Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Richey Isao Watanabe
Jun 30, 2010
Watanabe, Richey Isao. Age 55, passed away on June 30th. He is survived by his beloved mother, Takako Watanabe; brother, Howard ( Michiyo) Watanabe; niece, Maya Watanabe; also survived by many other relatives. Services will be held Thursday, July 15, 2010 11:00 a.m. at Zenshuji Soto Mission, 123 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles, CA
Jeanne Shigemitsu
Jun 30, 2010
Private funeral services for the late Jeanne Shigemitsu, 67-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on June 30, 2010, were held on Tuesday, July 13, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Los Angeles, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her sons, Wayne and Keith (Jamie) Shigemitsu; daughter, Cheryl Shigemitsu; granddaughters, Robyn and Samantha...
Sachiko (Joanne) Nojima
Jun 29, 2010
Memorial services for the late Joanne (Sachiko) Nojima, 77- year old Chula Vista born resident of Mar Vista who passed away peacefully on June 29th will be held Saturday, July 10th, 11:00 A.M. at Venice-Santa Monica Free Methodist Church, 4871 Centinela Ave., Los Angeles 90066. Additional parking is available at the Venice Japanese Community Center, 12448 Braddock Dr, Los Angeles...
Kinji - Hayashi
Jun 29, 2010
HAYASHI, KINJI. Age 84 passed away on June 29, 2010. Beloved husband of Marguerite "Marge" Hayashi; father of Glenn D. Hayashi, Gloria A. Siebold, and Gerald E. Hayashi; step-father of Jocelyn M. Stroupe, Lisa B. Flood-Griffith, Robert J. Stroupe Jr., and Madelein M. Blundred; grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 2. Kinji was born in Los Angeles, California on August...
George C. Kambe
Jun 26, 2010
KAMBE, GEORGE, age 66 passed away on June 26, 2010. Beloved brother of John Kambe and Carolyn (Ben) Kobayashi; uncle of Brenda (Bryan) Kakita, Tiffany and Anji (Steven) Kobayashi; grand uncle of Kent and Kalani Kakita. Also survived by many uncles, aunts and cousins. Family and Friends Gathering was held at Fukui Mortuary on July 9, followed by a Celebration...
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