Obituaries

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

George Tanaka

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Tokiko Mary Shinmoto

Tokiko Mary Shinmoto

Aug 28, 2013

Tokiko Mary Shinmoto, 91 year old Laguna Hills resident passed away on August 28, 2013. Tokiko is survived by her children Dawn Yoshi (Edward) Walsh, June S. (Dail) Hilliard and Ann Yuri (Chris) Flesuras, Jr.; grandchildren, Stephanie Walsh, Kristin and Chad Hilliard, Chris Flesuras III, Nicholas (Tomomi) Flesuras and Ashley (Adrian) Almodovar; great grandchildren, Justin Walsh and Kostas Flesuras. Services...

Shig - Hozaki

Shig - Hozaki

Aug 28, 2013

Funeral services for the late Shig Hozaki, 82-year-old, Lompoc, CA born resident of Altadena, who passed away on August 28, 2013, will be held on Saturday, September 21, 10 a.m. at Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley 323 Workman Mill Rd., La Puente. He is survived by his beloved wife, Iku Hozaki; children, Cyndy (Ron Okuda) Hozaki, Teri (Kaz)...

Yasue "Sue" Yamane

Yasue "Sue" Yamane

Aug 27, 2013

Memorial services for the late Yasue "Sue" Yamane, 84-year-old, Waialua, HI born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on August 27, 2013, will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 7 p.m. at Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley 323 Workman Mill Rd., La Puente, CA 91746. Aloha attire and bright colors are welcome. Predeceased by her husband, Edward...

Haruko Janet Sakamoto

Haruko Janet Sakamoto

Aug 26, 2013

Funeral services for the late Haruko Janet Sakamoto, 89 year old Torrance born resident of Burbank, CA who passed away peacefully on August 26 at her residence, will be held on Saturday, September 7th, 3:00 pm at San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 9450 Remick Ave., Pacoima, CA. She is predeceased by her husband, Akira Joe Sakamoto; brothers Mac, Nob,...

Yoko Babaoka

Yoko Babaoka

Aug 25, 2013

Family Memorial Services for the late Mrs. Yoko Babaoka, a 76-year-old, North Hollywood, California-born Sansei resident of Los Angeles and former internee of Poston Relocation Camp during WWII who passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013 were held privately at Montebello Plymouth Congregational Church Mrs. Babaoka was predeceased by her beloved husband, Minoru Babaoka. Devoted mother of Glenn (Rachelle) Babaoka,...

Katsumi Mayemura

Katsumi Mayemura

Aug 25, 2013

Funeral services for the late Katsumi Mayemura, 86 year old, Los Angeles born and resident, who passed away on August 25, will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2:00P.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California. Predeceased by his son, Mark Masaru Mayemura. He is survived by his wife, Ryoko Mayemura; children, Arleen, Paul (Amy),...

Keiko Sandy Tomooka

Keiko Sandy Tomooka

Aug 25, 2013

TOMOOKA, Keiko Sandy (80) Passed away on August 25, 2013 She is survived by her loving family; loving husband, Suyeo; son, Eric (Joni Kinoshita) Tomooka; daughter, Dana (Phillip) Hartmann; grandchildren, Austin and Curtis Hartmann; sisters, Kazuye Kushi and Tomiko Shibata; also many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private burial services were held by the family at Rose Hills Memorial Park...

Tracy Craig Harris

Tracy Craig Harris

Aug 24, 2013

Tracy "Tag" Craig Harris, 52, passed away at his residence in Pasadena, on August 24, 2013. He was born in Livingston, Montana on June 8, 1961, where he was residing when he moved to California. He was working at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory as a network switch engineer at the time of his death. Tag participated in track, basketball and...

Hoover Masumi Hiroto

Hoover Masumi Hiroto

Aug 23, 2013

Private services for the late Hoover Masumi Hiroto, 85 year-old, Los Angeles born Nisei, who passed away on August 23, 2013, were held on Friday, September 6th at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Pastor Cory Ishida of Evergreen Baptist Church San Gabriel Valley officiating. He is survived by his children; sons, John (Julie), Roy (Marlyn) and Paul (Monica)...

Alan Takeshi Kaneko

Alan Takeshi Kaneko

Aug 22, 2013

Alan Takeshi Kaneko, 66 year old Cypress resident, passed away on August 22, 2013. Alan is survived by his loving wife June Kaneko; children Cami (Jason) Chang and Craig (Erin) Kaneko; grandchildren, Silas and Abigail Chang, Chloe and Cailey Kaneko; mother, Elizabeth Kaneko; brother Brian (Patty) Kaneko. Alan is also survived by many other loving family members. Memorial Services will...

Kumiko Sata

Kumiko Sata

Aug 21, 2013

Private family services for the late Mrs. Kumiko Sata, 86 year-old, Japan born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on Augusts 21, 2013 at Keiro Nursing Home were held on Saturday, August 31 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Bruce G. Mallery of Seicho-No-Ie officiating. She is survived by her cousins, Ted (Haru) Sakamoto and Nancy...

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