Fumiye Tamura
Mar 23, 2011
Funeral services for the late Fumi Y. Tamura, 84-year-old, Torrance, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on March 23, 2011, will be held on Saturday, April 9, 11:00 A.M. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., L.A. She is survived by her children, Randy (Mari), Dr. Leonard (Leslie) and Dr. Scott (Dr. Karin) Tamura; grandchildren,...
Takashi Terry Makiyama
Mar 22, 2011
Memorial services for the late Takashi Terry Makiyama, 85-year old, Seattle Washington born, resident of Redondo Beach, CA who passed away peacefully at his residence on March 22 will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 with Rev. Clifford Ishigaki officiating He is...
Lynne Mitsuko Kanamori
Mar 22, 2011
A private family service for the late Lynne Kuromi-Kanamori (56), was held on Tuesday, March 29th at Gardena Valley Baptist Church with Pastor Gary Shiohama of South Bay Community Church officiating. Lynne, born in Los Angeles, passed away on March 22nd at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance. She is survived by her husband, Glenn Kanamori; daughter, Cheryn; brother,...
Taro Uchizono
Mar 22, 2011
MR. TARO UCHIZONO, a Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, resident of Fountain Valley and proud veteran of the U.S. Army 442nd Regimental Combat Team, passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2011 on his 89th birthday. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 3, from 3:00PM at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church, 2000 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana. He is...
George Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Mar 21, 2011
Memorial services for the late George Kiyoshi Kobayashi, 88-year-old, San Francisco, CA born resident of Gardena, who passed away on March 21, 2011, were held on Saturday, April 2 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles. Predeceased by his brother Hank; he is survived by his wife, Kiyomi; sons, Stan (Colleen) and Gary; daughter, Jane; grandchildren, Scott,...
Larry Koei Afuso
Mar 18, 2011
Funeral services for the late Mr. Larry Koei Afuso, 85-year-old, Lahaina, Maui-born Nisei resident of South San Gabriel and a veteran who proudly served his country in the Military Intelligence Service during World War II who passed away on March 18 were held privately at Mission Valley Free Methodist Church, officiated by Pastor Dave Fukuyama. Mr. Afuso is survived by...
Rev. Shunji Fairfax Kuyama
Mar 18, 2011
Memorial services for the late Rev. Shunji Fairfax Kuyama, 82-year-old, Urayasu, Japan born, resident of Japan, who passed away on March 18, 2011 from colorectal cancer will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011, 11:00 AM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90013, with Rev. Mark M. Nakagawa and Rev. KarenFay Ramos-Young officiating. In...
Frances Yasuko Yamamoto
Mar 17, 2011
A public viewing for the late Mrs. Frances Yasuko Yamamoto, a 72 year-old, California-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles and former Poston Relocation Camp internee who passed away on March 17 will be held on Thursday, March 24, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. A "Celebration...
Clara Kimiyo Nishimoto
Mar 17, 2011
Private graveside service for the late Clara Kimiyo Nishimoto, 105-year-old resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on March 17th. Private graveside service was held on April 2nd at Green Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Hidehito Sakamoto of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Frances (Sus) Yasuda and Leis Zaima; grandchildren, Geoffrey Nishimoto,...
Michiko Obi
Mar 15, 2011
Memorial services for the late Mrs. Michiko Obi, 91-year-old, Los Angeles born, resident of South Pasadena, who passed away on March 15, were held on March 25 at Centenary United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mark Nakagawa officiating. Michi, wife of the late Dr. Robert T. Obi, is survived by her sons, Michael (Junie) of South Pasadena and Curtis Obi of...
Shigeru Imai
Mar 15, 2011
Funeral services for the late Shigeru Imai, 88 year old Wailuku, Hawaii born resident of Torrance, who passed away on Mar. 15, 2011 will be held on Friday Mar. 25, 2011, 6:00PM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena, CA. Shigeru is survived by his loving wife Tsuneyo "Jackie" Imai; daughter, Lynn (Robert) Starks; son, Clyde Imai of...
Masao Nozaki
Mar 15, 2011
87-year old Los Angeles-born resident of Torrance passed away peacefully on March 15, 2011. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sadako Nozaki; children, Eileen Nozaki and Joanne Ritchie and families; siblings, Miyeko Nishimoto, Jim Nozaki, and Noriko Takata, and families. In accordance with his wishes, no services were held and a private memorial was held on April 14th at...
Koji Mike Kuwada
Mar 15, 2011
Funeral services for the late Koji Mike Kuwada, 93-year old Lodi-born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on March 15, 2011, were held on March 26, 2011 at Fukui Mortuary, "Chapel in the Garden" with Bishop Emeritus Taisen Miyata of Koyasan Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his beloved wife, June Kuwada; son, Kevin (Mary) Kuwada; granddaughter, Kylie...
Satomi Carol Okamoto
Mar 14, 2011
Funeral service for the late Satomi Carol Okamoto, 43-year-old, CA born resident of Orange, who passed away on March 14, 2011, will be held on Saturday, March 26, 10:00 A.M. at Anaheim Free Methodist Church, 1001 N. Mayflower St., Anaheim. From the age of three, she was trained in the traditional art of Odori, ultimately receiving her Natori and attaining...
Eiko G. Nomura
Mar 14, 2011
Memorial service for the late Mrs. Eiko G. Nomura, 87 year-old San Francisco born Nisei resident of Fullerton who suddenly passed away on March 14 will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 11:00 a.m. at Union Church of Los Angeles, 401 E. Third St., Los Angeles, 90013. She is survived by her loving daughter, Joyce Aiko Nomura; son, Robert Nomura...
Grace Toshiko Higashi
Mar 10, 2011
HIGASHI, GRACE TOSHIKO. Age 77 passed away on March 10, 2011. Beloved wife of Tom; mother of June, Susan and Cynthia; grandmother of 2; sister of Richard and Roy Nakao, and Mae Okayama; she is also survived by other relatives. Private funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 16 at Sage United Methodist Church in Alhambra.
Shiro Ofusa Kusaka
Mar 10, 2011
Funeral service for the late Shiro Ofusa Kusaka, a member of Tenrikyo North America Church who passed away on March 10th, will be held on Tuesday, March 15th, 7pm at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with Rev. Takeo Uemura offciating. He will be missed by all.
Mitsuru Takahashi
Mar 10, 2011
TAKAHASHI, MITSURU, 84, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2011. In his final days, he was surrounded by family and friends at the Canyon Oaks Nursing Home in Canoga Park, California. Mr. Takahashi was born on October 6, 1926, in San Fernando, California to Kaoru and Toyoko Takahashi. For part of his life, Mr. Takahashi worked alongside his parents and...
Marie Meriko Uyemura
Mar 8, 2011
UYEMURA, MARIE MERIKO (84) Passed away on March 8, 2011. Born in Harbor City, CA, and a longtime resident of Gardena, CA, Marie and her husband, Tad, owned the Nisei Oriental Gift Shop in Gardena for over 40 years. Marie is survived by her loving husband, Tad Torao; son, Chris S. (Katie) Uyemura; daughter, Cindy M. Tsukamoto; grandchildren, Ryan Uyemura,...
Sayuri Stacey Takeda
Mar 8, 2011
TAKEDA SAYURI STACEY, 45, survived by her children, Dane and Dani; father Raymond (Toni) Takeda; mother, Fusako Takeda and sister, Shelly Takeda. Funeral service, Weds., March 16, 10:00AM at the Community Church, Congregational, 611 Heliotrope Ave., Corona Del Mar.