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...
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 ,...