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...
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,...