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)...
Yukiko Yamashita
Nov 26, 2012
YAMASHITA, Yukiko (93) El Centro, California-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on November 26 at Keiro Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Fusaichi and her son, Shigeru Yamashita and her sisters Misaye Ito and Kazuko Mendoza. She is survived by her children, Setsuko (Don) Yamamoto, Jimmy, Harry (Donna), Raymond...
James Shunji Kato
Nov 25, 2012
Family service for JAMES SHUNJI KATO, 92, a Santa Monica born Nisei and resident of Santa Ana who passed away at home on November 25, was held on Saturday, December 8 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, with Rev. KarenFay Ramos-Young of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating.
Miyeko Kawada
Nov 25, 2012
MIYEKO MAY KAWADA, 85 year old, born and resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on November 25. Visitation will be held on December 6, Thursday 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at Fukui Mortuary, 707 E. Temple St, Los Angeles, California. Funeral services will be held on December 7, Friday 12:00p.m. at Nichiren Buddhist Temple, 2801 E. 4th Street, Los Angeles, California....
Mack Makoto Kadotani
Nov 24, 2012
MR. MACK MAKOTO KADOTANI, 100, Santa Cruz, CA born Nisei resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on November 24, at Keiro Nursing Home. Private family services were held at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden. He is survived by his brother, Haruo Kadotani of Japan and many nephews and nieces. The family requests that in lieu of flowers or...
Yoko Fujii
Nov 23, 2012
Private family funeral service for Yoko Fujii, 77-year-old Los Angeles born resident of Thousand Oaks who passed away on Nov. 23, 2012, was held on Friday, Nov. 30 at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park Chapel. She is survived by her son, Bryan Ryo (Nancy) Fujii; daughter, Lori Naomi Fujii; grandsons, Brandon Tadashi and Adam Kiyoshi Fujii; mother, Noriko Fujinami; sisters, Reiko...
Ichiro John Fujita
Nov 21, 2012
Memorial services for the late Ichiro John Fujita, 67-years-old, Japan born resident of Huntington Beach, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 21, 2012 at Cedars Sinai Hospital, will be held on Saturday, December 15, 3 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., L.A. He was the son of Rev. and Mrs. Jonathan M. Fujita....
Eileen Yasuko Kuriyama
Nov 21, 2012
Eileen Yasuko Kuriyama born in Moneta, CA, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2012 in Torrance, CA at the age of 93 surrounded by her five loving daughters. A private family service was held on December 5, 2012 at Fukui Mortuary. A Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, she is survived by her daughters, Evelyn (Terry) Okuda, Florence (Ron) Lew,...
Roy Isam Ishida
Nov 20, 2012
Roy I. Ishida, 61 year old Pasadena resident passed away on November 20, 2012. Services for Roy will be private. Roy is survived by his loving mother Mary Y. Ishida; sisters, Janet Watanabe, Virginia Ishida, Susan C. Yonai, Lori (Richard) Nomura; brother, Richard Ishida; nephews, Keith Watanabe and Carey Nomura; nieces, Stephanie and Staci Yonai, and Kelly Nomura. Roy is...
Midori "Mitzi" Kitajima
Nov 20, 2012
Midori "Mitzi" Kitajima, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 20th. She was a part of one of the pioneer Orange County farming families and was a devoted golfer, sport enthusiast, mahjong player and stock investor (outperforming seasoned professionals). She will be dearly missed by her family: sister, Toyoko Kawakami; brother-in-law and Toyoko's husband, Dr. Iwao G. Kawakami;...
Fred Tadashi Shingu
Nov 20, 2012
MR. FRED TADASHI SHINGU, 89, Yuba, CA born Nisei, resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 7, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Masako Shingu; sons, Alvin and Glenn (Hiroko Nagaoka) Shingu; daughter, Vickie (David) Tanabe; grandsons, Bryan and Blake Tanabe; also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives. Funeral services will be held...
Mary Eiko Wakamatsu
Nov 20, 2012
WAKAMATSU, Mary Eiko (97) California-born, Nisei resident of Los Angeles, former internee of Manzanar Relocation Camp during WWII, passed away on November 20, 2012. Survived by her sister, Ann Sugimoto. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial services were held privately. In lieu of flowers or koden, the family respectfully requests that donations instead be made to...