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...
Judith B. Fletcher
Apr 13, 2012
Judith Bush Fletcher September 29, 1939 – April 13, 2012 Judy died peacefully early Friday, April 13, surrounded by her family after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Richard; son, Michael; daughter in law, Elisa; and grandchildren, Daniel and Belen. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 11:30 am at Fukui Mortuary,...
Shigeo Kenmotsu
Apr 13, 2012
Private funeral services for the late Shigeo Kenmotsu, 90 year-old, El Monte born Nisei, resident of Brea, CA who passed away peacefully at his residence on April 13 with family at his side, were held on Monday, April 23 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Bishop Emeritus Taisen Miyata officiating. Shigeo is survived by his loving daughter, Vivian...
Masao Shimoda
Apr 11, 2012
Funeral service for Masao Shimoda, 84-year-old Sacrament born, resident of San Gabriel who passed away on Apr. 11, 2012 at San Gabriel Valley Medical Center will be held on Sat. Apr. 21 from 4:30 PM at Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, Kuniko Shimoda; son, Satonobu (Daphne) Shimoda;...
Ted Kajiya
Apr 11, 2012
Funeral service for TED KAJIYA, 82, a Pueblo, Colorado-born Nisei and veteran of the Korean Conflict who passed away on April 11 at USC Medical Center, will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 7PM at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 East 3rd St., L.A., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his wife, Vernae; daughter Allison (Nathan)...
Eiko - Tanaka
Apr 10, 2012
Funeral service for the late Eiko Tanaka, 88-year-old, JA born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on April 10, 2012, were held on Sunday, April 15, at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles. She is survived by her husband, James M. Tanaka; daughters, Doris J. Tanaka and Elaine (Steven) Jackson; grandsons, Barrett and Kyle Jackson; she is also...