kubo; daughters, Setsuko Yano and Mizuho...