Obituaries

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

Minoru Harada

Minoru Harada

Jan 12, 2010

A private funeral services for the late Minoru Harada, 86-year-old Los Angeles, CA born Nisei who passed away peacefully on January 12th at his residebce, were held on Monday, January 18th at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rinban Noriaki Ito of Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his beloved wife, Matsuko; sister-in-law, Mikiko; also by relatives of Japan.

Adam Masashi Takamoto

Adam Masashi Takamoto

Jan 11, 2010

TAKAMOTO, ADAM MASASHI ( 74) Passed away on January 11. He is survived by his loving wife, Amy Takamoto; daughters, Stacey Takamoto, Denise (Francis) Tran; grandchildren, Kaelyn Takamoto and Jared Tran; sister, Alice (Henry) Maruyama of HI; brother, William (Alice) Takamoto of HI; also many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial service Friday, January 22, 7:00 p.m. at Journey of...

Arthur Makoto Tsuneishi

Arthur Makoto Tsuneishi

Jan 11, 2010

A "Celebration of Life" memorial service for the late Rev. Arthur Makoto Tsuneishi, an 89 year old, Monrovia, California-born Nisei resident of Torrance who went to be with the Lord on January 11th will be held on Friday, January 29, 11:00 AM at Journey of Faith, 1243 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA. A second memorial service will be held at...

Yoshio - Takamiya

Yoshio - Takamiya

Jan 10, 2010

TAKAMIYA, YOSHIO (79) Passed away on January 10. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris Takamiya; sons, Craig (Joni), Kevin (Marsha), Bryan (Pamela) Takamiya; grandchildren, Kenna, Emily, Anthony and Ryan Takamiya; grand-dog, Primo; brother, Sunao Takamiya of Maui; sisters, Carol (Takeru) Kawasaki, Alice (Robert) Onaka, Doris (Albert) Saito, Thelma (Robert) Waki the latter of Maui; also survived by many...

Nui Nakao Hirata

Nui Nakao Hirata

Jan 7, 2010

Private funeral services for the late Nui Nakao Hirata, 98-year-old, CA born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on January 7, 2010, were held on Friday, January 15, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". She is survived by her children, Joanne Onaga, Toshiko (Edward) Abbott, Marie (Samuel) Gruber, Ray and Rumiko Nancy Hirata; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers,...

Yoko - Hanamoto

Yoko - Hanamoto

Jan 5, 2010

HANAMOTO, Yoko; Passed away on Jan. 5, 2010, at age 77. Predeceased by husband Tsutomu and son Glenn. Beloved mother of Tracy (Kari) Hanamoto; grandmother of Jessica, Grace and Kenji Hanamoto; sister of Amy Nishi and Martha Sakamoto, also survived by many other loved ones. Memorial service was held on Sun. Jan. 17, at Fukui Mortuary, "Chapel in the Garden"...

Seichiro "Sam" Sugiura

Seichiro "Sam" Sugiura

Jan 4, 2010

MR. SEICHIRO "SAM" SUGIURA, 83, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, Veteran of WWII, passed away on January 4, 2010. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 16, at 1:00PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, with Rev. William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his sister, Sumiko...

Florence Hatsue Kuroda

Florence Hatsue Kuroda

Jan 3, 2010

Flo Kuroda,(74) Passed away on January 3, 2010. Beloved wife of Stan Kuroda; mother of Wendy (Bryan) Tanaka, Gregg (Soojie) Kuroda; grandmother of Kevin and Scott Tanaka, Ty Kuroda; sister of Ken (Bea) Masuda; predeceased by daughter, Julie; also survived by other extended family members. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 16, 4:00 p.m. at Gardena Valley Baptist...

Emily Eiko Uchihara

Emily Eiko Uchihara

Jan 3, 2010

EMILY EIKO UCHIHARA, 85 year old, born in Japan, resident of Los Angeles, died on January 3, 2010. Memorial services will be held in Honolulu Hawaii on February 20, 2010. She is survived by her daughters, Sally A. Oda and Helen N. Uchihara. She is also survived by nephews, nieces and other relatives in Japan.

Sam Win Dung

Sam Win Dung

Jan 2, 2010

DUNG, Sam Win (80) Passed away at home on January 2. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia Chinn Dung; son, Vincent Deng (Tina); grandchildren, Jessica and Kyle; brothers, Ah Chong of Honolulu and Joe of Oceanside. Born and raised in Honolulu, HI, the son of Chin Dung and Violet Oi Mau Dung, Sam graduated from the Iolani School...

Tetsuo Ichiyama

Tetsuo Ichiyama

Jan 2, 2010

Mr. Tetsuo Ichiyama, 88-years-old, Hawaii born resident of Gardena, passed away on January 2, 2020.

He is predeceased by his father, Juichi and mother, Shizumi Ichiyama.

He is the beloved husband of Lily S. Ichiyama; father of Robin J. (Tina) and Dean H. (Lynne) Ichiyama; grandfather of Kevin J. and Robert T. Ichiyama; brother of...

Fred Tomio Ota

Fred Tomio Ota

Jan 1, 2010

Memorial service for the late Fred Tomio Ota, 91-year-old resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on January 1st, will be held on Saturday, January 23rd, 11am at West Los Angeles United Methodist Church, 1913 Purdue Ave., West Los Angeles. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sachiko Ota; son, Bryan Akio (Amy Shizue) Ota; daughters, Coleen Matsuyo and...

Hanae Higashioka

Hanae Higashioka

Jan 1, 2010

HIGASHIOKA, HANAE. (age 90). Beloved mother of Ted (Diane) Higashioka and Catherine (Gary) Mikuni; grandmother of Kyle, Miles Higashioka and Mathew, Michael Mikuni; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral service will be held on Sat. Jan. 9 from 3:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Lee Rosenthal from Pasadena Buddhist Temple officiating.

Tomoso T Kato

Tomoso T Kato

Dec 31, 2009

Funeral services for the late Tomoso Kato, 86 year old, Aiea Ewa, Hawaii-born Nisei resident of Anaheim who unexpectedly passed away on December 31 will be held on Friday, January 15, 11:00 AM at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim, officiated by Rev. Akio Miyaji. Mr. Kato is survived by his wife, Delphine Kato; daughter, Michelle (Dennis)...

Mary Michiyo Saito

Mary Michiyo Saito

Dec 31, 2009

SAITO, MARY MICHIYO, age 90 passed away on December 31 2009. She is predeceased by her parents, Takematsu and Kameno Yagawa; sons, John and Richard Saito; sister, Kimi (Fred) Takeuchi; brother, Salem Yagawa. She is beloved mother of Candice (Richard Malamud) Saito and Susan (Randall) Onishi; grandmother of Spencer and Andrew Onishi; sister-in-law of Elaine Yagawa; also survived by many...

Sakaye Kamiya

Sakaye Kamiya

Dec 30, 2009

A graveside memorial service for the late Sakaye Kamiya, an 85 year old, Ridley, California-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles who passed away on December 30 will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2:00 PM at Evergreen Cemetery, 204 N. Evergreen Ave., Los Angeles, officiated by Rev. Mark Nakagawa of Centenary United Methodist Church. The family respectfully requests that koden...

Masumi Kinjo

Masumi Kinjo

Dec 29, 2009

KINJO, MASUMI (83) passed away on December 29. He is survived by his loving wife, Mildred Kinjo; daughter, Terri Kinjo; brother, Isamu (Suzy) Kinjo; brothers-in-law, Isamu Adachi, Joe (Namiko) Yamasaki; sister-in-law, Tae Kinjo; also many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A private graveside service was held on Thursday, January 7 at Inglewood Park Cemetery with Rev. Clifford Ishigaki officiating.

Yaeko - Oda

Yaeko - Oda

Dec 28, 2009

Funeral service for the late Mrs. Yaeko Oda, 82-year-old, El Centro, CA born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on Dec. 28, 2009 at Alhambra Convalescent Home, will be held on Fri. Jan. 8, 10:00 A.M. at Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St. Los Angeles, CA The deceased is survived by her children, Hayato Robert...

Donald Sumito "Mr. T" Tabuchi

Donald Sumito "Mr. T" Tabuchi

Dec 26, 2009

Funeral services for the late Don "Mr. T." Tabuchi, 74 year old, Burbank, California-born Sansei resident of Gardena who passed away on December 26 will be held on January 9, 10:00 AM at First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton, 2801 N. Brea Blvd., Fullerton, officiated by Pastor Kim Kira of Lighthouse Community Church under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Mr....

Masashi Ogomori

Masashi Ogomori

Dec 26, 2009

Memorial service for the late Masashi Ogomori, 94-year-old Papaikou, Hawaii born Nisei resident of Cason who passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2009, will be held on Saturday, January 9th, 4pm at Seicho-No-Ie, 14527 S. Vermont Ave., Gardena. He is survived by his beloved son, Clyde Ogomori; daughters, Betsy (Edward) Yamashita and Janet Hirokawa; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Satoshi...

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