George Nobumasa Kuwahara
Feb 18, 2012
KUWAHARA, GEORGE NOBUMASA, 89 passed away on February 18. Beloved husband of Alice Chieko Kuwahara; father of Virginia (Hussein) Panjvani, Norman (Fumi) and Clyde (Natalie) Kuwahara, Donna (Juan) Lopez; grandfather of Michiko, Toji, Phoebe, Kenji, Kacy, Ryan and Nicole Kuwahara; Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held on February 25, with Rev. Nobuo Miyaji...
Isamu - Adachi
Feb 18, 2012
Isamu Adachi 88-year old, Sugar City, Idaho born, resident of Los Angeles, CA passed away peacefully on Feb. 18, 2012. He is predeceased by beloved wife, Nobuko Adachi; survived by his beloved daughter, Sharon Noriko Adachi; sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Isamu (Suzy) Kinjo, Mildred Kinjo, Tae Kinjo and Satoko Adachi and also survived by many nephews and other relatives. Private service...
Kinya - Katsuda
Feb 18, 2012
Kinya Katsuda 88-year old, Venice CA born, resident of Granada Hills, CA passed away peacefully on Feb. 18, 2012. He is predeceased by beloved wife, Masako Katsuda; survived by his beloved children, Machiko Mako (Tom) Pongpianpairod and Mary Keiko (Gary) Masumoto and Mikio Katsuda and also survived by other relatives. Viewing will be held on Friday Feb. 24th from 6:30...
Michiko Horiba
Feb 17, 2012
A private family service for the late MICHIKO HORIBA, 85 year old Whittier resident who passed away on February 17, was held on Wednesday, February 22, at Rose Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Masao Kodani of Senshin Buddhist Temple officiating. She is predeceased by her husband, Tak Horiba. She is survived by her daughters, Carol Horiba and Barbara Babinski; grandchildren,...
Mitsugi Takemoto
Feb 17, 2012
Funeral services for the late Mitsugi Frank Takemoto, 96 year old, born Gardena, resident of Valencia, who passed away on February 17, were held on March 4, at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the Garden, with Rev. William Briones, Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by wife Misako; daughter, Akemi Ann Takemoto; son, Ricky T. Takemoto.
Toshikuni Taenaka
Feb 17, 2012
Funeral services for the late Mr. Toshikuni Taenaka, a 93-year-old, California-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles and United States Army Veteran who served as Second Lieutenant in the Military Intelligence Service during WWII who passed away on February 17, 2012 will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10:30 AM at West Los Angeles United Methodist Church, 1913 Purdue Ave.,...
Tomiyo Shoji
Feb 16, 2012
Private service for the late Tomiyo Shoji, 85-year-old, CA born resident of Long Beach, who passed away on February 16, was held on Thursday, February 23 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles. She is survived by her daughters, Diane (Mike) Uyehara, and June, Nancy and Linda Shoji; grandchildren, Ryan and Katrina Uyehara; sister, Michiyo Nonoshita; brothers,...
Harry Yamamoto
Feb 16, 2012
Memorial services for the late Mr. Harry Yamamoto, a 91-year-old, California-born Nisei resident of La Mirada and U.S. Army Veteran who passed away on February 16, 2012. Services will be held on Monday, March 5, 2012, 11:00 AM at the Japanese American National Museum - George & Sakaye Aratani Central Hall, 369 E. First St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 officiated...
Tadashi "Tad" Muranaka
Feb 16, 2012
Memorial services for the late Mr. Tadashi Tad Muranaka, an 86-year-old Belvedere, California-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles, U.S. Army veteran of WWII and former internee of Heart Mountain Relocation Camp who passed away on February 16, 2012 will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10:30 AM at Los Angeles Holiness Church, 3660 S. Gramercy Pl., Los Angeles, CA...
Linda Miyo Okayama
Feb 14, 2012
Funeral services for the late Linda Miyo Okayama, 61 year old Fukushima Japan born resident of Montebello, who passed away on Feb. 14, 2012 will be held Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, 6:30PM at Sozenji Buddhist Temple, 3020 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello, CA. Linda is survived by her loving husband Hisaharu Ron Okayama; mother, Setsu Sakuma; brother, Steve Sakuma; niece, Lauren...
Toshiko "Susie" Naito
Feb 13, 2012
Toshiko "Susie" Naito, 93-year old, born in Long Beach CA, resident of Pico Rivera, CA passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2012. She is survived by her beloved son, Yuji Naito; grandchildren, Diana Roland, Eugene Naito and Danielle Naito .She is also survived by other relatives. Private service will be held on Friday, March 2, 2012 at Fukui Chapel with...
Ray Iwamoto
Feb 13, 2012
MR. RAY IWAMOTO, 90, resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully at home on February 13. He was a Glendale, CA born Nisei and is survived by his loving wife, Fumie Iwamoto; 3 daughters, Janet Lees, Elaine (Todd) Collin and Viola (Brian) Kiyohara; and 5 grandchildren. His funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 10:00 AM at...
Masato Hokoda
Feb 13, 2012
Funeral service for Masato Hokoda, 90-year-old resident of Los Angeles who passed away on Feb. 13, 2012 at San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, will be held on Monday, Feb. 20 from 11:00 AM at Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 12371 Braddock Dr., Culver City. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Yoshiko Hokoda; daughter, Donna Hokoda Ebata; son, Steven Craig (Cathleen)...
Robert Koichi Miyashiro
Feb 12, 2012
Funeral services for the late Robert Koichi Miyashiro, 72 year old, Kauai born resident of Gardena, who passed away on Feb 12, 2012, will be held on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 5:00PM at the First Lutheran Church, 2900 W. Carson St., Torrance CA 90503 Robert is survived by his loving wife Judi Miyashiro, daughter, Ruby Asahina; son Wendel (Diane) Miyashiro;...
Elsie Navarra Kishi
Feb 12, 2012
Funeral service for the late Elsie Navarra Kishi, 53-year-old, San Diego, CA born resident of Altadena, who passed away on February 12, were held on Friday, February 24, at Holy Family Church in South Pasadena. Beloved wife of Kurtis; loving mother of Kylie; she is also survived by other relatives.
Atsumi Yamamoto
Feb 10, 2012
Memorial service for Atsumi Bert Yamamoto, 87-year-old, Terminal Island-born residence of Cypress who passed away on Feb.10, 2012 at Los Alamitos Medical Center, will be held on Sat. Feb. 18 from 10:30 AM at Anaheim Japanese Free Methodist Church, 1001 N. Mayflower St., Anaheim. The family requests casual attire for the service. He is survived by his wife, Yoko; daughters,...
Toshiyuki Kawahara
Feb 10, 2012
July 6, 1923 – February 10, 2012 Tosh Kawahara, aka Tomi, died February 10 at home in Pasadena at 88 years of age. Born in Pasadena, he was a lifelong resident except around WWII. Most of his career he was Chief Pharmacist at Beverly Hospital in Montebello. He was active at church and in the community. He is survived by...
Shuichi - Ogura
Feb 10, 2012
Private services for the late Shuichi "Swish" Ogura, 91-year-old, CA born resident of Altadena, who passed away on February 10, will be held on a later date. He is survived by his daughter, Jane Ogura and Judy (Gilbert) Fujimoto; grandsons, Russell and Andy Fujimoto; he is also survived by other relatives.
Shigeru Terry Matsuo
Feb 8, 2012
SHIGERU "TERRY" MATSUO. Age 90 passed away on February 8, 2012. Beloved husband of Fujie Matsuo; loving father of John (Shari) and David (Vivian) Matsuo, Denise (Miles) Kajioka of Texas; grandfather of Matthew, Rachel, Melanie and Kyle Matsuo, Trisha and Kelsey Kajioka of Texas; brother of Elsie Bation; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives here and...
Irene Chizuko Tambara
Feb 8, 2012
Irene C. Tambara, 88 year-old , Fresno, California born, long time resident of Monterey Park passed away at Keiro Nursing Home on February 8. She is predeceased by her husband, Charles; and survived by her son, Barry (Jaime) Tambara; daughter, JoAnn Tambara; grandchildren, Kortney (Johnathan Leviste) and Karly Tambara; many nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funeral service will be...