Chizu Kitagawa
Dec 12, 2012
Funeral services for Chizu Kitagawa, 89-year-old who passed away on Dec. 12, 2012 will be held on Friday, Dec. 21 at 11:00 AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel In The Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA. She is survived by her husband, Yoshihiko Kitagawa; sons, Robert Shuzo and Steve Takushi (Cheryl) Kitagawa; daughter, Haruko Kitagawa; grandchildren, Bryan Kiyoshi and...
Fujito Sonny Shohara
Dec 9, 2012
Funeral service for FUJITO SONNY SHOHARA, 90, a Clovis, CA born Nisei and veteran of WWII Military Intelligence Service, recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal, who passed away on December 9 at his residence, will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 22, at Centenary United Methodist...
Mae Midori Horiuchi
Dec 9, 2012
Horiuchi, Mae Midori, age 86 passed away on December 09, 2012. Beloved mother of Teresa (Grant ) Hirahara, Spencer (Sharon) Horiuchi; grandmother of Staci, Jeremy Wong, Stephanie, Philip Horiuchi, and Caitlyn, Bradford Hirahara; sister of Takeshi (Florence) and Kiwamu Tsuchida of WA, Yukimi Yonetani of UT, and Ben Tsuchida of CA; mother-in-law of Tommy Wong; also survived by nieces, nephews...
Takewo Hirata
Dec 8, 2012
Memorial Services for the late Mr. Takewo Hirata, a Los Angeles, California-born Nisei resident of Montebello who passed away on December 8, 2012 will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2012, 11:00 AM at Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles, 1255 San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770, officiated by Pastor Kevin Doi of Epic Church of Fullerton, CA. Mr. Hirata...
Misuye Helen Okano
Dec 7, 2012
Private family funeral services were held for Mrs. Helen Misuye Okano at Green Hills Memorial Park. Helen passed away on December 7th, she was 97 years old. Helen was born in Los Angeles and lived in Gardena for the last 70 plus years. Her husband Jack Yasuo predeceased her, and she is survived by daughters Annette (Patrick) Kuga, Marilou (Michael)...
Tom Gihachiro Sakamoto
Dec 7, 2012
Tom Gihachiro Sakamoto, age 84 resident of Pacoima CA, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mae Sakamoto; children, Quality Sakamoto, Allen Oshiro, Louise Oshiro; grandchildren, Dominique Avalos, Daila Sakamoto, Drake Sakamoto, Christina Hankey, daughter in law, Nena Sakamoto and survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here. Funeral Services will...
Emi Fukuda
Dec 7, 2012
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Emi Fukuda who passed away on December 7, 2012, will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2012 4:00 PM at Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 12371 Braddock Dr., Culver City, CA 90230. Additional parking will be available at the Venice Japanese Community Center 12448 Braddock Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90066 She is survived by her...
Sam Isamu Domoto
Dec 6, 2012
Sam Domoto, a 90 year-old, long time resident of Los Angeles and Nisei veteran passed away on December 6th. PublicVisitation will be held on Friday, December 14, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 East Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. He is survived by his loving family; daughter, Laura (Will) Edwards; son,...
Tadao Katayama
Dec 6, 2012
Funeral services for the late Tadao Katayama, 82 year old, Alviso California born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on December 6, will be held on Saturday December 22, at 12 p.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 East First Street, Los Angeles, California. He is survived by wife, Setsuko Katayama; daughter, Lynn (Rick) Taketomo; sons, Denis and Clark...
Hatsuye Yamamoto
Dec 5, 2012
Funeral Services for the late Mrs. Hatsuye Yamamoto, a 90-year-old, Stockton, Califorina-born Nisei resident of Montebello and former internee of Rohwer Relocation Camp during World War II who passed away on December 5, 2012 were held privately at Evergreen Cemetery, officiated by Bishop Taisen Miyata, Emeritus, of Koyasan Buddhist Temple. Predeceased by her beloved husband Mitsuo Yamamoto and her sister...
Dick Noboru Munekata
Dec 5, 2012
Funeral service for the late Mr. Dick Noboru Munekata, 89 year- old, Salt Lake City, UT born, Nisei-Kibei resident of Gardena who passed away on December 5 will be held on Monday, December 10, 2:00 p.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 West 166th St., Gardena, CA. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Shizuye Munekata; children, Bruce (Margarita) Munekata,...
Tomochika Tom Sakamoto
Dec 5, 2012
Funeral services for the late Tomochika Tom Sakamoto, born March 2, 1923 in San Pedro and resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on Dec 5, 2012, were held privately at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles. Tom, served in the Army Military Intelligence Service, received his undergraduate degree from UCLA, and graduated from USC School of Pharmacy. He...
Reiji Nitta
Dec 4, 2012
A private graveside service for the late Reiji Nitta, 86 year-old, Santa Ana, CA born Nisei Veteran, resident of Monterey Park who passed away on December 4, 2012 were held on Friday, January 4, 2013 at Rose Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Rick Iwanaga of West Covina Christian Church officiating. He is survived by his loving family; brother, Keiichi (May)...
Stephen Robert Regalado
Dec 2, 2012
Stephen Robert Regalado, 57 year old Baldwin Park resident passed away on Dec. 2, 2012. Stephen is survived by his loving wife Florence Regalado; son, Joel Regalado; grandchildren, Monyssa Regalado, Aaron Regalado, and Gage Ford; mother, Sally Regalado; brothers, Vincent (Elizabeth), Robert (Betty), Rudy (Lorice) Regalado; sisters, Kathy (Matt) Swanson, Elizabeth (Gilbert) Barajas, Elaine (Nick) Ybarra, and Karen (Michael) Janisen....
Susan Sawaye Tajiri
Dec 1, 2012
TAJIRI, Susan Sawaye Passed away at age 56 on December 1, 2012 in Los Angeles. She is survived by her brother, Charles Tajiri and many friends and relatives. She was a loving caring soul and will be missed. A private memorial service was held on Saturday, December 15th at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Rick Chuman of...
Arthur Matsukichi Sumi
Nov 29, 2012
SUMI, Arthur Matsukichi (61) Passed away peacefully at his residence on November 29, 2012. Arthur is survived by his loving family; siblings, Jack, Stanley (Joyce) Sumi, Luci (Les) Naka, Dennis (Darlene) Sumi and Linda (Bryan) Henson of New Mexico; seven nieces and seven nephews and also survived by other relatives. A private family graveside service was held on Friday, December...
Kikuyo Ishikawa
Nov 27, 2012
KIKUYO ISHIKAWA Private funeral service for the late Mrs. Kikuyo Ishikawa a 90 year old, Lahaina, HI born, resident of Monrovia passed away on November 27. Funeral services were held December 6 at Green Hills Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Lee Rosenthal of Pasadena Buddhist Temple. She is survived by daughter, Tomi (Ken) Yoshikawa; son, Russell (Corky) Ishikawa; grandchildren, Dyan...
Soichiro Ty Nakamura
Nov 27, 2012
Memorial service for the late Soichiro Ty Nakamura, 84 years old Seattle, WA born Torrance resident who passed away on November 27, 2012, will be held on Wednesday, December 12, at 10:30 AM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, Fumi; daughters, Glenda (Ralph) Misawa, JoAnne, and Joyce Nagahori; granddaughters,...
Chiyoko Oshima
Nov 27, 2012
Private family funeral service for Chiyoko Oshima, 94-year-old San Diego born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on Nov. 27, 2012 at St. Vincent Medical Center, was held on Fri. Dec. 7 at Oakdale Memorial Park, gravesite with a minister from Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Morishita, Jane (Francis) Nakano, Mitzie (Gary)...