Obituaries

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

Frank Tokio Matsuura

Frank Tokio Matsuura

Jul 13, 2010

MATSUURA, FRANK TOKIO, age 88, passed away on July 13, 2010. Private funeral services were held on Thursday, July 22 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, California. Frank was born and raised in Los Angeles; he was a proud member of Koyasan Boy Scout Troop 379 and attended Los Angeles City College, UCLA and University of Cincinnati before...

Jitsuo Richard Teruya

Jitsuo Richard Teruya

Jul 12, 2010

Jitsuo Richard Teruya, 84 year old Honolulu-born resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on July 12th. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary; children, Keith (Cynthia) Teruya, Sandra Teruya, and Candace (Don) Cayer; grandchildren, Rocky and Jacqueline Teruya; sisters, Beatrice Okuda of HI and Lillian Mita of NY; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. In...

Henry Einori Nagae

Henry Einori Nagae

Jul 12, 2010

NAGAE, Henry Einori (88) passed away peacefully on July 12th. Beloved brother of Hisako J. Kamimura and Teruko Sato of Oregon. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 24th, 10:30am at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with Rev. Dr. Richard Kuyama from Centenary United Methodist Church officiating.

Stanley "Wahoo" Yamane

Stanley "Wahoo" Yamane

Jul 12, 2010

Private funeral services for the late Stanley "Wahoo" Yamane, 89-year-old, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on July 12, 2010, were held on Friday, July 23 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". He is survived by his nieces, Joy Sierra and Elaine Ennis; he is also survived by many grandnieces, grandnephews and other relatives.

Kay Kiyoshi Watanabe

Kay Kiyoshi Watanabe

Jul 12, 2010

Kay Kiyoshi Watanabe, 97 year old Los Angeles resident passed away on July 12, 2010. Kay is survived by loving wife Maxine Minako Watanabe; daughter, Suzanne Kiyomi (William) Marsden; son, Craig Toru Watanabe; grandchildren, Heather Kiyomi (Matt) Haggenmiller, Geoffrey Kiyoshi (Jennifer) Marsden of Arizona; great grandchildren, John William and Kaylie Tate Haggenmiller, Mason Kiyoshi, Finnian, and Sawyer Marsden, all of...

Masanori Oshiro

Masanori Oshiro

Jul 10, 2010

OSHIRO, "MASA" MASANORI, age 78. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. Passed away on July 10, 2010. Beloved husband of "June" Junko; father of Kevin Masaichi and Keith Masaaki, Julie Chiemi Oshiro Kenton (Dr. S. Joshua Kenton, LCDR USN); grandfather of Zachary James Masaharu and Ian Masahiro Kenton; brother of Yukio (Mia) Oshiro of Hilo, Hawaii, "Larry" Masao (Betty) Oshiro of Paramount,...

Chiyoko Uyeno

Chiyoko Uyeno

Jul 9, 2010

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Chiyoko Uyeno, 93 year old Heber, CA born resident of Palm Springs, who passed away peacefully on July 9th, will be held on Tuesday, July 20th,11A.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles 90012. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Sayoko Uyeno; brother, Minoru Sakauye; sister, Eiko...

Yasuo Okumura

Yasuo Okumura

Jul 9, 2010

Private memorial services for the late Mr. Yasuo Okumura, a 57 year old, Yokohama, Japan-born Sansei resident of Gardena who passed away on July 9 were held at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Cherry Blossom Lawn, Gate #10. Mr. Okumura is survived by his sons, Dean and David Okumura; brother, Toshio Okumura. Also survived by many other relatives.

Shizuka Nimori

Shizuka Nimori

Jul 8, 2010

Funeral services for the late Shizuka Nimori, 94 year old Kent, WA., born resident of Gardena, who passed away on July 8, 2010 will be held on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 10:00AM at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the Garden, with Rev. Fumiaki Usuki of West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple officiating. Shizuka is survived by sons, Hideo and Kazuo (Barbara)...

Michitaka Nakaguma

Michitaka Nakaguma

Jul 7, 2010

Family memorial services for Michitaka Nakaguma Oakland born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on July 7, 2010 at Keiro Nursing Home, were held on Tuesday, July 13 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with a minister from Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his wife, Kiyoye Nakaguma; sister-in-law, Tomiko Saita; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Sumiko - Fujii

Sumiko - Fujii

Jul 6, 2010

Funeral service for the late Sumiko Fujii, 88-year-old, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on July 6, 2010, will be held on Friday, July 16, 11:00 A.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles. She is survived by her daughter, Akemi S. (Ray) Eads; grandchildren, Brandon and Jennifer Eads; sister, Yoshiko Fujimoto; she...

Kikuyo - Miyagishima

Kikuyo - Miyagishima

Jul 6, 2010

Private graveside services for the late Mrs. Kikuyo Miyagishima, 93 year-old, Brighton, Colorado born Nisei resident of Gardena who passed away on July 6 were held on July 12 at Green Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Bunsho Otani of Gardena Valley Baptist Church officiating. She is survived by her sons, Carl T. (Kay) and Roland (Yoko) Miyagishima; grandson, Gregory Miyagishima;...

Grace Michiko Yoshimura

Grace Michiko Yoshimura

Jul 6, 2010

Private funeral services for the late Mrs. Grace Michiko Yoshimura, an 87-year-old, San Francisco, California-born Nisei resident of Temple City who passed away in her sleep on July 6, were held at Sage Granada Park United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Sunyoung Park. Raised in Los Angeles, Grace was married to Hayao Yoshimura of the San Gabriel Nursery and Florists....

Glenn Takemi Naramura

Glenn Takemi Naramura

Jul 6, 2010

Glenn Takemi Naramura, born January 28, 1942, passed away on July 6 in West Los Angeles at the age of 68. The funeral service will be held Saturday, July 17, 4 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple Street, Los Angeles, 90012. He is survived by his mother, Shizue; brothers, Kenneth and Victor; niece and nephew,...

Shigeo Tanaka

Shigeo Tanaka

Jul 5, 2010

TANAKA, SHIGEO. (age 73). Passed away on July 5, 2010. Memorial service will be held on Monday, July 19 from 11:00 AM at Green Hills Memorial Park "Chapel", 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes. The family requests that flowers please be omitted. He is survived by his wife, Faith Tanaka; brothers, Yukio, Mitsuo of HI, Hiromi (Joann) of Maui...

Elsie Tachibana

Elsie Tachibana

Jul 5, 2010

Funeral Services for the late Mrs. Elsie Tachibana, a 90-year-old, Loomis, California-born Nisei resident of Gardena who passed away on July 5 will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2010, 11:00 AM at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance, CA. Mrs. Tachibana was predeceased by her husband, Yoshinobu. Beloved mother of Judy (Steve Gibson), Glenn (Gladys), and...

Michiko "Michi" Matsushita

Michiko "Michi" Matsushita

Jul 2, 2010

Matsushita, Michiko "Michi". 86-year old Los Angeles born resident passed away peacefully on July 2nd. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Masahiko "Mike" Matsushita. She is survived by her nephews, Keats Funakoshi of Sacramento and John (Sharon) Funakoshi. In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held.

Akemi Yoshida

Akemi Yoshida

Jul 2, 2010

YOSHIDA, AKEMI, age 72 passed away on July 2, 2010. Beloved Wife of Richard M. Yoshida; mother of Gregory M. (Tracey M.) Yoshida, Carlene A. (Keith) Jackson; grandmother of Elise M. Yoshida, Alexis M. and Jocelyn M. Jackson; daughter of Shozo F. Fukushima; sister of George M. (Chieko) Fukushima of Nevada; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives...

Hatsumi Sakagami Yamashiro

Hatsumi Sakagami Yamashiro

Jul 1, 2010

YAMASHIRO, HATSUMI, age 96 passed away on July 1, 2010. Beloved mother of Joyce Akemi (Kiyoto) Miyazaki. Grandmother of Neil Kiyoji (Maria) Miyazaki, Debbilyn Kiyomi (Curtis ) Doyle and Brian Kiyomichi (Heather) Miyazaki. Great-grandmother of Alan and Wendy Miyazaki, Allyson and Zachary Doyle, and Alex Miyazaki; sister of Hazel Katsumi Watanabe of Hawaii; also survived by many nephews, nieces and...

Florence Harue Kaneshiro

Florence Harue Kaneshiro

Jun 30, 2010

Memorial services for the late Florence Harue Kaneshiro, an 88 year-old, Lahaina, Maui-born, Kaunakakai, Molokai-raised Nisei resident of Carson who passed away on June 30 will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 1:00 PM at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 W. 158th St., Gardena. Casual attire. Mrs. Kaneshiro is survived by her beloved husband, Steven Kaneshiro; daughters, Gail (Linus) Masouredis...

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