Hironori Nishimura
Sep 2, 2010
Hironori Nishimura, passed away peacefully at age 79 with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 2nd. He is survived by his wife Hideko (Pat); children, Glenn (Aileen) Nishimura, Lorna Koyama, Lynette Watanabe, Nathalie (Robert) Fujino, and Craig (Christina) Nishimura; sister, Chieko Okazaki; brothers, Tsugio (Chick) Nishimura and David Nishimura. He also leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 2 great...
Katsuo Yamanaka
Sep 1, 2010
Private memorial services for the late Mr .Katsuo Yamanaka, an 88 year old resident of San Gabriel who passed away on September 1, 2010 were held at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", officiated by Rimban Hiroshi Abiko of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. Mr. Yamanaka was predeceased by his son Dennis Yamanaka. He is survived by his wife Fumi Yamanaka;...
Jean Takako Kuniyoshi
Sep 1, 2010
Jean Takako Kuniyoshi passed away at the age of 69, on September 1, 2010, after a third brief, but intense battle with cancer. She was born on January 9, 1941, to Chiye and Tomomori Yamamoto, in Los Angeles. Her family was interned in Santa Anita, and Rohwer, Arkansas. They lived in Cleveland, Ohio, before returning to California. Jean graduated from...
Daniel Motonori Kuwada
Aug 31, 2010
KUWADA, Daniel Motonori. Age 82, passed away peacefully on Aug. 31. at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital. He is survived by his beloved companion, Nobuko "Nobi" Mine; children, Margaret Mie Kuwada and Cynthia Sayo Wehrle; sister and brothers, Toshiko Sugioka and Yasushi and Tadashi Kuwata of Japan, and other relatives here and in Japan Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept....
Florence Midori Hattori
Aug 30, 2010
Florence Midori Hattori, 86 year old Los Angeles born resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully on August 30, at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Osamaru Hattori; daughter Sharon Hattori Lloyd; brother Miyoshi Higa. She is survived by her beloved children, Keith (Catherine) Hattori, John (Aida) Hattori; grandchildren Midori (Greg) Lloyd-Jones, Keith (Taela) Hattori...
Koichi Tokumori
Aug 28, 2010
Services for the late Koichi Tokumori, 85-year old Waipahu, HI born resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on August 28th, will be held September 3rd in Hawaii. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sadako Kobashigawa Tokumori; son, Gary (Linda McDonnell) Tokumori; and granddaughter, Brittney Tokumori; also survived by other relatives here and in Hawaii. In lieu of...
Matsue - Kozawa
Aug 27, 2010
Kozawa, Matsue (91) passed away peacefully on August 27th. Beloved sister of Mac Kozawa of Florida and Minori (Peggy) Kozawa; Also survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Graveside services were held on Friday, September 17th at Green Hills Memorial Park with Bishop Seicho Asahi from Koyasan Buddhist Temple officiating.
Jane Kazue Hara
Aug 27, 2010
Public funeral service for the late Jane Kazue Hara, 91-year-old, Sacramento, CA born resident of Seal Beach, who passed away on August 27, 2010, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 6:00 P.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., L.A. Preceded in death by her late husband, Terminal Islander, William Iwao Hara. She is survived by her...
Rose - Lozano
Aug 23, 2010
Rose Lozano, 92-year-old Los Angeles born resident of Rosemead passed away peacefully on August 23rd. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Agustin; daughter Sandy Iseri. She is survived by her beloved children, Bob (Nina) and Irene Lozano; grandchildren, Chris (Kathy) Lozano, Travis (Stephanie) and Kobi Iseri; great-grandchildren, Mathew, Jamie, Charlie, Sam Lozano, and Carson Iseri.
Tokumi Ono
Aug 20, 2010
Services for the late Tokumi Ono, 84-year old Honolulu-born resident of Torrance who passed away on August 20th will be held Sunday, August 29th, 3 P.M. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St. Gardena, 90247. He is preceded in death by his brother, Ben Ono. Survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Dorothy Ono; children, Russ (Diana) Ono,...
Rodney Masato Isa
Aug 20, 2010
Memorial services for the late Rodney Masato Isa, 70-year-old, Lanai, Hawaii-born resident of Arleta who passed away on August 20th, will be held on Sunday, August 29th, 1pm at San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center, Pioneer Room, 12953 Branford St., Pacoima,CA. He is survived by his beloved wife, Yuki Isa; son, Derrick (Janet) Isa; daughter, Diane (Kyle) Onaga; grandsons,...
Jimmy Noriki Uesugi
Aug 19, 2010
Funeral services for the late Jimmy Noriki Uesugi, 88-year-old Issei resident of Los Angeles who peacefully passed away on August 19th at Keiro Nursing Home, were held on Saturday, August 28th at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rimban Hiroshi Abiko from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Toshiko. Mr. Uesugi is survived by nieces, Sharon...
Shinobu - Shigei
Aug 19, 2010
SHIGEI, Shinobu. Age 90, passed away peacefully on August 19, at Westminster Kindred Hospital. She is survived by her beloved son-in-law, Tom Umeda; grandchildren, Julianne, Candice and Kyle Umeda; sister, Sanae Hasegawa of Japan; nieces and nephews, Masako (Kiyoshi) Sakaeda, Alice (Art) Fujikawa, Kazumi Mayemura, Kaoru Shigei of AZ, Kazuko (Masanori) Kurihara of Japan, Yasuko Matsuno, Masako (Keichi) Miwa and...
Hiram Shoichi Kobayashi
Aug 18, 2010
KOBAYASHI, Hiram Shoichi (79) passed away unexpectedly on August 18. Predeceased by son, Warren Riki Kobayashi. Beloved husband of Faith Fusae Kobayashi; father of Wendy Haruye (John) Lowery; grandfather of Cheyne Shoichi Lowery; brother of Norman (Jane) Kobayashi and Gail (Bishop) Kamahiai, both of HI. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private Celebration of Life services were...
Frances Hatsune Enomoto
Aug 18, 2010
Funeral service for the late Frances Hatsune Enomoto, 91-year-old, CA born resident of Garden Grove, who passed away on August 18, 2010, will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 10:00 A.M. at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim. She is survived by her daughters, Jeanne Sadakane (Robert) Babcock, Joan Aiko (Steven) Liu and Shirley Megumi Enomoto; sons,...
Kazuko Ito
Aug 17, 2010
Funeral service for the late Kazuko Ito, 90-year-old, Tokyo, Japan-born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on August 17, 2010, will be held on Friday, August 27, 7:00 P.M. at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. 3rd St., L.A. Wife of the late Bishop Horyu Ito; loving mother of Noriaki (Janet) Ito, Shin Ito, Hiroko Ito of Japan, and...
Sekiko "Ruby" Miyamoto Kawasaki
Aug 17, 2010
Funeral services for the late Sekiko "Ruby" Miyamoto Kawasaki, 81-year-old, San Diego born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on August 17, 2010, will be held on Saturday, August 28th, 11 A.M. at Zenshuji Soto Mission, 123 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles 90012. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 10 A.M. She is...
Akito Maehara
Aug 17, 2010
A memorial gathering for the late Mr. Akito Maehara, an 82 year-old, Portland, Oregon-born Nisei resident of Monterey Park who passed away on August 17 was held at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" on August 27. Mr. Akito Maehara, known to his loved ones as "Aki" enjoyed a life built on integrity, family, honor and passion. During the course...
Toshiko Sumi
Aug 16, 2010
Private Funeral services for the late Mrs. Toshiko Sumi, 83 year old nisei, who passed away on August 16, were held on August 24 at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Bishop Emeritus Taisen Miyata. She is survived by husband, Noboru Sumi; son, Fred Tadashi (Valerie Reiko) Sumi; daughters, Janet Keiko (Charles Yoshimitsu) Mori and Irene Aiko...
May Sahara
Aug 16, 2010
A private family service for the late Mrs. May Sahara, 79 year-old, Brawley, CA born Nisei resident of Los Angeles who passed away on August 16 was held on Saturday, August 21 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Marilyn Omernick of St. Mary's Episcopal Church officiating. She is predeceased by her husband, George "Moe" Sahara. She is...