Alan Seiji Hieshima
Jan 30, 2013
Private family graveside service for the late Alan Seiji Hieshima, 61-year-old, CA born resident of Seal Beach, who passed away on January 30, 2013, were held on Friday, February 8th at Evergreen Cemetery in Los Angeles. He is survived by his father, Asaichi Hieshima M.D.; siblings, Grant (Donna) Hieshima M.D., Georgia (Hiroshi) Ueha R.N., Adele (Isaac) Inouye M.D., and Eric...
Candice Izumi Kasuyama
Jan 28, 2013
Memorial services of the late Candice Izumi Kasuyama, a 46-year-old California-born Yonsei resident of Monterey Park who passed away on January 28, 2013 will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 11:00 AM at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance, CA 90504. Aloha or Basketball attire please. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Keck...
Yone Lucille Nobe
Jan 27, 2013
Yone Nobe passed away at the age of 105 years old at Keiro Nursing Home. Her husband of over 60 years, Seiichi Nobe, predeceased her in 1990. Born Yone Lucille Arai, her parents were Hana and Kumata Arai. Deceased brothers and sisters were James Arai, Toyo (Clarence) Arima, William (Helen) Arai, May (Sonau) Ishida, Virginia (George) Matsui. Her sole surviving...
Yoshihiro Nishimoto
Jan 26, 2013
Funeral services for the late Mr. Yoshihiro Nishimoto, 71 year-old, Los Angeles born, resident of Northridge, who passed away on January 26, will be held on Saturday, February 2, 11:00A.M. at San Fernando Valley Holiness Church, 9610 Haddon Ave, Pacoima, California 91331. He is survived by his loving wife, Satomi Nishimoto; daughter, Christine (Federico) Sanchez; son, Eric Nishimoto; brother, Kouji...
Sachiko - Adkins
Jan 25, 2013
ADKINS, SACHIKO. 1/16/32-1/25/13 Born in Japan, lived in LA over 50 yrs. Survived by sons Mark & Jeff and their families, sisters Midori & Mariko, Nieces & Nephew Kelly, Debra and Donald in the US & numerous relatives in Japan. Laid to rest at sea. May she rest in peace.
Kazuye Ishihara
Jan 23, 2013
Memorial service for Kazuye Ishihara, 96-year-old Fowler born resident of Torrance who passed away on Jan. 23, 2013 at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, was held on Sat. Feb. 2 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with a minister from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Hiroko (Thomas) Hirata; son, James Mamoru (Chau) Ishihara;...
Harumi Kato
Jan 22, 2013
Harumi Kato, 95 year-old, Sacramento-born resident of Los Angeles passed away on January 22. She requested there be no service and no koden. She is interred at Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum in Santa Monica. Harumi Kato is survived by her loving family: daughter, Jane Honda; grandchildren, Carolyn Honda, Craig (Angel) and Curtis (Clausine) Honda; great-grandchildren, Jason, Lucas, Masao, Stella, Caelyn and...
Herbert Minoru Motonaga
Jan 22, 2013
Memorial service for the late Herbert Minoru Motonaga, 79-year-old, HI born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on January 22, 2013, will be held on a later date at Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii in Honolulu, HI. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mildred; children, Derik Motonaga and Gail (Jim) Chang; grandchildren, Samantha and Jason Chang; siblings, Makoto...
Mitsuko - Iizuka
Jan 21, 2013
IIZUKA, Mitsuko November 26, 1924 – January 21, 2013 Mitsuko (Mitzi) Iizuka passed away peacefully on January 21, 2013 at the age of 88. A Nisei from Gardena, she is predeceased by her beloved husband, Takuji (Tug) Iizuka and survived by her beloved children, Richard (Teresa) Iizuka and Jo Anne (Craig) Ogino. She is also survived by her wonderful granddaughters,...
Tesshu - Yamashita
Jan 20, 2013
Tesshu Yamashita, age 71 born in Los Angeles, resident of Gardena, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. He is predeceased by beloved parents, Bishop Kenko ( Sizue ) Yamashita, survived by his beloved sisters, Reiko Yamashita and Hiromi Yamashita and survived by other relatives In Japan. Private Services was held on Thu. Jan. 31, 2013 at Fukui Mortuary "...
Yoshiko Y. Nakao
Jan 20, 2013
Private family memorial service for Yoshiko Y. Nakao, 87-year-old Miyazaki-ken born resident of Gardena who passed away on Jan. 20, 2013 at Torrance Medical Memorial Center, was held on Sat. Jan. 26. She is survived by her son, Kerry T. Nakao; daughter, Cheryl K. Nakao-Miller, spouse Miller; grandson, Samuel S. Miller; granddaughter, Norma Grace N. Miller; and other relatives.
Yoshiaki George Harada
Jan 19, 2013
Funeral services for the late Yoshiaki George Harada, a 90-year-old, California-Born Nisei resident of Los Angeles who passed away on January 19, 2013 were held privately, officiated by Rev. William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple of Los Angeles. Mr. Harada was predeceased by his wife, Rose Fumiko Harada. Beloved father of Gerald (Cher) and Dennis (Jenny) Harada; grandfather of...
Ryoko Fukumoto
Jan 19, 2013
Family memorial service for RYOKO FUKUMOTO, 96, Hawaii born Nisei and resident of Los Angeles who passed away on January 19 at the Olympia Medical Center, was held on Friday, January 25 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, with Rinban Noriaki Ito of Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating.
Alice Hatsuko Tagawa
Jan 19, 2013
Private graveside services for Alice Hatsuko Tagawa, 86 year old Torrance resident, who passed away on January 19, 2013, were held on February 1, 2013 at Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes. Alice is survived by her daughter Susan Kimie Oda; son, Rick Yukio (Denise) Tagawa; grandchildren, David Yoneharu, James Yoshitaka, Christine Yuko and Sandy Akemi Oda. Alice is...
Tsuruo - Takata
Jan 18, 2013
Tsuruo Takata, age 90 born in Fukuoka Japan, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. He is survived by his beloved wife, Michiko Takata; children, Keiko Kakiuchi, Masamitsu Takata and Kazuo (Sheri) Takata; grandchildren, Joyce Takata, James Brumagen of AZ, Michael Takata and Lisa Takata; siblings, Etsuko Ogata, Nuiko Matsueda and Kenji (Yuuko) Kamezaki all...
Jeffrey H. Ishiki
Jan 16, 2013
ISHIKI, JEFFREY H. passed away peacefully on January 16, 2013 at Providence Little Co. of Mary in Torrance, surrounded by his loving family, many close friends and co-workers. Jeff was born in Torrance on September 19, 1980 to Dennis and Karen Ishiki. He graduated from North High in Torrance and shortly after entered the US Air Force where he trained...
Yayeko Miyoshi Furuya
Jan 16, 2013
Funeral service for the late Mrs. Yayeko Furuya, 90 year-old Florin, CA born, Nisei, resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on January 16 will be held on Saturday, January 26, 11:30 am at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave. Anaheim, CA. She is survived by her loving family, son, Harry J. (Joyce) Furuya; daughter, Janie (Machi)...
Kazue Takamura
Jan 15, 2013
TAKAMURA, KAZUE, age 94 passed away on January 15, 2013. Beloved sister of Reiko Nakamura, Hajime (Hisako) Nakagawa, Hisae (Tom Yoshiki) Kotow; sister-in-law of Shimeko Nakagawa; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private funeral services were held on Friday, January 25 at West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple.
Shizuko Matsubara
Jan 14, 2013
Private family service for the late Shizuko Matsubara, 101-year-old resident of Los Angeles who passed away on January 14, 2013 at Keiro Nursing Home, was held on Friday, February 15, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica, CA with Rev. John Iwohara from Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her brother, Masami Mike Shintaku; sisters-in-law, Hisayo and Yasuko...