Obituaries

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

Chiyoko K. Nishimoto

Chiyoko K. Nishimoto

Aug 17, 2013

Chiyoko Kato Nishimoto, age 105 born in San Juan Bautista CA, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2013. She is predeceased by beloved husband, Kazuo Nishimoto, survived by her beloved children, Yoshio (Yoshiko), Masami (Joyce) and Katsuyoshi (Elizabeth) Nishimoto and many Grandchildren and great grandchildren survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private Funeral...

Toshio - Doi

Toshio - Doi

Aug 16, 2013

Memorial services for the late Toshio Doi, 83-year-old, Glendora, CA born, who passed away on August 16, 2013, will be held on Friday, August 30, 10:30 a.m. at Evergreen Baptist of Los Angeles 1255 San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770. He is survived by his wife, Lidia King-Doi; son, Kevin (Dorene) Doi and his children, Jarron and Charis; daughter, Karen...

William Sato, M.D.

William Sato, M.D.

Aug 12, 2013

Long time South Pasadena resident, William Sato, MD passed away at the age of 92 on August 12, 2013. Dr. Sato was born on August 10, 1921 in Carlsbad, CA. The family moved to South Pasadena in 1924 where his parents operated Fair Oaks Florist and Nursery. The oldest of three children, Dr. Sato graduated from South Pasadena/ San Marino...

Ted "Teddy" Itaya

Ted "Teddy" Itaya

Aug 10, 2013

MR. TED "TEDDY" ITAYA, 65, US Army Veteran, resident of Oroville, CA passed away peacefully on August 10, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; son, Andrew Itaya; daughter Brianne Itaya; and Jane Itaya; also survived by many other relatives. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, August 29, from 11:00AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707...

Misuye - Tamura

Misuye - Tamura

Aug 10, 2013

Private service for the late Misuye Tamura, 90-year-old, CA born resident of Northridge, who passed away on August 10, 2013, were held on Saturday, September 7 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles. She is survived by her children, Joyce and William (Paula) Tamura; granddaughters, Allison and Mary Tamura; brothers, Kenzo (Misato) and Masami (Saeko) Nakamori; she...

Harry Timoteo Dalton (Y Valadez)

Harry Timoteo Dalton (Y Valadez)

Aug 9, 2013

Harry Timoteo Dalton (y Valadez) took his last breath on this planet at 8 am on Friday, August 9, 2013. He was with his beloved mother, Desideria and older sister Dawn. Harry died in his favorite city, the city of Angels, Los Angeles. In addition to his mother and sister, he left behind on Turtle Island, his son Timoteo "Teo",...

Mary Mari Kato

Mary Mari Kato

Aug 9, 2013

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Mary Mari Kato, 91 year-old, born in San Francisco on August 24, 1921 and resident of Gardena, who passed away on August 9, 2013, at Torrance Memorial Hospital, will be the following: l) Public viewing will be held on August 16, 2013 from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary, Inc. located at 707 East...

George Keiichi Dohi

George Keiichi Dohi

Aug 8, 2013

Private family funeral service for George Keiichi Dohi, 86-year-old Montana born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on Aug. 8, 2013 at his residence, was held on Sat. Aug. 24 at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel with Rev. Fumiaki Usuki from West Los Angels Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his son, Steven (Donna) Dohi; daughters, Katherine (Eric)...

Kikuko Torisawa

Kikuko Torisawa

Aug 7, 2013

MRS. KIKUKO TORISAWA, 98, Ogden, Utah born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on August 7, at Keiro Nursing Home. She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Akiko Watanabe; grandson, Kosho Watanabe & Cynthia Chun; granddaughter, Nijo Watanabe & Dominic Ta and great-granddaughter, Umi Watanabe. Private family memorial services were held on Friday, August 16, at Rose...

Masami John Fujikawa

Masami John Fujikawa

Aug 6, 2013

Funeral services for the late Mr. Masami John Fujikawa, a 92-year-old, California-born Nisei resident of Gardena who passed away on August 6, 2013 will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2013, 11:00 AM at Gardena Buddhist Church1517 W. 166th St., Gardena, CA. Beloved husband of Kimiye Kay Fujikawa; devoted father of Linda Tanamachi and Lily (Makoto) Nakayama; proud grandfather of...

Ayako Yawata

Ayako Yawata

Aug 6, 2013

A private service for the late Mrs. Ayako Yawata, 89 year-old, Fresno born, Nisei resident of Monterey Park who passed away on August 6th were held on Wednesday, August 14th at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Gate 10, Mausoleum with Rev. KarenFay Ramos Young of Centenary United Methodist Church Officiating. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Tom) Kaneshiro; grandchildren, Tricia...

Shigeo - Fukuyama

Shigeo - Fukuyama

Aug 5, 2013

Memorial service for the late Shigeo Fukuyama, 93-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born resident of Northridge, who passed away on August 5, 2013, will be held on Saturday, September 21, 10:00 A.M. at San Fernando Valley Holiness Church, 9610 Haddon Ave., Pacoima. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Alyce Asako; he is survived by his children, Joyce (Phil) Shigemura, Ellen Fukuyama, and...

Carol Tsuda Hayakawa

Carol Tsuda Hayakawa

Aug 5, 2013

Funeral Services for the late Mrs. Carol Tsuda Hayakawa, a Sacramento, California-born Sansei resident of Torrance and former internee of Jerome Relocation Camp during WWII who passed away on August 5, 2013 will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2013 2:00 pm at Riviera United Methodist Church, 375 Palos Verdes Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA. In lieu of flowers, please make...

Haru Rose Koyama

Haru Rose Koyama

Aug 4, 2013

Private services for the late Mrs. Haru Rose Koyama, 96, were held on Tuesday, August 13 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Father Richard Hoynes of St. Francis Xavier Chapel officiating. She passed away on August 4, 2013 at Keiro Nursing Home in Los Angeles. She is survived by her children: Arthur (Naomi) Koyama and Joan Koyama; granddaughters,...

Yoshiko Hayakawa

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

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

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

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

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...

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