Obituaries

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

Terry - Tanimoto

Terry - Tanimoto

Jan 10, 2012

TANIMOTO, TERRY. Age 87 passed away on January 10, 2012. Terry is survived by her son, David (Joyce) Tanimoto; daughter, Eileen (Mike) Garmarnik of Arizona; grandsons, Jared Tanimoto and Wesley Stroeber; granddaughter, Jenna Tanimoto; sister, Barbara Matsuno; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private family service was held on Tuesday, January 17, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden".

William Shuji Minato

William Shuji Minato

Jan 10, 2012

Services to be held privately.

Ken Kenichi Yamaguchi

Ken Kenichi Yamaguchi

Jan 10, 2012

Funeral service for the late Ken Kenichi "Kenbo" Yamaguchi, 45-year-old, CA born resident of Montebello, who passed away on January 10, 2012, will be held on Thursday, January 26, 7:00 P.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., L.A. He will be dearly missed as beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.

Art Atsushi Mochizuki

Art Atsushi Mochizuki

Jan 10, 2012

Funeral services for the late Mr. Art Atsushi Mochizuki, 79 year- old, Los Angeles born Nisei resident of Monterey Park who passed away on January 10 will be held on Friday, January 20, 2:00 pm at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, 90012 with Rev. Shumyo Kojima of Zenshuji Soto Mission. He is survived...

Michiko Doi

Michiko Doi

Jan 10, 2012

MRS. MICHIKO DOI, 87, Hiroshima, Japan born Issei, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on January 10, at White Memorial Medical Center. She is survived by her loving son, George Doi and many other relatives. Private family funeral services were held on Friday, January 27, 2012 with Rev. William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.

Kyoko Sakamoto

Kyoko Sakamoto

Jan 9, 2012

Private memorial services for the late Mrs. Kyoko Sakamoto, an 87-year-old, California-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles and former internee of Manzanar Relocation Camp who passed away on January 9, 2012 were held at Evergreen Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Jason Ashimoto of Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles. Mrs. Sakamoto was predeceased by her beloved husband, Torao Sakamoto. She is...

Kiyo - Matsuyama

Kiyo - Matsuyama

Jan 9, 2012

Matsuyama, Kiyo, (94) passed away peacefully in her sleep early morning on January 9, 2012. She was the oldest sibling to four younger brothers Henry, Shig, Jeff & Noboru and was a wonderful wife to her pre-deceased husband Kiyoharu, whom she spent 62 very happy years with. Kiyo was always perfectly dressed no matter what the occasion; even as her...

Richard Hatsuo Kinoshita

Richard Hatsuo Kinoshita

Jan 9, 2012

Funeral services for the late Mr. Richard Hatsuo Kinoshita, a 56-year-old, Los Angeles, California-born Sansei resident of Montrose who passed away on January 9, 2012 will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2012 1:00 PM at Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles, 1255 San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770, officiated by Rev. Jonathan Wu. The family respectfully requests that koden...

Nobuyuki Frank Tanimoto

Nobuyuki Frank Tanimoto

Jan 8, 2012

TANIMOTO,NOBUYUKI FRANK, Age 88, passed away on January 8, 2012. Beloved husband of Chiyoko Tanimoto; father of Carolyn (Darrin), Robert of CO and Sandra (Brandon); grandfather of Ryan, Bethany, David and Christian; brother of May, Jim (Evelyn), Annie and Jun (Margaret); Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Public funeral services will be held on Friday, January 20,...

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.

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