Obituaries

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

Satoshi Arthur Rikimaru

Satoshi Arthur Rikimaru

Mar 28, 2010

RIKIMARU, SATOSHI ARTHUR, age 81 passed away on March 28, 2010. Beloved husband of Yukie Rikimaru; father of Paul Rikimaru; brother of Masako Yusa and Ronald (Ruri) Rikimaru; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 9, 11:00 A.M. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave, Los Angeles, California.

Masao - Yoshimura

Masao - Yoshimura

Mar 28, 2010

Masao Yoshimura, 66-year-old, Tokyo born, resident of Alhambra, suddenly passed away on March 28. He is survived by his beloved wife, Michiko Yoshimura; children, Makoto Sven Yoshimura and Miho Camille Yoshimura. and also survived by other relatives in Japan. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 8, 10:00 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E....

Shizuka Suzie Miyamoto

Shizuka Suzie Miyamoto

Mar 27, 2010

Shizuka Suzie Miyamoto passed away peacefully on March 27th, surrounded by her family. She was preceded by in death by her beloved husband Ray and is survived by her children Kathy, Wesley (Miilyn) and Sheri, and grandchildren Megan ad Kevin. She is also survived by sister Misato (Tad) Kajikawa, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A private service was held on...

Shizuka Suzie Miyamoto

Shizuka Suzie Miyamoto

Mar 27, 2010

Shizuka Suzie Miyamoto passed away peacefully on March 27th, surrounded by her family. She was preceded by in death by her beloved husband Ray and is survived by her children Kathy, Wesley (Miilyn) and Sheri, and grandchildren Megan ad Kevin. She is also survived by sister Misato (Tad) Kajikawa, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A private service was held on...

Yasuhiro Kenneth Toma

Yasuhiro Kenneth Toma

Mar 27, 2010

TOMA, YASUHIRO KENNETH, 67, Gardena, California passed away on March 27. Beloved son of Mikazu Toma; brother of Ronald (Yuriko) Toma and Yukiko (Dennis) Saiki; uncle of Dane (Lindsay) Saiki, Clint Saiki, Ryan Toma and Scott Toma; granduncle of Daylin Saiki and Makai Saiki. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 17, 11:00 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Chapel,...

Shizuka Suzie Miyamoto

Shizuka Suzie Miyamoto

Mar 27, 2010

Shizuka Suzie Miyamoto passed away peacefully on March 27th, surrounded by her family. She was preceded by in death by her beloved husband Ray and is survived by her children Kathy, Wesley (Miilyn) and Sheri, and grandchildren Megan ad Kevin. She is also survived by sister Misato (Tad) Kajikawa, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A private service was held on...

Tatsuko Barbara Hisamune

Tatsuko Barbara Hisamune

Mar 25, 2010

HISAMUNE, Tatsuko Barbara (89) Peacefully passed away on March 25. Beloved wife of Toshio Hisamune. Also survived by many other relatives. Private funeral services were held on Monday, April 5 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Father Brian Delaney of Our Lady of Peace Parish. In lieu of flowers or koden, the family respectfully requests that a...

Ray - Morita

Ray - Morita

Mar 24, 2010

Private memorial service for Ray Morita, 86-year-old, resident of Gardena, who passed away peacefully on March 24, was held Saturday, April 3, at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel with Dr. Rev. Richard Kuyama officiating. He is survived by his beloved children, Ronald (Jennifer) Morita and Elaine (Thomas) Mizuo and grandson, Garrett Mizuo, his sister, Renee Morita and also, survived by...

Thomas Susumu Kaya

Thomas Susumu Kaya

Mar 24, 2010

KAYA, THOMAS SUSUMU. Age 68 passed away on March 24, 2010. Beloved husband of Violet Y. Kaya; father of Kimberly (Clarence) Robello and Gregory Kaya; grandfather of Kaleo and Bodhi Robello; brother of Iwato Kaya of Hawaii, Sadako Hashimoto, Asami (Lei) Kaya of Hawaii, Kazue (Ronald) Tsukayama, Hiroko (Charles) Gokan of Hawaii, Beatrice (Takashi) Tsutsui, and Calvin (Sheryl) Kaya of...

Chieko Miyakawa

Chieko Miyakawa

Mar 21, 2010

Visitation for the late Chieko Miyakawa, 94-year-old, CA born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on March 21, 2010, will be held on Saturday, March 27, 5:30 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., L.A. There will be no formal service. She is survived by her children, Thomas (Barbara), Edward (Shirley), and Stanley Miyakawa;...

Hisashi Zake Wada

Hisashi Zake Wada

Mar 21, 2010

Funeral services for the late Hisashi Zake Wada, 83-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles passed away on March 21, 2010, will be held on Friday, March 26, 7:30 p.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., L.A., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his beloved wife, Yoshie Wada; children, Margie (Yosh) Okita, Wayne...

Christine Nariko Kadokura

Christine Nariko Kadokura

Mar 20, 2010

KADOKURA, CHRISTINE NARIKO, age 79 passed away on March 20. Beloved mother of Debby (Ron) Ozawa, Keith (Moschel) Kadokura and Susan (David) Aguirre; grandmother of 8; great-grandmother of 2; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private memorial services were held on Friday, March 26, at Gardena Buddhist Church, officiated by Rev. Hosho Shindo.

Matsuko Nakasu

Matsuko Nakasu

Mar 18, 2010

Matsuko Nakasu, age 82, Kamuela, HI born resident of Gardena passed away peacefully on March 18th. She is survived by her beloved sons, Guy (Begona) and Eric (Brenda) Nakasu; grandchildren, Michael of the Dominican Republic, Misha , Coby , Nichelle Nakasu, and Shannon Luhrsen; siblings, Ichiro Yamaguchi , Saburo Yamaguchi, Satoye Miyamoto of Hawaii, and Alma Murobayashi; also survived by...

Teresita Toye Okita

Teresita Toye Okita

Mar 18, 2010

Teresita Toye Okita, 92, peacefully passed away at her home on March 18. She is survived by all of her children, Kenneth (Joanne), Mary Rivera, John (Michiko Yamamoto), Thomas (Judy), Anthony, Monica (Daniel), Peter (Karen), Stephen (Darlene) and David (Catherine); sister Pauline Takahashi and brother Joseph Takahashi; brother-in-law Toshiharu Okita; 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; and many other nieces,...

John Tsutomu Uyeda

John Tsutomu Uyeda

Mar 17, 2010

UYEDA, John Tsutomu (86) passed away peacefully on March 17th. Beloved husband of Louise; He is predeceased by 1st son, Chris and 2nd son, Paul; survived by 3rd son, Eric (Marilyn); also survived by grandchildren, Kim, Kelli, Erika (Neal), Doug, and Bryan; brother, Frank (Hitomi); daughter-in-law, Peggy; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He is also predeceased by sister-in-law, Michi....

Yoshie Nakata Iwasa

Yoshie Nakata Iwasa

Mar 17, 2010

IWASA, Yoshie Nakata. Age 96, Bainbridge Island, WA born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on March 17 at Berkley West Convalescent Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Kyoichi Iwasa and her daughter-in-law, Diane Iwasa. She is survived by her beloved sons, Ralph Kyoji and Lynn Eisei (Meredith) Iwasa; her grandchildren, Karen Lynn (Mike Lubofsky) Iwasa,...

Charles Tambara

Charles Tambara

Mar 16, 2010

Private funeral services for the late Mr. Charles Tambara, 94 year-old, Portland, Oregon born long time resident of Monterey Park who passed away at St. Vincent Medical Center were held on Tuesday, March 23 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by long time friends Rev. Ryuun Yasuda with Mrs. Yasuda in attendance. He is survived by his loving...

Harry Juro Okazaki

Harry Juro Okazaki

Mar 16, 2010

Memorial services for the late Harry J. Okazaki, 78-year-old, HI born resident of Gardena, who passed away on March 16, 2010, will be held on Friday, March 26, 10:00 A.M. at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jean Okazaki; sons, Duane (Paula), Derek (Belinda),...

Grace Matsuno Taira

Grace Matsuno Taira

Mar 16, 2010

Grace Matsuno Taira, age 95, Paia-born resident of Torrance, passed away peacefully on March 16 in Gardena CA. She is survived by her beloved children, Walter (Judy) Taira of HI, Susan (Bob) Maruo, Mae (Pat) Tanaka of WA, and Jean Kobashigawa of HI; grandchildren, Walene (Austin) Oili of HI, Clyde (Emily) Noguchi, Sharon Noguchi, and Ian Tanaka of WA; sisters...

Sonoko Kunibe

Sonoko Kunibe

Mar 16, 2010

Funeral services for the late Sonoko Kunibe, 92 year old Stockton born resident of Gardena, who passed away on March 16, 2010 will be held on Friday March 26, 2010, 11:00AM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St, Gardena. Sonoko is survived by brothers, Yorio (Mitsuko) and Jun (Kazie) Aoki; brothers in law, Ben (Teruyo) and Thomas (Alice) Kunibe;...

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