Masako Omachi
Nov 16, 2009
A Memorial service for the late Masako Omachi, 90-year-old Nisei resident of La Puente who passed away peacefully on November 16th, will be held on Saturday, November 21st, 11am at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Mas Hibino from Union Church of Los Angeles officiating. She is survived by her loving husband, Ted S. Omachi; children, Eileen R. Mckeen, James T....
Lucille Tamiye Terada
Nov 15, 2009
Lucille Tamiye Terada, 87, Ruston, Washington-born resident of Pasadena/Altadena, passed away peacefully November 15th. She was a Tsuda University graduate, one of the first women's colleges in Japan. Mrs. Terada is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fumio and brother Mamoru. She is survived by brothers, Joseph Hiroshi (Artemis) and Iwao (Kuniko) and sisters, Sakae Hasuike, Sadae Tanaka, all...
Walter Wataru Miyakawa
Nov 13, 2009
A private family funeral service was held on Nov. 20 for Walter Wataru Miyakawa, 86, born San Pedro, CA, who passed away on Nov. 13. This was in accordance with Mr. Miyakawa's written and expressed instructions for a private service. Predeceased by his wife, Yumiko; son, Wayne; sister, Fusako Ikuta of Japan and survived by his daughter, Patty (Craig) Shimizu;...
Hatsue - Hirami
Nov 12, 2009
Private memorial service for the late Hatsue Hirami, 89-year-old, Seattle-WA born, resident of San Gabriel; who passed away on Nov. 12, 2009, at San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, was held on Friday, Nov. 20, at Rose Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Yutaka Tanabe of Mission Valley free Methodist church officiating. She is survived by her children, Tomishi (Ikuyo) Hirami, Toyohiko...
Patrick Eugene Crossley
Nov 12, 2009
Patrick Eugene "Buster" Crossley, born September 11, 1957 in Anniston, Alabama died at his home on November 12, 2009. Patrick owned and operated Sav Mor Moving and Storage in San Pedro, CA. He had a love for fishing, which took him traveling to exotic places, Phuket, Thailand being his favorite. He is survived by his mother, Margie Sodetani-Wong of Kahului...
George Minoru Yamamoto
Nov 10, 2009
YAMAMOTO, GEORGE MINORU (76) passed away on November 10. He is survived by his loving wife, Michiko Yamamoto; daughter, Mariko Wendy (Reuel Ari Hesterman) Yamamoto of Arizona; sisters, Mary Jane Ito, Kimi (Yukio) Uchida, Fran (John) Card and Carol Kiko Morgan of Illinois; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Celebration of Life for George Minoru Yamamoto will...
Emiko Kiriu
Nov 9, 2009
A family services for the late Emiko Kiriu, Santa Barbara,CA born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on November 9th, were held on Saturday, November 28th at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rimban Hiroshi Abiko from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her loving husband, Bob Nobutaka; brother, Jimmy Masakazu (Sumiko); sister, Betty Yayoi; also by relatives...
James Saburo Awaya
Nov 9, 2009
James Saburo Awaya, Honolulu, Hawaii-born Kibei Nisei resident of Gardena, California, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2009 at age 77. He is survived by his wife Yoko Awaya; daughters Mary (Jay) Tahata and Patricia (Jay) Takata; grandson Kenji Tahata; sisters Yoshiye Awaya, Helen Yamamura and Kazuko (Hiromi) Ueda (Japan); nephews Henry Awaya and Edward (Fay) Awaya; and many other...
Yuri Yamagata
Nov 8, 2009
Nagano-Ken, Japan-born long time resident of Los Angeles, Mrs. Yuri Yamagata passed away on November 8. Beloved mother of Richard Hiroshi (Evangeline) and Gary Satoshi (Shirley) Yamagata; grandmother of Nathan Richard, Robert Shunji, Melissa Yuriko, Holly Yuriko and Kelly Mieko Yamagata. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 13, 10:00 AM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st...
Miyeko Mary Ikuta
Nov 7, 2009
Miyeko Mary Ikuta, 76 year old Torrance resident, passed away on Nov. 7, 2009. Miyeko is survived by daughters, Sheryl Lee (Mark) Comon and Lisa Gaye Ikuta; grandchildren, Stephanie, Zachary and Wyatt Comon; brother Fumiyaki "Howard" (Joanie) Tado; sister, Tomiye "Tomi" (David L.) Vickers; nephews, David L. (Janet) Vickers Jr and Steven T. (Lissa) Vickers. Miyeko is also survived by...
Yaeko Clark
Nov 7, 2009
Mrs. Yaeko Clark passed away peacefully on Nov 7th at Keiro Nursing Home. She is survived by many friends. In accordance with her wishes no memorial services will be held.
Tadashi - Ikeda
Nov 7, 2009
Funeral service for Tadashi Ikeda 87-year-old resident of Los Angeles who passed away on Nov. 7, 2009 at his residence, will be held on Sat. Nov. 21 from 11:00 AM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., Los Angeles. Predeceased by his son, William Ikeda, he is survived by his wife, Kaoru Ikeda: daughters, Susan (Stan) Nakao, Lynn...
Toshiko - Nagamoto
Nov 7, 2009
Funeral service for the late Mrs. TOSHIKO NAGAMOTO, 91 year-old, San Luis Obispo born, Nisei resident of Gardena who passed away on November 7 at Americare Assisted Living of Palos Verdes Estate will be held on Saturday, November 14, 11:00 a.m. at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 West 158th St. Gardena. She is survived by her sisters, Mitzi ("Hy") Shishino...
Dennis Shigemi Nakashima
Nov 6, 2009
Dennis S. Nakashima, 68 year old, Los Angeles resident passed away on Nov 6, 2009. Dennis is survived by daughters, Kimberly Anne (Christopher) Moran of Missouri and Audrey (Christopher) Gallego; grandchildren, Patrick and Bailey Nakashima-Moran, Nicole and Matthew Gallego. Dennis is also survived by many other loving family members. Services were held Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel...
Chikayoshi "Chic" Nakamura
Nov 6, 2009
NAKAMURA, Chikayoshi "Chic", age 75, passed away on November 6, 2009 Beloved husband of Doris F. Nakamura; brother of Haruno Nagata, Rene Kubo, Sandy Suzuki, Nobuko Hew and Shigeyoshi Nakamura, all of Hawaii; and Toyoko (Sammy) Kitamura of Los Angeles; brother-in-law of Karen Nakamura of Hawaii, Joyce (Satoru) Terada, Rachel (Paul) Tomita, David (Joyce) Nakamura, Sue (Bill) Flynn and Jean...
Teruo Sawa
Nov 6, 2009
Teruo Sawa, 88 year old, Marina Del Rey resident passed away on Nov. 6, 2009. Teruo is survived by loving wife Utako Sawa; sons, Stan (Diane), Mark (Sharen), Terry (Gladys), Keith (Kazumi), Scott (Debby), Dean (Colleen) Sawa; grandchildren, Jared (Alexa), Craig, Sandi, Tami, Akemi, Melissa, Lance (Yumiko), Kaylyn, Megan, Breann Sawa; great grandchild, Rene' Sawa. Teruo is also survived by...
Ray R. Yakura
Nov 5, 2009
A private memorial service for the late Ray R. Yakura who passed away peacefully on November 5th at San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, was held on Tuesday, November 17th at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel with The Rev. Marilyn Omernick of St. Mary's Episcopal Church officiating. He is survived by his loving wife, Tomiko A. Yakura; daughter, Gail (Hachiro) Kondo;...
Donna Reiko Nishimura
Nov 5, 2009
Funeral services for the late Donna Reiko Nishimura, 52 year-old Gardena-born resident of Torrance, who passed away on November 5, at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, will be held on Thursday, November 12, 7:30 p.m. at the Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th Street, Gardena. Donna was predeceased by her mother, Michiko Nishimura, and is survived by her loving father, Bill...
Tatsuo Takahashi
Nov 5, 2009
Funeral services for the late Mr.Tatsuo Takahashi, 55 year old, Ibaragi Ken born, resident of Redondo Beach, who passed away on November 5, were held on Monday, November 16, at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden " officiated by Rev. Shumyo Kojima of Zenshuji Soto Mission Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, Tomoko Takahashi; son, Yusuke Takahashi...
Hidemi - Miyahara
Nov 5, 2009
Funeral service for the late Mr. HIDEMI MIYAHARA, 78 year- old, Wahiawa, HI born Nisei, resident of Gardena, who passed away peacefully at his residence on November 5 with his family at his side, will be held Friday, November 13, 11:00 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 West 182nd Street, Torrance, CA. He is survived by his loving wife,...