Samuel Itsuo Yano
Oct 4, 2013
Private family memorial graveside service for Samuel Itsuo Yano, 92-year-old Anaheim born resident of Monterey Park who passed away on Oct. 4, 2013 at Atherton Baptist Homes, was held on Sat. Oct. 19 at Rose Hills Memorial Park. He is survived by his daughters, Daryl (Stuart) Osaki and Lorran (Cliff) Bender; four grandchildren; brother, James Masa Yano; sister, Frances Sugai...
Aileen M. Matsunaga
Oct 4, 2013
MATSUNAGA, AILEEN M. Age 83 passed away on October 4, 2013. She is survived by her children, Lane, Duane (Keala), Kevin Matsunaga, Shawn (Milene) Matsunaga of Tennessee, and Loreen Matsunaga; grandchildren, Shane Matsunaga, Jonathan and Kahanu McCoy, and Miya Matsunaga of Tennessee; siblings, Mitsuno Yamaoka and Sueno Saito both of Hawaii, and Tadayuki Murakami; she is also survived by many...
Yukiko Oseki
Oct 4, 2013
YUKIKO OSEKI, 81 year old Payette Idaho born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on October 4. Public funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 12, 10:00 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, California. She is survived by her husband, Shosaku Oseki; daughters, Grace Masako Oseki and Shirley Yoko Oseki-Rivas (Leonardo...
Takeshi "Tak" Kohatsu
Oct 3, 2013
Takeshi "Tak" Kohatsu, an 80-year-old, California-born Nisei, former internee of Poston Relocation Camp during WWII who proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2013 due to a sudden illness. Beloved husband of Margie; devoted father of Mel, Wendy and Sandy; brother of Aiko; brother-in-law of Gladys. Also survived by many loving...
Tad Henry Horiuchi
Oct 2, 2013
Memorial service for Tad Henry Horiuchi, 81-year-old Los Angels born resident of Lomita who passed away on Oct. 2, 2013 at Harbar-UCLA Medical Center, will be held on Monday, Oct. 28 at 10:00 AM at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 West 182nd St., Torrance. He is survived by his wife, Emma Yaeko Horiuchi; son, Glenn Tad (Stephanie) Horiuchi; daughter, Jane...
Mariko "Miki" Maria Tsuruta
Oct 1, 2013
A private family service for the late Mariko "Miki" Tsuruta, 94 year-old San Francisco born Nisei, resident of Rosemead who passed away on October 1, 2013, was held, Saturday, November 2nd at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Dave Fukuyama of Mission Valley Free Methodist Church officiating. She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Edee (Clyde) Pinedo;...
Lucy Masako Yoshino
Sep 30, 2013
Funeral service for Lucy Masako Yoshino, 91-year-old Stockton, CA born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on September 30, 2013 at Keiro Nursing Home, will be held on Wed. Oct. 9 at 11:00 AM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., Los Angeles. She is survived by her children, Richard Seiki Yoshino, Lillian Yaemi Sasaki, Harvey Takumi...
Roy Yasuo Higa
Sep 28, 2013
Funeral services for the late Mr. Roy Yasuo Higa, 88year-old, born Okinawa Japan, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on September 28, were held on October 5 at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden", officiated by Rev. Nobuko of Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple. He is survived by his wife, Taeko Higa; children, Kinue Yoshinaga, Dr. Edward Koichiro (Peggy)...
Yoshio Dick Nakata
Sep 27, 2013
Family services for the late Mr. Yoshio Dick Nakata who passed away on September 27, 2013 was held privately, officiated by Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. He was a 91 year-old, Los Angeles, California-born Kibei Nisei, and former internee of Tule Lake and Rohwer Relocation Camps. Mr.Nakata was predeceased by his beloved wife, Kyoko. He is survived...
Masashi - Harada
Sep 27, 2013
Masashi Harada, age 64 born in Nara-Ken, Japan, resident of Long Beach, passed away on September 27, 2013, He is survived by his beloved wife, Hiroko Hadara and other relatives in Japan. Private services was held on Friday, Oct. 4 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the Garden with his friends.
Lynne - Kubo
Sep 26, 2013
Public memorial gathering for the late Lynne Kubo, 55-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born resident of Temple City, who passed away on September 26, 2013, will be held on Saturday, October 5, from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles. She is survived by her mother, Frances Kubo; brother, Arnold Kubo;...
Toshiko - Kadomoto
Sep 26, 2013
Memorial service for the late Toshiko Kadomoto, 92-year-old, Torrance, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on September 26, 2013 at Keiro Nursing Home, will be held on Saturday, October 12, 1:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., L.A. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Yoshio; she is survived by her children, Kathy...
Noriko - Tochioka
Sep 25, 2013
Age 95, resident of West Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2013. Predeceased by her husband Tadao, she is survived by her children, Mikio (Margaret) Tochioka, Junko (Steven) Nagata, grandson, Douglas Tochioka, sister, Masako Furuto and many relatives. A private funeral service was held at the West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple. In lieu of flowers or koden please...
Russell Mitsuru Hitomi
Sep 25, 2013
A memorial service for the late Russell M. Hitomi, 83 year-old, Sacramento born resident of La Mirada who passed away on September 25th will be held on Saturday, October 5th, 4:00 pm at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance, with Rev. George Nishikawa officiating. He is survived by his long time companion, Betty Yamasaki; children, Cynthia (Eddie)...
Usami "Sam" Terada
Sep 23, 2013
Usami "Sam" Terada, 90 year old Gardena born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2013 at his residence. Private family graveside services were held on October 11, 2013 at Rose Hills Memorial Park. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Fumiko Terada, and is survived by his daughters; Janis and Kathleen Terada; sister, Amy Nakawaki, and brother,...
William T. Tanaka
Sep 22, 2013
William Tanaka, 86-year-old, Juneau, Alaska born resident of Monrovia, passed away on September 22, 2013. Private family service will be held on a later date. Predeceased by his wife, Tomiko Tanaka. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Jill) and Jim (Michele) Tanaka; 4 grandchildren; sisters, Alice (Kats) Hikido and Mary (Joe) Abo; he is also survived by nieces, nephews...
Susie T. Kirita
Sep 22, 2013
Susie T. Kirita, 92 year old Altadena resident passed away on September 22, 2013. Susie is survived by her loving children, Susan Sierras and Melanie (Tim) Ishihara, 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Susie is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other family members. Services will be held on Friday, October 4, 2013, 11:00AM at...
James Iwao Nakayama
Sep 20, 2013
NAKAYAMA, JAMES I, 100 year old Gardena resident passed away on September 20. He is survived by daughters, Jane Zampol and Michiko Smith; son, Glenn (Jeanette) Nakayama; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday September 27, 11:00 a.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St. Gardena, California. The family requests that flowers be...
Margaret Kimiko Sakaniwa
Sep 20, 2013
Margaret Kimiko Sakaniwa, age 88 born in Long Beach CA, resident of Santa Monica, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2013. She is survived by beloved husband, Tanomo Sakaniwa; grandson, Mark Sakaniwa and many siblings and nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private Memorial Services was held on Thursday, October 3, at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the Garden with Rev....
Chiyoko - Tanimoto
Sep 17, 2013
Chiyoko Tanimoto, age 81 born in Dominguez Hills CA, resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. She is predeceased by beloved husband, Nobuyuki Frank Tanimoto, survived by her beloved children, Carolyn (Darrin), Robert and Sandra (Brandon) and grandchildren, Ryan, Bethany, David and Christian; brothers, Sadao (Yuri), Mas (Taeko), Tosh and survived by many nieces, nephews and...