Obituaries

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

Dr. Sanbo S. Sakaguchi

Dr. Sanbo S. Sakaguchi

May 24, 2013

Private family service for the late Dr. Sanbo S. Sakaguchi, 95-year-old, CA born resident of Granada Hills, who passed away on May 24, 2013, was held on Saturday, June 1 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". He had a medical practice for more than 55 years when he retired at the age of 89. He was a Captain in...

Kiyoko Kawamoto

Kiyoko Kawamoto

May 24, 2013

RAFU SHIMPO Kiyoko Kawamoto Family memorial services for the late Kiyoko Kawamoto, an 87-year-old Japan-born Issei resident of Temple City, CA who passed away on May 24, 2013 were held privately. She is survived by her beloved husband, Rae Kawamoto; step-daughter, Kathleen (Jay) Chavez; nephews, Mark, Randy (Satoko) and Andrew Sakaguchi. Also survived by many relatives in Japan.

Joseph Nakashima

Joseph Nakashima

May 23, 2013

Joseph Nakashima, 89, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2013 after a brief battle with lymphoma. A longtime resident of Gardena, he was predeceased by wife, Mitzi, his parents, Kinpai and Chiye, brothers, Isamu and Tatsuo, sister, Jane Jinfoo and brother in laws Henry Wong and Jim Jinfoo. He leaves behind his sisters, Kay Yoshida of San Jose, CA, and...

Lillian Tomiko Miyake

Lillian Tomiko Miyake

May 23, 2013

A private family service for the late Lillian Tomiko Miyake, 89 year-old Honolulu, HI born resident of San Gabriel, CA who passed away on May 23, 2013, was held on Thursday, May 30 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Kazuaki Nakata of Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her loving family; son,...

Sandra Kazumi Taise

Sandra Kazumi Taise

May 23, 2013

Funeral services for the late Sandra Kazumi Montufar Taise , 63-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born, resident of Monterey Park who passed away on May 23, 2013, was held on June 15, 2013 at Fukui Mortuary's "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Rev. KarenFay Ramos-Young. She is predeceased by her father, Hideharu Taise. She is survived by her husband, Byron Montufar;...

Ronald Kubota Nakamura

Ronald Kubota Nakamura

May 22, 2013

MR. RONALD K. NAKAMURA, 79, Los Angeles, CA born Sansei, passed away peacefully on May 22, at Good Samaritan Hospital. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Marjory Nakamura; son David (Rose) Nakamura of New Jersey; daughter, Lori (Ted) Hirano; grandchildren, Christopher Hirano, Kelsey Nakamura, Lauren Hirano, Kyle Nakamura and Olivia Nakamura; sister, Lucille (John) Jang; sisters-in-law, Ellen (George)...

Miyo Maude Senzaki

Miyo Maude Senzaki

May 22, 2013

A Celebration of Life service for the late Miyo M. Senzaki, 93-year-old, Seattle, Washington born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on May 22, 2013, will be held on Sunday, June 23 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the James Irvine Japanese Garden in the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center 244 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA....

Mitsuhide Joe Takara

Mitsuhide Joe Takara

May 22, 2013

Mitsuhide "Joe" Takara, 85 year old Los Angeles resident passed away on May 22, 2013. Mitsuhide is survived by his loving wife Naomi Takara; children, Joseph H (Maria) Takara and Cookie (Fred) Barthel; grand children, Joseph S. Takara of Kansas, and Sarah K. (Ryan) All of Kentucky; grandchildren, Kimiko and Shawn All of Kentucky. Private family service were held on...

Asako Green

Asako Green

May 22, 2013

Asako Green, 87, a resident of Los Angeles, CA passed away on May 22, 2013. A graveside service was held on Friday, May 31 at the Garden of Ages of Inglewood Park Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Richard Kuyama officiating. Asako is predeceased by Thomas E. Green Sr., her husband of 42 years, her brothers, Shigeo, Kenjiro and Sadakichi, sister Suzuko,...

Moses M. Yim

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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