Obituaries

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

Chiyoko Okawauchi

Chiyoko Okawauchi

Dec 22, 2013

Chiyoko Okawauchi, 97 year old Redondo Beach resident passed away on December 22, 2013. Chiyoko is survived by her loving children, Arthur and Virginia Okawauchi. Funeral services will be held privately at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden".

Keiko Karasawa

Keiko Karasawa

Dec 20, 2013

Funeral services for the late Ms. Keiko Karasawa, 71 year-old, resident of Stanton, who passed away on December 20, were held on December 28, officiated by Rev. Shunichi Kurai of Sozenji Buddhist Temple. She is survived by sisters, Suzan Kazue (Ted Takafumi) Imoto, Junko (Bob Yosohachi) Takemura, Brenda Akiko (Masakazu) Fujii; brother, John Junichi Fujinami; also survived by nieces, nephews,...

Robert Masaru Yoshihiro

Robert Masaru Yoshihiro

Dec 20, 2013

Robert Masaru Yoshihiro, age 71 born in Los Angeles CA, resident of Alhambra, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013. He is predeceased by beloved mother, Mitsuko Grace Yoshihiro, survived by his beloved wife, Maryann Ito Yoshihiro; brother-in-law, Tom Tamotsu Ito and his long time friends. Public Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 from 1: 00 P.M....

Shimei Yuda

Shimei Yuda

Dec 20, 2013

YUDA, Shimei (82) Hilo, Hawaii-Born resident of Fullerton and US Army Veteran who honorably served his country, passed away December 20, 2013. Beloved husband of Agnes; proud father of Anson and Stuart (Lee) Yuda. Brother of Kwanichi and George Yuda, and Kay Murashige of Hawaii. Also survived by 22 nieces and nephews and many other family members both here and...

Shigeko Kobayashi Bennett

Shigeko Kobayashi Bennett

Dec 17, 2013

Private family funeral service for Shigeko Kobayashi Bennett, 83-year-old Shiga-ken born resident of Carson who passed away on Dec. 17, 2013 at her residence, was held on Thursday, Dec. 26 at Green Hills Memorial Park, Chapel. She is survived by her sons, Joseph and Rusty Bennett; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and other relatives.

Harry Haruyoshi Murakami

Harry Haruyoshi Murakami

Dec 17, 2013

Harry Haruyoshi Murakami, 93 year old resident of Torrance, passed away on December 17, 2013. Harry is survived by his children, Ann (Lowell) Zweigle, Peggy Murakami, both of Washington, Glenn (Karen) Murakami, Alan (Ilene) Murakami of Colorado and Gail Murakami; grandchildren, Justin and Ryan Young of Washington, Connie and Randy Zweigle of Washington, Derek Murakami of Illinois, Kyle Murakami of...

Elaine Y. Morita

Elaine Y. Morita

Dec 15, 2013

Funeral Services for the late Mrs. Elaine Y. Morita, a Los Angeles, California-born Sansei resident of La Puente, former internee of Gila River Relocation Camp during WWII who passed away on December 15, 2013 will be held on Monday, December 23, 2013 1:00 PM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA. Beloved wife of Bobby...

Masao Mas Shono

Masao Mas Shono

Dec 15, 2013

Funeral service for the late Masao "Mas" Shono, 84 year-old, Terminal Island born, Nisei Veteran, resident of Long Beach who passed away on December 15th will be held on Saturday, December 21, 3:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1340 11th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. He is survived by his loving family; son, Eric (Dona) Shono; daughters, Cozette (Eugene Bilderback)...

George Kazumitsu Wakasugi

George Kazumitsu Wakasugi

Dec 14, 2013

George Kazumitsu Wakasugi, 85 year old Hawaii born resident of Gardena passed away on December 14, 2013. George is survived by his loving children, Claire (Thomas) Wong and Jill (Benedict) Ouano; son-in-law Brian Shintaku; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. George is predeceased by his wife Edna Wakasugi and daughter Lynne Shintaku.

Rev. William Y. Nishimura

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

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

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

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

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

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)...

Toshio Seiki

Toshio Seiki

Dec 9, 2013

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Tony Yukio Yamaoka

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

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

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

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,...

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