Mary Yoneko Kaneda
Feb 1, 2012
Mary Yoneko Kaneda, a 91-year old native Angeleno, passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2012. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, James Kaneda, and is survived by her son, Robert Kaneda, and other relatives. A private memorial service was held on Thursday, March 8, at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Fr. Richard Hoynes of St. Francis Xavier Church officiating.
Ro Sam Shibuyama
Feb 1, 2012
SHIBUYAMA, RO SAM (Age 89). Passed away on Feb. 1, 2012. Beloved husband of Midori Shibuyama; father of Steve (Shirley) Shibuyama; grandfather of Sandra and Loni Shibuyama; brother of Dick (Michiko) Shibuyama, Tom Shibuyama and Kimiko (Bob) Sugimoto; also survived by many nieces, naphews and other relatives. Family funeral service was held on Fri. Feb. 10 at Inglewood Park Cemetery,...
Teruko "Terry" Kumagai
Feb 1, 2012
Public Visitation for the late Teruko "Terry" Kumagai, 77-year-old, Japan born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on February 1, will be held on Friday, February 10, from 10-12 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles. She will be dearly missed by all. Per her request, no flowers and koden please.
Lucy Toshiko Takeuchi
Jan 31, 2012
Private funeral and burial services for the late Mrs. Lucy Toshiko Takeuchi, 87 year-old East Los Angeles born resident of Gardena who passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 31 were held on Saturday, February 11 at Holy Cross Cemetery of Culver City. She is survived by her loving sons, Steve (Yoko) and Neil (Paula) Takeuchi;...
Irene I. Bogawa
Jan 30, 2012
Irene I. Bogawa 80-year-old, Honolulu, HI born, resident of Los Angeles who passed away on Jan. 30, 2012 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Robert M. Bogawa; son, Roddy M. (Marina) Bogawa of New York; grandson, Kaleo Bogawa of New York; other relatives. No funeral service is planned.
Kimie Monden
Jan 27, 2012
Monden, Kimie 93, of Arcadia, CA passed away at home on Jan.27, 2012. Born on March 1, 1918 in Oxnard, CA to the late Hisaichi and Torako Monden, she was a graduate of Huntington Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1941. She was then a guest of the U.S. government at Gila River Camp II, followed by a short...
Mary Hisako Mukogawa
Jan 26, 2012
A memorial service for Mary H. Mukogawa, 94-year old, Artesia born, resident of Torrance, CA passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2012, at her residence, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, 3:00 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance, California, with Reverend Kenneth K. Suhr and Pastor Ki Tae Choi. Predeceased by husband Harry...
Kenneth Kenji Iriye
Jan 25, 2012
Private funeral services for the late Mr. Kenneth Kenji Iriye, a 51-year-old Los Angeles, California-born, longtime resident of Yorba Linda and veteran of the United States Air Force who passed away on January 25, 2012 were held at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Rev. William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Beloved son of Kimie M. Iriye;...
Yayoi Oki
Jan 24, 2012
Private family funeral services for the late Yayoi Oki, 95 year Long Beach born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on Jan. 24, 2012, were held on February 10, 2012 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, "Little Church of Flowers", 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale, CA 91205. Yayoi is survived by daughter, Lily Yuri Tsurumaki; son, Kazuto Oki; grandchildren, Darice...
Mitzi M. Tsujimoto
Jan 23, 2012
Mitzi M. Tsujimoto Passed away on January 23, 2012. She is survived by her daughter Trude Tsujimoto; son Dr. Curt (Rebecca) Tsujimoto and daughter Tammy (Todd) Sandberg; grandson Brandon Tsujimoto; brothers Sakae Ishihara and Rev. Roy Yoneo (Dorothy) Ishihara; and sister Tish Kawanami. Private family funeral services were held Saturday, January 28, at Rose Hills Memorial Park, with Rev. Mark...
Taka Nomura
Jan 23, 2012
Services for TAKA NOMURA, 95, a South Pasadena born Nisei who passed away at her residence in Pasadena, will be held on Saturday, February 4, 11AM at the First Presbyterian Church of Altadena, 2775 Lincoln Ave., Altadena, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her daughter, Chris Naito; son, Stephen (Ginger) Nomura of Berkeley; grandchildren, Nicki (Gene)...
Jane Fusako Wada
Jan 23, 2012
Jane Wada, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2012 at the age of 87 with her family by her bedside. She was active at the Orange County Buddhist Church, serving as the first president of its Buddhist Women's Association, and was a Dharma School teacher for over 25 years. She was pre-deceased by...
Sumiko - Kumai
Jan 22, 2012
Sumiko Kumai, 87-year old, CA born, resident of Huntington Beach, CA passed away peacefully on January 22, 2012. She is predeceased by beloved husband, Toshio Kumai; survived by her beloved daughters, Marilyn (Akira) Yoshihiro, Carol Kumai, Doris (Richard) Romero and Marlene (Pat) Britt; grandchildren, Megan Britt, Michael Britt, Ryan Britt and Mallory Romero and also survived by many nieces, nephews...
Yoko Osawa Itabashi
Jan 21, 2012
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Yoko at home in Rancho Palos Verdes on January 21, 2012, after a long illness. She was born on December 3, 1922, in Tokyo, Japan. A licensed social worker, she was greatly respected by her peers who noted her elegance and quiet dignity. Her co-workers described her work done with careful professionalism....
William Ted Yamamoto
Jan 21, 2012
Funeral service for the late William Tetsuo Yamamoto, 86-year-old, CA born resident of Oxnard, who passed away on January 21, will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2 p.m. at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. Third St., Los Angeles. Eldest son of the late Toji and Masako Yamamoto. Beloved husband of Evelyn Hisako Yamamoto; loving father of April S.,...
George Mitsuo Asato
Jan 21, 2012
Funeral services for the late George Mitsuo Asato, a 78-year-old, Waianae, Oahu, Hawaii-born Nisei resident of Montebello and Veteran of the United States Army who passed away on January 21, 2012 will be held on Friday, February 10, 2012, 11:00 AM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. The family requests casual attire for...
Isamu Sam Sakahara
Jan 20, 2012
Funeral service for Isamu Sam Sakahara 97-year-old, Covina born, resident of Altadena who passed away on Jan. 20, 2012 at his residence, will be held on Monday, Jan. 30 from 11:00 AM at Pasadena Buddhist Temple, 1993 Glen Ave., Pasadena. He is survived by his wife, Yaeko May Sakahara; daughter, Michiko C. (Ronald M. ) Oba; son, Arthur H. (Cheryl...
Kiyoko Miyaji
Jan 20, 2012
MRS. KIYOKO MIYAJI, 80, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, resident of Monterey Park passed away peacefully on January 20, at Keiro Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 4, from 10:00AM at West Covina Christian Church, 1100 E. Cameron Ave., West Covina, with Rev. Seigo Takayoshi of Los Angeles Holiness Church officiating. She is survived by her...
Mariko Tsukida
Jan 19, 2012
Private memorial services for Mrs. Mariko Tsukida, a 99-year-old, Seattle, Washington born Kibei-Nisei and long time resident of Los Angeles who passed away on January 19, 2012 were held at Evergreen Cemetery officiated by Rimban Hiroshi Abiko of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. The family respectfully requests that in lieu of koden or flowers that donations be made to Keiro Nursing...
Nobuko - Matsuura
Jan 18, 2012
Funeral service for the late Nobuko Matsuura, 85-year-old, Japan born resident of Pasadena, who passed away on January 18, were held on Sunday, January 29 at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank Tokio Matsuura; she is survived by her daughter, Kathleen N. Matsuura (Aldie E.) Johnson; grandchildren, Kara Nobuko, Connor William, Tanner Campbell...