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...
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 "...