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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...