Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.

Joe Tsuneo Nakata

Joe Tsuneo Nakata

Jan 7, 2012

Funeral services for the late Joe Nakata, 90 year old Arizona born resident of Ontario, who passed away on Jan. 7, 2012, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, 10:00AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Kiyo Nakata; son, David Nakata, daughter, Lois Nakata; sisters,...

Yaeko Rosie Kanechika

Yaeko Rosie Kanechika

Jan 6, 2012

Yaeko Rosie Kanechika, 87 year old, Isleton, CA born, resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on Jan. 6, 2012, at South Bay Keiro Nursing Home. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14, 4:00 p.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. The beloved wife of the late Yoichi Kanechika is survived by...

Paul Takeshi Uyehara

Paul Takeshi Uyehara

Jan 6, 2012

UYEHARA, Paul Takeshi June 9, 1927 – January 6, 2012 Paul Takeshi Uyehara passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 84. He was born in Seattle, Washington and after internment in the Manzanar and Minidoka Relocation Centers, served in the US Army during WW II and the Korean War. He was predeceased by his parents, Haruji...

Masato Jack Uyeda

Masato Jack Uyeda

Jan 4, 2012

Masato Jaxon Uyeda, beloved husband of Cherry, loving father of Keith, Roxanne and Gary, and proud grandfather of Scott, Jeffrey, Kylie and Kellen Uyeda. Private services were held on January 17, 2012 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden".

Martha Masae Hashimoto

Martha Masae Hashimoto

Jan 4, 2012

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Martha Masae Hashimoto, 64-year-old Pepeekeo, Hilo Hawaii-born Sansei resident of Los Angeles who passed away on January 4, 2012 will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2012, 2:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden," 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, officiated by Bishop Taisen Miyata of Koyasan Buddhist Temple. Predeceased...

Sandy Sayoko Sado

Sandy Sayoko Sado

Jan 4, 2012

Funeral service for the late Sandy Sayoko Sado, 57 year-old, Okayama born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on January 4 will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 11:00 am at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Mark Nakagawa of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating. She is survived by her loving sister, Jane Junko (Toshiaki)Toyoshima and Yuriko...

Chizuye Yamamoto

Chizuye Yamamoto

Jan 1, 2012

MRS. CHIZUYE YAMAMOTO, 93, Fresno, CA born Nisei, resident of Laguna Hills, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2012 at her residence. Private family funeral services were held on January 6, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", with Rimban Hiroshi Abiko of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her nephew, Steven (Nanci) Kawa; nieces Susan (John)...

Haruye - Nagata

Haruye - Nagata

Jan 1, 2012

Private family service for the late Haruye Nagata, 90-year-old, CA born resident of Lakewood, who passed away on January 1, 2012, was held on Saturday, January 14, 11 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". Predeceased by her beloved husband, Masaharu Nagata; she is survived by her sons, Chris (Amy) and Gary (Dede) Nagata; grandson, Scott Nagata; great-grandson, Jayden...

Stanley Shigeru Hokama

Stanley Shigeru Hokama

Dec 31, 2011

Funeral services for the late Stanley Shigeru Hokama, 87 year old Hawaii born resident of Torrance, who passed away on Dec. 31, 2011, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, 1:00PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA., with Rev. Cliff Ishigaki officiating. Stanley is survived by his loving wife Toshiko Hokama;...

Marjorie Mieko Ishii

Marjorie Mieko Ishii

Dec 30, 2011

ISHII, MARJORIE MIEKO, age 91, passed away on December 30, 2011. Beloved mother of Paul (Armida) Ishii, Jeanmare Ishii/Marshall and Cindy Ishii/Johnson; sister of Kotaro (Irene) and Tomi Hoshizaki; sister-in-law of Francis Kikuchi; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 10a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Chapel AKA Maryknoll, 222...

Masatsugu "Sam" Shoji

Masatsugu "Sam" Shoji

Dec 29, 2011

Private service for the late Masatsugu "Sam" Shoji, 92-year-old, CA born resident of Long Beach, who passed away on December 29, was held on Thursday, January 5 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". He is survived by his wife, Tomiyo; daughters, Diane (Mike) Uyehara, and June, Nancy and Linda Shoji; grandchildren, Ryan and Katrina Uyehara.

Shigeko - Fukushima

Shigeko - Fukushima

Dec 29, 2011

Private services for the late Mrs. Shigeko Fukushima, 91-year old, who passed away peacefully on Dec. 29, were held on Jan. 7, 2012 at Inglewood Park Cemetery with Rev. Shumyo Kojima of Zenshuji Soto Mission Officiating. She is predeceased by beloved husband, Sei Fukushima; survived by beloved daughter, Mutsuko Yokoyama; grandsons, Brian (Shinobu) and Steve Yokoyama; great granddaughters, Raechel Yokoyama...

Shin - Masukawa

Shin - Masukawa

Dec 27, 2011

Funeral services for the late Shin Masukawa, 69-year old, Los Angeles CA born, resident of Camarillo who passed away on Dec. 27, will be held on Sat. Jan. 7, 2012 from 1:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 with Minister of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Officiating. He is survived by...

Isamu "Ise" Ito

Isamu "Ise" Ito

Dec 27, 2011

A family service for the late Mr. Isamu "Ise" Ito, an 84-year-old California-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles who passed away on December 27, 2011, will be held privately, officiated by Bishop Join Inoue of Nichiren Buddhist Temple. Mr. Ito was a former internee of Heart Mountain Relocation Camp and veteran of the U.S. Army who served as a Corporal...

Meriko Hoshiyama Mori

Meriko Hoshiyama Mori

Dec 26, 2011

MORI, MERIKO HOSHIYAMA Meriko Hoshiyama Mori, 88, passed away on Dec. 26, 2011 at her residence in Huntington Beach. Preceded in death by her Issei parents, Suematsu and Fuki Hoshiyama. Survived by a daughter, Irene Mori (Norman Tornheim); son, Bruce Mori; grandchildren, Elizabeth Tornheim, Griffin Tornheim, Miki Mori, PhD (Andrew Merwin), Kristina Mori-Meyers, MD (Ryan Mori-Meyers); great-grandchild, Mackenzie Meriko Mori-Meyers....

Dolly Kiyoye Nakaguma

Dolly Kiyoye Nakaguma

Dec 26, 2011

Family service for the late Dolly Kiyoye Nakaguma, 93-year-old, Dinuba CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on December 26, was held on Friday, January 6 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with a minister from Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating. Predeceased by her husband, Mich Nakaguma; she is survived by her sister-in-law, Tomiko Saita; she is also survived by...

Yoshiko Yoshi Kaku

Yoshiko Yoshi Kaku

Dec 26, 2011

Funeral services for the late Yoshi Kaku, 90 year old Los Angeles born resident of San Gabriel, who passed away on Dec. 26, 2012 were held Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA. with Rev. Paul Nagano officiating. Yoshi is survived by her beloved husband Richard Kaku; daughter, Pat...

Joan Junko Yamashita

Joan Junko Yamashita

Dec 25, 2011

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Junko Yamashita, 87 year-old, San Diego born Nisei resident of Long Beach who passed away on December 25 will be held on Friday, January 13, 11:00 am at Long Beach Buddhist Church, 2360 Santa Fe Ave., Long Beach, CA 90810 with Rev. Shumyo Kojima of Zenshuji Soto Mission officiating. Junko is survived by her...

Shigeshi Nishikawa

Shigeshi Nishikawa

Dec 25, 2011

NISHIKAWA, SHIGESHI, age 96 passed away on December 25. Beloved husband of Mitsuko Nishikawa; father of Connie (Wayne)Iwahashi, Dr.Robert (Peri) and Dr.Richard (Vicki) Nishikawa, Sherri (Mel) Duncan; grandfather of Scott (Allison) Iwahashi of GA, Travis Iwahashi, Jared, Kirk, Dr.Daryn, Bryant and Karly Nishikawa, James and Keiko Duncan; great-grand father of Alissa and Aaron Iwahashi of GA; Also survived by many...

Fumio Robert Watanabe

Fumio Robert Watanabe

Dec 24, 2011

Private family funeral services for the late Fumio Watanabe, 86 year old Maui born resident of Westminster, who passed away on Dec 24, 2011 will be held at a later date. Fumio is survived by his loving wife, Fumiko Watanabe; son, Walter (Diane) Watanabe; daughter, Faye Watanabe; grandchildren, Nathan (Grace) and Marisa Watanabe; brother, Tadami (Aimee) Watanabe and sisters, Alma...

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