Teruo Mayemura
Jul 27, 2012
Funeral services for the late TERUO MAYEMURA, 82 year old, Los Angeles California born resident of Cerritos, who passed away on July 27, will be held on Thursday August 2, 12:00P.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St, Los Angeles, California. He is survived by wife, Yuko Mayemura; children, Allan (Grace) Mayemura and Grace (Glen) Kau; grandchildren, Collin,...
Shizu Matsubara
Jul 25, 2012
MRS. SHIZU MATSUBARA, 98, Watsonville, CA born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on July 25, at Keiro Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 1, at 10:00AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, with Rev. William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by...
Yoshiko Teruya
Jul 25, 2012
Private memorial services for the late Mrs. Yoshiko "Bernice" Teruya, 92 year-old, Pepeekeo, HI born Nisei, a long time resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on July 25 with her loving family by her side, were held on Saturday, August 18 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. KarenFay Young-Ramos of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating....
Akitoshi Jim Nishi
Jul 23, 2012
Funeral services for the late Akitoshi Jim Nishi, 86 year old, Kagoshima Japan born resident of Torrance, who passed away peacefully on July 23 will be held on Saturday, August 4, 1:00P.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St, Los Angeles, California. Visitation on Tuesday July 31, 6:00P.M. to 9:00P.M. at Fukui Mortuary, 707 E. Temple St, Los...
Paul Yano
Jul 22, 2012
Family service for PAUL KAZUO YANO, 92, a Nisei veteran of WWII, who passed away on July 22 in Los Angeles, was held on Friday, July 27 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Mark Nakagawa of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating. He is survive by his wife, Ukie; son, Steven (Susan) Yano; daughters, Christine (Harry) Gunther and Leslie (Elie) Maeda;...
Tatsuo "Ted" Ogino
Jul 22, 2012
Family services for the late Tatsuo "Ted" Ogino, an 84-year-old, Japan-born Issei resident of Fountain Valley who suffered a stroke and passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his family on July 22, 2012 were held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations instead be made to the charity of your...
George Motoyuki Takehana
Jul 22, 2012
TAKEHANA, GEORGE MOTOYUKI of Montebello, age 99 passed away on July 22. Beloved husband of Shizuye Takehana; sons, Dr. Shigeru (Sunnie-Han) Takehana and Ralph Noboru Takehana; grandchildren, Joann (Dr. Richard Casabona) Takehana of AZ, Katherine (Alex Perez) Takehana and Dr. Christopher Takehana; great-grandfather of 6; Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan. Public funeral...
Kimiko - Fujita
Jul 22, 2012
Private graveside services for the late Kimiko Fujita, 78-year-old, Japan born resident of North Hollywood, who passed away on July 22, 2012, will be held at Valhalla Memorial Park in North Hollywood. She is survived by her daughter, Miki Fujita Davis; sisters, Kiyoko Kihou of Japan and Toshiko Ott; sister-in-law, Mabel (Mark) Fujita-Harman; she is also survived by nieces, nephews...
Gene Matsumoto
Jul 21, 2012
MATSUMOTO, Gene (86) passed away on July 21, 2012. Survived by his loving wife, Amie Matsumoto; sons, Randy and Ronald Matsumoto; grandchildren, Megan and Bret Matsumoto; brother, Glenn (Suzanne) Matsumoto; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private graveside services were held at Green Hills Memorial Park with Pastor Steve Wilburn of Core Church LA officiating.
Lloyd Hiroya Kinoshita
Jul 21, 2012
KINOSHITA (Kino), Lloyd Hiroya Age, 93 Born: May 18, 1919, Seattle, WA Died: July 21, 2012, Woodland Hills, CA A singer, actor, devoted son and brother, and the best uncle ever. Lloyd worked with the greats in Hollywood for more than 50 years with roles in, Godzilla, Mortal Combat, and Miss Congeniality 2, well into his 80s. He appeared in...
George Joji Kasai
Jul 20, 2012
Private family services will be held at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" for the late George Joji Kasai who passed away in Iowa and his ashes will be buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA
Joyce Mariko Okino
Jul 17, 2012
Private memorial service for the late Ms. Joyce Mariko Okino, 80 year-old, long time Sansei resident of Los Angeles who passed away on July 17 were held on Friday, July 27th at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Dr. Sam Tonomura of JEMS officiating. Joyce was a radiology supervisor for California Hospital for 50 years. She is survived...
Clara Akichika
Jul 16, 2012
CLARA AKICHIKA Clara Akichika died peacefully in her sleep on July 16 in Alta Loma, CA. Clara was born on November 25, 1929 in Blackfoot, ID to Teiji and Shizu Yamashita. She spent her childhood years on a family farm and cherished her memories of growing up with six older brothers. After graduating from Pocatello High School in 1947, Clara...
Dorothy Ito-Shundo
Jul 16, 2012
Funeral service for the late Dorothy Ito-Shundo, 88-years-old, who passed away on July 16, 2012, will be held on Saturday, July 28, 10:00 A.M. at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church, 2000 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana. She was a long time resident of both San Pedro and Laguna Woods, until her passing. In the weeks preceding her passing, she was surrounded by...
Hatsuyo Mori
Jul 16, 2012
Mrs. Hatsuyo Mori, haiku poet, entrepreneur, detainee during World War II in American Relocation camps, died this week at the age of 92. Her death was confirmed by Belmont Village Assisted Living, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, where she resided for the past 3 years. She is survived by her five (5) children all residents of California: Martha Takako of Huntington...
Misako Hara Wilson
Jul 15, 2012
A memorial service is pending for Misako Hara Wilson, 83, of Palmyra, Missouri, who passed away on July 15, 2012. She is survived by husband Savil Wilson; daughter Suko Wilson Davies; grandchildren Justin, Joshua, Jordan and Cole; brothers Kikuo Hara, Saburo Hara, Takeshi Hara; sisters Keiko Okuaki and Yuriko Tanaka,all of Japan; also survived by many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews,...
Milton Terukazu Hayashida
Jul 15, 2012
Dear Folks, We invite you to celebrate and remember our father's wonderful life. "Aloha Milton! - It's A Wonderful Life" will take place on: Date/Time: Sunday, August 26, 2012 @ 2:00 pm RSVP is appreciated Place: The Bell Tower Regional Community Center 22232 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Phone: 949.216.9700 Parking: Free Attire: Aloha Casual Love, Joel, Bryce...
Masao Tom Shiba
Jul 15, 2012
Private services for the late Masao Shiba, 95-year-old, Idaho born resident of South Pasadena, who passed away on July 15, were held on Sunday, July 22 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, Hisaye Shiba; children, Sherrie (William) Tell, Richard Shiba and Betty Shaw; grandchildren, Thomas and Timothy Shiba, Alex and...
Masao Dobashi
Jul 14, 2012
Funeral service for Masao Dobashi, 89-year-old Reedley born resident of Monterey Park who passed away on July 14, 2012 at his residence will be held on Sat. July 21 at 5:00 PM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., Los Angeles. He is survived by his daughters, Gayle (Dr. Randy) Yonai and Liz (Wade) Kato; son, Mark (Michi)...
Shizuo Ben Yamanaka
Jul 14, 2012
Shizuo Ben Yamanaka, 92, of Los Angeles died peacefully at home on Saturday July 14, 2012. He was born on July 22, 1919 in Rocky Ford Colorado but spent most of his life in West Los Angeles. He graduated from University High School and later owned and operated Ben's Jewelry store on Sawtelle Blvd for 30 years. He served as...