George Takao Yamamoto
Nov 4, 2013
YAMAMOTO, GEORGE T. passed away peacefully at his home in Oxnard on November 4, 2013 at age 79. George was born in West Los Angeles in 1934 and moved with his family to Utah during the War. He returned to LA and later attended UCLA for 3 years before graduating from UC Davis in 1955 with a BS in Agricultural...
Arlene Megumi Takaki-Ching
Nov 2, 2013
Dr. Arlene Takaki Ching, 49 year old Los Angeles resident passed away on November 2, 2013. Arlene is survived by her loving husband Gregory Ching; parents, Kenny and Chieko Takaki; brothers, Richard (Donna), Frank (Cindy), Michael (Margie) and Don (Leta) Takaki; sisters, Katherine Takaki and Dorothy (Terry) Kunihiro; aunt, Osame Gotanda. Arlene is also survived by many other loving family...
Kazumi Eguchi
Nov 2, 2013
EGUCHI, KAZUMI, age 86 passed away on November 2. Beloved husband of Mieko Eguchi; father of Joan K. (Randall K.) Toji, David S. (Lynda) and Fred M. (Tracy) Eguchi; grand father of Jason K. and Justin T. Toji, Evan M., Garrett K., Chris K. and Danielle K. Eguchi; brother of Fumio (Elizabeth) Eguchi of Florida; also survived by many nieces,...
Jack Yoshinobu Hirai
Nov 1, 2013
Jack Yoshinobu Hirai, 88, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on November 1, 2013. He was born in Oxnard to Yasuzo and Sachiko Hirai on July 17, 1925. Although Jack was an internee of Gila River relocation camp during WWII, he was able to serve his country as a member of the US Army during the Korean...
Helen Uyeno
Oct 31, 2013
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Helen Uyeno, a 93-year old San Pedro, California-born Nisei resident of Long Beach and former internee of Heart Mountain Relocation Camp during WWII who passed away peacefully on October 31, 2013, were held privately, officiated by Bishop Taisen Miyata of Koyasan Buddhist Temple. Beloved mother of Richard (Janet) Uyeno, Katherine (Dick) Fukuda, James (Chris)...
Setsuyo Asari
Oct 31, 2013
Setsuyo Asari of Culver City, California, passed away at age 92 on October 31, 2013, in Camarillo. Predeceased by husband Yoshio Asari, she is survived by one daughter, Kayo Nakatani (Lloyd), and two sons: Yoichi John (Carol) and Shunji Asari; five grandchildren: Laura, Christine and Warren (Julie) Nakatani; David and Lisa Asari; four great grandchildren; two sisters: Tatsuyo Kobata and...
Jerome Eizo Yamasaki
Oct 31, 2013
YAMASAKI, JEROME EIZO December 17, 1924 – October 31, 2013 He was born at San Francisco, resident of Los Angeles and passed away on Oct. 31, 2013 at Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center. He is survived by his wife, Yurika Yamasaki; son, Dale Yamasaki; daughter, Susan Akemi Grech (Adrian Frampton); granddaughters, Phaedra Emery Frampton and Kimberly Ybarra; brother, Bob (Toyoko) Yamasaki....
Helen Uyeno
Oct 31, 2013
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Helen Uyeno, a 93-year old San Pedro, California-born Nisei resident of Long Beach and former internee of Heart Mountain Relocation Camp during WWII who passed away peacefully on October 31, 2013, were held privately, officiated by Bishop Taisen Miyata of Koyasan Buddhist Temple. Beloved mother of Richard (Janet) Uyeno, Katherine (Dick) Fukuda, James (Chris)...
Jane Mitsue Fukuda
Oct 30, 2013
Memorial services for the late Jane Mitsue Fukuda, a 74-year-old Honolulu, Hawaii-born Sansei resident of Culver City who passed away on October 30, 2013, were held privately at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Rev. Clifford Ishigaki. Predeceased by her daughter, Lee Ann Fukuda and her father Soyei Higa. Survived by her beloved daughter, Naomi Fukuda; grandson, Fernando...
Arthur Shiro Fukuda
Oct 29, 2013
Arthur Shiro Fukuda Passed away on October 29th, 2013 Born in Hawaii on Dec 26th, 1932, He was a loving father of Four, Terri Koga, Cliff, Lane and Lynne Fukuda. And Grandfather of Three Kristin, Ciera and Arielle. Whom he loved so much. He was a proud Veteran Marine of the Korean War and Loved his fellow Veterans and country....
Miyoko Okamoto
Oct 28, 2013
Funeral services for the late Miyoko Okamoto, 93 year old resident of Los Angeles who passed away on October 28 were held on Saturday, November 23 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. She is survived by her husband, Yukio George Okamoto; sons, William and Ronald Okamoto; daughter, Margie (Fritz)...
Nofuko - Yokomi
Oct 28, 2013
Nofuko Yokomi passed away on October 28, 2013 at the age of 86. She was born in Tokyo, Japan on September 2, 1927 to Kenji and Ume Takimoto. Working for Mutual Trading Company, Nofuko would travel to the Los Angeles office. During one of her visits, she met and fell in love with Akira Yokomi. Akira and Nofuko married and...
Jodie Sachiko Hirayama
Oct 28, 2013
HIRAYAMA, Jodie Sachiko (49) Passed away on Ocotber 28, 2013. She is predeceased by her beloved mother, Sumiye Hamada; sister, Lisa Johnson and brother, David Hamada. She is survived by her loving family; Husband, Craig Hirayama; children, Jake and Jacey Hirayama; father, Bill Hamada; father and mother-in-law, Hiroshi and Janet Hirayama; brothers-in-law, Dale (Joyce) Hirayama and Loren Johnson; sisters-in law,...
Hatsue Helen Isa
Oct 27, 2013
Funeral services for the late Hatsue Helen Isa, 90 year old, Los Angeles born, resident of Sun Valley who passed away on October 27, will be held on Saturday, November 9, 5:00P.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St, Los Angeles, California. She is survived by sons, Stan (Nancy) of NV, Don (Karen), and daughter Doris (Jim) Umemoto;...
Bob Kazumi Yoneyama
Oct 26, 2013
Funeral Services for the late Bob Kazumi Yoneyama, an 81-year-old Hollywood, California-born Nisei resident of Rosemead and a former internee of Gila River Relocation Camp during WWII and a devoted longtime volunteer of the Japanese American National Museum and the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute who passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2013 will be held on Saturday, November 16,...
Cobey Andrew Kawasaki
Oct 25, 2013
Cobey Andrew Kawasaki, 11 year-old Laguna Hills born, resident of Canyon Country passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 25, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; parents, Craig and Nora Kawasaki; sister, Courtney Kawasaki; grandparents, Albert and Cua Ogues; aunts, Marsha Kawasaki and Alice Ogues; uncles, Roland (Bernadette) and Mark Ogues; cousins, Nicole and...
Tsuyu "Trudy" Takagawa
Oct 24, 2013
TAKAGAWA, Tsuyu "Trudy" (85) passed away on October 24, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; sons, Michael (Debra) and Cary (Debra) Takagawa; daughter, Lorna (Robert) King; grandchildren, Jennifer, Jason (Vivian) and Kyle Takagawa, Nicole, Stefanie and Marisa King; brother, Shigeru (Yoko) Yuzuriha; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family will not have any services locally;...
Kiyoko Kay Komai
Oct 23, 2013
Funeral services for the late Kiyoko Kay Komai, 92 year-old, Berkeley born Nisei resident of Temple City who passed away on October 23 will be held on Friday, November 1st, 11:00 AM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles; followed by the burial at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Gate #10. She was predeceased by her late...
Kenneth Shigeru Eimoto
Oct 23, 2013
A private family service and burial for the late Ken S. Eimoto, 62 year-old, Berkeley, CA born Sansei, resident of Torrance who passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2013, were held on Saturday, November 9th at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel and Cemetery. His is survived by his loving family; wife, Karen S. Eimoto; son, Kevin K. Eimoto; brother, Dennis...
Betty Tamiko Hiji
Oct 21, 2013
Betty Tamiko Hiji of Westlake Village, CA passed away peacefully at the age of 86. She is survived by her husband Tsugio, children LuAnn (David) Shudo, Kenji (Akiko) Hiji, Doris (Clifford) Kotake and Donald (Alice) Hiji; grandchildren, Justin, Tachi, Miko Shudo, Sachi, Kimi, Mina Hiji, Paige, Taylor, and Jaycie Kotake; sister Hisako (Bob Hisao) Hiji; brothers Jim Arimura and...