Obituaries

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

Naohide Ken Murao

Naohide Ken Murao

Jul 4, 2013

Family memorial services for the late Naohide Murao, a 78-year-old, Japan-born Issei resident of Culver City who passed away on July 4, 2013 were held privately, officiated by Rev. Clifford Ishigaki. Beloved father of Eiko Murao (Edward) Valparaiso; devoted grandfather of Danielle Akemi, Nicholas Katsumi, Anthony Eiji and Vincent Akimitsu Valparaiso. Also survived by many other relatives.

Tadashi Hiromoto

Tadashi Hiromoto

Jul 4, 2013

Funeral service for Tadashi "Tad" Hiromoto, 90-year-old San Pedro born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on July 4, 2013, will be held on Sat. July 20 at 11:00 AM at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA with a minister from Honmon Butsuryu Shu officiating. He is survived by his wife, Kazuko...

Harry K. Honda

Harry K. Honda

Jul 3, 2013

HARRY K. HONDA, 93 year old Los Angeles, California born Nisei, resident of Rowland Heights, US Army Veteran of WW II passed away peacefully on July 3. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 15, from 9:30AM - 10:30AM with Funeral Mass to follow at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, (Maryknoll), 222 S. Hewitt St, Los Angeles California. The family...

Shizuko - Takata

Shizuko - Takata

Jul 3, 2013

Shizuko ("Sue") Takata, born in San Francisco, California on September 4, 1921 and long-time resident of Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2013. As a young child, Shizuko returned to Japan, completed high school in Japan and thereafter returned to America in 1938. After her release from the internment camp at Rohwer, Arkansas, she took up residence...

Taeko Hiroshige

Taeko Hiroshige

Jul 3, 2013

Funeral services for the late Taeko Hiroshige, 94-year-old resident of Los Angeles who peacefully passed away on July 3rd, will be held on Friday, July 12, 3pm at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with a minister from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her beloved sons, Tadashi and James Akira (Carol) Hiroshige; daughter,...

Ichiro Yamashita

Ichiro Yamashita

Jul 2, 2013

ICHIRO, YAMASHITA, 63 year old Mie-ken, Japan born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on July 2. Public memorial services will be held on Sunday, July 28, 1:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, California. He is survived by his wife, Kumiko Yamashita; son, Michael Kenji Yamashita; mother, Teruyo Yamashita; sister,...

Magohiro Iha

Magohiro Iha

Jul 1, 2013

Private family funeral service for Magohiro Iha, 89-year-old Okinawa-born resident of Pacific Palisades who passed away on July 1, 2013 at his residence, was held on Sat. July 13 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Bishop Taisen Miyata from Koyasan Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his wife, Miyoko Iha; sons, Kazuo (Ivette), Shin and Toshio Iha;...

Katie Kikuye Morishita

Katie Kikuye Morishita

Jul 1, 2013

Katie Kikuye Morishita (Kathryn Okinaga Morishita), 94 year old Las Vegas Nevada resident, passed away on July 1, 2013. Kathryn is survived by her children, Jay K. Okinaga, Dorleen Okinaga (Dean) Ayers of Nevada and Christine Okinaga (Alex) Gatica; grand children, Ryan Marcus (Kiley), Rome and Carter Kramer, all of Utah, Alex Gatica II, Adam and Stephanie Gatica; step daughter...

Rev. Teruo Ted Takemoto

Rev. Teruo Ted Takemoto

Jun 30, 2013

Funeral services for the late Rev. Teruo Ted Takemoto, 86-year-old, Stockton, CA born resident of Long Beach, who passed away peacefully on June 30 at his residence will be held on Friday, July 5, 7:30 p.m. at Tenrikyo Mission Headquarters In America, 2727 E. First St., L.A. He is survived by his children, Eddie, Glenn and Gary Takemoto, and Tina...

Masae Arimizu

Masae Arimizu

Jun 30, 2013

Memorial services for the late Mrs. Masae Arimizu, 100 year-old, Hilo, HI born Nisei resident of Northridge, CA who passed away on June 30 will be held on Saturday, July 27, 10:00 AM at Johrei Fellowship, 3068 San Marino St., Los Angeles. She is survived by her loving family; daughters, Hazel Isa, Janet Chinn of HI, Doris Arimizu; grandchildren, Gayle...

Kiyoshi Morikawa

Kiyoshi Morikawa

Jun 30, 2013

Kiyoshi Morikawa, 89 year old resident of Mission Viejo, passed away on June 30, 2013. Kiyoshi is survived by his loving wife Misao Morikawa; children, Wesley (Deborah) Morikawa, Janet (Dave) Tanizaki, Paula (Joey) Lum; grandchildren, Aaron (Michelle) Morikawa, Adrienne (Stuart) Robertson, Joy and Kelsey Tanizaki, Gregory and Lauren Lum; great grandchildren, Isaac and Kaiya Morikawa; sisters, Sumiko (John) Kanno and...

Helen Hisako Nanbara Kaneko

Helen Hisako Nanbara Kaneko

Jun 29, 2013

Kaneko, Helen N. July 8, 1916 – June 29, 2013 Helen passed away peacefully at her home in Sherman Oaks, CA just short of her 97th birthday. Born Helen Hisako Nanbara in Gering, Nebraska, she graduated from high school at the top of her class, although, because of the times, she was not given the title of Valedictorian. She traveled...

Paul T. Yamashiro

Paul T. Yamashiro

Jun 28, 2013

YAMASHIRO, Paul T. (73) Passed away on June 28, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Millie Yamashiro; sons, David (Diane) and Craig (Renee) Yamashiro; grandchildren, Blake, Kyler and Keanu Yamashiro; siblings, Pat (Tosti) Hirai, Fred (Alice) Yamashiro and Kiko (Yukio) Matsumoto; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial service will be held on Saturday,...

Hironobu George Terakawa

Hironobu George Terakawa

Jun 27, 2013

TERAKAWA, GEORGE, age 81 passed away on June 27. Beloved husband of Ayako Terakawa; father of Nancy (Chris) Jordan and Grace (Tark) Bunch; grandfather of Mason Seiki Jordan, Kira Yuko and Kestrel Hiroko Bunch; brother of Ann Takako (Roy)Takei; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private funeral services were held on Saturday, July 6 at Fukui Mortuary...

Hideko Wada

Hideko Wada

Jun 26, 2013

A private memorial service for the late Mrs. Hideko Wada, 78 year-old Okinawa born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on June 26, 2013 were held on Friday, July 12, 2013 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Dr. Hidemi Ito of Faith United Methodist Church officiating. She is survived by her loving family; children, Bobby (Nana)...

Yoneo Nakashima

Yoneo Nakashima

Jun 26, 2013

NAKASHIMA, Yoneo (88) Passed away on June 26, 2013 He is survived by his loving family, wife, Ayako Nakashima; children, John (Jody) Nakashima, Kathy (Dave) Schreiber, Cyndy (Don) Witscher, Rick (Bessie), Dave (Judy), Steven (Mary Beth) Nakashima; nineteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A public visitation will be held on Monday, July 8th...

Yoshiko Tashima

Yoshiko Tashima

Jun 24, 2013

Yoshiko Tashima, 90 year old Artesia resident passed away on June 24, 2013. Yoshiko is survived by her children, Peggy A. (Erwin) Bragg, Kristine T. (William) Wong of Hong Kong, Laura C. (Tim) Uraine, Gail N. Tashima and S. Don (Doria) Tashima; grandchildren, Derek Wong, Yumi (Neil) Banman of Oregon, Keith (Crystal) Wong, Jeremiah, Christopher and Courteney Uraine, Emily (Sam)...

Itsuo Zoriki

Itsuo Zoriki

Jun 23, 2013

ZORIKI, Itsuo (102) Passed away on June 23, 2013. A WW11 veteran who served in the 442nd Anti-Tank Company, Mr. Zoriki was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary Zoriki. He is survived by his children Judy (Terrie) Shioshita and Christopher Zoriki; grandchildren, Joy and John Shioshita and Jennifer (Fernando) Deleon; great-grandchildren, Breanna and Brisa Deleon. Also survived by many other...

Shunichi Nakashimo

Shunichi Nakashimo

Jun 22, 2013

Funeral service for Shunichi Nakashimo, 74-year-old Los Angeles born resident of Rosemead who passed away on June 22, 2013 at Keiro Nursing Home, will be held on Sat. June 29 at 10:30 AM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, Chizuru Nakashimo; son, Bruce Yoichi (Tomoko) Nakashimo; grandsons, Kenny Daiki...

Suyenori Yamada

Suyenori Yamada

Jun 22, 2013

YAMADA, SUYENORI M.D. passed away peacefully on June 22, 2013 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Fumiye T. Yamada; father of Seiko Diane Yamada, M.D. (David A. Harter, M.D.) and Akira Mark Yamada; grandfather of Cameron A. and Keira I. Harter; he is survived by his brother Hidemi Yamada and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He is...

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