Obituaries

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

Mary Shizuko Mitsuuchi

Mary Shizuko Mitsuuchi

Apr 4, 2011

Funeral service for the late Mary Shizuko Mitsuuchi, 82-year-old, CA born resident of Oxnard, who passed away on April 4, 2011, will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 10:30 A.M. at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. Third St., L.A. Predeceased by her son, Gary Mitsuuchi and sister, Darlene Uyemori; she is survived by her husband, Yukio; sons, Paul (Karen)...

Betty Yoshie Minami

Betty Yoshie Minami

Apr 4, 2011

MINAMI, BETTY YOSHIE (96) Passed away on April 4, 2011. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Henry Masayuki Minami Sr., sisters, Susie Niho, Annie Nishimura and Eva Hoshide- Kato. She is survived by her loving son, Henry (Janet) Minami Jr.; daughter, Terri (John Lawton) Minami; also many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A private family memorial was held on...

Ellen Yoshiko Hanaoka

Ellen Yoshiko Hanaoka

Apr 2, 2011

Funeral services for the late Ellen Yoshiko Hanaoka, 81 year old, Honolulu born resident of Torrance, who passed away on April 2, were held on Wednesday April 13, at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, with Reverend Mark Nakagawa of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating. She is survived by husband, Carl Masato Hanaoka; son, Dean Masayoshi (Jeanne) Hanaoka; daughters, Lynne Kazue...

Dennis Yoshiharu Hamano

Dennis Yoshiharu Hamano

Apr 2, 2011

Private Memorial services for the late Dennis Yoshiharu Hamano, 60-year old, Sacramento CA born, resident of La Plama, CA who passed away on April 2 will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2011. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Clifford Ishigaki officiating He is pre-deceased by his Dad Garrett, Mom Mitsuru and Sister Jeanne. He is survived...

Mark Akira Fukunaga

Mark Akira Fukunaga

Apr 1, 2011

50-year old Los Angeles-born resident of North Hollywood, passed away on April 1, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father, Aki Fukunaga. Survived by his beloved mother, Jane Little; Bachan, Yoneko Takimoto; sister, Cindy; brothers, Jeff (Dixie), Jason (Andrea) and Lance; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. A public visitation will be held on Thursday, April...

Don Hiroshi Yasuda

Don Hiroshi Yasuda

Mar 29, 2011

Memorial Services for the late Mr. Don Hiroshi Yasuda, a San Pedro, California-born Sansei resident of Los Alamitos who passed away on March 29 were held privately at Cerritos Baptist Church officiated by Pastor Gary Tawa. Beloved son of Susumu and Frances Yasuda; brother of Douglas K. (Julie A.) Yasuda and Christine T. (David M.) Shigekuni; uncle of Trevor and...

Stanley Edward Teragawa

Stanley Edward Teragawa

Mar 29, 2011

Stanley Edward Teragawa Born on January 14, 1955 to Edward & Helen Teragawa, passed away on March 29, 2011. Stan was a graduate of Cal State University, Los Angeles, and a dedicated Revenue Agent of the IRS for 26 years who also taught agency classes in tax law. He loved to cook, attend major Los Angeles sports events, and spend...

Kanji - Matsunaga

Kanji - Matsunaga

Mar 28, 2011

Private graveside service for the late Kanji Matsunaga was held on April 8th at Inglewood Cemetery. He is survived by his beloved sons, Roy (June) and Andrew (Joanne) Matsunaga; grandchildren, Debora (Norman) Pettit, Stephanie, Lynn, and Sandi Matsunaga; two great grandchildren; and other relatives.

Rose Michi Shimazu

Rose Michi Shimazu

Mar 28, 2011

Rose Michi Shimazu, 92-year old, Stockton CA born resident of Montebello, CA, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 28. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 14, at 11 a.m. at the Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. She is survived by her beloved children, Harriet Akemi (Harry Takashi) Taguchi and...

Hideo - Itagaki

Hideo - Itagaki

Mar 27, 2011

Private funeral services for the late Hideo Itagaki, 83-year-old resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully on March 27th, were held on April 6th at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. William Briones from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Julia (Robert) Okamuro of New Jersey; sons, Glenn (Joanne) and Steven (Shirl) Itagaki; grandchildren,...

Fumiye Tamura

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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