Obituaries

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

George Fumio Hatago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Hisayo Morigaki

Hisayo Morigaki

Oct 27, 2010

Funeral services for the late Hisayo Morigaki, 93 year old Hakalau, HI born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on Oct. 27, 2010, were held on Saturday Nov. 13, 2010 at Fukui Mortuary, "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. Hisayo is survived by sons, Errol (Mary), Alan, Glenn and Roy Morigaki;...

Paul Kenji Nakagawa

Paul Kenji Nakagawa

Oct 26, 2010

Memorial service for the late MR. PAUL KENJI NAKAGAWA, 64-year-old resident of Montebello, who passed away on October 26, will be held on Saturday, November 20, from 10:30AM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Takaoka Nakagawa; son, Garrett Kenzo Musashi Nakagawa; sisters, Carol K. Chiu and Frances...

Janet Tamiko Kakurai

Janet Tamiko Kakurai

Oct 24, 2010

Janet Tamiko Kakurai, 83, of Gardena, CA, passed away on October 24, 2010. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Joe Kakurai and sister, Amie Sasahara; She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Daniel) Kakurai-Bobovnyik; brothers, Harry (Barbara) and Daniel (Patricia) Sasahara. She has been laid to rest at Green Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum. A private service was held...

Kei Shimizu

Kei Shimizu

Oct 23, 2010

SHIMIZU, KEI, age 85 passed away peacefully with his family present on October 23, 2010. Beloved husband of Mary Shimizu; father of Gregory (Linda) Shimizu, Kenneth (Jane) Shimizu and Karen (Raymond) Wong; grandfather of Michael Wong, Marisa Wong, Jordan Shimizu, Cody Shimizu, Justin Shimizu, Cortni Shimizu, Taylor Shimizu; cousin of Toshiko Ashikaga and Mari Shimizu. Also survived by many nieces,...

Jeff H. Tanaka

Jeff H. Tanaka

Oct 22, 2010

Funeral service for the late Jeff H. Tanaka, 94-year-old, Long Beach CA born resident of Gardena, who passed away on October 22, 2010, will be held on Saturday, October 30, 10:00 A.M. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Midori Tanaka. He is survived by his loving children, Garry (Sue), Ronnie (Janice), Ken...

Roy Kuji Ono

Roy Kuji Ono

Oct 22, 2010

A Celebration of Life service for the late Roy Kuji Ono, a 91 year-old, Gardena, California-born, U.S. Army Nisei Veteran, resident of Agoura Hills (long time resident of West Los Angeles) who passed away on October 22, 2010 will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2:00 PM at West Los Angeles United Methodist Church, 1913 Purdue Ave., Los Angeles. Rev....

Ichiro "Bud" Kaminaka

Ichiro "Bud" Kaminaka

Oct 20, 2010

Private funeral services for the late Ichiro "Bud" Kaminaka, 92-year old San Gabriel born resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on October 20th, were held on October 29th at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple with Rinban Noriaki Ito officiating. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Taroji and Ichi Kaminaka. Survived by his siblings, Kiyoko Kokuga and...

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