Tanaka Nobu
Aug 3, 2012
Funeral services for the late Nobu Tanaka, 81 year old, Kagoshima Japan born resident of Gardena, who passed away on August 3, will be held on Saturday August 11, 11:00A.M. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St, Gardena, California. She is survived by sons, Roy Ryoichi and Takashi (Setsuko) Tanaka; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives Here...
Helen Katoru Okamoto
Aug 3, 2012
Private funeral service for the late Helen Katoru Okamoto, 100-year-old, Fife, Washington-born Nisei were held on August 24 at Fukui Mortuary with Rev. Marvin Harada of Orange County Buddhist Church officiating. The second of six children born to Kameki and Toyo Ishihara, Helen passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 3. She was pre-deceased by her husband Eddie Okamoto,...
Clarence Shoichi Niizawa
Aug 3, 2012
Funeral Services for the late Mr. Clarence Shoichi Niizawa, a 75-year-old, Honolulu, Hawaii-born Sansei resident of Porter Ranch who passed away on August 3, 2012 will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012, 2:00 PM at San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 9450 Remick Ave., Pacoima , CA 91331. Mr. Niizawa is survived by his wife, Masako; children, Carl(Rina) Niizawa,...
Chiyoko Margaret Ishii
Aug 2, 2012
Private funeral services for the late Mrs. Chiyoko Margaret Ishii, a 90-year old, Seattle, Washington-born, Nisei resident of Los Angeles who passed away on August 2, 2012 were held at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Rev. Shumyo Kojima of Zenshuji Soto Buddhist Mission. Predeceased by her beloved husband Sumio Sam Ishii. She is survived by her daughter,...
Isao Sakai
Aug 1, 2012
Private graveside services for the late Isao Sakai DDS, 84 year- old, Terminal Island born Nisei veteran who served in the U.S. Army from Sept. 1949 – Dec. 1952 and also served in the U.S. Air Force from Dec. 1962 – Dec. 1964 as a dentist, passed away on August 1, 2012, were held on August 25 at Rose Hills...
Ayako Judy Kawai
Jul 30, 2012
Ayako Judy Kawai, age 80, Hyogo ken born, resident of Gardena, CA and Nampa, ID passed away peacefully on Monday, July 30, 2012. She is predeceased by her beloved son, Michael Kawai; survived by her beloved husband, George Shotaro Kawai; children, Aileen Kawai and Greg (Kirsten) Kawai; grandchildren, Beverly (Adam) Mullenix, Cason Kawai, Torin Kawai, Raith Kawai, and Gideon Kawai;...
Bessie Hanaye Ozawa
Jul 29, 2012
Bessie Hanaye Ozawa, 87 year old Monterey Park resident passed away on July 29, 2012. Bessie is survived by sons, Kenneth and Stephen (Lori) Ozawa; grandchildren, Sydney and Kelsey Ozawa; brother, Takashi (Toshiko) Inouye. Bessie is predeceased by her husband Kohei Ozawa. Bessie is also survived by many other loving family members. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August...
James Mitsuyuki Murata
Jul 28, 2012
Funeral services for the late James M. Murata, 91 year-old, San Jose born Nisei, WWII MIS veteran who passed away on July 28 will be held on Friday, August 10, 11:00 am at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Emi Murata; children, Judy (Ray) Sugimoto, Dr. Paul (Arlene)...
Yukio Uradomo
Jul 27, 2012
URADOMO, YUKIO (84) passed away on July 27, 2012 at his residence, Torrance, CA. Beloved father of Scott of Indiana, David (Janet) and Kimberly Uradomo of Hawaii; grandfather of Justin Kimura of Hawaii and Kyle Uradomo; brother of Naoyuki Uradomo of Hawaii, Shigeto (Amy) Uradomo and Blanche (Haru) Watanabe of Hawaii; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives...
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