Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.
Edmund Hatsuichi Kubo
Mar 18, 2012
Edmund Hatsuichi Kubo, age 101, born at 8 Mile Olaa, Hawaii, and resident of Torrance, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 18, 2012. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Florence Shizue Kubo, he is survived by his beloved children, Edward Yasuhiko Kubo (Itsuko), Nancy Takako Kubo Dawson (Stuart) and Alice Masayo Kubo Leung (Alfred); grandchildren, Cheryl Sachiko Kubo Cline...
Shizuko Yamanishi
Mar 16, 2012
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Shizuko Yamanishi, 91 year-old, Okinawa born, resident of Manhattan Beach, who passed away on March 16, were held on March 23 at Fukui Mortuary, officiated by Rev. Clifford Ishigaki. She is survived by her daughter, Akemi (Kensuke) Uchida; grandchildren, Takeo (Sumiko), Reiko (Chris), Mariko Uchida; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives...
Asako Nakagawa Tomita
Mar 16, 2012
TOMITA, Asako (81) Passed away on March 16, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband, Roy Tomita; sons, Randy and Donald Tomita; grandchildren, Ryan, Jaclyn and Tricia Tomita; siblings, Nick Nakagawa of AZ, Toshi (Tad) Imada, Art (Betty) Nakagawa of AZ, Terri Matsumoto, Tayeko, Ted (Betty) Nakagawa and Susan (Dan) Ikeda, the latter three of AZ; also survived by...
Namio Kitaoka
Mar 16, 2012
Private family funeral services for the late Namio Kitaoka, 92 year old Los Angeles born resident of Torrance, who passed away on March 16, 2012 were held on March 24, 2012 at Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes. Namio is survived by his loving wife Kimiko Kitaoka; son, Steve Yusei Kitaoka; daughter, Aileen Kitaoka (Werner) Willoughby; grandchildren, Keith and...
Howard T. Kato
Mar 16, 2012
KATO, HOWARD T. Age 81 passed away on March 16, 2012. Beloved husband of Kazi Kato; loving father of Douglas (Catherine), Chris (Ella), Kelly (Ellen), and Ricky (Lenora) Kato; grandfather of Renee, Nicole, Stefanie, Matthew, and Cameron Kato; he is also survived by other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 23, 10 A.M. at Inglewood Park Cemetery...
Herbert Satoru Kondo
Mar 14, 2012
Private memorial services for the late Mr. Herbert Satoru Kondo, an 82-year-old, Detroit, Michigan-born resident of Fullerton who passed away on March 14, 2012 were held at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Rev. Marvin Harada of Orange County Buddhist Church, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Mr. Kondo is survived by his beloved wife, Jennie Kondo; son,...
Walter Yutaka Yamasaki
Mar 14, 2012
Walter Yutaka Yamasaki 78-year old, Los Angeles born, resident of Palm Desert, who passed away peacefully on March 14, 2012. at his Home. He is survived by his beloved wife, Toshiko Yamasaki; siblings, Irene (Tak) Ryono and Evelyn (Dick) Mayewaki; children, grandchildren and nephews; also survived by many other relatives. Funeral Service will be held on Sat. March 24, 11...
James Hiroshi Shimizu
Mar 14, 2012
SHIMIZU, JAMES HIROSHI. (Age 62). Passed away on March 14, 2012. Beloved husband of Clarice H. Shimizu; father of Joel T., Catie H. and Mattie K. Shimizu; brother of Corinne Kitagawa, Cecilia (George) Kawasaki, Eileen (Frank) Morales of HI and Grace (Chris) Sato; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Publice visitation will be held on Sat. March...
Alyce Kikuye Kuwaki
Mar 14, 2012
Funeral service for the late Mrs. Alyce K. Kuwaki, 96 year-old Los Angeles born resident of Camarillo, CA who passed away peacefully at her residence on March 14 with family by her side, will be held on Thursday, March 29, 7:00 PM at Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., Los Angeles, 90012. She is survived by...
Tamiko Ann Higashi
Mar 13, 2012
Graveside service for the late Tamiko Ann Higashi, 90 year-old, Los Angeles born resident of Gardena who passed away peacefully on March 13 will be held on Saturday, March 24, 11:00 am at Inglewood Park Cemetery, 720 E. Florence Ave., Inglewood, 90301 with Rev. Stephen Sato officiating. She is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, John Takeo Higashi. She...
Minoru - Suda
Mar 11, 2012
Funeral service for the late Minoru Suda, 89-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on March 11, 2012, will be held on Sunday, March 18, 3:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles. Beloved husband of Miwako Suda; he is also survived by other relatives.
Dave Teruo Kawagoye
Mar 11, 2012
Funeral services for Dave Teruo Kawagoye, Los Angeles-born World War II 442nd RCT veteran who passed away on March 11, 2012, will be held on Sat. March 24 from 11:00 AM at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. He is survived by his wife, Toshiko Mary Kawagoye; daughters, Dale Ann Sato, Phyllis Jean...
Sho - Funai
Mar 11, 2012
Torrance born 23 year-old, Sho Funai passed away tragically from an accident on March 11, 2012. He is survived by his proud and loving parents, Yuji and Kazue Funai; brothers, Daisuke (and his wife Anjana) and Go Funai; grandmother, Teruko Sogabe of Japan and many other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 17, from...
Henry Hiroyuki Harada
Mar 10, 2012
Henry Hiroyuki Harada, a resident of Montebello, CA, passed away peacefully on March 10th at the age of 92. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Yuriko Lily Harada; children Elaine Harada, Gay (Myron) Quan, Vickie (Gene) Kanamori, and Craig (Haruko Lily) Harada; Elaine's goddaughter Sharilynn Jung; grandchildren Cheryl and Karen Quan, Traci and Lance Kanamori, and...
Yoshio Thomas Ohmaye
Mar 8, 2012
Private Service of Committal for the late Mr. Yoshio Thomas Omaye, an 80-year-old, Los Angeles, California-born Nisei resident of Bellflower and former internee of Gila River Relocation Camp who passed away on March 8, 2012 was held at Green Hills Memorial Park, officiated by Father Richard Hoynes of St. Francis Xavier Chapel. Mr. Ohmaye was predeceased by his sister Aiko...
George Miyake
Mar 7, 2012
Funeral services for George Miyake, 89-year-old, The Venice-born Nisei, World War II veteran, who passed away on March 7, 2012 at White Memorial Medical Center, were held on Sat. March 17 at Fukui Mortuary chapel. He is survived by his Children, Karen (Byron) Chong, Dale Miyake, Lynn Mefford and Kirk Miyake; grandchildren, Ryan, Allyse Chong and Mari, Corey Mefford; siblings,...
Minnie Mitsuye Osaka
Mar 6, 2012
Funeral service for the late Minnie Mitsuye Osaka, 97-year-old, San Francisco, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on March 6, 2012, will be held on Saturday, March 17, 10:00 A.M. at Church of the Angels, 1100 Avenue 64, Pasadena, CA 91105. Widow of Kenji Osaka; she is survived by her children, Rosemary (Lyle) Low, Glenn (Sherri) and...
Ben Toshihiro Tagami
Mar 5, 2012
Funeral services for the late Mr. Ben T. Tagami, 86 year-old Delano, CA born resident of Gardena who passed away peacefully on March 5 at his residence with his family by his side, will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 10:00 AM at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 West 158th St., Gardena, 90247 with Pastor Gary Shiohama of South Bay...
Tadashi "Tad" Ochiai
Mar 5, 2012
Funeral services for the late Dr. Tadashi "Tad" Ochiai, 97 year- old Riverside born Nisei who passed away peacefully with family at his side on March 5 will be held on Monday, March 12, 7:00 pm at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church, 2000 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana, 92706. He is survived by his loving son, Dr. Kent (Akiko) Ochiai; daughter, Dr....
Kiyoye Watanabe
Mar 4, 2012
Funeral services for the late Kiyoye Watanabe, 96 year old Los Angeles born resident, who passed away on March 4, 2012, were held on March 14, 2012 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", officiated by Rev. Shumyo Kojima of Zenshuji Soto Mission. Kiyoye is survived by sons, Osami and Kanji Watanabe; daughter, Keiko (Roy) Horita; brothers, Hiroshi and Minoru...
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