Hirao Tanaka
Jul 12, 2012
Funeral services for the late Mr. Hirao Tanaka, an 89-year-old Venice, California-born Kibei-Nisei resident of Camarillo who passed away on July 12, 2012 will be held on Thursday, July 19, 7:30 PM at Oxnard Buddhist Temple, 250 South "H" St., Oxnard, CA 93030, officiated by Rev. Henry Toryo Adams. Beloved husband of Chieko Tanaka; father of Glenn Takeshi (Eileen Akemi)...
Lee Shizuye Hayashi
Jul 11, 2012
Memorial services for the late Mrs. Lee Shizuye Hayashi, an 83-year-old, Wyoming-born Nisei resident of Torrance who peacefully passed away in her sleep on July 11, 2012 will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 11:00 AM at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90257, officiated by Pastor Cory Ishida of Evergreen Baptist...
Setsu - Sakuma
Jul 10, 2012
Setsu Sakuma, 85, Fukushima Born, resident of Montebello, who passed away peacefully at Keiro Nursing Home on July 10, 2012. She is survived by her beloved son, Steve Sakuma, grandchildren, Lauren and Craig Sakuma, also survived by many other relatives. Private services was held on Friday, July 20, at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden" Rev. Shuichi Thomas Kurai...
Edwin Yoshito Mitoma
Jul 8, 2012
Edwin Yoshito Mitoma , 88, a retired electrical engineer, spent most of his career with the Aerospace Corporation. He and his wife, Eiko Sakurai Mitoma, raised their family in Kensington , Maryland , Riverside , California , and Rancho Palos Verdes ,...
Ernest Takashi Mashiyama
Jul 8, 2012
Funeral service for Ernest Takashi Mashiyama, 85-year-old Hilo, Hawaii-born resident of Long Beach who passed away on July 8, 2012 at his residence, will be held on Sunday, July 22 at 11:30 AM at Koyasan Buddhist Temple, 342 E. First St., Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, Sumiko T. Mashiyama; daughters, Ann Nobuko Mashiyama Harris and Susan Takami...
Hiroko - Fujita
Jul 8, 2012
Hiroko Fujita, age 61, Fukushima Japan Born, resident of Chino Hills, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2012, She is survived by her beloved husband, Osamu Fujita; children, Timothie Atsushi and John Yuki Fujita; brother, Kiyoshi (Yoshiko) Aita and Satoshi Aita both of Japan, her sister, Setsuko Suzuki and niece, Keiko Suzuki both of Japan and also survived by many...
Masao Kawamoto
Jul 7, 2012
MASAO KAWAMOTO, age 88 passed away on July 7, 2012. Beloved husband of Akiyo Kawamoto; father of Derrick (Mona) and Dean (Susan) Kawamoto; grandfather of Michael, Steven and Tyler Kawamoto; brother of Yaeko Yoshioka in HI and Yasuko Inoue in Japan; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Hawaii and Japan. Predeceased by brothers, Masato...
Shuji Taketomo
Jul 6, 2012
Funeral service for Shuji Taketomo, 95-year-old resident of Gardena who passed away on July 6, 2012 at Memorial Hospital of Gardena, will be held on Sat. July 21 at 10:00 AM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena. He is survived by his wife, Chieko Taketomo; daughter, Amy (Albert Raska) Taketomo; son, Rick (Lynn) Taketomo; grandson, Ryan S....
Lillie Yuriko Shimasaki
Jul 6, 2012
Lillie Yuriko Shimasaki, born in Fresno, CA. in 1917, passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 95 on July 6th 2012, in Los Angeles, CA. She is survived by her sons, Edward Katsuhiko (Mabel Keiko) Shimasaki, Steven Kunihiko (Yoshiko) Shimasaki, daughters Teruko (Hironori) Kitahara, Noriyo (Hiroshi) Kuwabara; grandchildren, Nolan Makoto, David Yutaka, Trina Kaori Shimasaki, Rumi Janice, Kazuhiko Alan...
Betty Kisae Asahino
Jul 4, 2012
Betty Kisae (Azuma) Asahino, age 84 of Laguna Woods, California, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on July 4th, 2012. She was born in Halawa, Hawaii on March 13, 1928, the third child to parents Robert and Chiyo Azuma. Betty graduated from Kohala High School in 1948. She was married to Hutao Hinokawa for...
Hideo - Izumo
Jul 4, 2012
Memorial service for the late Hideo Izumo, 91-year-old, CA born resident of Silverlake, who passed away on July 4, 2012, will be held on Saturday, July 21, 11:00 A.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., L.A. He is survived by his wife, Kimiye Izumo; children, Robert, Henry (Cathy), and Judy Izumo; grandchildren, Derek (Polly), Ashlyn, Kelsey and...
Toshio Enomoto
Jul 3, 2012
MR. TOSHIO ENOMOTO, 87, Venice, CA born Nisei, Veteran, passed away peacefully on July 3, at Keiro Nursing Home. Private family funeral services were held on Monday, July 23, at Evergreen Cemetery with Bishop Taisen Miyata of Koyasan Buddhist Temple officiating. Toshio Enomoto is survived by his son, Alan (Terri) Enomoto of Clayton, CA; daughter, Amy (Carlos) Enomoto-Perez of Mission...
Richard Hiromu Kitabayashi
Jul 3, 2012
KITABAYASHI, RICHARD HIROMU (79) December 30, 1932 – July 3, 2012 A dear husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend was taken away in an accident unexpectedly. Richard is survived by his wife Betty; sons, Mark (Carol) and Steven (Dawn) Kitabayashi; daughter, Anne (Charles) Fretwell of Oregon; grandchildren, Ryan, Kristyn, Kaylee and Bryce Kitabayashi, Cody and Kylie Fretwell of Oregon; brother,...
Shizuko Lily Yamauchi
Jul 2, 2012
Shizuko Lily Yamauchi, 94-year-old Hawaii-born Nisei, passed away peacefully at her residence in Torrance on July 2, 2012. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 12, at 5:30 PM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., Los Angeles. Predeceased by her husband, Shoan Yamauchi, and brothers, Patrick, Eugene, and David Arakaki; Shizuko is survived by her son,...
Masaharu "Mas" Kozai
Jul 1, 2012
Memorial service for the late Masaharu "Mas" Kozai, 95-year-old, Peary CA born, long time resident of Gardena, who passed away on July 1, 2012, will be held on Saturday, July 14, 4:30 P.M. at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. 3rd St., L.A. He is survived by his children, Margaret Yoshiye (Rudi) Gomez, Marvin Kozai, and Elaine (Shang) Barbod; grandchildren,...
Yumi I. Homma
Jul 1, 2012
Yumi I. Homma, age 69 Hiroshima Japan Born, resident of Montebello, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012. at her residence, She is survived by her beloved husband, Toshio Homma; brother, Norimoto (Yoko) Ishimochi of Japan and Akemi (Hiroaki) Wakasugi; nieces, Yoko Ishimochi of Japan, nephews, Hiroyoshi Ichimochi of Japan, Takuma Wakasugi and Yuki Wakasugi of Los Angeles and survived...
Maria Elena Ruelas
Jun 30, 2012
Maria Elena Ruelas, 60 year old resident of Los Angeles, passed away on June 30, 2012. Her loving family has requested services be private.
Lorraine Yasuko Miyauchi
Jun 30, 2012
Services for the late Lorraine Yasuko Miyauchi, 90 year-old, long time resident of Los Angeles who passed away on June 30 at South Bay Keiro Nursing Home were held privately by the family. She is survived by her sons, Martin (Bonnie) and Rei Miyauchi; daughter, Nan (Brian) Kitagawa of Hawaii and also six grandchildren; also survived by many nieces, nephews...
Fujiko Kay Vreeland
Jun 30, 2012
Beloved wife, sister, obasan, and friend, Fujiko Kay Vreeland, passed away peacefully on June 30 at Kaiser Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services for the 83 year old Kagoshima-ken born LA resident were held on July 14 in the Chapel in the Garden at Fukui Mortuary with Rev. Kazuaki Nakata of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. The deceased...
Michie Shimono
Jun 29, 2012
SHIMONO, MICHIE (68) Passed away on June 29. She is survived by her loving sister, Hiromi (Wato) Iwakoshi; niece, Janice (Tom) Black; nephews, Daryl (Lyn) and Gary Iwakoshi, Sean and Seth Shimono; sister-in-law, Sumiko Shimono; and also other relatives. Private services were held by the family.