George Jitsutaro Akiyama
Feb 11, 2013
George Jitsutaro Akiyama was born March 12, 1936 and passed away on February 11, 2013 in Los Angeles after a brief illness.
He was the third child of four children and the only son of Einosuke and Fusa Akiyama.
He...
Barry Setsuo Tanaka
Feb 8, 2013
Memorial services for the late Mr. Barry Setsuo Tanaka, a Sansei resident of Van Nuys born in Gila River Relocation Camp, Arizona while his family was interned during WWII and a proud US Army veteran who served honorably in Vietnam who passed away on February 8, 2013 were held privately at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Rev....
Akiko Nakagawa
Feb 7, 2013
Memorial services for the late Akiko Nakagawa, 88-year-old Los Angeles resident, who passed away Feb. 7, 2013, will be held on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, 10 AM at Evergreen Baptist Church, 1255 San Gabriel Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770. Akiko is survived by her loving nephews, Craig (Debra), Jon (Annette), Glen (Chiae) Kitayama and Wayne Nakagawa; Niece Janet (Kent) Miyamoto; Sister...
Kazuo Miyake
Feb 7, 2013
Kazuo "Eddie" Miyake (1918-2013) passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2013. Kazuo is survived by his brother, Hiroshi Miyake, his son, Rickie (Julie) Miyake, his daughter, Jessie Cheatham; and grandchildren, Greg and Katie Miyake. He loved to entertain with song, dance and music, to bring smiles to all who heard and saw him. No service is planned. In lieu...
Roy Masao Chikasawa
Feb 7, 2013
Funeral service for Roy Masao Chikasawa, 77-year-old, Culver City born resident of Somis, Ventura County who passed away on Feb. 7, 2013 at his residence, will be held on Sat. Feb. 16 at 10:00 AM at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, Momoyo Chikasawa; daughters, Marianne Michi (Dustin) Hurshman and...
Tilly Shigeo Hatanaka
Feb 7, 2013
Tilly Shigeo Hatanaka, age 82 born and resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. He is predeceased by his beloved parents, Yoshisuke (Hanako) Hatanaka, survived by his beloved siblings, Sam Y. (Dorothy) Hatanaka, James M. Hatanaka and June H. Nakamura of Japan; nieces and nephews, Naoki J. (Erika) Nakamura, Diane (Chris) Goodchild and Gwen (Allen)...
Jean "Tatsy" Takeuchi
Feb 7, 2013
A public visitation service for the late Jean Tatusye Takeuchi, a 73-year-old, Terminal Island, California-born Nisei resident of Rosemead who passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2013 will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. The Takeuchi family requests...
George Kishimoto
Feb 6, 2013
Private funeral services for the late Mr. George Kishimoto, 92 year-old, Newport Beach born, resident of Gardena, who passed away on February 6, were held on Saturday, February 16 at Green Hills Memorial Park. Predeceased by his wife Masayo Kishimoto. He is survived by his son, Ben (Naomi) Kishimoto; daughters, Jean (David) Wong, Joyce (Clifford) Yamashita and JoAnn (Ben) Shimizu;...
Asama Bob Wada
Feb 6, 2013
Asama Bob Wada, 90 years old, a resident of Los Angeles, passed away on February 6, 2013. A private graveside service was held on Thursday, February 21 at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes. He is survived by many family members.
Frank Tadashi Sato
Feb 5, 2013
Memorial services for the late Frank Tadashi Sato, 85 year old Monterey Park resident, who passed away on February 5, 2013, will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013, 10:00AM at Mission Valley Free Methodist Church, 1201 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel, CA Frank is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Edna Fujiko "Fudge" Sato; children, Glenn...
Hiroshi - Uyehara
Feb 3, 2013
Funeral services for the late Mr. Hiroshi Uyehara, 89 year-old, Waipahu, HI born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on February 3, 2013, will be held on Friday, February 15th, 7:30 pm at Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 12371 Braddock Drive, Culver City. Additional parking will be available at the Venice Japanese Community Center on Braddock Drive west...
Kazue - Okitsu
Feb 3, 2013
Kazue "Kaye" Okitsu nee Ohashi, June 24, 1918 to February 3, 2013, devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away at age 94. She was born in El Monte, California, and grew up in Owensmouth, which was renamed Canoga Park during her childhood. She was the fourth daughter in a family of five girls. A graduate of Canoga Park High...
Yoshiko Yamamoto
Feb 3, 2013
Memorial services for the late Yoshiko Yamamoto, 87 year old Arcadia resident, who passed away February 3, 2013, will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013, 11:00AM at West Covina Christian Church, 1100 E. Cameron Ave., West Covina, CA 91790. Yoshiko is survived by her loving husband Yoneo Lucky Yamamoto; children, Kit (Terry), Kris (Sheri) Okamuro and Kerri (Mike) Sandoval;...
Yurie Yamayoshi
Feb 3, 2013
Private funeral services for the late Mrs. Yurie Yamayoshi, 95 year-old, Parkdale Oregon born, resident of South San Gabriel, who passed away on February 3, 2013, were held on February 10 at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden", officiated by Rev. Kazuaki Nakata of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. She is survived by her husband, John Noboru Yamayoshi; daughters, Keiko...
Mary - Kato
Feb 1, 2013
Private service for the late Mary Kato, 85-year-old, CA born resident of Rosemead, who passed away on February 1, 2013, were held on Saturday, February 9 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". Predeceased by her beloved husband, Masao G. Kato; She is survived by her children, Karen N. (Bob Hall) Kato-Hall, Masao G. Kato Jr., and Karie M. Kato;...
Atsushi Fujiyoshi
Feb 1, 2013
Family funeral service for Atsushi Fujiyoshi, 80-year-old Fukuoka-ken born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on Feb. 1, 2013 at Keiro Nursing Home, was held on Sun. Feb. 17 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with a minister from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his son, Keith Shinya (Naomi) Fujiyoshi and Keiji (Sanae) Fujiyoshi;...
Donald Takeo Miyamae
Jan 31, 2013
Memorial service for the late Donald Miyamae, 75-year-old, CA born resident of Baldwin Park, who passed away on January 31, 2013, will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 12 p.m. at Downey Memorial Christian Church, 8441 E. Florence Ave., Downey, CA 90240. He is survived by his beloved wife, Iliana; children, Teri (James) Takemoto, Traci (Jonathan) Gwyn, and Kristi Miyamae;...
Sueo Tamura
Jan 30, 2013
Sueo Tamura (80) passed away on Wednesday morning, January 30, 2013. Sueo was born on April 16, 1932 in Redondo Beach, California to Inayoshi and Hanai Tamura. He graduated from Torrance High School in Torrance, California in 1951. After being interned in Rohwer, Arkansas, the Tamura family returned to California to become farmers. Sueo spent his days helping around the...