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...
Setsu - Osako
Nov 25, 2013
Setsu Osako, 90 year old Kagoshima, Japan born resident of Gardena who passed away on November 25, 2013. She is survived by sons, Hiroshi Osako and Masami Osako; daughter, Minori Yamashita; also survived by 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services was held on Friday, November 29, at Inglewood Park Cemetery "Chapel of Chimes" with Rev. Nobuo Miyaji of...
Takashi Higa
Nov 24, 2013
Takashi Higa, 57 year old Okinawa, Japan born resident of Pasadena who passed away on November 24. Public Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 2, 6:00 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St, Los Angeles, California. He is survived by wife, Midori Higa; son, Yutaka Higa; daughter, Akane Higa of Japan; mother,...
Dorothy Yumiko Nakamura
Nov 24, 2013
Dorothy Yumiko Nakamura,95 year old long time resident of Rosemead passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013. She is survived by a brother Rev. Harry Murakami; sister, Chickie Sakauye; four daughters, Caroline Nakamura, Pat Kersten, Judy Griggs, Grace Nakamura; four grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Services will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave Los Angeles...
Dennis Jing Quan
Nov 24, 2013
Memorial services for the late Mr. Dennis Jing Quan, an 80-year-old, China-born longtime resident of Los Angeles who honorably served his country in the US Army and was an active member of the Alhambra American Legion Post 139 who passed away on November 24, 2013, will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2013 1:00 PM at Evergreen Baptist Church of...
Masashi Kawasaki
Nov 22, 2013
Funeral services for the late Masashi Kawasaki, 91 year old, Los Angeles born, resident of Hacienda Heights who passed away on November 22, will be held on Sunday, December 8, 12:00P.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, California. He is survived by son, Darryl (Ruth) Kawasaki; daughters, Donna Kawasaki (Larry) Nakano, Sheri Kawasaki (Roland) Chung...
Harumi Arakaki
Nov 21, 2013
Harumi "Mimi" Arakaki,73 year old Los Angeles born resident of Montebello, passed away on November 21. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 11:00 a.m. at Montebello Plymouth Congregational Church, 144 S. Greenwood Ave, Montebello, California. She is survived by husband, James Arakaki; sons, Dean (Lisa) and Brian (Susan) Arakaki; grandchildren, Patrick, Jennifer and Michelle Arakaki; sisters, Lucy...
Sadao Yatabe
Nov 20, 2013
Sadao Yatabe, 90 year old Alhambra resident, passed away on November 20, 2013. Sadao is survived by his loving daughter Gale (Larry) Inadomi; grandchildren, Benjamin (Vanessa) Inadomi of Washington and Andrew Inadomi; sisters, Shiz Tagami, Masako Arata and Hisako Kanow. Sadao is also survived by many other loving family members. Public visitation will be held on Saturday December 7, 2013,...
Leslie Teruo Goshi
Nov 20, 2013
Memorial services for the late Mr. Leslie Teruo Goshi, a Maui, Hawaii-born, Sansei resident of Montebello and US Army Veteran who passed away on November 20, 2013, will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2013 10:00 AM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, officiated by Rimban William Briones. The family requests casual attire....
Miki Mikio Ohara
Nov 19, 2013
OHARA, MIKI MIKIO. Age 67 passed away on November 19, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Emily; children, Kevin (Brenda Garcia) Ohara, Deena (Kevin) Ohara-Lewis; grandchildren, Olivia Aoki Lewis and Leah Marie Ohara; brother, Kent (Jacqueline) Ohara; aunts, Miyo and Setsue Ohara; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral service will be held on...
Jimmy Hajime Okazaki
Nov 19, 2013
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Jimmy Hajime Okazaki November 19, 2013 at the age of 89 years old. Beloved Father, Grandfather and Brother. Born June 19, 1924 to Mitsue and Genkichi Okazaki in Hilo Hawaii. The oldest of 5 siblings. Jimmy was a black belt in judo, Central Intelligence Corp in the US Army, a Carpenter...
Katsuyo - Yamazaki
Nov 19, 2013
Private family service for the late Katsuyo Yamazaki, 86-year-old, Japan born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on November 19, 2013, was held on Saturday, November 30 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles. Predeceased by her husband Robert "Bobby" Yamazaki; she is survived by her children, Sharon Yamazaki-Quon and Russell (Shirley) Yamazaki; grandchildren, Garrett Quon...