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;...
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,...