Kazuko - Oishi
May 11, 2012
Kazuko Oishi was born March 30, 1932 in Fukushima, Osaka prefecture to Chyozo Okamoto and Kinuko Okamoto. She has a sister, Sumako and a younger brother, Shigekusu who were also born in Japan. On 11/26/1966, she married the late Kazuo Oishi in Los Angeles through a pre-arranged marriage. She was a devoted wife and mother. We will miss her deeply...
Dick Shigeyuki Yamamoto
May 10, 2012
Public gathering for the late Dick Shigeyuki Yamamoto, 67 year old, Tule Lake California born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on May 10, will be held on Thursday, May 24, 11:00A.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St, Los Angeles, California. He is survived by wife Eunice Yamamoto; son, Russell (Jerilyn) Hayashi; grandchildren, Brittney, Amanda...
Jerry Takashi Nakashima
May 9, 2012
NAKASHIMA, Jerry Takashi (88) Passed away on May 9, 2012. He is predeceased by his wife, Phoebe Aiko.He is survived by his loving son, Mark (Linda)Nakashima;daughter, San Dee (Eric) Koyanagi; grandsons, Michael and Brandon, Nakashima and Cole Koyanagi; brothers, Kenneth (Ruby), Herbert Nakashima of HI; sister, Grace Miyatake of HI; also survived by many nieces nephews and other relatives here...
George Isamu Nomura
May 8, 2012
Private family graveside services for the late George Isamu Nomura, 88-year-old, CA born resident of Culver City, who passed away on May 8, were held on May 18, 2012 at Inglewood Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Teruko Nomura; children, Norio (Kyoko) Nomura and Janet Mariko (Ross) Yasuda; grandchildren, Chase Yasuda, Tohma and Haruna Nomura-Sekita.
Yukio Mochizuki
May 8, 2012
Funeral services for the late Mr. Yukio Mochizuki, an 85-year-old, Seattle, Washington-born Nisei resident of Torrance, former internee of Minidoka Relocation Camp and proud veteran of the United States Army who passed away on May 8, 2012 will be held on Monday, May 14, 2012 11:00 AM at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 W. 158th St., Gardena, CA 90247, officiated...
Glenn Haruo Yokoyama
May 7, 2012
Family service for GLENN HARUO YOKOYAMA, 82, a Maui born Sansei and veteran of the Korean War who passed away on May 7 at the Good Samaritan Hospital after a lengthy illness, was held on Sunday, May 20 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with a minister from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Yasuko; sons,...
Mary Teruya
May 5, 2012
TERUYA, MARY PATRICIA (June 16, 1926-May 5, 2012), 85 yea-old El Centro-born resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on May 5, 2012. She is survived by her children Keith (Cynthia) Teruya, Sandee Teruya and Candace (Don) Cayer; grandchildren, Rocky and Jacqueline Teruya; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family service was held privately.
Katsumi "Kats" Okino
May 5, 2012
Funeral service for the late Katsumi "Kats" Okino, 83-year-old, Utah born resident of Torrance, who passed away on May 5, was held on Friday, May 11 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles with Reverend William Briones from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. Predeceased by his parents, Chiyotaro and Ayame and brothers Chisumi and Masaki; he is...
Kimiko Nakawaki
May 5, 2012
KIMIKO M. NAKAWAKI, age 87 passed away on May 5. Beloved mother of Beverly K., Glenn K. (Sharon), Donna S.(Jean Paul Vautrin) and Art K. Nakawaki; grandmother of Brandon M., Bryan D. and Trevor J. Nakawaki; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Public funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 12, 10:00 A.M. at Orange County...
Masakazu Imamoto
May 3, 2012
Private memorial services for the late Mr. Masakazu Imamoto, an 86-year-old, Oahu, Hawaii-born Nisei resident of North Hollywood and former internee of Manzanar and Tule Lake Relocation Camps who passed away on May 3, 2012 were held at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, officiated by Rev. William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Mr. Imamoto is survived by his wife, Nobuko...
Dr. Dale Takeshi Inaba
May 2, 2012
INABA, DR. DALE T. , was born February 16, 1934 in Riverside , CA . He graduated from Loma Linda University Medical School and practiced medicine for over 35 years. In 1968, he and Dorothy Kiyomi Furusawa were married in Los Angeles where they raised two daughters, Michele...
Michio Mitch Motoyasu
May 1, 2012
Funeral service for MICHIO MITCH MOTOYASU, 82, a San Fernando born Nisei and veteran of the Korean Conflict who passed away at the Vereran's Hospital in North Hills on May 1, will be held on Friday, May 11, 10AM at the San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 9450 Remick Ave., Pacoima. The family requests that flowers please be omitted. He...
Bud Kiyoyuki Sakamoto
May 1, 2012
A memorial service was held for (B.K.) Bud Kiyoyuki Sakamoto of Philips Ranch on May 17, 2012 at the Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 East 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA. The deceased was born in San Gabriel on Oct. 10, 1913. He was interned in Heart Mountain, Wyoming and Tule Lake, CA. A long time resident and farmer in the...
David T. "Dave" Kuniyoshi
May 1, 2012
KUNIYOSHI, DAVID T. "DAVE". Passed away May 1, 2012, at the age of 34. Dave was born in Oxnard, CA, on November 14, 1977, and grew up in Camarillo. He attended Los Primeros Structured School, Adolfo Camarillo High School, and Oxnard and Ventura Community Colleges. He played Roadrunner Football, and later played on the JV team for Camarillo High. Dave...
Osawa Teru
Apr 30, 2012
Funeral service for Teru Osawa 72-year-old, Wakayama-ken born resident of Torrance who passed away on April 30, 2012, will be held on Sat. May 12 from 11:00 AM at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. She is survived by her husband, Yutaka Osawa; sons, Atsushi Edward (Kathryn) and Satoshi Howard (Tamaki) Osawa of...
Richard "Rosy" Ichiro Maruoka
Apr 29, 2012
Richard "Rosy" Ichiro Maruoka, 83, a Hawaii born Nisei veteran passed away peacefully at his residence in Gardena on April 29, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife, Alice K. Shigeta Maruoka; sons, Richard K. (Jane F) Maruoka of Long Beach, Mark K. (Therese) Maruoka, of Sterling, VA; daughter, Romi K. Maruoka of Gardena; granddaughter, Madison K. Maruoka of...
Ike Akio Yokomizo
Apr 29, 2012
Public visitation for IKE AKIO YOKOMIZO, 89 , Nisei veteran of WWII who passed away at his residence in Lakeview Terrace on April 29, will be held on Saturday, May 5, 4:00 – 5:00PM, casual attire, at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E Temple St., L.A. He is survived by his wife, Grace; children, Bryce (Rosie), Rob, Jan (Dave)...
Alice Miyeko Odama
Apr 29, 2012
MRS. ALICE MIYEKO ODAMA, 98, Alameda, CA born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on April 29, at Keiro Nursing Home. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Dick Akira) Motoyama of Orange Co.; grand-daughter, Cheryl Motoyama of Orange Co.; sister, Betty (George) Kiriyama and many nieces and nephews. Private family memorial services were held on Thursday, May...
Mutsuko Une
Apr 29, 2012
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Mutsuko Une, 88 year- old, Terminal Island (San Pedro) born, long time resident of Carson who passed away peacefully at her residence with family by her side, will be held on Saturday, May 5, 11:00 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, 90275 with Rev. Nobuo Miyaji...
Mitoji "Mits" Yamashita
Apr 28, 2012
A family graveside service for the late Mitoji "Mits" Yamashita, 87 year-old, Waimea, Kauai born resident of Torrance who passed away on April 28 at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, was held on Saturday, May 5 at Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles with Pastor John Katagi of JEMS officiating. He is survived by his loving wife, Mieko "Michi" Yamashita; son, Daniel Yamashita;...