Nobuo Yamashita
Nov 16, 2010
YAMASHITA, NOBUO, age 90, passed away on November 16 in Monterey Park, California. Beloved husband of Dorothy Yamashita; father of Wayne (Kathleen) Yamashita, Lorraine (James) Ito, Eileen (Joseph) Carton, and Karen (Timothy) Uraine of Washington; grandfather of 9; great-grandfather of 3; and brother of Mary Saito. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funeral services...
Kazuo - Sakamoto
Nov 15, 2010
Sakamoto, Kazuo. 77-year old Los Angeles resident passed away peacefully on November 15th. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kimiko Sakamoto; sons, Larry (Joyce) and Chris (Phyllis) Sakamoto; grandchildren, Christy, Courtney, Sean and Nicole Sakamoto; also survived by brother, sisters and other relatives here and in Japan. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 27th at Orange County...
Takayo Nakase
Nov 15, 2010
Private graveside funeral services for the late Takayo Nakase, 94-year-old El Modena-born resident of Whittier who passed away on November 15th, were held on November 22nd at Rose Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Shuichi Kurai of Sozenji Buddhist Temple officiating. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenichi Nakase and son, Roy Saburo Nakase. Survived by sons, Tadashi...
Mike Michio Mitani
Nov 14, 2010
Funeral services for the late Mike Michio Mitani, 90-year-old Sporkane, WA born Nisei resident of Anaheim who passed away peacefully on November 14th, will be held on Tuesday, November 30th, 11am at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with Rev. Shumyo Kojima from Zenshuji Soto Mission officiating He is survived by his beloved wife, Miyo Mitani; son,...
Shiro Tenma
Nov 14, 2010
Graveside funeral services for the late Shiro Tenma, 90 year old Hiroshima Japan born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on Nov. 14, 2010, will be held on Saturday Nov. 20, 2010, 9:30AM at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA., with Rev. Fumiaki Usuki of West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple officiating. Shiro is...
Takao Bob Nishimura
Nov 14, 2010
Nishimura Takao Bob. 89-year old Kauai born, Los Angeles resident passed away peacefully on November 14th. He is survived by his beloved wife, Aki Nishimura; daughters, Diane (Donald) Guerrero and Judy (Craig) Ida; grandchildren, Dawn Guerrero, Dena Guerrero, Stephanie Ida, Mitchell Ida, Curtis Ida; brother-in-law, Ray Nagahama; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral Services will be...
Kotoko Izumo
Nov 14, 2010
At 92, she passed away peacefully on November 14th. She is remembered by family & friends for her warm, happy heart. Her husband of 60 years, Akira, preceded her in passing. She is survived by her sister, Yone Yorimoto; her 3 children Gary (Judy) Izumo, Joanne (Patrick) Justus, & Patricia Izumo; her 7 grandchildren Emilie & Daniel Hall, Monica Justus,...
Kazuta - Takasugi
Nov 14, 2010
Funeral services for the late Kazuta Takasugi, 91-year-old Portland, Oregon born Nisei resident of Monterey Park who passed away peacefully on November 14th, will be held on Saturday, November 27th, 1pm at Koyasan Buddhist Temple, 342 E. 1st St., Los Angeles. He is survived by his beloved wife, Emmy Takasugi; sons, Dr. Tsuneo (Tomoko) and James (Mona Nakamura) Takasugi; daughter,...
William Minoru Hohri
Nov 12, 2010
Died on November 12, 2010. He led the class action suit Hohri vs U.S. to the Supreme Court on behalf of all Japanese Americans incarcerated in WWII and will be remembered for his courage, leadership and kindness. A first generation computer programmer and author of three books, including Repairing America, An Account of the Japanese-American Redress, Hohri graduated from The...
Dianne Matsu Tomooka
Nov 12, 2010
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Dianne Matsu Tomooka, a 64 year old, Cleveland, Ohio-born Sansei resident of Cypress who passed away on November 12 were held at Orange County Buddhist Church, officiated by Rev. Akio Miyaji. Beloved wife of Roy Jiro Tomooka; mother of Robert Masataka (Sandy) Tomooka, Tricia (Robert) Wheelis and Craig (Carla) Tomooka; grandmother of Sydney, Brooke,...
George Torao Kadonaga
Nov 12, 2010
KADONAGA, GEORGE TORAO, age 95 passed away on November12. Beloved husband of 70 years of Setsuko Kadonaga; father of Masao and Larry (Diane) Kadonaga, and Jean (Glenn) Tochioka; grandfather of Derek (Nancy) and Jarrod Kadonaga, Jill (Kenneth) Nakata, Traci and Garrett (Sophie) Tochioka; great-grandfather of Cole Nakata; brother of Kiyoshi Adachi of Japan; also survived by many nieces, nephews and...
Tomeyo Thelma Futa
Nov 12, 2010
Private funeral services for the late Tomeyo Thelma Futa, 91-year-old, San Gabriel born, resident of Laguna Hills, who passed away on November 12, 2010, were held on Friday, November 19 at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles. Predeceased by her husband, Sunao Tom Futa and daughter, Barbara Y. Sullivan; she is survived by her son, Dr. William T. (Sumi)...
James Yasuo Yonesawa Jr.
Nov 10, 2010
JAMES YASUO YONESAWA JR., 54 year old Los Angeles born resident of Riverside passed away on November 10, He was called "Junior" by his family but was "Yas" to his friends. He was preceded in death by his father, James Yasuo Yonesawa. He is survived by his mother, Yayeko Akiyama Yonesawa; brother, John Yutaka Yonesawa; sister, Valerie Yasuko Yokogawa and...
James Takaya Nakamoto
Nov 9, 2010
Funeral service for James Takaya Nakamoto 72-year-old, Wakayama-ken born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on Nov. 9, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 5 from 2:00 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 son, Eddie...
Takako Fujimura
Nov 9, 2010
Funeral service for the late Mrs.Takako Fujimura 90-year-old Pasadena born resident of Los Alamitos who passed away on Nov. 9, 2010 at her residence, will be held on Sat. Nov. 27 from 10:00 AM at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 11600 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos. She is survived by her son, Ernest (Sharyl) Fujimura of Arizona; daughter, Nancy (Kevin) Godfrey;...
George Fumio Hatago
Nov 9, 2010
Funeral service for the late George Fumio Hatago, 93-year-old San Diego, CA born, San Fernando raised, resident of Lomita, who passed away on November 9, 2010, will be held on Saturday, November 20, 11:00 A.M. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes. Preceded in death by his son, Randy Hatago; He is survived by...
Henry Kenyu Takamine
Nov 8, 2010
Memorial services for the late Mr. Henry Kenyu Takamine, an 82 year-old, Hakalau, Hawaii-born Nisei U.S. Army Veteran and long-time resident of Gardena, California who passed away on November 8 will be held on Monday, November 22, 11:00 AM at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, California, officiated by Pastor Gary Fukumoto of South...
George Joroshi Miyasako
Nov 7, 2010
85-year-old resident of Riverside for many years and recently, Fountain Valley, CA passed away peacefully on November 7 of natural causes. He is survived by his five children, six grandchildren, daughter and son-in-laws and several siblings. George was born in El Centro, California. He was one of 12 children. George is now reunited with his beloved wife with whom he...
Steven Craig Akiyama
Nov 7, 2010
A Celebration of Life service for the late MR. STEVEN CRAIG AKIYAMA, a 56-year old San Diego, California born resident of Irvine, who passed away on November 7, 2010 at his residence, will be held on Saturday, November 27, from 10:00AM at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church, 2000 North Fairview Street, Santa Ana. The family request that flowers please be omitted. Steve...
Richard Shiro Mayeda
Nov 6, 2010
Funeral services for the late Richard Shiro Mayeda, 89 year old, Terminal Island born resident of Gardena, member of the Nanka Wakayama Kenjinkai, who passed away on Nov. 6, 2010, will be held Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, 1:00PM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena, CA. Richard is survived by loving wife, Yasue Mayeda; daughters, Frances Yoshie Mayeda...