Terry Takeko Hanamoto
Sep 17, 2013
MRS. TERRY TAKEKO HANAMOTO, 78, Hiroshima, Japan born Issei, resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; son, Michael S. (Cherilynn) Hanamoto; daughter, Cindy Y. (Dr. Ryushi T.) Saisho and son, Steve T. Hanamoto; grandsons, Matthew K. and Nicholas H. Hanamoto, Jonathan R. and Justin T. Saisho; granddaughter, Julia M....
Mary Hatsue Nakamoto
Sep 17, 2013
Private family service for the late Mary Hatsue Nakamoto, 94-year-old, CA born resident of Temple City, who passed away on September 17, 2013, was held on Tuesday, September 24 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles. She is survived by her children, Paul S. Nakamoto, Margie A. Shaffer, Fred Y. and Robert N. Nakamoto; grandchildren, Paul N., Glen, Brad...
Harry T. Miyahira
Sep 16, 2013
MR. HARRY T. MIYAHIRA, AKA Harry T. Higa, 80, Honolulu, HI born Sansei, US Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Nerry N. Miyahira; daughters, Polly (John) Veatch, Bekky Miyahira and Juddy (James) Dunagan; 6 grandchildren; brother, Melvin (Jaclyn) Higa; sisters, Shirley (James) Asato, Ann (Robert) Creen and Dilys (George)...
Asako Minamide
Sep 14, 2013
Asako Minamide, 91 year-old, San Luis Obispo born, long time resident of Orange County passed away on Saturday, September 14 at Keiro Nursing Home in Los Angeles. She is survived by her sister, Kiyoko Yoshida; niece Lynne (Mark) Kaufold; nephews, James (Jeri) Inoda; David Minamide; Daniel Minamide; Alan Minamide; Mark Yoshida; Duane (Sheryl) Yoshida. In accordance with her wishes no...
Grace Takako Heyada
Sep 14, 2013
Funeral services for the late Grace Takako Heyada, 83 years old, born in San Francisco, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on September 14, were held on Saturday, September 28 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the Garden, with Rev. Clifford Ishigaki officiating. She is survived by her husband, Mitsuo Heyada; daughters, Jill (Dean) Katayama, Ann (Weldon) Nomura, and Jan...
Christine A Ohama
Sep 13, 2013
Celebration of Life for CHRISTINE A. OHAMA, 60, a Los Angeles born Sansei who passed away peacefully on September 13 in Whittier, will be held on Monday, September 23, 10:00AM at the St. Francis Xavier Chapel, 222 S. Hewitt St, L.A., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Additional parking is available at Zenshuji Soto Mission, 123 S. Hewitt St., L.A....
Yukiko Nonoguchi
Sep 12, 2013
Private funeral services for Yukiko Nonoguchi, 87 year old Los Angeles resident, who passed away on September 12, 2013 were held on September 28, 2013 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", officiated by Rev. Fumiaki Usuki of West Los Angeles Buddhist Church. Yukiko is survived by her loving husband, Hajime Nonoguchi; children, Leslye (John) Booras, Kevin (Siu) Nonoguchi and...
Wilfred Itsufumi "Fumi" Oyama
Sep 11, 2013
MR. WILFRED ITSUFUMI "FUMI" OYAMA, 75, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, US Army Veteran, resident Los Angeles passed away peacefully on September 11, at Keck Hospital of USC. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Masako Oyama; daughters, Francine Kanno and Celeste (Peter Kerekes) Oyama; grandchildren, Kai and Cade Kanno, Anika Kerekes; sisters, Akiko Saiki and Sally (Takeo) Akasaki;...
Amy Emiko Ota
Sep 10, 2013
Funeral services for Amy Emiko Ota, 87 year old Lakewood resident, who passed away on September 10, 2013, will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 11:00AM at Jodoshu North America Mission, 442 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA . Amy is survived by her loving husband Seiichi Ota, children, May K. (Johnny) Ota Gushiken, Kenji (Liz) Ota and Joan...
Shizuye - Kondo
Sep 10, 2013
Private family service for the late Shizuye Kondo, 95-year-old, CA born resident of Arcadia, who passed away on September 10, 2013, was held on Friday, September 20 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles. Predeceased by her husband, Masao Kondo; she is survived by her daughters, Joanne Keiko (Ken) Nakano, Reiko Kondo, June Kondo, and May (Kenneth) Inouye; granddaughters,...
Jack Mitsuyoshi Yamashiro
Sep 9, 2013
Private family memorial service for Jack Mitsuyoshi Yamashiro, 87-year-old Los Angeles born, resident of Arleta who passed away on Sept. 9, 2013 at Woodland Care Center, was held on Sat. Sept. 14 at Live Oak Memorial Park, gravesite with Rev. Ruy Mizuki from Chatsworth United Methodist Church officiating. He is survived by his wife, Rose Natsuko Yamashiro; daughters, Kimiko Ellen...
George Tanaka
Sep 8, 2013
Funeral service for the late George Tanaka, 92 year-old, Washington born Nisei, resident of La Mirada who passed away peacefully at his residence on September 8, 2013 will be held on Friday, September 20, from 5:00 pm at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rinban Noriaki Ito of Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his loving...
Naoe - Hirayama
Sep 8, 2013
Naoe Hirayama, age 87 born in Tokyo Japan, resident of Monterey Park, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2013. She is predeceased by beloved husband, Taiji Hirayama, survived by her beloved siblings, Masaji "Mas" Kawashima and Kikue Shigetomi; nieces, Joanna Masae Kawashima, Fuomi Patricia Naomi Shigetomi and Linda Reiko Shigetomi and also survived by other relatives in Japan. Private Funeral...
Theresa Hatsue Kushi
Sep 6, 2013
Theresa Hatsue Kushi, age 98 born in Los Angeles, CA., resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2013. She is predeceased by beloved husband, Archie Kiichiro Kushi and daughter Aileen Sachiko Kushi; survived by her beloved children Arthur Kushi, Richard Kushi and wife Cynthia and Marianne Kushi; and grandson Jonathan Kushi and wife Yvonne. She is...
Sumiko - Murakami
Sep 6, 2013
Sumiko "Sue" Murakami, 92, a resident of Cerritos, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 6, 2013. She is predeceased by husband, Tadawo (Tad) Murakami, and survived by her children: Ronald (Mitsue), Janet (Gordon) Sugimoto, and Greg (Elizabeth), her grandchildren Brent, Chasen, Drew Sugimoto, and Amelia and Alex Murakami, brother Shig (Candice) Kuwahara and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service...
Dorothy Natsuko Suzuki
Sep 5, 2013
Dorothy Natsuko Suzuki, 85-year-old, resident of Los Angeles passed away on September 5, 2013. She is survived by her children, Greg (Carol), Sheila and Vince Suzuki; grandchildren, Gregor and Kellyn Suzuki, Tillman Hubbard, and Jordan Suzuki; she is also survived by nieces and nephews. No services were held per Dorothy's request.
Tsuneo John Ogami
Sep 5, 2013
Tsuneo John Ogami, age 56 born and resident of Hacienda Heights CA, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. He is survived by his beloved wife, Yuko Ogami; son, Chris Ogami; and many other relatives. The "Celebration of his Life" was held on Saturday, September 14 at Friendly Hills Country Club.
Jenny Yang Hara
Sep 4, 2013
Funeral Services for the late Mrs. Jenny Yang Hara, a 65-year-old, Shanghai, China-born former piano teacher and resident of Los Angeles who passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2013 were held privately at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", officiated by Rev. Kodo Tanaka of Jodoshu North American Buddhist Missions. Beloved wife of Shinichi Hara; devoted mother of Liuichi Hara...
Roy Sakaye Fujimori
Aug 31, 2013
Memorial service for the late Roy Sakaye Fujimori, 90 year old, Fresno born, Nisei, resident of the South Bay area who passed away on August 31 will be held on Wednesday, September 11th from 4:00 pm at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 West 182nd St., Torrance. He is survived by his loving family; son, Brian (Karen) Fujimori; grandson, Jackson Fujimori;...
Victor Katsuji Hayashi
Aug 29, 2013
Victor Katsuji Hayashi, Utah Salt Lake City born, resident of Los Angeles passed away on August 29, 2013 at the age of 94. Predeceased by his niece, Susan Kamiyama. He is survived by sister, Kayoko Wada; nieces, Gayle Wada, Denise and Janis Ishitani; nephews, Douglas Wada and Curtis Ishitani; also survived by other relatives. In accordance with his wishes no...