Sung Nam Gohata
Dec 2, 2011
GOHATA, SUNG NAM (68) Passed away on December 2, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband, Masanori "Bob" Gohata; son, Johnny (Laurie) Gohata; daughter, Susan (David) Wampler; grandchildren, Matthew and Alyssa Gohata; brother, Song Tae Chon; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A private gathering was held by the family at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the...
Fusao Kawato
Dec 1, 2011
Funeral services for the late FUSAO KAWATO, 82 year-old, became the owner of Sato Insurance Company in Little Tokyo over 50 years ago, will be held on Friday, December 9, 11:00 a.m. at Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., Los Angeles, 90012. He is survived by his loving wife, Tay Kawato; son, Jay Kawato; daughter, Lori...
Robert Kiyoshi Eshima
Dec 1, 2011
Robert Kiyoshi Eshima 1926 - 2011 Robert was born on June 22, 1926 in Stockton CA to Takuo and Takao Arimoto Eshima. He passed away on December 1, 2011 in Gardena, CA. He is survived by his sisters, Dorothy K. Hasegawa of Torrance, California and Emika Yamasaki of Hiroshima, Japan. Proceeded in death by Sister Sally Ouye, and brothers Takeshi...
Yasue Mayeda
Dec 1, 2011
MAYEDA, YASUE, age 84, resident of Gardena, passed away on December 1, 2011. Beloved mother of Frances Yoshie Mayeda and Arlene Masue Mayeda of Washington DC; grandmother of Kenneth Tenshin Lem-Mayeda of Washington DC and Steven Shiro Mayeda of Washington DC; sister of Kazue Ohzeki of Japan; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Public Funeral services will...
Clarence Sanji Miyashiro
Nov 29, 2011
Rosary, visitation 11:00 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass, 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 9th, for the late Mr. Clarence Sanji Miyashiro, 74 year-old Hawaii born Nisei resident of Fountain Valley who passed away on November 29 will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 17270 Ward St., Fountain Valley, 92708. He is survived by his loving wife, Sueko Miyashiro; son,...
Doris Reiko Okada
Nov 28, 2011
Memorial services for the late Dr. Doris Mamiya Okada, a 74 year old, Honolulu, Hawaii-born Sansei resident of Monterey Park who passed away on November 28, 2011 will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2011, 2:00 PM at Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles, 1255 San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770. Dr. Okada is survived by her husband, Victor Noboru...
Megumi Barney Uchida
Nov 27, 2011
Private memorial services for the late Megumi Barney Uchida, an 89-year-old, Wahiawa, Hawaii-born veteran of the United States Army and long-time resident of Westminister, CA who passed away on November 27, 2011 will be held at the National Cemetery of the Pacific, also known as Punchbowl Cemetery, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Mr. Uchida was predeceased by his beloved wife, Tsuyoko Ota....
Mineko - Tsutsumi
Nov 27, 2011
Mineko Tsutsumi, 86-year old, El Centro, CA born resident of Los Angeles, CA, passed away peacefully at Keiro Nursing Home on Nov. 27. Memorial service will be held on Sat. Dec. 10, 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church (Maryknoll Japanese Catholic Church) , 222 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. She is survived by her beloved children, Jack...
Miwa Yoshioka
Nov 26, 2011
Miwako (Margie) Yoshioka, an 87 year old resident of Camarillo, CA, passed away on November 26, 2011. The family will have a joint ceremony for Miwako and her husband Kunio, who passed away November 8, 2011. Services will be held on Saturday, January 21, 11:00A.M. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., R.P.V.,CA 90275. Miwako is survived...
Kenji Ikeda
Nov 26, 2011
Private Memorial services for the late Mr. Kenji Ikeda, 88 year-old, Fukui prefecture Japan born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on November 26, were held on Friday, December 2, at Evergreen cemetery, officiated by Rinban Noriaki Ito of Higashi Buddhist Temple. He is survived by his wife, Kikuye Ikeda; sons, Junichi Jay, Mitsuru Mark and John Noriyoshi Ikeda;...
Sadaki Sam Mayeda
Nov 24, 2011
MAYEDA, SADAKI SAM, beloved father to Don Mayeda (Amanda) passed away Thursday, November 24th at Keiro Nursing Home at the age of 88. He is survived by his two grandchildren Courtney and Ryan, along with 21 nieces and nephews. He was born in Santa Monica, California in 1923. Memorial services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, December 3rd,...
Michiko Yasu
Nov 24, 2011
Funeral services for the late Michiko Yasu, 81 year old Los Angeles resident, who passed away on November 24, 2011, will be held on Friday, December 9, 2011, 10:30AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Shunji Mizoguchi of Los Angeles Holiness Church officiating. Michiko is survived by her loving daughter, Nancy Keiko Fairchild, along with other family...
Ruth Toyama
Nov 22, 2011
MRS. RUTH TOYAMA, 94, passed away peacefully on November 22nd, at LAC-USC Medical Center. She is survived by her son, Peter (Rose) Toyama; sister, Lily Okimoto of Hawaii; brother-in-law, Richard Toyama; sisters-in-law Lois Toyama, Sumiye Leonard and Mieko Onodera; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Predeceased by her husband, Leo; son Alan and daughter, Judy. The family requests that...
Aiko Mary Sugita
Nov 22, 2011
Memorial services for the late Mrs. Aiko Mary Sugita, an 101-year-old, Californian-born Nisei resident of Torrance who passed away on November 22, 2011 will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2011, 1:00 PM at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance, CA. Mrs. Sugita was predeceased by her beloved husband, Shinzaemon Sugita, her son, Takasada James Sugita, her...
Hideharu Kawakami
Nov 16, 2011
Private family services for Hideharu Kawakami, 87-year-old Seattle, WA born resident of Monterey Park who passed away on Nov. 16, 2011at St. Vincent Medical Center, were held on Thurs. Dec. 1 at Evergreen Cemetery, graveside. He is survived by his son, James Hiroshi Kawakami; daughter, Naomi Kawakami; grandsons, Ryan Yoshitaka and Jordan Hirotaka Kato; other relatives here and in Japan.
Tom Takao Oshita
Nov 15, 2011
Tom Takao Oshita, husband, father of 3, aircraft technician and member of the "Southern California Sporters" fishing club, has died. He passed peacefully on Tuesday, 15 November, from a long term illness. Tom was born in Yuba City, California in 1928. He lived in California throughout his life, and settled in Los Angeles for the last 59 years. Tom had...
Hiroshi Miyahira
Nov 14, 2011
Memorial services for the late Mr. Hiroshi Miyahira, a Kauai, Hawaiian-born Nisei Veteran of the United States Army and long-time resident of Gardena, CA who passed away on November 14, 2011 will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2011, 10:30 AM at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance, CA 90504, officiated by Rev. Daryl Mashita of Orange...
Terry Kazuyo Cobb
Nov 14, 2011
COBB, TERRY (54) passed away on November 14. She is survived by her loving husband, David Cobb; sons, Alexander and Andrew Cobb; also survived by many other relatives. Private services were held on Tuesday, November 22, at Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple with burial at Inglewood Park Cemetery.
Yoshio - Takagaki
Nov 14, 2011
TAKAGAKI, YOSHIO November 3, 1917 – November 14, 2011 Born in Utah, Yo married Mary Chiyo Kariya in 1942 and raised his family in Los Angeles. Yo was co-owner and developer of Crenshaw Square and founder of the Nikkei Foundation of America. Yo is survived by his son, Richard Yoshio Takagaki; daughters, Judi Takagaki and Cathy (Gary) Yee of New...
Betsy Sawano Nakamura
Nov 13, 2011
Betsy Sawano Nakamura, 86 year old, West Hills resident passed away on Nov. 13, 2011. Betsy is survived by her loving husband Stanley Nakamura; son Stacey Nakamura of Houston, TX; daughter, Charlene (Neil Fletcher) Nakamura; grandchildren, Angus and Grace Fletcher; brother, Hisashi Matsuo of Kaneohe, HI. Betsy is also survived by many other family members. Services will be held on...