Obituaries

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

Kusuko Hori

Kusuko Hori

Apr 21, 2010

HORI, Kusuko (79) passed away peacefully on April 21st. Beloved mother of Roderick (Alison) of Tennessee, Loren of Arizona, and Alden (Monica) of California; grandmother of James and Casey of California, and Samuel, Anna , Isaac , and Lucas, all of Tennessee; also survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 25th, 12pm...

Mike Y. Morihiro

Mike Y. Morihiro

Apr 21, 2010

86, Veteran of World War II, Military Intelligence Service, passed away on April 21, due to Pancreatic Cancer. He is predeceased by his wife, Bette Umemoto Morihiro; parents, Ayako Toyooka and George Fudesuke Morihiro; and siblings Roy, Henry and Joe Morihiro, and Rosie Oshiro. A devoted family man, he is survived by his loving daughter Lori Ann Morihiro (Ken) Yamasaki;...

Jane Ayame Ueda

Jane Ayame Ueda

Apr 21, 2010

Memorial services for the late Jane Ayame Ueda, 77 year-old, Waipahu, HI born Nisei resident of Torrance who passed away on April 21 at Little Company of Mary, Torrance will be held on Saturday, May 8, 1:00 p.m. at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 West 158th St., Gardena. She is survived by her loving children, Sharyn (Nathan) Harbin of Kentucky,...

Mary Mitsuko Uchida

Mary Mitsuko Uchida

Apr 19, 2010

UCHIDA, Mary Mitsuko (84) Peacefully passed away on April 19. Survived by her children, Lu Ann (Bill) Lane, Patti (Wilbur) Gin, and Carol (Larry Tomoyasu) Uchida; grandchildren, Makoto (Vikki) Lane, Michelle Gin, Nicholas Tomoyasu, Emily Gin, Trent and Natalie Tomoyasu; sister, Gloria (Thomas) Oki. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be held on...

Alice Harue Iwai

Alice Harue Iwai

Apr 18, 2010

Services for the late Alice Iwai, Puuloa, HI born resident of Gardena who passed away peacefully on April 18, will be held on Friday, May 7th, 3 PM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena 90247. The family kindly requests casual attire. She is survived by her beloved husband, Dale; children, Connie (Bobby) Kang and Brian Iwai; grandchildren,...

Hirofumi Owaki

Hirofumi Owaki

Apr 17, 2010

HIROFUMI OWAKI, 88year-old, resident of Irvine, passed away on April 17, 2010. Public memorial services will be held on Friday, April 23, 4:00 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, California. He is survived by his wife Yaeko Owaki, son, Roy (Sharon) Owaki; daughter, Judy (Larry) DiFiore; grandchildren, Audrey, Kenny, Annie, and Ashley;...

Masumi - Fujita

Masumi - Fujita

Apr 16, 2010

Memorial service for the late Mrs. Masumi Fujita, 79-year-old, Hiroshima born. resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully on April 16, 2010 at her residence; were held on Sat. April 24. at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden" with Minister of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Officiating., She is survived by her beloved children, Madoka (Yoko)Fujita and Chizuru (Susumu)...

Miyoko Miyamoto

Miyoko Miyamoto

Apr 14, 2010

A private memorial service was held on Saturday, April 24th at Green Hills Memorial Park graveside for the late Miyoko Miyamoto, Gunma-ken, Japan born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on April 14, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband Naoto Miyamoto (2006) and son Karl Miyamoto (1985). She is survived by her daughters, Jeanne Miyamoto and Silviya (Peter)...

Yoshinobu "Yosh" Nakamura

Yoshinobu "Yosh" Nakamura

Apr 14, 2010

Beloved husband, son, & brother. He is survived by his wife, Linda Bodenstein; mother, Rei Nakamura; brother, Kiyoshi Nakamura; uncle, Yoshiaki Mizuki & by his loyal pack of dogs. Services will be held on Sun, 4/25 @ 3 PM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., L.A. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Best Friends Animal...

Amy Emiko Iwanabe

Amy Emiko Iwanabe

Apr 11, 2010

MRS. AMY EMIKO IWANABE, 89 year old Los Angeles, California-born Nisei resident of Monterey Park passed away on April 11, 2010. Graveside service will be held Saturday, April 24, 11:00 AM at Evergreen Cemetery, 204 N. Evergreen Ave., Los Angeles. Raised in Boyle Heights, LA, Amy moved to Chicago after wartime internment. She pursued her dancing career at the China...

Choy Louie Young

Choy Louie Young

Apr 11, 2010

YOUNG, CHOY LOUIE 88, Canton born resident of Los Angeles is survived by her sons, Ray and Edmond (Susan) Young; granddaughters, Heather and Lindsey; sister, Choi-lan Ng of Canada and other relatives. Funeral service will be held on Weds, Apr. 21, 10AM at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E Temple St., L.A., with Rev. Arnold Doi of New Life Christian Church...

Kiyoko - Hata

Kiyoko - Hata

Apr 11, 2010

Private family funeral services for Kiyoko Hata 83-year-old, Nagoya, Aichi-ken born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on April 11, 2010 at Keiro Nursing Home, were held on Thursday, April 15 at Fukui Morturaty "Chapel" with a minister from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her son, George Koichi Hata; and other relatives in Japan.

Matsuko Miyasako

Matsuko Miyasako

Apr 11, 2010

Matsuko Yamashita Miyasako, 77-year-old resident of Riverside, CA passed away peacefully on April 11 while battling stomach cancer. She is survived by her beloved husband, George Miyasako, their five children: Ken, Dorie, Donna, Glenn and Will, six grandchildren: Emily, Christopher, Nathan, Andrew, Isabella and Nicolas, and daughter and son-in-laws: Marjorie, Joan, and Mike. She is also survived by her two...

George Masato Kanemoto

George Masato Kanemoto

Apr 11, 2010

KANEMOTO, GEORGE MASATO (86) passed away on April 11. He is survived by his loving wife, Michiko Kanemoto; son, Craig Kanemoto; daughters, Jeri (Mike) Miller and Karen (Warren) Arata; granddaughters, Michelle Miller and Kendall Arata; also other relatives. Funeral service will be Monday, April 19, 5:00 p.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 East First St. Los Angeles.

Yoneko Kato

Yoneko Kato

Apr 10, 2010

KATO, YONEKO, age 97 passed away on April 10. Public funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 24, 10:00a.m. at West Covina Christian Church, 1100 E. Cameron Ave., West Covina, California. She is predeceased by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. S. Akasaka; husband, Dr. William M. Kato; brothers, Kiich and George Akasaka. She is survived by her son, Bob...

Julianne - Adams

Julianne - Adams

Apr 10, 2010

ADAMS, JULIANNE (64) passed away on April 10. She is survived by her loving husband, Ron Nishimura; daughters, Angela (Chad) Grout, Shelly (Chris) Kilbourn, both of Washington; son, Timothy Nishimura; stepsons, Brian and Scott (Trisha) Nishimura; four grandchildren; mother, Catherine Zech of Nebraska; siblings, Linda Zech, Mary Jo Pankoke, Tom (Becky) and David Zech and Barbara (Steve) Leising, all of...

Sumizo - Tani

Sumizo - Tani

Apr 9, 2010

Funeral services for the late Sumizo Tani, 93-year-old, Terminal Island, CA born resident of Torrance, who passed away peacefully at his home on April 9, 2010, will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 7:00 P.M. at Zenshuji Soto Mission, 123 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Etsuko Tani; children,...

Julia Chisato Kondo

Julia Chisato Kondo

Apr 9, 2010

Funeral services for Julia Chisato Kondo, 86-year-old Los Angeles born resident who passed away peacefully on April 9th, will be held Friday, April 16th 11 AM at Fukui Mortuary, "Chapel In The Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles 90012. She is preceded in death by her husband Dr. Benjamin Osamu Kondo and daughter Jean Tatsu Kondo. Survived by her...

Shigeto - Noda

Shigeto - Noda

Apr 7, 2010

NODA, Shigeto, age 81, passed away on April 7, 2010. Beloved father of Gene (Miho), Norman (Eva), Raymond, and Glenn (Kay); grandfather of Lorrayne, Bryanna, Tina, Collyn, Kilani, Kiana, and Bryce; brother of Hideki Noda, Masayoshi Noda and Shiomi Noda, Hisako Shinohara, Shizuko Nakamura, Kazuko Nogami, Sadako Noda and Shigeko Kaido. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and...

Chiyoko Onoda

Chiyoko Onoda

Apr 7, 2010

ONODA, Chiyoko (86) Passed away on April 7, 2010 in Los Angeles. Loving mother of Sharon (George) Taylor, and Scott (Rena) Onoda; siblings, Tada Endo, Fumi Ito, Reiko (Larry) Sheppard, and Masako (Brad) Guthrie; grand-dogs, Bambi and Rudi. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010,...

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