Jill Lani Matsunaga
Jan 12, 2013
JILL LANI MATSUNAGA, 48, passed away suddenly on January 12, at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. She is survived by her loving parents, Harold M. Matsunaga of Hawaii and Patsy M. Matsunaga; brothers, Lance (Ana Liza) of Colorado and Lon (Kimmie) Matsunaga; niece, Stephanie Matsunaga of Wyoming; nephew Steven Matsunaga of Wyoming and niece, Ashlee Matsunaga of Colorado; also survived by...
Harry Haruo Hamada
Jan 12, 2013
Private graveside service for HARRY HARUO HAMADA, 103, an Esumi, Wakayama-ken born Issei and resident of Los Angeles (formerly a long-time resident of Gardena and Irvine ) who passed away on January 12, was held on Saturday, January 26, at the Green Hills Memorial Park , with Dr....
Alice Yaeko Mizuno
Jan 12, 2013
Alice Yaeko Mizuno, 90-year-old, CA born resident of Monterey Park, passed away on January 12, 2013. No services were held per her wishes. She is survived by her beloved husband, William "Bill" Mizuno; daughters, Shari Masuda, Lori (Paul) Kawaguchi, and Jan Mizuno; grandchildren, April (Henry) Wong, and Kristin, Todd and Katie Kawaguchi; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Connor and Ian Wong; she is...
Kenzo Ronald Okubo
Jan 10, 2013
Funeral service for KENZO RONALD OKUBO, 70, a Poston, Az. born Sansei and veteran of the Vietnam War, who passed away on January 10 at the Little Company of Mary, will be held on Friday, January 18, 11AM at the WLA United Methodist Church, 1913 Purdue Ave, L.A. He is survived by his wife, Takako; sons, James and Matthew; 2...
Leonard James Dai Ho Wong
Jan 10, 2013
WONG, LEONARD JAMES. Age 67 passed away on January 10, 2013. He is survived by his beloved wife, Betty Wong; loving children, Doreen Wong and Kathleen (Victor) Chin; grandson, Evan Chin; mother, Alice Wong of Hawaii; brothers, John and Jeffrey (Alison) Wong; he is also survived by other relatives here and in Hawaii. Private memorial services were held on Thursday,...
Hatsuko Nakatsuka
Jan 9, 2013
Hatsuko Nakatsuka Our beloved Mother passed away peacefully on January 9, 2013 at the age of 94. Hatsuko is survived by her children, Linda Kato and Darryl Nakatsuka;grandchildren, Jennifer Kato, Stephanie Kimura, Jodi Nakatsuka and Garrett Nakatsuka; great-grandchildren, Jaden and Calista Kimura. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 17 at 11:00AM at the First Presbyterian Church Altadena,...
Kenichi "Ken" Okabe
Jan 8, 2013
Funeral service for the late Kenichi "Ken" Okabe, 81-year-old, CA born resident of Gardena, who passed away January 8, 2013, will be held on Saturday, January 19 from 6 P.M at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., L.A. Predeceased by his wife, Frances Sue Okabe; he is survived by his children, Randy (Lauren) Joe and Lisa...
Dr. Koichi - Ishikawa
Jan 8, 2013
Dr. Koichi Ishikawa, age 80 born in Chiba Ken in Japan, resident of South Pasadena, passed away peacefully on Tue. Jan 8, 2013. He is survived by his beloved wife, Yoko Ishikawa; children, Takeshi (Lori) Ishikawa and Hiroshi Ishikawa and survived by other relatives here and in Japan. Private Funeral Services was held on Thu. Jan. 17, at Fukui Mortuary...
Victoria Yoshiko Honda
Jan 7, 2013
Public visitation for the late Mrs. Victoria Yoshiko Honda, an 83-year- old, Kapaa Kauai, Hawaii-born resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on January 7, 2013, will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Venice Santa Monica Free Methodist Church, 4871 Centinela Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90066, officiated by Rev. James Miyabe. Aloha...
Takashi Tsuji
Jan 6, 2013
Private funeral service for Takashi Tsuji, 69-year-old Tokyo born resident of Temple City who passed away on Jan. 6, 2013 at San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, was held on Mon. Jan. 14 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel In The Garden" with a minister from Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his wife, Nobuko Tsuji; daughter, Laura Misako (David)...
May Ayame Okine
Jan 6, 2013
Funeral services for the late May Ayame Okine, 87 year old Carson resident, who passed away on January 6, 2013, will be held on Saturday January 19, 2013, 1:00PM at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA with Rev. Shumyo Kojima of Zenshuji Soto Mission officiating. May is survived by her children, Jeanne (Kaz)...
Edward Masaru Oku
Jan 6, 2013
Edward Masaru Oku, age 79 born in Los Angeles, resident of Diamond Bar, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. He is survived by his beloved wife, Irene Fusae Oku; children, Sandra Oku (Michael) Occhineri, Michael Masaru (Jenny) Oku and Jennifer Oku; grandchildren, Daniella Occhineri, Gia Occhineri, Mason Oku and Riley Oku and survived by many nieces, nephews and...
Thomas T. Yamaguchi
Jan 5, 2013
Funeral services for Thomas T. Yamaguchi, 87 year old Rialto resident, who passed away on January 5, 2013 were held on January 13, 2013 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", officiated by a minister from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Thomas is survived by his loving wife Hatsumi Yamaguchi; children, Tetsuya (Naomi), Shigeki (Shirley) Yamaguchi, Hitomi (Kazuhiro) Okuda; grandchildren, Perry,...
Miyeko Iwataki
Jan 5, 2013
Miyeko "Mac" Iwataki, loving mom and grandmother, retired regional Vice President for Minority Business for Bank of America, passed away on January 5, 2013 at the age of 91 years. She was active over 50 years with Tuesday Niters and volunteered with St. Mary's Episcopal Church, WLA United Methodist Church and Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple. She is survived by her...
Margarite Eiko Otsu
Jan 3, 2013
Memorial services for the late Mrs. Margarite Eiko Otsu, 88 year- old Menlo Park, CA born resident of Gardena who passed away peacefully at her residence on January 3, were held on January 25th at Gardena Buddhist Church. She is survived by her loving family, husband, Minoru Otsu; daughter, Doreen (Russ) Otsu-Tom; sisters, Irene Yamasaki, Alice (Herb) Kaneko, Edith (Ken)...
Nancy Satsuye Horii
Jan 3, 2013
Nancy Satsuye Horii, age 89, born in San Juan Bautista, CA, resident of Torrance and former resident of Goleta and Gardena, passed away peacefully on Thurs. Jan. 3, 2013. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, George Fusao Horii and survived by her beloved children, Ronald (Lorraine) Horii, Karen Horii, Marilyn (Mike) Tsuge, and Patty (Paul) Tartaglia of Maryland; grandchildren,...
Kay Kazuyo Shigekuni
Jan 3, 2013
Kay Shigekuni, resident of Torrance, passed away on January 3, 2013. She is survived by her loving family members. Services will be private.
James Jin Kobayashi
Jan 2, 2013
James Jin Kobayashi, age 91, born in San Bernardino, CA, WWII veteran of the 442nd, F Co., resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on Wed. January 2, 2013. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mae Kobayashi; children, Kurtis (Frankie) Kobayashi, Peggy Ito, Connie (Steve) Tomita and Gloria (Michael) Sonoda; grandchildren, Alissa Nakaji, Kenneth (Kathy) Ito, Michael Ito, Lisa Tomita,...
Kenneth Yoshio Yamanaka
Jan 2, 2013
Dr. Kenneth Yamanaka passed away on January 2, 2013. He is survived by his loving family members. Services were held privately.
Kimie - Kato
Jan 2, 2013
Private service for the late Kimie Kato, 90-year-old, Kent, Washington born resident of Westminster, who passed away on January 2, 2013, were held on Friday, January 11 at Orange County Buddhist Church with Rev. Marvin Harada officiating. Predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Nobuo. She is survived by brothers, Ray Michihira (Grace) and Frank Hori (June); sisters, Hamayo Sato...