Rev. William Y. Nishimura
Dec 14, 2013
Funeral services for the late Reverend William Nishimura, 98 year old, California born, resident of Altadena, who passed away on December 14, will be held on Saturday, December 28, 11:00A.M. at First Presbyterian Church of Altadena, 2775 North Lincoln Ave, Altadena, California. He is survived by his wife, Florence Nishimura; sister, Mary Takuma; also by many nieces, nephews and other...
Kiyoko - Tanaka
Dec 14, 2013
Funeral service for the late Kiyoko Masuda Tanaka, 83-year-old, CA born resident of Cerritos, who passed away on December 14, 2013 in her home surrounded by loved ones, will be held on Saturday, December 21, 9:30 A.M. at Anaheim Free Methodist Church, 1001 N. Mayflower St., Anaheim. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Carl K. Tanaka and her parents, Joe M....
Christine Kazuko Esaki
Dec 12, 2013
Memorial service for the late Kazuko Esaki, 61-year-old, Kobe, Japan born resident of Irvine, CA, who passed away on December 12, 2013 at her residence, will be held on Saturday, December 28, 10:30 A.M. at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church 2000 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana. She is survived by her beloved husband, Ted Esaki; loving daughter, Sherry Esaki; faithful dog, Maxxy;...
Hideko Matsumoto
Dec 9, 2013
MATSUMOTO, Hideko (96) Passed away on December 9, 2013. She is survived by her loving son, Eugene Hitoshi Matsumoto; niece, Gloria Fourel of England; and also survived by other relatives. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 1:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with Rev. Seigo Takayoshi of...
Hideko Matsumoto
Dec 9, 2013
MATSUMOTO, Hideko (96) Passed away on December 9, 2013. She is survived by her loving son, Eugene Hitoshi Matsumoto; niece, Gloria Fourel of England; and also survived by other relatives. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 1:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with Rev. Seigo Takayoshi of...
Masao Heyada
Dec 9, 2013
Family services for the late Mr. Masao Heyada a 92-year-old, Kauai, Hawaii-born Nisei resident of Simi Valley who passed away on December 9, 2013 was held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations instead be made in the name of Masao Heyada to either the American Heart Association (800) 242-8721 or to the American Diabetes Association (800)...
Tony Yukio Yamaoka
Dec 7, 2013
Funeral services for the late Tony Yukio Yamaoka, 92 year-old, Waipahu born Nisei, resident of Westminster, CA who passed away peacefully on December 7th will be held on Monday, December 16, 11:00 am at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim, CA. He is survived by his loving family; daughter, Lily (Richard) Hara; sons, Rick (Claudine), Thomas and...
James Toshimi Saito
Dec 6, 2013
James Toshimi Saito, 92 year old resident of Gardena, passed away on December 6, 2013. James is survived by his loving wife June Saito; sons, Craig and Steven Saito. Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 20, 2013, 11:00AM at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Kenneth "Ken" H. Yamahata
Dec 5, 2013
MR. KENNETH "KEN" H. YAMAHATA, 59-year-old Los Angeles, CA born resident, passed away on December 5, at his residence. He is survived by his loving family; son, Eric Joseph Yamahata; mother, Mieko Yamahata; brothers, Dr. Wayne (Janet) Yamahata of Sacramento, David (Helen) Yamahata of Pasadena and Alan Yamahata of New York; many nephews, nieces, uncles and aunts. Private family memorial...
Jeanne - Yamane
Dec 4, 2013
Private family services for the late Jeanne Yamane, 66-year-old, CA born resident of Pasadena, who passed away on December 4, 2013, were held on Thursday, December 12, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles. Predeceased by her mother, Mary Matsuye Yamane; she is survived by her father, Victor F. Yamane; she is also survived by aunts, uncles,...
John Thomas Manchester
Dec 4, 2013
John Thomas Manchester died peacefully in his sleep, at home, in Camarillo, California on December 4, 2013. He was born in Portland, Maine on November 29, 1944, the son of Dr. Virgil Manchester and Juanita Crow Manchester, and spent his youth growing up in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine. After serving in the United States Army from March 1969 to December 1970, and...
George Mutsuo Hirokawa
Dec 4, 2013
Funeral services for the late George Mutsuo Hirokawa, 85 year-old, Hawaii born Nisei veteran, resident of La Palma, CA who passed away peacefully on December 4th will be held on Monday, December 16, 4:00 PM at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim, CA. Family is requesting casual attire. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Annie...
Mitose Catherine Yonai
Dec 3, 2013
MRS. MITOSE CATHERINE YONAI, 85, San Pedro born Nisei, resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 3, at Keiro Nursing Home. She is survived by her sons, Randy, Greg and David (Susan) Yonai; grandchildren, Derek (Amy), Ryan (Maria), Alan, Stephanie, Staci, Jason, Shannon, Brandon and Aaron Yonai; great-grandchild, Kaori Yonai. Predeceased by son,...
Toyoko - Ito
Nov 30, 2013
Toyoko Ito, loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother passed away on November 30, 2013. Toyoko was born in Tacoma, Washington and raised in Kagoshima and Kobe Japan. After completing her college education in Japan, she returned to Los Angeles after World War II. She is survived by her devoted husband George Ito, son Raymond Ito, daughter Elsie (Rod) Nakamoto and...
Tsutomu Nakanishi
Nov 29, 2013
A family memorial service for the late Mr. Tsutomu Nakanishi, a 94-year-old, Los Angeles, California-born Kibei-Nisei resident of Fountain Valley and a former internee of Poston Relocation Camp during WWII who passed away on November 29, 2013, will be held privately. The family respectfully requests that flowers and koden be omitted. Mr. Nakanishi was predeceased by his beloved wife, Patricia....
Hitoshi Uchida
Nov 28, 2013
Memorial services for the late Mr. Hitoshi Uchida, an 81-year-old, Japan-born resident of Gardena who passed away on November 28, 2013 were held privately at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Rev. Koho Takata of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Mr. Uchida is survived by his beloved wife, Tomoko. Devoted father of Masaru (Yukie) Uchida, Kaoru (Yuriko) Uchida of...
Megumi Osa
Nov 27, 2013
Megumi Osa, 88, Los Angeles-born Nisei and longtime resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully in his home on November 27, 2013 after a brief illness. Public funeral services will be held on Monday, Dec. 9, 10:00am at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena, CA A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, he is survived by his wife...
Masako Yamamoto
Nov 27, 2013
MRS. MASAKO YAMAMOTO, 83, passed away peacefully on November 27, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughter, Janet (Louis) Zarchen of Connecticut; son, John (Yuka) Yamamoto of Alamo, CA; grandchildren, Mari, Miya and Kent Yamamoto; also survived by many nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 16, from 10:00AM...
Yoshiharu Jim Kishi
Nov 26, 2013
Memorial service for the late Jim "Yoder" Kishi, 87-year-old, CA born resident of Pasadena, who passed away on November 26, 2013, will be held on Saturday, December 21, 10:00 A.M. at Mountain View Cemetery Chapel 2400 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena. Predeceased by his son, Russell Kishi; he is survived by his beloved wife, Sally Kishi; children, Cheryl (Geff) Wilcox...