Momoyo Tagawa
Apr 28, 2012
MRS. MOMOYO TAGAWA, 94 year old Livingston, CA born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles passed away serenely on April 28, 2012 with many loved ones by her side. Pre-deceased by her husband James; sons, Raymond and Douglas. She is survived by her sons, Alan Tagawa and Larry (Lynn) Tagawa; daughter, Jane (Norio) Fukunaga; daughter-in-law, Sally Tagawa; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...
Richard Yasomi Komura
Apr 27, 2012
RICHARD YASOMI KOMURA, age 88 passed away on April 27. Predeceased by his wife Hark Komura. Beloved father of George, Roxy, Kim Komura, and Holly (Dwayne) Campbell; grandfather of Nathaniel (Valarie) Campbell, Valerie Campbell and Aileen (Aaron) Song; brother of Merry (Bob) Takahashi and Jane Hanaoka; also survived by other relatives. Private services were held at Fukui Mortuary Chapel.
Teruko Nakashima
Apr 27, 2012
Teruko Nakashima, loving mother to John Furukawa (Janet), Roger Furukawa (Gloria), and Sumie Judy Imada passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012 at age 100. She was born in Seattle, Washington, relocated to Colorado during WWII, and moved back to Los Angeles in 1945. She will be remembered as always cheerful, loyal and hard-working all her life. She is survived...
Lisa Motsuye Tamanaha
Apr 27, 2012
TAMANAHA, LISA TAIRA (47) Passed away peacefully on April 27, 2012 after a valiant battle with breast cancer. Lisa is predeceased by her parents, David and Shirley Taira and mother-in-law, Nancy Tamanaha. She is survived by her loving husband, Tommie Tamanaha; siblings, Karen (Brian) Fujimori, Derek and Cheryl (fiancé Dave Pratesa) Taira; nephew, Jackson Fujimori; father-in-law, Masamitsu Tamanaha; sisters-in-law, Tammy...
Toshiko - Tsuneta
Apr 26, 2012
TOSHIKO TSUNETA., born 07/10/1920 in Richmond, CA to Masao Miyakawa and Taki Monde, passed away peacefully, in her sleep on 04/26/2012. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, her love and guidance we wiil carry forever in our hearts. She is preceded in death by her husband Shig, 7 siblings, and her daughter Carol. Survived by her younger sister Ruth Itow,...
Masaye Sato
Apr 25, 2012
MASAYE SATO, 92, Los Angeles, CA, passed away peacefully on April 25. Pre-deceased by her loving husband Barney, survived by her daughter, Kathryn (Arthur, deceased) Sato Song; son, Bruce (Aileen) Sato of San Diego; 3 grandchildren, Scott (Cheryl) Song, Beth Jessica (Steve) Song and Ryan (Christine) Sato; 3 loving great-grandchildren; brother Henry (Sakaye) Mikawa, and sister-in-law, Maria Sato of Utah,...
Koji Bill Nishikawa
Apr 23, 2012
Funeral service for Koji Bill Nishikawa, 80-year-old resident of Huntington Beach who passed away on April 23, 2012 will be held on Friday, May 4 from 7:30 PM at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim. He is survived by his children, Susan A. Myers, Don Y. (Noriko) Nishikawa and Allen M (Linda) Nishikawa; 6 grandchildren; 2 great...
Minoru "Minor" Yamada
Apr 22, 2012
On April 22, Minoru "Minor" Yamada passed away after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, and four sons: Eric Rick (Judith) Yamada of Chandler, AZ, Ryan Yamada of Los Angeles, Randy Yamada of San Jose and Robbie Yamada of Dallas, TX; granddaughter, Rebecca Rose; two sisters, Betty Asakura of Los Angeles and Ki Toji of Valencia....
Edward Kadoya
Apr 22, 2012
Funeral services for the late Mr. Edward Eiji Kadoya, 102 year old, Visalia California-born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on April 22, will be held on Friday, May 4, 11:00A.M. at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St, Los Angeles. He is survived by his sons, Arthur Mitsuru and Kenneth Tadashi Kadoya, and Dennis...
Bill Satoru Ito
Apr 21, 2012
Bill S. Ito, resident of Pasadena, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2012 at the age of 89. private memorial service was held on Wed. May 2, at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden" He is survived by his loving wife, Lillian Ito; son Steve(Jacqueline) Ito; daughter Barbara Lynn(Alan) Hamane; brother James O. Ito & sister Dorothy Shundo. Also...
Yoneko Mary Kuroki
Apr 20, 2012
KUROKI, Yoneko Mary (89) passed away on April 20th, 2012 at home in Los Angeles, California. Beloved wife of Yukio J. Kuroki; mother of Raymond and Donna; grandmother of Tiffany and Tanya; also survived by many relatives. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 27, 11 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 3850 Jasmine Ave., Culver City, CA
Manabu "Sak" Sakamoto
Apr 20, 2012
Manabu "Sak" Sakamoto, 87-year-old, CA born resident of Gardena, passed away on April 20, 2012. No funeral services will be held per his request. Predeceased by his wife, Trudy Sakamoto; he is survived by long time companion, Chiyeko Suo; son, Steven Sakamoto; daughter, Lori Sakamoto and her husband, Eric Bass; granddaughters, Rachel and Sara Bass; brother, Shoji Sakamoto and his...
Philip Ichiro Nagasawa
Apr 20, 2012
Funeral services for the late Mr. Philip Ichiro Nagasawa, a 91-year-old, Fair Oaks, California-born Nisei resident of El Monte, former internee of Gila River Relocation Camp and proud veteran who served his country in the Military Intelligence Service during World War II who passed away on April 20, 2012, were held privately at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated...
Tomeyo Kay Miyahara
Apr 20, 2012
Memorial services for the late Tomeyo "Kay" Miyahara, 81 year old Gardena resident, who passed away on April 20, 2012, will be held on Tuesday, May, 1, 2012, 11:00AM at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance, CA. Tomeyo "Kay" is survived by her daughters Eileen Kurosaki and Susan (Steve) Danielson; grand children, Jaime (Brandon) Yoshizawa, Deena (Mas)...
Kaoru Wakiji
Apr 18, 2012
MRS. KAORU WAKIJI, 95, Pasadena, CA born Nisei, resident of Pasadena, passed away on April 18, at Gem Transitional Care Center. She is predeceased by her husband, Toshihiko "Bill" Wakiji; sister, Masako Shima; brother, Hajime "James" Wakiji and sister, Mari Wakiji. She is survived by her daughter, Karlene Misako (Shogi) Fukuma; son, Hiroshi (Kathy) Wakiji; grandchildren, Glenn (Alyce) Fukuma and...
Harry Kiyoshi Sasaki
Apr 18, 2012
MR. HARRY KIYOSHI SASAKI, 92, Moneta, CA born Nisei resident of Long Beach, Veteran of WW II, passed away peacefully on April 18, at Hill Crest Care Center. Private family memorial services were held on May 1, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". He is survived by his loving wife, Harumi Sasaki; loving son, Eric (Lisa) Sasaki; loving daughters,...
Shinsuke "Sam" Fukazawa
Apr 18, 2012
Private funeral services for the late Mr. Shinsuke "Sam" Fukazawa, a Tokyo, Japan-born resident of La Palma who passed away on April 18, 2012 were held at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, officiated by Rev. William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Shisuke is survived by his beloved wife, Fumiko; children,...
Haruko Ikami
Apr 17, 2012
Funeral services for the late Haruko Ikami, 98 year old Torrance resident, who passed away on April 17, 2012, will be held on Friday, May 11, 2012 12:00 PM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W 166th St., Gardena, CA 90247 Haruko is survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, brother and many other loving family members.
James Jim Kitano
Apr 16, 2012
Funeral service for the late James (Jim) Kitano, 52 year-old long time Long Beach resident who passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 16, will be held on Thursday, April 26, 10:30 a.m. at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 W. 158th St., Gardena. Pastor Gary Shiohama of South Bay Community Church will be officiating. The family requests casual attire....
Kinuko M. Gray
Apr 14, 2012
KINUKO MATSUZUKA GRAY, age 83 passed away on April 14. She was a waitress and food server at Mike's Coffee Shop, Ichiban and Tokyo Gardens Restaurants in Little Tokyo Downtown from 1961 until she finally retired in 2000. Predeceased by her husband, Harold X. Gray. Beloved sister of Emiko Kano of Kyoko, Japan; aunt of David P. Bradbury; also survived...