Arthur Takayoshi Osako
Jul 31, 2011
Arthur Takayoshi Osako, M.D., 77, of San Juan Capistrano and formerly of Honolulu, HI, passed away on July 31, 2011 in Mission Viejo, CA. He was a retired pediatric hematologist-oncologist with Central Medical Clinic in Honolulu. He was born on October 6, 1933 in Paauhau, HI to Yoshikazu and Mitsue (Yamato) Osako. In the summer of 1937, his family moved...
Masako Nakashiba
Jul 30, 2011
Memorial services for the late Mrs. Masako Nakashiba, 93 year-old, Walnut Grove California born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on July 30, were held on August 5, 2011 at Inglewood Memorial Park Chapel of Chimes, with Rev. Sam Tonomura officiating. She is survived by sons, Kenny Kenji and Robert Koji (Susan) Nakashiba; grandchildren, Christine, Russell, and Lindsay Nakashiba; also...
Masaji Ota
Jul 29, 2011
OTA, MASAJI, 90, a Lompoc born Nisei and veteran of WWII who passed away on July 29 at his residence in Los Angeles, is survived by his brother, Kenji (Miye) Ota; nieces, Naomi (Jeff Andresen) Ota and Marion Kazuko (Frank) Kadoguchi-Clemmons of Michigan; nephews, Steven Ota and Dick Asao Kadoguchi of Michigan and other relatives. A private graveside service was...
Walter Shigeru Hayashida
Jul 29, 2011
79-year old Hilo, Hawaii-born resident of Baldwin Park passed away peacefully on July 29, 2011. He is survived by his beloved wife, Aurora Castillo Hayashida; children, Becky (Rev. Dr. Tom) Choi of Hawaii, Donna (Harvey) Hihara, and Alston (Hanh) Hayashida; step-son, Rosanno "Sonny" Tondecilla; grandchildren, Marina and Sierra Choi, Jarryd and Dustin Hihara, Nathaniel, Kiana, Megan, and Nolan Hayashida; step-grandchildren,...
Arleen Takayo Dowen
Jul 28, 2011
57-year old Honolulu-born resident of Torrance passed away peacefully on July 28th. She is survived by her beloved children, Marissa Ueno and Kyle Dowen; grandchild, Phoenix Cardenas; parents, Gladys and Edward Ueno; brother, Eric Ueno; ex-husband, Edison Dowen; also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 5, 10:30 A.M. at Faith United...
Sumio - Matsuda
Jul 27, 2011
Sumio Matsuda, born and resident of Los Angeles, CA passed away peacefully on July 27, 2011 at the age of 82. A funeral service will be held on Sat. Aug. 6, 11:00 A.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA with Rev. Dwayne E. Nordstrom officiating. Sumio received his undergraduate degree in English...
Hatsuye Nagamatsu
Jul 27, 2011
Funeral service for the late Mrs. Hatsuye Nagamatsu, 92 year-old Nisei resident of Santa Ana who passed away peacefully at her residence on July 27 will be Sunday, August 7, 3:00 p.m. at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim, 92804. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Paul Shigeyuki; survived by her loving sister, Helen Chisako Ishii; brother, Johnny...
Sadao John Setoguchi
Jul 26, 2011
Private funeral services for the late Mr. Sadao John Setoguchi, a 66 year-old, Newell, California-born Nisei resident of Torrance and former internee of Manzanar and Tule Lake Relocation Centers who passed away on July 26 were held at Inglewood Park Cemetery "Chapel of Chimes" officiated by Rev. Gary Oba of West Los Angeles United Methodist Church. Beloved brother of Yoshio...
Catherine Sakaye Ishizawa
Jul 26, 2011
Funeral services for the late Catherine Sakaye Ishizawa, 81 year old Brighton Colorado born resident of Gardena, who passed away on Jul 26, 2011, were held on Aug 17, 2011 at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, with Rev. Alan Sakamoto of Orange County Buddhist Church officiating. Catherine is survived by daughters, Lori, Caryl, Shari and Nancy Ishizawa, Jodi(Jon) Hisamoto, and...
Shigeru Kawanami
Jul 26, 2011
Public memorial services for the late Dr. Kawanami, 83-year-old Fukuoka, Japan born naturalized U.S. citizen who passed away on July 26 will be held on Saturday, August 20, 11:00 A.M. at Green Hills Memorial Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275. He is survived by wife, Shirley Kawanami; sons, Dean (Chiaki) Yamashita and Craig (Emi) Yamashita of...
Joe C. Suski
Jul 24, 2011
Visitation and funeral services for the late Mr. Joe Suski, 97 year old Los Angeles born Nisei veteran and resident of Cerritos who passed away on July 24 will be held on Saturday, July 30 with visitation from 9:30am followed by the funeral service, 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, 222 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles, 90012. He is...
Susan Keiko ( Suezaki ) Sugimura
Jul 23, 2011
Susan Keiko Suezaki Sugimura, born Kealakekua-Kona, HI, resident of Cerritos, CA passed away on July 23, 2011 at the age of 68. A Funeral service will be held on Friday. Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m. at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim, CA. She is survived by her beloved husband, Bert Kenichi Sugimura; sons, Stacy (Corey) Sugimura of...
Hiroshi "Horse" Tadakuma
Jul 22, 2011
Hiroshi "Horse" Tadakuma, 88-year-old, Nisei resident of Gardena and former Amache Relocation Camp internee who served with the 442nd RCT, HQ3 in Italy and France during WWII, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 22, 2011. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Fumie Tadakuma and survived by his daughters JoAnn (Ken) Hamamura, Jane (Bill) Tokubo and Peggy Tadakuma; grandchildren, Amy...
George Miyagi
Jul 22, 2011
Funeral service for the late George Miyagi, 88-year old Hynes, CA-born resident of Palatine, IL who passed away peacefully on July 22nd, will be held on Wednesday, July 27th, 3:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary, "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. The family kindly requests that flowers be omitted. He is survived by his beloved...
Beatrice Miyoko Taga
Jul 21, 2011
Nebraska-born Nisei, Mrs. Beatrice Miyoko Taga, 93-year-old, resident of Los Angeles passed away on July 21. Beloved mother of Hiroyuki Christopher (Janet), Timothy (Jill) of Colorado, Therese Chiyoko (J.D.) Hokoyama, and Stephanie (Ron) Pirolo of Indonesia; grandmother of 6; great-grandmother of 2; sister of Masumi (Hiroshi) Isago; sister-in-law of Morie Taga and Charles T. Miyamoto. Also survived by many nieces,...
Kathleen Tsuneko Kawakami
Jul 21, 2011
Kathleen was born on October 18, 1933 in Phoenix, Arizona to Tokuji and Ichii Kurosumi. After internment at the Manzanar Relocation Camp during World War II, she came to Southern California and graduated from Los Angeles High School and the UCLA School of Nursing. As a registered nurse, she spent over fifty years in the medical industry. After retiring, she...
Noboru "Joe" Sakuda
Jul 21, 2011
Noboru Joe Sakuda, born El Monte, CA, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2011 at the age of 91. A Funeral service will be held on Sat. July 30, 4:00 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel In The Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA with Rimban Hiroshi Abiko of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is predeceased by his...
Koshi Matsumoto
Jul 19, 2011
Funeral Services for the late Koshi Matsumoto, born 1915 in Hollywood, California, a Kibei-Nisei resident of Gardena and former Manzanar Relocation Camp internee who passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2011 at the age of 95, will be held on Saturday, July 30, 10:00AM at Sozenji Buddhist Temple, 3020 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello, CA 90640. The family respectfully...
Elaine Shigeko Okimoto
Jul 18, 2011
Funeral services for the late Elaine Shigeko Okimoto, 83 year old Sacramento born resident of Fullerton, who passed away on July 18, 2011 will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2011, 10:00AM at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim CA. Elaine is survived by sons, Kenneth G. (Masako) Okimoto of Japan and Kelvin D. Okimoto; daughter Shelley...
Donald Y. Asato
Jul 17, 2011
ASATO, DONALD Y. Age 75 passed away on July 17, 2011. Beloved husband of Joyce A. Asato; loving father of Jennifer Asato; brother of Katherine Matsuura, Amy, Stanley, Miles, and Nelson (Pam) Asato; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 29, 11 a.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church,...