Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.
Moses M. Yim
May 21, 2013
YIM, Moses M. (93) passed away on May 21, 2013 He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen and son, Howard Yim. He is survived by his loving family; daughter, Noelle (Frank) Chow; grandchildren, Jonathan and Tabitha Yim and Amy Chow; daughter-in-law, Inja Yim; and also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial service will be held...
Miya - Mayemura
May 21, 2013
Private services for the late Miya Mayemura, 78-year-old, Japan born resident of Covina, CA, who passed away on May 21, 2013, were held on Saturday, June 1 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles. She is survived by her sons, David Junji (Barbara), Ken Kenji (Brenda), and Richard Hiromi (Leticia) Mayemura, latter two of Washington; 7 grandchildren; many siblings,...
Kikuye Miyamura
May 20, 2013
Kikuye Miyamura, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2013. She was 94 years old. Kikuye was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Born in Coachella, she lived most of her life in Los Angeles. She is survived by her children, Frances Sasaki of Las Vegas, Frank Miyamura and Joyce Hernandez; grandchildren, Phillip and Michael Hernadez; great grandchildren, Bryant and...
Evelyn Shizuko Inamine
May 19, 2013
Funeral services for the late Evelyn Shizuko Inamine, 90 year old Sacramento born resident of Lisle, IL., were held on June 2, 2013 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" , officiated by Reverend Masao Kodani of Senshin Buddhist Temple. Evelyn is survived by her children Vic T. (Alyse C.) Ito of Illinois, and Don H. (Sandie) Ito; grandchildren, Kirk...
Takashi Maki
May 18, 2013
A private family service for the late Takashi Maki, 87 year-old, Olaa, Hawaii born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on May 18, 2013 was held on Tuesday, June 4th at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Cliff Ishigaki officiating. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Chieko Maki; son, Mitchell (Cayleen Nakamura) Maki; grandchildren, Troy...
Aaron Kengo Takamatsu
May 17, 2013
Aaron Kengo Takamatsu, age 48, passed away May 17, 2013 in Buena Park, CA. He is survived by his mother, Mildred; sisters Sharlot, Lynn; brother, Jason,nieces Laina, Karina, Keira; and his many relatives both in California and Hawaii. His smile and laid back outlook will be missed by all who knew him. Public viewing will be on Wednesday May 29...
Sumiko Kubo Kuwahara
May 16, 2013
Funeral service for the late Sumiko Kubo Kuwahara, 95-year-old, Riverside, CA born resident of Torrance, who passed away on May 16, 2013, were held on Saturday, June 1, 3 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". Predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank Kuwahara; she is survived by her children, Howard (Phyllis) and Ray (Jeanne) Kuwahara, and Jean (Scott) Devenport;...
George Hideo Shimada
May 16, 2013
MR. GEORGE HIDEO SHIMADA, 93, Sacramento, CA born Nisei, passed away peacefully on May 16, at St. Vincent Medical Center. He is survived by his loving family; daughters, Millie H. (Steven Y.) Tani and Angie H. (Carlos) Altamirano Jr., grand-daughters, Ann K. Tani, Valerie and Naomi Altamirano and brother Kenichi Kimura, also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives. He...
George Edward Siu
May 16, 2013
A Private Funeral service for the late Mr. George Edward Siu, a 92-year old, San Francisco, California-born resident of Los Angeles and decorated US Army Veteran who passed away on May 16, 2013 will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:30 AM at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Church of the Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90068,...
Joan - Nagai
May 15, 2013
Memorial services for the late Joan Nagai, 82-year-old, California born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on May 15, 2013, will be held on Thursday, May 30, 11 a.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., L.A. She is survived by her children, Brad Nagai of Colorado, Randy (Lynn) and Tammie Nagai; grandchildren, Leslie Nagai of Colorado,...
Richard Rikio Mizuno
May 15, 2013
Funeral services for the late Richard Rikio Mizuno, 50-year-old, California born resident of Torrance, who passed away on May 15, 2013, will be held on Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena. Predeceased by his father, Victor Isamu Mizuno; he is survived by his mother, Grace Setsuko Mizuno; fiancé, Mary Ann Macabitas; siblings...
Elma Michiko Arao
May 12, 2013
Family Memorial Services for the late Mrs. Elma Michiko Arao, an 87-year-old, Pahala, Hawaii-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles who passed away on May 12, 2013 will be conducted privately, officiated by Rev. Jim Miyabe of Venice-Santa Monica Free Methodist Church. At the request of the family, please kindly omit flowers due to allergy concerns. Mrs. Arao was predeceased by...
Joe Uchiyama
May 11, 2013
Joe Uchiyama, 91 year old Pasadena resident, passed away on May 11, 2013. Joe is survived by his loving wife Mary T. Uchiyama; children, Michael (Evelyn) Uchiyama, Barbara (James) Ludwig, and Judy (Arthur) Davis; grandchildren, Eric Uchiyama and Elaine Rodriguez; sister in law, Jean Uchiyama; niece Andra (Frank) Becera. Joe is also survived by many other loving family members. Private...
Ted Susumu Miyakawa
May 9, 2013
Funeral service for the late Ted Susumu Miyakawa, 86 year-old Nisei, Korean War veteran and long time resident of Gardena, CA, who passed away on May 9, 2013, will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 11:00 am at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with Rev. Kodo Tanaka of Jodoshu North America Buddhist Missions...
Jim Eichi Shimozono
May 9, 2013
Jim Shimozono passed away peacefully on May 9. Architect/Developer, graduate of USC School of Architecture, is survived by his wife Jeanie Shimozono, daughters Erin and Kerin (John) Reynen, sisters Hideko (Sadao) Itano, Kazuko Wataji, grandchildren and other relatives. Memorial services will be held Sunday, May 26, 2013, 11:00AM at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim, CA
Fumiye Kagawa
May 7, 2013
Fumiye (94) Passed away on May 7, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Sachiye Nakano; son, Victor (Miharu) Kagawa of NV; grandchildren, Alisa Nakano of TX, Mia Nakano of CA and Chris Kagawa of NV; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 12:00 pm at Gardena...
Keiko - Kato
May 3, 2013
Keiko Kato, age 80, born in Nagano-Japan, resident of Torrance, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2013. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Yuka Lillian Kato; grandson, Kai Shota Yamanouchi; siblings, Kunihide (Toyoko) Yamaoka, Reiko Fujimori and Motohide Yamaoka of Japan; and many other relatives. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, May 17, from 2:00 p.m. at...
Noriko Izumihara
May 2, 2013
Funeral services for the later Mrs. Noriko Izumihara, a 62-year-old, San Francisco, California-born Kibei Nisei resident of Cerritos who passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2013 will be held on Saturday May 11, 2013 11:00 AM, at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim, CA 92804, officiated by Rev. Alan Sakamoto.The family respectfully requests that flowers be omitted...
Yukiko Janet Sato
May 2, 2013
Private family funeral services for Yukiko Janet Sato, 88 year old, WLA resident, who passed away on May 2, 2013, were held on Saturday, May 11 at West Los Angeles United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Gary Oba. Yuki is survived by sister, Janice F. Okinaga; nieces, Elaine H. Okinaga and Carolyn Sato; nephews, Robert (Anna), Garry (Esther), and Brian...
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