Obituaries

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

Sheryl Jeanne Yoshida

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

George Nakayama

George Nakayama

Jan 8, 2014

Funeral services for the late Mr. George Nakayama, a Val Verde, Calfornia-born Nisei resident of Gardena, former internee of Rowher & Jerome Relocation Camps during WWII who honorably served his country in the US Army MIS will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2014, 10:00 AM, Gardena Valley Baptist Church 1630 W.158th St., Gardena, CA 90247. Mr. Nakayama was predeceased...

Joy Atsuko Yamauchi

Joy Atsuko Yamauchi

Jan 8, 2014

Public memorial service for JOY ATSUKO YAMAUCHI, 58,  a Los Angeles born Sansei and resident of Torrance who passed away on January 8 at the Memorial Hospital of Gardena, will be held on Monday, January 20, 11AM at the Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 West 166th St., Gardena, CA.  The family requests that flowers please be omitted. She is survived by...

Tamotsu Tom Koyama

Tamotsu Tom Koyama

Jan 8, 2014

Funeral service for the late Tamotsu Tom Koyama, 80-year-old, Modesto, CA born resident of Hacienda Heights, who passed away on January 8, will be held on Saturday, January 18, 11:00 A.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., L.A. He is survived by his beloved wife, Reiko Koyama; children, Miki (Lee) Shapiro and Brian Koyama; grandchildren,...

Masako Tokashiki

Masako Tokashiki

Jan 7, 2014

A public visitation for the late Mrs. Masako Tokashiki, 97 year-old, Los Angeles born and raised Nisei, resident of Alhambra, who passed away on January 7, 2014 will be held on Sunday, January 19th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA. Family kindly request that flowers be...

Kathleen Uchimura-Mason

Kathleen Uchimura-Mason

Jan 7, 2014

Mrs. Kathleen Uchimura-Mason, 70, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family on January 7, 2014. She is survived her loving family; husband, Dr. Wilbert Mason; step-son, David (Florizel) Mason and step-daughter, Sarah Mason; grandchildren, Benjamin and Catherine Mason; brothers, Robert of San Diego, Shig (Becky) of Riverside, Art (Donna) of Ontario and Randy (Cathy) Uchimura of...

Takaaki Tom Yamanaka

Takaaki Tom Yamanaka

Jan 7, 2014

A memorial service for the late Takaaki Tom Yamanaka, 89-year-old, CA born resident of Sun Valley, who passed away on January 7, 2014 at Sherman Oaks Hospital, will be held on Saturday, February 8, 12:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., L.A. Taka, also known as Tom is survived by his sister, Kumi Shibuya...

Martin Curtis Yoshida

Martin Curtis Yoshida

Jan 7, 2014

Public visitation for MARTIN CURTIS YOSHIDA, 60, a Los Angeles born Sansei who passed away on January 7 at his residence in Long Beach, will be held on Saturday, January 25, from 2:00 to 3:00 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E Temple St., Los Angeles.

Masao Ben Shimizu

Masao Ben Shimizu

Jan 6, 2014

Funeral services for the late Masao Ben Shimizu, 97 year- old, Yuba city born resident of Gardena, who passed away on January 6, will be held on Saturday, January 11, 4:00 PM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th Street, Gardena. He is survived by his sons, Dr. Stanley (Irene), Cary (Linda), Gary (Linda), Dr. Kelvin (Arlene) Shimizu; grandchildren, Natalie,...

Masaye Mary Miyamoto

Masaye Mary Miyamoto

Jan 6, 2014

Private funeral services for the late Mrs. Masaye Mary Miyamoto, 96 year-old, Los Angeles born, resident of San Gabriel, who passed away on January 6, were held on Friday, January 17, 2014 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, officiated by Rimban William Briones. She is survived by her sons, Howard (Shigeko) , Michael (June), and Kenji (Shirley) Miyamoto; brothers, Richard and...

Mitsuko Murakami

Mitsuko Murakami

Jan 5, 2014

Funeral services for the late Mitsuko "Mitzi" Murakami, 97 year-old Guadalupe, CA born Nisei, resident of San Gabriel who passed away on January 5, 2014 will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 10:00 AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with Rev. KarenFay Ramos Young of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating. She is...

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