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...
John Takahiko Kawamura
Nov 5, 2010
Funeral services for John Takahiko Kawamura 87-year-old Los Angeles born resident of N. Hollywood who passed away on Nov. 5, 2010 at his residence, will be held on Sat. Nov. 20 from 11:00 AM at San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 9450 Remick Ave., Pacoima. He is survived by his wife, Yoko Asao Kawamura; sons, Larry and Kenji Kenneth Kawamura;...
Setsuko "Sets" Ahn
Nov 2, 2010
Funeral services for Setsuko "Sets" Ahn, 79-year old Los Angeles born resident who passed away peacefully on November 2nd, were held on November 13th at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel with Rev. Clifford Ishigaki officiating. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wilbert Ahn. Survived by her sons, Perry, Greg, and Mathew Ahn; five grandchildren; siblings, Aiko Endow,...
Kazuko Koyama
Nov 2, 2010
Private memorial services were held at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" November 10th for the late Kazuko Koyama , 79 year old Tokyo born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully in her sleep November 2nd. She is preceded in death by her husband, Toyozumi Koyama, and survived by her son Jin (Claudine) Koyama of Seattle, Washington, daughter...
Ellen Takeko Oda
Nov 2, 2010
Ellen Takeko Oda, 86-year old Maui, Hawaii born resident of Torrance, CA passed away peacefully on November 2. Predeceased by her husband Harold, she is survived by her children Marianne (Harold) Higa, Bernie (Ali) Alejandro, Cathy (Chie Wan) Poon and Clarine (Dennis) Hirouji; grandchildren Brandon Higa, Carissa (Mikey) Holley, Charles and Chad Poon; also survived by several siblings and numerous...
Roy Akira Takeda
Oct 31, 2010
Roy Akira Takeda passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 31 with family and caregivers at his side. Eldest of three sons, he is predeceased by brother, Isamu and parents, Shichizo and Tama Takeda. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; daughter, Patricia Ann Takeda, MD; son, Dean Takeda; brother, Teruaki (Amy) Takeda, DDS. Also survived by nieces,...
Koya Iwamoto
Oct 31, 2010
Funeral services for the late Mr. Koya Iwamoto, a 94 year-old Los Angeles, California-born Kibei Nisei resident of Arcadia who passed away on October 31 will be held on Friday, November 12, 7:00 PM at Zenshuji Soto Mission, 123 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles, officiated by Bishop Rumme Daigaku. Mr. Iwamoto was born on April 28, 1916 and spent his...
Yuji - Hayashi
Oct 30, 2010
Funeral services for the late Yuji Hayashi, 60-year-old Tokyo born resident of Anaheim who passed away suddenly on October 30th, will be held on Friday, November 5th, 7pm at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim, CA. He is survived by his beloved wife, Terumi; mother Tsuneko; brother, Masumi (Ikuko); sister, Machiko (MItsuo) Yanaka; sister-in-law, Toshimi (Naoyuki) Kameyama...
Yetsuko Dyo
Oct 28, 2010
Public visitation for the late Mrs. Yetsuko Dyo, 86 year-old, Gardena born Nisei resident of Carson, CA who passed away on October 28 will be held on Saturday, November 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by the funeral service at Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley, 323 Workman Mill Road, La Puente, 91746. She is survived by...