Obituaries

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

Isayo Nakashima

Isayo Nakashima

Oct 21, 2011

Graveside services for the late Isayo "Lena" Nakashima, 99 years old, who passed away on October 21, 2011, will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Inglewood Park Cemetery, 720 E. Florence Ave., Inglewood, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kasumi, and is survived by her son, Ronald Nakashima, grandson Wayne, great grandson...

George Y. Shimono

George Y. Shimono

Oct 20, 2011

MR. GEORGE Y. SHIMONO, 78, 35-year retired Rockwell International Engineer and US Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Tokuko Shimono; loving son George Y. (Carol) Shimono Jr.; loving daughter, Debbie F. (Paul) Knight; loving son-in-law, Trevor Stanley; loving grandchildren, Mei Xia Stanley, Aston Shimono...

Toshiyuki Kawate

Toshiyuki Kawate

Oct 19, 2011

Funeral service for Toshiyuki Kawate 88-year-old resident of Gardena who passed away on Oct. 19, 2011, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 7:00 PM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena with Rev. Alan Sakamoto from Orange County Buddhist Church officiating. He is survived by his sons, Kazuo (Junko) and Glenn Kawate; daughters, Rose (Robert) Nishiyama,...

Jack Yasuyuki Yamashiro

Jack Yasuyuki Yamashiro

Oct 18, 2011

Funeral services for the late Mr. Jack Yasuyuki Yamashiro, an 81-year-old, Brentwood, California-born Kibei-Nisei resident of Villa Park, CA and an Armed Forces veteran who honorably served his country in the US Army and who passed away October 18, 2011 will be held on Sunday November 6, 2011, 3:00 PM at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim,...

Shigeki James Taniguchi

Shigeki James Taniguchi

Oct 18, 2011

Funeral services for the late Mr. SHIGEKI JAMES TANIGUCHI, 87 year-old Artesia, CA born Nisei, resident of Gardena who passed away on October 18 will be held on Saturday, October 29, 11:00 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 with Rev. Toshimi Hirayama of Church of Perfect Liberty officiating. He is...

Tomiji Asari

Tomiji Asari

Oct 15, 2011

Private memorial services for the late Mr.Tomiji Asari, 89 year-old, Terminal Island born, resident of Arleta, who passed away on October 15, were held on October 29 at Pacific Crest Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Alan Sakamoto of Orange County Buddhist Church. He is survived by his nieces, Mildred (Kenji) Yasumura, Emi (Richard) Ikemi, Nobu Sakoguchi and Teri (Mike) Iwaki; nephew,...

Mitzi Michiko Kawamoto

Mitzi Michiko Kawamoto

Oct 15, 2011

Funeral service for Mrs. Mitzi Michiko Kawamoto, 76 year old Bellflower resident, who passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2011, will be held on Friday, Oct. 21 from 11:00 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Chapel 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 with Pastor Rodney G. Tanaka officiating. She is predeceased by her husband, Leo Kawamoto; survived by...

Roy Isamu Uneda

Roy Isamu Uneda

Oct 14, 2011

Funeral service for the late Mr. ROY ISAMU UNEDA, 72 year- old resident of El Toro, CA, who passed away on October 14 in Ormond Beach, Florida where his son resides, will be held on Saturday, October 29, 11:00 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rimban Hiroshi Abiko of Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. He...

Amy Emiko Nishi

Amy Emiko Nishi

Oct 14, 2011

Amy Emiko Nishi passed away at her home in Santa Monica on October 14th at the age of 80. She is survived by her husband Henry Nishi, three daughters, two sons, two son-in-laws, and one grandson. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives in Southern California. In accordance with her wishes no service will be held.

Toshihiko "Tosh" Tsuchiyama

Toshihiko "Tosh" Tsuchiyama

Oct 13, 2011

MR. TOSHIHIKO "TOSH" TSUCHIYAMA, 87, Monterey Park Resident, passed away peacefully on October 13, at Kaiser Foundation Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife, Miyoco Elizabeth Tsuchiyama; loving daughter, Debbie Tsuchiyama; loving sisters, Kazue Oye and Fumiko (Nobuyoshi) Ishino; many nephews, nieces and relatives. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 11:00AM at Centenary United Methodist...

Tomi - Masunaka

Tomi - Masunaka

Oct 12, 2011

MASUNAKA, Tomi, 89, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2011. She is survived by her son, Koichi (Barbara) Chino; loving daughters, Bonnie (Ken) Kasamatsu and Joanne (Ben) Maloney of San Diego; 6 loving grandchildren and 1 loving great-grandchild; brother, Satoru Masunaka and many nephews, nieces and relatives. Private family memorial service was held on Friday, October 21, at Fukui Mortuary...

William Yutaka Sumida

William Yutaka Sumida

Oct 12, 2011

Funeral service for the late Mr. William Yutaka Sumida, an 87 year-old, Los Angeles, California-born, Nisei resident of Rosemead and a former internee of Tule Lake Relocation Camp who passed away on October 12 will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2011, 3:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" located at 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA...

Masuo Funo

Masuo Funo

Oct 12, 2011

Funeral services for the late Masuo Funo, 91 year old Los Angeles resident, who passed away on Oct. 12, 2011, will be Friday, October 21, 2011, 11:00AM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA Masuo is survived by his loving wife, Fumie Funo; son, Bill (Leslee) Funo; grandchildren, Brian and Marissa Funo. Masuo is also...

Ichiro Fukui

Ichiro Fukui

Oct 12, 2011

Memorial services for the late Mr. Ichiro Fukui, a 94-year-old, Wakayama, Japan-born Issei resident of Granada Hills who passed away on October 12, 2011 will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011, 11:00 AM at San Fernando Valley Holiness Church, 9610 Haddon Ave., Pacoima, CA 91333, officiated by Pastor Roland Hazama. Mr. Fukui was predeceased by his grandson Thomas Callin....

Shiro Matsuzaki

Shiro Matsuzaki

Oct 11, 2011

The family gathering for the late Mr.Shiro Matsuzaki, 88 year-old, Honolulu Hawaii born Nisei, veteran, served 442nd in Italy, WWII, who passed away peacefully on October 11, were held at Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his wife, Yoshiko Matsuzaki; sons, Ralph, Bobby and William Matsuzaki; daughter, Carol Matsuzaki; Also survived by his siblings, many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Kiyoshi Frank Taoyama

Kiyoshi Frank Taoyama

Oct 11, 2011

Funeral services for the late Kiyoshi Frank Taoyama, 71 year old Hiroshima Japan born resident of Torrance, who passed away on October 11, 2011, will be held on Monday, October 24, 2011, 5:00PM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena, CA. Kiyoshi is survived by loving wife, Kimiko Taoyama; son, Kris Taoyama; daughter, Karin Umehara; grandson, Kade Umehara;...

Tsugio Tanji

Tsugio Tanji

Oct 11, 2011

Funeral services for the Mr. Tsugio Tanji, 83year-old Fukushima Japan born resident of Cypress,CA who passed away on October 10 will be held on Friday, October 21 at Tenrikyo Mission Headquarter of America, 2727 E. First St. Los Angeles, 90033. He is survived by his loving wife, Sakae Tanji; children, Keiko (Shigeru) Kidokoro, Hisao (Mayumi), Hideo (Tammy Yoshie), Hiroko (Ken...

Ayako "Mary" Matsuda

Ayako "Mary" Matsuda

Oct 10, 2011

Funeral Services for the late Ayako Matsuda, an 87-year-old, Tokyo, Japan-born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on October 16, 2011 will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011, 10:00 AM at Hollenbeck Palms Chapel, 573 Boyle Ave., Los Angeles, CA, officiated by Pastor Dwayne Nordstrom. Ayako Matsuda was born, May 10, 1924, to Ashirho Kawasaki and Hisa Ustugui...

Victor Ichiro Wakano

Victor Ichiro Wakano

Oct 10, 2011

Victor Ichiro Wakano, 91 year old Pasadena resident passed away on October 10, 2011. Victor is survived by sons, Brian (Donna) and Glenn (Gayle) Wakano; daughters, Carol (Gerald) Brane and Patricia (Les) Kondo of Hawaii; grandchildren, Alex Brane, Evan, Codie, Blake Wakano and Jake Kondo of Hawaii. Funeral services will be private.

Kunizo Yamada

Kunizo Yamada

Oct 10, 2011

Private funeral services for the late Mr. Kunizo Yamada, a 74 year-old, Okayama, Japan-born resident of Gardena who passed away on October 10 were held on Saturday, October 15 at Koyasan Buddhist Temple, officiated by Bishop Emeritus Taisen Miyata. Mr. Yamada is survived by his brothers, Mutsunori (Yasue) and Kurao Yamada. Also survived by many other family members.

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