James Masao Miyashiro
May 1, 2013
Private family funeral services for James Masao Miyashiro, 83 year old West Covina resident, who passed away on May 1, 2013 will be held at a later date. James is survived by his daughter, Janet Etsuko (Jack Edward Turman Jr.) Miyashiro-Turman of Nebraska; grandchildren, Jack Edward Turman III, and James Masaki Turman both of Nebraska. James is also survived by...
Shigeru "Jim" Nakano
May 1, 2013
Memorial services for the late Shigeru "Jim" Nakano, 87-year-old, Hawaii born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on May 1, 2013, will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013, 4:00PM at Luminarias Restaurant, 3500 Ramona Blvd., Monterey, Park, CA. He is survived by his wife, Helen Nakano; children, David (Mercedes), Ronald (Jennifer), Kimmi (Paolo Tostello) and Steve (Margarita) Nakano,...
Sachi Toshiko Nelson
May 1, 2013
MRS. SACHI TOSHIKO NELSON, 86, Yokohama, Japan born Issei, resident of Montebello, passed away peacefully on May 1, at Keiro Nursing Home. She is survived by her loving nephew, Yoshinori Miyasaka. Public visitation will be held on Sunday, May 12, from 1:00PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles. www.fukuimortuary.com (213) 626-0441
Dorothy Ukiko Suzuki
Apr 30, 2013
Dorothy Ukiko Suzuki, Age 96, daughter of Kisaburo and Ine Suzuki, passed away peacefully on April 30. She was born in La Habra, California on Dec. 8, 1916 and was a resident of Torrance, CA. Predeceased by her brothers, Yoshiyasu, Robert, Fred, Joe, Frank, Tom and her sister Haruko Watanabe; she is survived by her brother, Willie. She will be...
Masako Takata
Apr 29, 2013
TAKATA, Masako (71) Passed away on April 29, 2013. She is survived by her loving family, son, John Takata; daughter, Nancy Takata; sisters, Setsuko (Michio) Takata and Kayoko (Kent) Fukumoto; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral service will be held Thursday, May 2, 6:00 pm at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. Third St., Los Angeles.
Jack Shoichi Nomura
Apr 28, 2013
Jack will always be remembered as a distinguished and very unselfish person. He was generous and always there to help family and friends. He served his country in the U. S. Navy and was a hard and dedicated worker, running his law firm until his passing. He was married almost 40 years to the love of his life, Ethel Yoshino,...
Mitsuru Kawamoto
Apr 28, 2013
A family funeral service for the late Mr. Mitsuru Kawamoto, an 89-year-old, California-born Kibei-Nisei resident of Los Angeles who passed away on April 28, 2013 was held privately, officiated by Rev. William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Mr. Kawamoto is survived by his beloved wife, Nobuko Kawamoto; sons,Stanley and Clay Kawamoto; grandson, Michael Kawamoto. Also survived by many other...
Michiko Adachi
Apr 28, 2013
Private funeral services for the late Mrs. Michiko Adachi, 82 year-old, Los Angeles born resident of Torrance, who passed away on April 28, were held on May 8 at Fukui Mortuary, "Chapel in the Garden". She is predeceased by husband, Ichiro Adachi. She is survived by son, Warner Adachi; daughters, Elaine and Coleen Adachi; sister, Yoshiko Masuda and also survived...
Dorothy Keiko Yamashita (Née "Ban")
Apr 27, 2013
A public visitation for the late Mrs. Dorothy Keiko Yamashita, née Ban, a 90-year-old, California-born, Nisei resident of Monterey Park and former internee of Manzanar Relocation Camp during World War II who passed away on April 27, 2013 after a brief illness will be held on Friday, May 10, 2013 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel...
Haruji "Ogie" Ogawa
Apr 26, 2013
Haruji "Ogie" Ogawa, age 91, born in Maui, Hawaii, resident of Diamond Bar, passed away on April 26, 2013, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Teresa (Kurisu) Ogawa; brothers Rikiya, Masao, and Katsuaki Ogawa; sister Satsue Kanechika; children Patrick (Gail) Ogawa and Cindy (Dennis) Kunisaki; grandchildren Kristin (Peter) Do, Justin Ogawa, Erin Ogawa, Bradley Kunisaki, Lindsey...
Ayako Okada
Apr 25, 2013
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Ayako Okada, a 96-year-old, Los Angeles, California-born, Kibei-Nisei resident of Diamond Bar and former internee of Jerome and Gila River Relocation Camps during WWII who passed away on April 25, 2013 will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013 11:00 AM at the Buddhist Church of Santa Barbara, 1015 Montecito St., Santa Barbara ,...
Keisuke - Kinoshita
Apr 25, 2013
Keisuke "Kay" Kinoshita, age 89, resident of Sun Valley, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2012. He is predeceased by beloved wife, Masako and son Richard; survived by his children, Kathryn (Darryl) Wong, Joyce Kinoshita and Susan Kinoshita. A private memorial service was held at Evergreen Cemetery.
Kiyoko Helen Nakaoka
Apr 24, 2013
KIYOKO HELEN NAKAOKA, passed away on April 24, 2013. She was 93 years old. Kiyoko was a loving and beautiful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Born in Los Angeles, she lived most of her life in Salt Lake City, Utah, and spent the last 22 years in Southern California. Survived by children, Archie (Barbara) Nakaoka, Clyde (Linda) Nakaoka...
Kenneth Ray Chrisp
Apr 23, 2013
CHRISP, Kenneth, Ray, 65, Veteran of the US Air Force, Little Rock, AR born native, resident of Alta Loma, passed away suddenly April 23, 2013. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Michelle; daughter, Susan Michelle Ishii; son, John Michael Chrisp; granddaughter, Veronica Li Ikemoto; grandson, Evan Hiroshi Ishii; and sister Jane (John) Balgavy of AR. Funeral service will...
Chiye Tatsumi
Apr 23, 2013
Graveside services for the late Chiye Tatsumi, 91 year old, Terminal Island born resident of Long Beach, who passed away on April 23, 2013, will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013, 11:00AM at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Chiye is suvived by her loving husband Yukio Tatsumi; son, Mel Tatsumi; son in...
Misako - Kurosaki
Apr 23, 2013
Mrs. Misako Taguchi Kurosaki, 83 year old, Los Angeles born Kibei Nisei, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on April 23, 2013 at her residence. Predeceased by her husband, Asao; she is survived by her loving family: son, Glenn (Leigh) Kurosaki; granddaughter, Risa Kurosaki; brothers, Seichii (Helen) Taguchi and Atsushi Taguchi; nephew, Takaaki Kurosaki; she is also survived by many...
George Masayoshi Okada
Apr 23, 2013
George Masayoshi Okada was born on February 23, 1925, in San Jose, Calif. He passed way from brief illness, surrounded by his family in Oxnard on April 23, 2013. He was an avid golfer and his yearly trip to Vegas with friends and family or mini trips to Chumash. He enjoyed his daily crossword puzzles, and watching the golf station....
Takashi Morimoto
Apr 23, 2013
Private memorial services for the late Mr. Takashi Morimoto, 83 year-old, Auburn Washington born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on April 23, were held on May 3 at Fukui Mortuary, "Chapel in the Garden". He is survived by his wife, Barbara Morimoto; sons, Allen (Christine) and Duane (Claudia) Morimoto; grandchildren, Camryn, Jordyn, Dustin, Cristy and Aaron ; siblings,...
Kiyoko - Kokuga
Apr 22, 2013
Kiyoko Kokuga, age 92 born in San Gabriel, CA , resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2013 at Keiro Nursing Home, She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Katsuichi Kokuga, survived by her beloved children, Ronald Hiroshi ( Karen ) , Robert Kenji (Christina) and Arlene Keiko Kokuga; grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas, Miya and Hannah; her...
Betty Kiyoka Chinen
Apr 22, 2013
Memorial services for the late Mrs. Betty Kiyoka Chinen, an 84-year-old, Wahiawa, Hawaii-born Nisei resident of Gardena who passed away on April 22, 2013 will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 11:00 AM at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, officiated by Rev. Clifford Ishigaki. Aloha attire please and please kindly...