Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.

Valerie Chieko Isozaki

Valerie Chieko Isozaki

Dec 26, 2012

Memorial services for the late Mrs. Valerie Chieko Isozaki, 55 year-old Chicago born, resident of Torrance who passed away peacefully at her residence with family by her side on December 26, 2012, will be held on Monday, January 28, 1:30 pm at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 West 158th St., Gardena, CA 90247 with Mr. (or Dr.?) Paul Hirano officiating....

Kaye Kayoko Shoda Ishida

Kaye Kayoko Shoda Ishida

Dec 26, 2012

Mrs. Kaye Kayoko Shoda Ishida, 91 year-old, born in Seattle, Washington, resident of Corona, California, passed away on December 26, 2012. She is the beloved mother and grandmother of surviving daughters, Patricia (John) Ishida-Witscher and Christine (Kiyoshi) Ishida-Matsuda; grandson, Christopher Witscher; brothers, Kayoshi and Frank Shoda; sister-in-law, Toshiko Ishida Komura; also survived by many nieces, nephew and other relatives. Memorial...

Toshiye Clara Kumamoto

Toshiye Clara Kumamoto

Dec 25, 2012

Private services for the late Clara Kumamoto, 85-year-old, Fresno, CA born resident of Cerritos, who passed away on December 25, were held on Saturday, December 29 at Orange County Buddhist Church in Anaheim. She is survived by her beloved husband, Masuo Kumamoto; children, Bob and Dan (Yuko) Kumamoto, and Jani Masukawa; grandchildren, Stephanie, Amy, Katie and Raymond Kumamoto, Kristen Masukawa,...

Kei Yamaguchi

Kei Yamaguchi

Dec 25, 2012

Age 94 passed away on December 25, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife, Chisato; son, Paul (Marianne); granddaughters, Lea and Kate; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 12, 4:00 P.M. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., L.A.

Yasuaki Mike Yamamori

Yasuaki Mike Yamamori

Dec 25, 2012

Funeral service for Yasuaki Mike Yamamori, 37-year-old resident of Rowland Heights who passed away on Dec. 25, 2012 at St. Jude Medical Center, was held on Sat. Jan. 5 at Konko Church of Los Angeles with Rev. Dr. Alfred Yoshihisa Tsuyuki officiating. He is survived by his wife, Laurie Yamamori; daughter, Michelle Yamamori; son, Jimmy Yamamori; mother, Kumiko Yamamori; sisters,...

Jaynee Ann Nakanishi

Jaynee Ann Nakanishi

Dec 24, 2012

NAKANISHI, Jaynee Ann, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on December 24, 2012. She is survived by her devoted husband, Alvin Nakanishi; loving daughters, Leanne Nakanishi, Lisa (Chris) Aparicio, and Laura Nakanishi; brother, Ron (Susan) Yamamoto; sister, Susie Sasaki; sister-in-law Joanne (Calvin) Leong, and many nephews, nieces, and relatives. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, January...

Ben Shoichi Takenouchi

Ben Shoichi Takenouchi

Dec 24, 2012

After a lengthy illness, Ben Shoichi Takenouchi who was 79 years old, peacefully passed away at home on December 24th, 2012. A long time resident of Pasadena, he was born in Los Angeles. During the Korean War, he was trained by the Army as a radio technician. He spent his entire career with Cal Trans. He is survived by his...

Carol A Saji

Carol A Saji

Dec 24, 2012

Carol Aiko (Shimabukuro) Saji, age 70 born in Hawaii, resident of Torrance, passed away on Dec. 24, 2012. She is survived by her beloved sibling in CA, HI, and NJ, Kenneth (June) Shimabukuro, Howard (Judy) Shimabukuro, David Shima, Sandra Yama, Ruby Shimabukuro, Alden Shimabukuro, Wil Shima and Lois Park in New Jersey and survived by many nieces, nephews and other...

Niro Abe

Niro Abe

Dec 24, 2012

Private family funeral service for Niro Abe, 91-year-old resident of Seal Beach who passed away on December 24, 2012 at his residence, was held on Sat. Jan. 19 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel In The Garden" with the ministers from Koyasan Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his wife, Atsuko Abe; sons, Martin (Linda) and Gordon (Paula) Abe; grandchildren, Dawn...

Stanley Hiroshi Shimabuku

Stanley Hiroshi Shimabuku

Dec 24, 2012

SHIMABUKU, STANLEY HIROSHI. Age 77 passed away on December 24, 2012. Beloved husband of Hazel; father of Kevin Shimabuku, Joy (Mark) Garcia, and Jay (Nattanicha) and Ken (Miyo) Shimabuku; grandfather of Kina and Sora Shimabuku; brother of Sachiko Saito and Alice Tamayoshi; nephew of Masao and Hisayo Higa. Private family service was held on Wednesday, January 2 at Fukui Mortuary...

George Yoshio Fujimori

George Yoshio Fujimori

Dec 23, 2012

Memorial service for the late George Y. Fujimori, 91 year-old, Fresno, CA born resident of Gardena, who passed away peacefully at his residence on December 23, 2012 will be held on Friday, January 11th, 11:00 am at Gardena VFW Post #3261, 1822 W. 162nd St., Gardena, CA 90247. George was a Nisei Veteran who served as a Military Intelligence Service...

Teruka Sakuda

Teruka Sakuda

Dec 23, 2012

Memorial services for Mrs. Teruka Sakuda, a Brawley, California-born Kibei Nisei resident of Los Angeles who passed away on December 23, 2012. will be held on Saturday January 26, 2013 11:00 AM at Pacific Crest Cemetery Chapel, 2701 182nd St., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 officiated by Rev. Nobuo Miyaji of Gardena Buddhist Church. Mrs. Sakuda was predeceased by her beloved...

Roger Hiromu Murashige

Roger Hiromu Murashige

Dec 22, 2012

MURASHIGE, ROGER HIROMU August 21, 1945 - December 22, 2012 Beloved husband of Caroline Gima Murashige; father of Vance Murashige; brother of Kenneth (Linda) Murashige of AZ; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Public viewing will be held on Fri. Jan. 4 from 10 AM to 12 Noon at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel In The Garden", 707 E....

Kimie Koyanagi

Kimie Koyanagi

Dec 22, 2012

Kimie Koyanagi, born in Kumamoto, Japan on Oct. 16, 1925 and a long-time resident of Gardena, passed away on Dec. 22 at the age of 87. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, she is survived by her husband Joe; sons, Susumu and Stan (Teri) Koyanagi; daughter, Naomi (Peter) Castner; grandchildren, Chad Koyanagi, Kyle and Chase Castner, Kevin and Kristen Koyanagi;...

Joseph Morita Enomoto

Joseph Morita Enomoto

Dec 22, 2012

Funeral service for the late Joseph Morita Enomoto, 88-year-old, Oakland, CA born resident of Cerritos, who passed away December 22, 2012, will be held on Saturday, January 5 from 10 A.M at Union Church of Los Angeles, 401 E. 3rd St., L.A., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Predeceased by his wife, Florence Chitose Enomoto; he is survived by his...

Minoru Mike Hasegawa

Minoru Mike Hasegawa

Dec 21, 2012

Funeral services for Minoru Mike Hasegawa, 57 year old Pasadena resident, who passed away on December 21, 2012, will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2012, 10:00AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", officiated by Rev. Clifford Ishigaki.

Sam Susumu Ariza

Sam Susumu Ariza

Dec 20, 2012

Family service for SAM SUSUMU ARIZA , 90, a Montebello born Nisei who passed away on December 20 at his residence in Temple City, was held on Saturday, January 19 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, with Rinban Noriaki Ito of Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his wife, Sally Sekiko; son, Donald; brothers, Tom Tamotsu (Edith)...

Minoru Yoshida

Minoru Yoshida

Dec 20, 2012

Dr. Minoru Yoshida, age 80, resident of Fullerton, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2012. Public visitation will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 26 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary, 707 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday Dec. 27 at 11:00 AM at Zenshuji Soto Mission, 123 South Hewitt Street, Los...

Ayako - Otsu

Ayako - Otsu

Dec 20, 2012

Funeral service for the late Ayako Otsu, 85-year-old, Bakersfield, CA born resident of Irvine, who passed away on December 20, 2012, will be held on Saturday, December 29, 10:00 A.M. at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana, CA 92704. Predeceased by her husband, Jitsuo Otsu; she is survived by her sons, Dr. Darrell (Wenyan) and Dr....

Noboru Nakayama

Noboru Nakayama

Dec 19, 2012

NAKAYAMA, Noboru (90) Passed away on December 19, 2012. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Tomiko Nakayama; son, Ken (Rumiko) Nakayama; grandchildren, Karissa and Kendall Nakayama; sisters, Sachiko Miyashita and Kieko Tabe both of Japan; also many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 29, 11:00 a.m. at...

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