Sumio Maeda
May 25, 2013
Funeral services for Sumio "Sam" Maeda, 82 year old, Haleiwa, Hawaii born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully on May 25, 2013, will be held on Saturday, June 8th, 2013, 11:00am at the West Los Angeles United Methodist Church, 1913 Purdue Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025, officiated by Rev. Gary Oba. Mr. Maeda was predeceased by his beloved...
Wesley Mark Miyamoto
May 24, 2013
Wesley Miyamoto, age 45, was born in Covina, CA and passed away on May 24, 2013 at the VA hospital in Loma Linda, CA after a four week battle with an infection. Wesley is survived by his parents ~ Herbert & Ritsuko Miyamoto; one brother ~ Ritchard Miyamoto; four sisters ~ Sharon Dotter, Kathi Duncan, Lynn Googooian, Carol FitzSimons; one...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...