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...
Minoru "Dick" Yamanaka
Jan 18, 2012
Minoru "Dick" Yamanaka, age 91, born in CA, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2012. Minoru was survived by his beloved wife of Machiko Yamanaka, children, Naomi (William) Yamada and Harvey (Stephanie) Yamanaka; grandchildren, Stacey Yamada, Dana Yamada, Jennifer Yamanaka and Jonathan Yamanaka, also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan. Memorial Gathering was held on...
Hans Bertil Almqvist
Jan 18, 2012
Funeral service for the late Hans Bertil Almqvist, 63-year-old, Sweden born resident of Hacienda Heights, who passed away on January 18, 2012, will be held on Monday, January 30, 7:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., L.A. He is survived by his beloved wife, Janet Hirata Almqvist; children, Marcus, Chanel, Christian, Hanna, and Mikey...
Harry Seiji Fukuwa
Jan 17, 2012
FUKUWA, HARRY SEIJI. (Age 72). Passed away on Jan. 17, 2012. Beloved husband of Pauline K. Fukuwa; father of Makoto (Mary), Miika (Chris) of CT, Nicolette (Rodney) and 1st Lt. Nathaniel Fukuwa of HI; grandfather of Keira, Alyssa and Namiko Fukuwa; brother of Janice Sato, Dianne Fukuwa and Nolan (Cayc) Fukuwa of OR; also survived by many nieces, nephews and...
Toichi "Naka" Nakashima
Jan 16, 2012
NAKASHIMA, TOICHI "NAKA" (80) Passed away on January 16, 2012. He is survived by his loving, son, Cory (Susan) Nakashima; daughter, Valery (Ray) Matsumoto; grandchildren, Jason and Spencer Nakashima, Tyler and Kelvin Matsumoto; siblings, Lily Muraoka, Kazue Aoki, Richard (Mae) and Harry (Marian) Nakashima, all of Hawaii; sister, Amy (Raymond) Ikeda; sisters-in-law, Jenny and Chizu Nakashima, both of Hawaii; also...
Asako - Tanaka
Jan 16, 2012
Asako Tanaka, 98-year old, Salinas CA born, resident of Los Angeles, CA passed away peacefully on January 16, 2012 at Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center. Private service was held on Saturday, January 28, at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden" with Bishop Taisen Miyata of Koyasan Buddhist Temple Officiating. She is predeceased by beloved husband, Kakuo Tanaka; survived by her...
Lillian Michiko Uba
Jan 14, 2012
Lillian Michiko Uba, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away surrounded by her sons on January 14, 2012. She was born in 1924 to Frank and Shizue Inouye and spent her childhood in Colton, California working at her parents' grocery store, the Moon Market, in San Bernardino. During WWII, she relocated with her family to Poston internment camp. Afterwards, she...
Kazuko Matsuura
Jan 13, 2012
Kazuko Matsuura, born on January 3, 1927 in Kure, Hiroshima, passed away peacefully at the age of 85, on Friday, January 13, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. She was predeceased by her husband, Tamotsu Bob Matsuura in 1987. She is survived by her children and grandchildren: sons Masakazu Matsuura and Yoshinori (Wendy) Matsuura; daughters Sumi (Scott) Grossman, Kyoko (Larry) Muronaka,...
Tsutako Lillian Sumi
Jan 13, 2012
MRS. TSUTAKO L. SUMI, 97 year-old, long-time resident of West Los Angeles, passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2012. Private family funeral services were held on Friday, January 27, at Inglewood Park Cemetery "Chapel of Chimes" with Rev. Shuichi Kurai of Sozenji Buddhist Temple officiating. She was predeceased by her husband, Saichi and is survived by her sons,...
Yoneo George Shigemura
Jan 12, 2012
Funeral service for the late Mr. Yoneo George Shigemura, 93 year-old, So Dakota born Nisei resident of Los Angeles who passed away on January 12 will be held on Thursday, February 9th, 11:00 a.m. at Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 East First St., Los Angeles, 90012. He is survived by his loving wife, Masaye Shigemura; brother, Sho Shigemura...
Hana Uyemura
Jan 12, 2012
Memorial service for the late Mrs. Hana Uyemura, 95-year-old Nisei who was born and resided in Los Angeles for many years passed away peacefully at her residence on January 12 will be held on Saturday, January 21, 11:00 AM at Christ Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, 4011 Clinton St., Los Angeles, CA 90004. Mrs. Hana Uyemura was preceded in death by...
Michiko - Uchida
Jan 11, 2012
Michiko Uchida, 82-year old, Kobe, Japan born, resident of Whittier, CA who passed away peacefully on January 11th 2012 at Keiro Nursing Home. She is survived by her beloved children, Minoru (Mayumi) Uchida and Kazumi Muto of Japan; grandchildren, Ryo (Keiko) Uchida of Japan, Ray (Arthur) Yang and Kay (Gabriel) Rizk; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives in Japan....