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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
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,...