Obituaries

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

Sandra Mikiko Mukae

Sandra Mikiko Mukae

Nov 30, 2010

Sandra Mikiko Mukae, 63 year old Costa Mesa resident passed away on Nov. 30, 2010. Sandra is survived by loving husband Mikio Mukae; son, Geoffrey (Robyn) Mukae of Hawaii; daughter, Kristin Mukae; mother, Hannah Yoshitomi; brother, Ronnie (Cynthia) Yoshitomi; sister, Wendy (Nick) Nagatani; grandchildren, Lauren, Jessica, and Daniel Mukae of Hawaii. Sandra is also survived by many other loving family...

Yoshiko Dohmae

Yoshiko Dohmae

Nov 30, 2010

MRS. YOSHIKO DOHMAE, 86 year-old Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, resident of Placentia, CA passed away on November 30, at Placentia Linda Hospital in Placentia. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 7th 11AM, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" , 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, with Rev. Dr. Richard Kuyama of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating....

Tadayoshi Ted Sera

Tadayoshi Ted Sera

Nov 30, 2010

Memorial services for the late Ted Tadayoshi Sera, 92-year-old, Fresno, CA born resident of Torrance, who passed away on November 30, 2010, will be held privately on a later date. He is survived by his children, Robert (Leilani) Sera and Irene (Tim) Pierce; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Tsutomu (Suzuko) Sera; he is also survived by nieces and other relatives.

Yoshiko (Takaki) Itou

Yoshiko (Takaki) Itou

Nov 29, 2010

A private gathering to honor the life of Yoshiko Takaki Itou, 88 year-old San Gabriel, CA born Nisei resident of Los Angeles who passed away on November 29, was held on Sunday, December 12, at the Japanese American National Museum. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Masaki Don Itou and is survived by her loving daughters, Jane (Bob) Taniguchi...

Kimiko Osako

Kimiko Osako

Nov 28, 2010

Private memorial services for Kimiko Osako, Hood River, Oregon-born Nisei who passed away on November 28, 2010, were held on December 10, 2010, at Orange County Buddhist Church. Mrs. Osako was predeceased by her older brother, Dr. Toshio Yumibe. She is survived by her husband, Ted Osako; children, Glenn (Dayna), Sharon, Wayne (Wiwan) Osako; four grandchildren; siblings, Mary, George (Ileen)...

Tsuruko Kay Higa

Tsuruko Kay Higa

Nov 27, 2010

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Tsuruko Kay Higa, 93-year-old, Kihalani, Hawaii born, resident of Santa Monica, who passed away on November 27, were held on December 4 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", officiated by Rev. Hiroshi Abiko of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. She is predeceased by her daughter Etsuko Kiyan. She is survived by her grandchildren, Gary...

Toru Sakamoto

Toru Sakamoto

Nov 26, 2010

Funeral services for the late Toru Sakamoto, 61-year-old Kagoshima, Japan-born resident of Culver City who passed away November 26th, were held on December 10th at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Clifford Ishigaki officiating. He is survived by his beloved siblings, Mioko, Hiroshi and Yutaka (Helen) Sakamoto; uncle, Kiyoshi Sakamoto; also survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives....

Aiko Omata

Aiko Omata

Nov 26, 2010

Private funeral services for the late Mrs. Aiko Omata, 92 year- old, San Pedro born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles who passed away on November 26, at Keiro Nursing Home were held on Saturday, December 4 at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel with retired Rev. Carl Yoshimine of Anaheim Free Methodist Church officiating. She is survived by her son, Harvey...

Takichi - Noguchi

Takichi - Noguchi

Nov 26, 2010

Private funeral services for Takichi Noguchi, 98-year-old Kagoshima-born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully on November 26, 2010, will be held Saturday, December 4, 1:30 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel In the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA with Minister of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by niece, Kyoko Noguchi and many...

Yoshikiyo W. Hirai

Yoshikiyo W. Hirai

Nov 26, 2010

Funeral services for the late Yoshikiyo w. Hirai, 87-year-old Los Angeles born resident of Monterey Park who passed away peacefully on November 26th, were held on Saturday, December 4th at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rimban Hiroshi Abiko from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his beloved wife, Miyoko Hirai; son, Takeo (Lisa) Hirai of Fremont,CA; grandchildren, Matt...

Tomoko Tamura

Tomoko Tamura

Nov 26, 2010

Memorial service for TOMOKO TAMURA, 85, a Los Angeles born Sansei and resident of Sherman Oaks who passed away at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center on November 26, will be held on Saturday, December 4, 10:00AM at the Union Church of Los Angeles, 401 East Third St., with Tommy Dyo officiating under the direction of Fukui Mortuary.She is survived by...

Alyce Asako Fukuyama

Alyce Asako Fukuyama

Nov 25, 2010

Memorial service for the late Alyce Asako Fukuyama, 87-year-old, Los Angeles CA born resident of Northridge, who passed away on November 25, 2010, will be held on Saturday, December 18, 11:00 A.M. at San Fernando Valley Holiness Church, 9610 Haddon Ave., Pacoima. She is survived by her husband, Shig Fukuyama; children, Joyce (Phil) Shigemura, Ellen Fukuyama, and Les (Margie) Fukuyama;...

Hideo Toma

Hideo Toma

Nov 25, 2010

Funeral services for the late Hideo Toma, 86 year old San Pedro-born resident of Los Angeles and Orange County who passed away peacefully on November 25th, were held on December 6th at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel with Rev. Clifford Ishigaki officiating. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mieko Toma; children, Shinji (Stacey) Yaguma and Kristine (Marek) Toma-Tlalka; grandchildren,...

Henry Morita Shinto

Henry Morita Shinto

Nov 23, 2010

Henry Morita Shinto, 80 year old, Los Angeles resident passed away on Nov. 23, 2010. Henry is survived by daughters, Lynne Harumi (Carlo Calabrese) Shinto of Oregon, and Karen Taka Shinto; sons, Todd Masakazu (Amy Eyles) Shinto of Oregon, and Barry Kazumori Shinto; grandchildren, Benjamin Mori Shinto and Sarah Sakura Shinto, both of Montana, Poppy Tien Calabrese of Oregon; sisters,...

Michael Fujio Une

Michael Fujio Une

Nov 22, 2010

UNE, Michael Fujio passed away at the age of 63. Beloved father of Tish Une; grandfather of Zion Une; son of Mutsuko Une; brother of Joyce Ines and Myron Une; He will be missed by all. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 4th, 11am at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance.

Hiroyuki Yamanaka

Hiroyuki Yamanaka

Nov 20, 2010

Private funeral services for Hiroyuki Yamanaka 78-year-old Lancaster-born resident of Gardena who passed away on Nov. 20, 2010, were held on Thursday, Dec. 2 at Green Hills Memorial Park, graveside with Rev. Hosho Shindo from Gardena Buddhist Church officiating. He is survived by his son, Michael (Jeanne) Yamanaka; daughter, Aline Yamanaka; grandchildren, Byron and Erin; sisters, Susie Shizuko (Mac) Kakudo...

Keiji Michael Takayoshi

Keiji Michael Takayoshi

Nov 20, 2010

A Celebration of Life service and viewing for the late Mr. Keiji Michael Takayoshi, a 71 year-old, Seattle, Washington-born sansei resident of Los Angeles and a US Army Veteran who passed away on November 20, 2010, will be held on Friday, December 3, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los...

John Byron Hattori

John Byron Hattori

Nov 20, 2010

John Hattori, age 55 passed away on November 20, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Aida Hattori; daughter Kristina (Fabian) Hattori-Martinez; grandchildren Joseph, Christian, and Kayla; brother Keith (Catherine) Hattori and many other relatives. Public funeral services will be held at Evergreen Baptist Church, 1255 San Gabriel Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770. Reception and...

Gayle Maxine Tanaka

Gayle Maxine Tanaka

Nov 20, 2010

TANAKA, GAYLE MAXINE, age 55 passed away on November 20. Beloved daughter of Howard H. Tanaka, and Yaeko (Robert) Sato; sister of Carol Tanaka, and Ronald H (Janet) Tanaka; aunt of Ryan and Leora Tanaka, Sheri (Matthew) Christopher; great aunt of Garrison Tanaka, Grace and Carsen Christopher; also survived by many other relatives. Public Funeral services will be held on...

Fumiko Masukawa

Fumiko Masukawa

Nov 19, 2010

Funeral services for the late Fumiko Masukawa, 100-year-old resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on November 19th, were held on Saturday, November 27th at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Bishop Seicho Asahi from Koyasan Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Michi Kumamoto and Kazumi Kame; sons, Toshio (Dorothy) and Takeshi Masukawa; granddaughter, Leslie (John) Milliken;...

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