Tamotsu - Yamashiro
Apr 14, 2013
YAMASHIRO, TAMOTSU. Age 84 passed away on April 14, 2013. Predeceased by his wife, Sophie Yamashiro; he is survived by his daughters, Lori and Joy Yamashiro, and Sandy (Roger) Tanaka; grandson, Logan Tanaka; siblings, Mieko Nakata and Mac Yamashiro; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on a Saturday, April 20, 1:00...
Chiyoko Watanabe
Apr 13, 2013
Private family funeral service for Chiyoko Watanabe, 94-year-old resident of Los Angeles who passed away on April 13, 2013 at Keiro Nursing Home, was held on Fri. Apr. 19 at Green Hills Memorial Park, gravesite with Rev. Nobuo Miyaji from Gardena Buddhist Church officiating. She is survived by sons, Jun (Charlotte), Osamu, Shigeru, Kay (Lori) and Walter Watanabe; four grandchildren;...
Ishiko Lucy Takakuwa
Apr 13, 2013
ISHIKO LUCY TAKAKUWA, age 91 passed away on April 13. Beloved mother of James (Cindy) Takakuwa of Nevada, Bill (Donna) Takakuwa, and Amy (Mark) Miyamoto; Tiffany Underwood of Nevada, Courtney Takakuwa, Joey and Katie Miyamoto; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan. Private funeral services were held on Tuesday April 23, at Holy Cross...
Aiko Kamada
Apr 12, 2013
Family graveside service for AIKO 'BILLIE' KAMADA , 94, an El Paso, Texas born Nisei and resident of Torrance, who passed away peacefully on April 12 at the Canterwood Home, was held on Saturday, April 20 at Green Hills Memorial Park, with Rev. Fred Tanizaki of Wintersburg Presbyterian Church officiating. Aiko, who is predeceased by Frank Koji, her...
Hiroko - Ochiai
Apr 11, 2013
Hiroko Nonaka Ochiai, 82, of Buena Park, CA, formerly of Hilo, HI died April 11 due to complications of heart failure after a fall. She was born in Pa'auhau and raised in Pi'ihonua near Hilo, Hawaii along with her sisters, Misue and Hiroe and her brother, Henry. She graduated from Hilo High School in 1949 and moved to California. She...
Nobuko Nakamura
Apr 11, 2013
NAKAMURA, Nobuko (88) Passed away on April 11, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; sister, Tokiko (Hiro) Hayata; nephews, Stanley (Mari) Shirai and Wesley (Doris) Hayata; nieces, Kathy (Jim) Matsuura, Patti (Hiro) Shiozawa and Donna (Robert) Quon; also survived by grandnieces, grandnephews and other relatives. A private funeral service was held on Friday, April 19 at Fukui Mortuary...
Robin Joji Yoshinaga
Apr 10, 2013
Robin Joji Yoshinaga, 52, a Los Angeles born, life-time resident of Gardena, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 10 at the Memorial Hospital of Gardena. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 1:00PM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. The family requests casual attire. He is survived by his parents George and Susie...
Kuniharu Hihara
Apr 9, 2013
Memorial services for the late Mr. Kuniharu Hihara, a California-born, Kibei-Nisei resident of Monterey Park who passed away on April 9, 2013 were held privately, officiated by Rev. Mark Nakagawa, of Centenary United Methodist Church. Mr. Hihara is survived by his beloved wife, Kimiko Hihara; brothers, Hiroharu (Izumi) Hihara, of Japan, and Kiyoharu Hihara of California. Also survived by many...
Nina Junko Miyaji
Apr 9, 2013
MS. NINA JUNKO MIYAJI, 48, Los Angeles, CA born Sansei, resident of Monterey Park, passed away suddenly on April 9, at her residence. She is survived by her loving family; sister, Tina Atsuko (Ramir) Tranilla of Orange County; nephew David Tranilla; niece Melissa Tranilla; aunt Fumiko Miyaji; cousin Sachiko Miyaji; also survived by relatives in Japan. Memorial services will be...
Wallace Hidefumi Uchida
Apr 8, 2013
UCHIDA, Wallace "Wally" Hidefumi (62) Passed away on April 8, 2013. He is survived by his sister, Mildred (William) Yamada; niece, Alysia Yamada and nephew, James Yamada and also survived by other relatives. A private funeral and burial service were held on Friday, April 19 at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel with Rev. Nobuko Miyoshi of Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple...
Jack Tomoaki Nakamine
Apr 6, 2013
A private viewing was held on April 27, 2013 to celebrate the life of Jack Tomoaki Nakamine who passed away on April 6, 2013. Jack was born on June 9, 1920 and was a long time resident of Southern California. After the war, he established a successful career as a gardener/landscaper from which he retired at age 89. Jack also...
Mary C Nakamura
Apr 5, 2013
Funeral Mass for the late Mary C. Nakamura, 91, Los Angeles born, who passed away on April 5, will be held on Saturday April 13, 10:00AM at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 11534 Gateway Bl, Los Angeles, California 90064. She is survived by husband, Shim Nakamura; daughters, Jackie Nakamura, Christine Nakamura, Donna (Pete) Mastrosimone; grandchildren, Dr.Nadine (Sze Tan) Nakamura,...
Norman M. Inouye
Apr 4, 2013
Memorial service for the late Norman M. Inouye, 71-year-old, Orange, CA born resident of San Gabriel, who passed away on April 4, 2013, will be held on Friday, April 19, 11 a.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., L.A. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Shibukawa Inouye; children, Dean and Cameron (Bryan) Inouye; and beloved grandson,...
Shige - Kotomori
Apr 3, 2013
Shige Kotomori, age 87 born in Yamagata Japan, resident of Corona, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2013. She is survived by her beloved son, Alfreed Akira Kotomori; grand children, Everlyn Miyuki ( Dave ) Sullivan, Leslie Rumi Kotomori and Eugene Seiji Kotomori; her sister, Sumi Hikida of Yokohama, Japan and survived by and other relatives. Memorial Services was held...
Miwako Oshiyama
Apr 1, 2013
Funeral services for the late Miwako Oshiyama, a Fukuoka, Japan-born resident of Pacoima who passed away on April 1, 2013 will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2013, 2:00 PM at San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 9450 Remick Ave., Pacoima, CA 91331. Please be aware that there are several offramp closures on the freeway near the temple - In...
Minobu - Nishimori
Apr 1, 2013
Funeral services for Minobu Nishimori, 89 years old, born in Gardena, California and raised in Hiroshima, Japan will be held at the Oxnard Buddhist Temple on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Oxnard Buddhist Temple 250 South "H" Street, Oxnard, CA 93030. He is survived by his wife Chiyoko, children Steve...
Yoshio Iwamae
Mar 31, 2013
He went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, March 31,2013. He was born in Sacramento, CA on June 10, 1918. He was a longtime resident of Long Beach via Terminal Island. Survived by his loving wife Sumiko; daughter, Susan Nomoto; son-in-law, Alan Nomoto; grandchildren, Rory and Erin. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April...
Jack Kumeo Iwakiri
Mar 31, 2013
A private memorial service for the late Mr. Jack Kumeo Iwakiri, 81 year-old, White Salmon, WA born Nisei resident of Glendale who passed away on March 13th was held on Friday, March 22, 2013 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Pastor Gary Shiohama of South Bay Community Church officiating. He is survived by his loving family; sons, Mark...
Harry Tadashi Sasaki
Mar 28, 2013
SASAKI, HARRY TADASHI, age 84 passed away on March 28. He is survived by sons, Steve (Noemi), Gary (Alice) and Allen Sasaki; daughter, Diane (Mark) Morimoto; grandchildren, Reuben (Nicole) and Ronald Sasaki, Ryan, Brett and Jared Morimoto; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan. Private services were held on Saturday, April 13 at Fukui...
Robert Lee "Archie" Duran
Mar 25, 2013
A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Robert Lee "Archie" Duran, a Denver, Colorado-born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on March 25 at Longwood Manor Convalescent Home was held privately at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" Robert was predeceased by his father Donaciano Duran and his mother, Stella Linda Baldonado. He is survived by his siblings, Donna...