Obituaries

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

Alyssa Mika Hanano

Alyssa Mika Hanano

Jul 14, 2011

Alyssa Mika Hanano passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on July 14, 2011. She was born on July 11, 2011. Alyssa was the precious daughter of Dean and Michele Hanano of Irvine, California. She is preceded in death and has joined her paternal grandparents Kazumi and Ryoko Hanano. She is survived by maternal grandparents Mitsuko Shima and...

Natsu Ann Kitada

Natsu Ann Kitada

Jul 14, 2011

Age 91, passed away on July 14, 2011. Beloved wife of Frank Kitada; mother of Sharyn (Mike) Griffin and Kent (Iris) Kitada; grandmother of four grandchildren; great grandmother of seven great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. Public Graveside Services will be held on Monday July 25, 11:00 A.M. at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 S. Western Ave, R.P.V., California...

Yasuko Tome

Yasuko Tome

Jul 13, 2011

MRS. YASUKO TOME, 67, Okinawa, Japan born Issei, resident of La Palma, passed away on July 13, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband, Yoshihiro Tome; loving son, Eric Yuichiro Tome; loving daughter, Carolyn Akane (Troy) Tanaka; brothers, Kouichiro (Keiko), Yukifusa (Kazuko) and Yukihide (Reiko) Kokuba all of Japan; sister, Sachiko (Susumu) Yasutani of Japan; many nephews and nieces,...

Frank F. Hirashima

Frank F. Hirashima

Jul 13, 2011

Memorial services for the late Frank F. Hirashima, 90-year-old, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on July 13, 2011, will be held on Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m. at West Los Angeles United Methodist Church, 1913 S. Purdue Ave., Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, Margie Hirashima; son, Jeff (Elaine) Hirashima; grandchildren, Nicole and Dean Hirashima; sisters-in-law,...

Walter Tsuneo Miyamasu

Walter Tsuneo Miyamasu

Jul 12, 2011

MIYAMASU, Walter Tsuneo of HI, (80) Passed away on July 12, 2011 He is survived by his loving wife, Kay Miyamasu; siblings, Robert (Mary) Miyamasu of HI, Ruth (Winston) Goo of CA, Paul (Mary) Miyamasu of VA, Jean (Tom) Kawada of CA, Noel (Linda) Miyamasu of OH; also many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Walter retired from UCLA Jules Stein...

Aiko Mabel Tanouye

Aiko Mabel Tanouye

Jul 11, 2011

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Aiko M. Tanouye, 92 year-old, Montebello born Nisei resident of Rowland Heights who farmed in Fallbrook, CA for many years, passed away on July 11, will be held on Friday, July 22, 10:00 a.m. at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 East Third St., Los Angeles, 90013. She is survived by her loving daughters, Joann...

Joel Okida

Joel Okida

Jul 11, 2011

OKIDA, JOEL. Age 57 passed away on July 11, 2011. Brother of Patty (Cecil) Cavender; uncle of Tina Cavender; he is also survived by other relatives. In accordance to Joel's wishes, no services will be held.

Fumiko Morimoto Kishi

Fumiko Morimoto Kishi

Jul 10, 2011

Funeral services for the late Fumiko M. Kishi, 79 year old Kagoshima Japan born resident of San Gabriel, who passed away on July 10, 2011, will be held on Friday July 22, 2011, 10:00AM at Jodoshu North America Buddhist Mission, 442 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90013. Fumiko is survived by her son Kent Yoshikazu Kishi; daughter, Susan Kishi...

Sao Hashimoto

Sao Hashimoto

Jul 10, 2011

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Sao Hashimoto, a 96-year-old, Long Beach, California-born Kibei-Nisei resident of Arleta who passed away on July 10, 2011 will be held on July 23, 10:00 AM at San Fernando Valley Holiness Church, 9610 Haddon Ave.,Pacoima, CA 91333. Mrs. Hashimoto is survived by her sons, Hikowo (Etsuko) and Masaru Hashimoto; brother, Kazuhiko Shigetomi. Also survived...

Gary Katsumi Takagi

Gary Katsumi Takagi

Jul 7, 2011

TAKAGI, GARY KATSUMI, age 54 passed away after a brief illness on July 7, 2011. Beloved son of Tamiko Takagi; brother of Jane Takagi and Janet (Derrick) Isa; uncle of Brandon and Spencer Isa; also survived by other many relatives here and in Japan. Public Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, July 23, 11:00 A.M. at Centenary United Methodist...

Tsuneko Hori Nakatsumi

Tsuneko Hori Nakatsumi

Jul 7, 2011

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Tsuneko Hori Nakatsumi, 80-year-old, Japan-born resident of Carson who passed away on July 7, 2011 were held privately at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Rev. Mario Kawakami of Seicho No Ie. Beloved wife of Rev. Hisahiro Nakatsumi; stepmother of Kenneth (Sylvia), David (Debra), and Craig Nakatsumi and Linda (Dale) Kishi. Also...

Hamao Goto

Hamao Goto

Jul 7, 2011

Funeral service for Hamao Goto 77-year-old San Francisco born resident of Monterey Park who passed away on July 7 at Garfield Medical Center, will be held on Sat. July 23 from 3:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with a minister from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his wife, Midori Goto;...

Miles Kazumi Kitasato

Miles Kazumi Kitasato

Jul 4, 2011

Funeral services for the late Mr. Miles Kazumi Kitasato, a 55 year-old, Pahala, Hawaii-born resident of Monterey Park, California who passed away on July 4, 2011 will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 7:00 PM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. The family requests aloha attire for the service and that flowers be...

Robert S. Ichikawa

Robert S. Ichikawa

Jul 4, 2011

Memorial services for the late Robert S. Ichikawa, 86-year-old, Fresno CA born resident of Torrance, who passed away on July 4, 2011, will be held on Saturday, July 16, 11 a.m. at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 W. 158th St., Gardena. He is survived by his wife, Christie; children, Robert D. (Sally A.), Ross A., and Laura A. Ichikawa; 3...

Steven Jon Magsayo

Steven Jon Magsayo

Jul 3, 2011

MAGSAYO STEVEN JON, age 47 passed away on July 3. Public Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 3:00p.m. at Faith United Methodist, 2115 W. 182nd St, Torrance, California, 90504. He is survived by his wife Lea Gonzales Magsayo; sons, Vincent (Maila) and Klevin John Gonzales; granddaughter, Isabella Claire Gonzales; mother, Grace Fujioka Magsayo; sister, Karen Magsayo (Arnold)...

Toshiko Hirashima

Toshiko Hirashima

Jul 2, 2011

Toshiko Hirashima 94-year old, born in Winslow, WA and a resident of Long Beach passed away peacefully on July 2nd. She is survived by her beloved children, Jean Hirashima, Susan (Jerry) Ike, Maxine (Lloyd) Sakakihara, Don (Susie) Hirashima and Nancy Hirashima. She was also the proud grandmother of Greg Sakakihara, Erica, Robert and Daniel Ike, and Stacie (Adam Cherochak) Hirashima....

Tomi - Nagai

Tomi - Nagai

Jul 1, 2011

NAGAI, TOMI, age 77, born in Kagoshima, Japan February 3, 1934, passed away on July 1, 2011. Tomi was the beloved wife of the late Tatsumi Nagai and mother of Hiromasa Robert (wife Jeanette) Nagai of Moorpark, Kumiko (husband Ashton Johnson) Nagai of Camarillo, and Michael Hiromi (wife Linda) Nagai of Camarillo; grandmother of Alyssa, Kelsey, Grant, and Camille Nagai;...

Yukiye Suzuki

Yukiye Suzuki

Jun 29, 2011

Yukiye Suzuki, 87 year old Fountain Valley resident passed away on June 29, 2011. Yukiye is survived by her loving husband Naoshi Suzuki; daughters, Sandra Suzuki, Susanne (Gary) Holtz and Linda (Tom) Licata; grand children, Alicia and Alexander Holtz, Kyle and Katlin Licata; sisters, Shizuko Kawamoto and May Kanow. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 12:00PM at...

Richard Takashi Nimura

Richard Takashi Nimura

Jun 29, 2011

Private memorial services for the late RICHARD TAKASHI NIMURA, 86 year-old Long Beach born, Nisei Veteran who passed away at South Bay Keiro Nursing Home on June 29 were held on Friday, July 8 at Centenary United Methodist Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Reiko Nimura; daughters, Lucy Ann (Philip) Shigekawa and Lisa Marie(Derrick) Obatake; grandchildren, Matthew, Kellen...

Martha Masumi Sentani

Martha Masumi Sentani

Jun 29, 2011

SENTANI, MARTHA MASUMI. Age 74 passed away on June 29, 2011. Beloved wife of Arthur Sentani; mother of Rodney (Elisa) Sentani, Jami (Louis) Kaneshiro, Darren (Jennifer) Sentani; 6 grandchildren; daughter of Mary Yoshiye Dan; sister of Bob (Chieko) Dan, Grace (Roger) Kobata, and Ted (Yukiko) Dan; she is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be...

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