Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.
Michael Toshio Miyamoto
Nov 1, 2012
With deepest sorrow we convey the passing of Michael Toshio Miyamoto, 18. For the past 11 years since the age of 7 he fought a courageous battle with leukemia. He is he beloved son of Lindsay and Phoebe Miyamoto and the younger brother of Jaclyn Miyamoto. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012, 1:00 PM at St....
Koichi - Maemura
Oct 31, 2012
Koichi Maemura, age 55, born in Tokyo Japan, resident of San Dimas, passed away on Oct. 31, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife, Reiko Maemura, children, Ko Maemura and Kay Maemura; father, Kasumi Maemura; brother, Toru (Susan) Maemura, Takako Maemura of Japan, father and mother-in-law, Noboru (Yoneko) Nakamura; brother-in-law, Akira (Ena) Nakamura and Shiro (Ryoko) Hamasaki both of...
Jeanette Akemi Hasegawa
Oct 31, 2012
Private funeral services for the late Jeanette Akemi Hasegawa, 66 year-old, Los Angeles born Sansei, resident of Norwalk who passed away on October 31 were held on Friday, November 16 with Rev. William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her brother, Richard Hasegawa and sister, Linda Hasegawa of Indiana; also nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Suzue Takahashi
Oct 27, 2012
TAKAHASHI, SUZUE, born on November 8, 1910 in Japan. Suzue passed away peacefully at home in Rolling Hills Estates on October 27, 2012, 12 days before her 102nd birthday. Predeceased by her husband Abbot Seytsu Takahashi and her son Milton Koji Takahashi. Survived by her children Edward (Minnie) Takahashi, Robert (Kumiko)Takahashi, Frances Nakamura and Nancy Takahashi-Fatt as well as 11grandchildren...
Toshio "Toshi" Koyama
Oct 27, 2012
Toshio "Toshi" Koyama, age 91born in Sacramento CA, resident of Fountain Valley, passed away peacefully on Sat, Oct. 27, 2012. He is survived by his beloved son, Toshikazu ( Ritsuko ) Koyama; grandchildren, Pearl Yurika Koyama and Tiffany Konomi Koyama; brothers, Harry Koyama, Noboru Koyama, Howard Koyama and Mineo Koyama and survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here...
Yukiko Jane Shintani
Oct 26, 2012
MRS. YUKIKO JANE SHINTANI, 87, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2012. She is survived by members of her loving family including: daughter Gwen P. Murakami, sons John Y. (Vesta) and Richard R. (Margie) Shintani, 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and sister Kay Kiyoko Hara. Private family funeral services were held on Saturday, November 10, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the...
Henry Muneo Hayashi
Oct 26, 2012
Funeral services for the late Henry Muneo Hayashi, 96 year old Los Angeles born resident of Pasadena, WWII 100th Battalion veteran, who passed away on October 26, will be held on Sunday, November 11, 3:00P.M. at First Presbyterian Church Altadena, 2775 N. Lincoln Ave, Altadena, California. He is survived by wife, Elsie Eruko Hayashi; daughters, Sharon (Tak) Shimazaki and Gayle...
Helen Umeko Ige
Oct 26, 2012
A private service of committal for Mrs . Helen Umeko Ige, an 81-year-old, Seattle, Washington-born Kibei-Nisei resident of Temple City who departed peacefully on October 26, 2012 with her family by her side, will be held at a later date at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills. She was predeceased by her parents, Sadakazu and Matsue Ohishi, and her brothers...
Takako - Shinohara
Oct 26, 2012
Takako Shinohara, age 91 born in Seattle Washington, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2012. She is predeceased by beloved husband, Yutaka Shinohara, survived by her beloved children, Bruce Yukutaka Shinohara and Penny Akemi (Gilbert) Nishimura; grandchildren, Darren and Lauren Shinohara, Scott (Jen) and Melissa Nishimura; sisters, Masako ( Fred ) Shingu and Yoshiko (...
Patricia Akemi Matsumoto
Oct 24, 2012
MATSUMOTO, PATRICIA "PAT". Age 69 passed away on October 24, 2012. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Alan Matsumoto; she is survived by her children, Lisa Choi and Kevin (Autumn) Matsumoto; grandchildren, Grant and James Choi, and Sydney and Kori Matsumoto; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ruth and Richard (Suzanne) Matsumoto; she is also survived by other relatives. Funeral service will be held...
Yutaka Bruce Nagasaki
Oct 23, 2012
Family memorial service for BRUCE YUTAKA NAGASAKI , 88, an Oxnard born Nisei and veteran of the 442nd RCT who passed away on October 23 in Watsonville, was held on Friday, November 23 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, with Rev. Mark Nakagawa of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating. He is survived by his wife, Kazuye of Capitola; sons, Jeffrey...
Haruko Tamura
Oct 20, 2012
Memorial service for the late Mrs. Haruko Tamura, 77 year-old, Sacramento born Nisei, resident of Fallbrook, CA who passed away peacefully at her residence on October 20 will be held on Saturday, November 3rd, 11:00 am at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. She is survived by her loving family; husband, Ed Tamura; sons, Kevin (Cathy)...
Yoshio - Kurita
Oct 20, 2012
Yoshio Kurita, 89-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, passed away on October 20, 2012. Yoshio proudly enjoyed a successful career as a CPA for the City of Los Angeles for more than 30+ years. There will be no services held per his request. He is survived by his brother, Nobuo (Kazumi) Kurita; he is also survived by nieces, nephews...
Isami Kawasaki
Oct 20, 2012
Private services for the late Isami Kawasaki, 95-year-old, Redlands born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on October 20, 2012, were held on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Orange County Buddhist Church in Anaheim. Isami is survived by his children, Donna Toshiko (Sam) Hashizu and Ron Akio (Jocelyn) Kawasaki; grandchildren, Cheryl (Joe) Yang, Karen and Brent Hashizu, and Tyler...
Robert Dwight Bryner
Oct 20, 2012
BRYNER ROBERT, age 70 passed away on October 20. Beloved husband of Chikako Higa Bryner; father of Deanna Bryner of Chicago, Kamala, Derrick, Sidney, Samantha Bryner; brother of Dale (Linda) Bryer of Texas; also survived by many relatives and Aikido and Ryu Te® family. Public visitation will be held on Saturday October 27, 4:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. at Fukui Mortuary, 707...
Alan Tadayoshi Matsumoto
Oct 19, 2012
MATSUMOTO, ALAN TADAYOSHI. 73-year old, Kauai-born and long time resident of Gardena, passed away on October 19, 2012. Predeceased by his sister, Agnes Matsumoto; he is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia "Pat" Matsumoto; children Lisa Choi and Kevin (Autumn) Matsumoto; grandchildren, Grant and James Choi, and Sydney and Kori Matsumoto; siblings, Ruth and Richard (Suzanne) Matsumoto; he is also...
Charles Toshio Miyamoto
Oct 18, 2012
A public memorial gathering for the late Mr. Charles Toshio Miyamoto, will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012 2:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90012. In lieu of flowers, the Miyamoto family respectfully requests that donations instead be made to City ofHope (866) 683-4673 in honor of Michael Miyamoto....
James Osamu Ito
Oct 17, 2012
James O. Ito was born on August 10, 1914 in Riverside, California to Chotaro Ito and Kikuno Yoshise Ito. He passed away on October 17, 2012 in Laguna Hills, California at the age of 98. Jim attended many different schools around Southern California, however, he often expressed his appreciation for the teachers at Glendale High who prepared him for the...
Toshinobu James Yoshimura
Oct 17, 2012
YOSHIMURA, JAMES T. Age 92 passed away on October 17, 2012. Beloved husband of Midori Yoshimura; loving father of Cheryl (Frank) Tamada and Arlene (Michael) Mori; grandfather of Alayne (Michael) Cortes, Darryl and Bryan Tamada, and Kevin Mori; great-grandfather of Ryan and Sean Cortes; brother of Emiko Sasaki, Roy (Bette) Yoshimura, Cherry Ishimatsu, Harold (Masako) Yoshimura, Helen (Howard) Takata, and...
Kiyoe Hatakeyama
Oct 17, 2012
Private services for the late Mrs. Kiyoe Hatakeyama, 95 year-old, Hilo, HI born Nisei and long time resident of Los Angeles who passed away on October 17 at Keiro Nursing Home were held on Saturday, November 3rd at Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. She is survived by her loving family; sons, John (Betty) and Ron (Denise) Hatakeyama; daughters, Mary...
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