Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.
Yoshiko Hayakawa
Aug 4, 2013
Yoshiko Hayakawa, 84 year old Montebello resident passed away on August 4, 2013. Yoshiko is survived by her loving husband Kenjiro Hayakawa; children, Shigeru (Wendy), Steven (Laura), Lane (Judy) Hayakawa and Kimi (Pil) Serpas; grandchildren, Colin (Holly), Keri, Kyle and Tyler Hayakawa, both of Florida, Ryan Hayakawa of North Dakota, Darren, Kevin Hayakawa, Akiko Serpas and Kiyoko Jones, both of...
Richard Sunada
Aug 4, 2013
SUNADA, RICHARD April 15, 1931 – August 4, 2013 Beloved husband of Shirley Sunada; brother of Marie Takahashi and Robert (Kiku) Sunada; also survived by many relatives. Family gathering was held on Sat. Aug. 17.
Mitsuo Hazama
Aug 3, 2013
Funeral services for Mitsuo Hazama, 90 year old Los Angeles resident, who passed away on August 3, 2013 were held on August 15, 2013 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", officiated by Rev. Clifford Ishigaki. Mitsuo is survived by his children, Lori (Carlos E.) Guizar, Jon (Kay) Hazama and Terry Hazama; grandchildren, Jennifer Guizar, Kelsey and Jenna Hazama, Carlos...
Toshie Mildred Mikami
Aug 3, 2013
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Toshie Mildred Mikami, 99-year-old, San Jose born, resident of Torrance who passed away on August 3 will be held on Friday, August 9, 10:00a.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St Gardena, California. She is survived by son, Richard (Ann) Mikami of Nevada; daughters, Meiko Inaba, Carol (Vern) Matsuura, Lynn and Shirley Mikami;...
Takeo Yoshiyama
Aug 2, 2013
Takeo Yoshiyama, 82 year old Monterey Park resident passed away on August 2, 2013. Takeo is survived by his loving wife Sueko "Sue" Yoshiyama, children, Joan Yoshiyama, and Mark Yoshiyama of New York; sister, Emiko (Jerry) Ryan of Arizona; brother Joji Yoshiyama. Private family services were held on August 25, 2013 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", officiated by...
Kazuko Watari
Jul 28, 2013
Private family funeral service for Kazuko Watari, 86-year-old Kushiro, Hokkaido born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on July 28 at Keiro Nursing Home, was held on Thursday, August 8 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with a minister from Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her husband, Kiyoji Watari; son, Tetsusen Wesley (Sayoko) Watari;...
Mae Kazuko Fujitani
Jul 26, 2013
Funeral service for Mae Kazuko Fujitani, 97-year-old Honolulu, Hi born, resident of Pasadena who passed away on July 26, 2013 at her residence, will be held on Sat. Aug. 10 at 11:00 AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles. She is survived by her son, Danald Shigeo (Miyuki) Fujitani; daughter, Diane Sachiyo Fujitani;...
Basil P. Gomes
Jul 25, 2013
Private memorial services for the late Mr. Basil Pattiyage Gomes, was held at Christ Presbyterian Church, officiated by Pastor Stephen Baroldy. Mr. Gomes is survived by his wife, Iris Sigera; children Oshan Dammika Fernando, Chamika (Nanou Kpe)Gomes, Chamalie Gomes; grandchildren, Ange and Bazael Kpe. The family respectfully requests that flowers be omitted.
Satoru Okamoto
Jul 25, 2013
MR. SATORU OKAMOTO, 82, Kauai HI born Nisei, Veteran of the US Marines, resident of South San Gabriel, passed away on July 25, 2013. Our Dad was quiet and humble, and his tastes were simple. He was a wonderful father who taught us to be kind, moral and responsible people. Our dad was enjoying his retirement. He loved to bet...
Rose Satsuki Kaneoka
Jul 24, 2013
Family memorial service for the late Mrs. Rose Kaneoka, a 91-year-old Baker, Oregon-born Nisei resident of Monterey Park who passed away on July 24, 2013 was held privately at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden." In lieu of flowers, please make donations in the name of Rose Kaneoka to the charity of your choice. Beloved mother of Eileen (Ray) Sugiura;...
Noreen Izumi Kojima
Jul 24, 2013
Funeral service for the late Noreen Izumi Kojima, 26 year-old resident of Gardena, who passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Ronald Reagan Medical Center will be held on Sunday, August 4th, 2:00 pm at Senshin Buddhist Temple, 1311 West 37th Street, Los Angeles. She is survived by her loving family; mother, Chikako Kojima; grandparents, Harry and...
Aya Lucy Tsurutani
Jul 24, 2013
MRS. AYA LUCY TSURUTANI, 100, San Francisco, CA born Nisei, resident of Santa Monica passed away peacefully on July 24, 2013. She is survived by her son, Bruce T. Tsurutani (and Olga Verkhoglyadova); daughter, Laurie T. (Ralph) Rennie; granddaughters, Amanda Sumi and Emily Mariko Tsurutani; sister, Helen Kimiko Tanabe; also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and other relatives....
David Kinya Fujikawa
Jul 23, 2013
Funeral services for the late Mr. David Kinya Fujikawa, an 81-year-old, Salinas, California-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles, former internee of Poston Relocation camp during WWII and a proud veteran of the US Army who passed away on July 23, 2013, will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2013, 11:00 AM at Senshin Buddhist Temple, 1311 W. 37th  St., Los...
Ichiro - Nakajima
Jul 22, 2013
Funeral services for the late Ichiro Nakajima, 95-year-old, California born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on July 22, 2013, will be held on Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. He co-owned Empire Printing Company with his brother, Toshio for over 70 years. He is survived by his beloved...
Terry Iwao Takasugi
Jul 20, 2013
Private funeral services for the late Mr. Terry Iwao Takasugi, 91 year old, Washington born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on July 20, were held on July 27, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", officiated by Rev. Alfred Tsuyuki of Los Angeles Konko Church. He is predeceased by his son, Mark Takashi Takasugi. He is survived by...
Kunima - Tamura
Jul 19, 2013
Funeral services for the late Kunima Tamura, 90-year-old, Redondo Beach, CA born resident of Torrance, who passed away on July 19, 2013, will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 11 a.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena. Predeceased by his wife Toshiko Tamura, son Alan Tamura, and grandson Preston Stephens; he is survived by his children, Patricia...
Alice Yoshiko Honda
Jul 19, 2013
Born in Sacramento on January 16, 1924, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2013 at Keiro Nursing Home. Predeceased by husband, Asao, in 1962. Survived by children, Miriam (Denis) Oyakawa and Marcia (Satoshi) Aoki; grandchildren, Tyler & Jason (Oyakawa) and Ryan (Aoki); siblings, Sachiko (Bob) Ichinose and Hiroshi Hirano. Private services officiated by Rinban Noriaki Ito held August 4 at...
Masato Tamano
Jul 18, 2013
Private family funeral service for Masato Tamano, 96-year-old Broderick, CA born resident of Culver City who passed away on July 18 at Brotman Medical Center, was held on Friday, July 26 at Inglewood Park Cemetery. He is predeceased by wife, Kiyoko, and daughter, Susan. He is survived by his daughters, Gail Masako (Howard Hiromi) Ogasawara, Joyce Kaori (Guy Christian) Haratani,...
Matsuko - Shintani
Jul 17, 2013
Matsuko Shintani, age 81 passed away on July 17th, at Long Beach Medical Center. Private funeral service were held on Wed. July 24, at Green Hills Memorial Chapel, in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA with Rev. Shuichi Kurai of Montebello Sozenji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is predeceased by beloved husband, Yoshinori Shintani; survived by her beloved daughter, Shirley (Duane) Asao; three...
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