Osamu Robert Suzuki
Oct 22, 2009
Funeral services for the late Mr. Osamu Robert Suzuki, 58 year old, Kyoto, Japan-born resident of San Francisco who passed away unexpectedly on October 22 will be held on Sunday, November 1, 11:00 AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Rev. Clifford Ishigaki. Mr. Suzuki is survived by his wife, Hiroko Suzuki; son, Kristopher Suzuki; mother, Kisako...
Aiko Ruby Yamano
Oct 20, 2009
A graveside service for the late Mrs. Aiko Ruby Yamano, 87-year-old, Lomita, California-born Kibei-Nisei resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on October 20 at South Bay Keiro Nursing Home, was held privately at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery in Los Angeles on Nov. 4th. Beloved mother of Fred Akio (Patricia Hatsumi) Yamano of Nevada, Bob Hideo Yamano, Janet Sachiko (Frank) Gonzales...
Yoshiko Masako Blae
Oct 18, 2009
Yoshiko Masako Blae, 90 year-old Ichinomiya, Japan born resident of Vancouver, Washington passed away on October 18, 2009. She is survived by her loving husband, Ira Blae; sons, Yasunori Blae of Dubai, Yoshiharu Blae of So. California and daughter, Yoko Blae of Vancouver Washington. Private graveside services were held on October 28 with Rev. Kodo Tanaka of Jodoshu North America...
Glenn Sho Hanamoto
Oct 18, 2009
HANAMOTO, Glenn Sho; Passed away on Oct. 18, 2009, at age 44. Beloved son of Yoko Hanamoto; brother of Tracy (Kari) Hanamoto; uncle of Jessica, Grace and Kenji Hanamoto, also survived by many other relatives. Memorial service was held on Sun. Oct. 25, at Fukui Mortuary, "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Clifford Ishigaki officiating
George Yotaro Hayakawa
Oct 17, 2009
Services for the late Mr. George Yotaro Hayakawa, 89 year-old, Seattle, WA born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles who passed away on October 17 will be held on Friday, October 23, 4:15 pm at Union Church of Los Angeles, 401 East Third St., Los Angeles. He is survived by his son, Stephen (Mona) Hayakawa; daughter, Kathy Hayakawa; grandson, Ryan Hayakawa;...
Asaye Sakemi
Oct 17, 2009
Private graveside services for the late Asaye Sakemi, 91 year old Culver City resident who passed away on Oct 17, were held at Inglewood Park Cemetery on October 30, with Reverend Gail Nakamura Messner of West Los Angeles United Methodist Church officiating. She is survived by her beloved brother Kiyoshi (Itsuko) Sakemi; nieces, Carrie (Richard) Wilde, Laura Hamasaka of Washington...
Roy Kazuma Tajiri
Oct 17, 2009
ROY KAZUMA TAJIRI, 90 year-old, Seattle, Washington born resident of Gardena, passed away on October 17. Public funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 24, 11 a.m. at the Nichiren Buddhist Temple, 2801 East 4th Street, Los Angeles, California. He is survived by his son, Mark (Dema) Tajiri; daughter, Susan Tajiri; grandchildren, Aric, Sean and Dana Tajiri.
Osamu Sam Shimizu
Oct 15, 2009
A private graveside service for the late Osamu Sam Shimizu, 84-year-old Nisei who passed away peacefully on October 15th at his residence in Monterey Park, was held at Rose Hills Memorial Park. He is survived by his loving wife, Kay Shimizu; son, Ron Shimizu; daughter, Karen (Robert) Bums; stepson, Lewis Saruwatari; grandchildren, Cory Yates, Ryan and Kelli Shimizu; also by...
Itsuo Frank Fukuda
Oct 15, 2009
Funeral services for the late Frank Itsuo Fukuda, 94 year old Honolulu, Hawaii born resident of West Los Angeles, who passed away on Oct 15, 2009 will be held on Sunday Oct. 25, 2009, 2:00PM at Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 12371 Braddock Dr., Culver City CA. Additional parking will be available at the Venice Japanese Community Center. Frank is survived...
Katsumi - Nagaoka
Oct 12, 2009
Private service for retired US Army Veteran Katsumi Nagaoka, 81-year-old, Stockton -CA born resident of Gardena, who passed away on Oct. 12, 2009, was held on Fri. Oct. 23, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Minister from Nichiren Shoshu Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his children, Elaine E. (Brian) Omatsu, Masaru (Ginger) Nagaoka and Richard (Keiko)...
Reiko Kato Yoshihashi
Oct 11, 2009
Reiko K. Yoshihashi of San Gabriel, Calif., age 79, died on Oct. 11, 2009. Private family services were held for the lifelong California resident on Friday, Oct. 16 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles. She is survived by her beloved husband, Tokuji Yoshihashi; son George Yoshihashi; daughters, Doreen (Thomas) Hall and Pauline (Steve Padilla) Yoshihashi; grandson...
James Shimpei Oda
Oct 11, 2009
Remembered at a private memorial officiated by Rev. Richard Kuyama of Centenary United Methodist Church on October 24, the close friends and family of James Shimpei Oda celebrated his life which ended peacefully at the age of 95 on October 11 after a lengthy decline from a congestive heart condition. He shall be appreciated for his gratefulness and generosity, his...
Seichi "Sam" Shimizu
Oct 11, 2009
Funeral service for the late Seichi "Sam" Shimizu, 92-year-old, Los Angeles -CA born resident, who passed away on Oct. 11, 2009, at Citrus Valley Medical Center, will be held on Fri. Oct. 16, 11:00 a.m. at Hompa Hongwaji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., Los Angeles, CA. He is survived by his wife, Ayako Shimizu; children, Donald (Joyce) Shimizu and...
Elwin Ichiro Ninomiya
Oct 9, 2009
NINOMIYA ELWIN ICHIRO; Passed away on Oct. 9, 2009, at age 80. Beloved husband of Clara Tokiko Ninomiya; father of John Koichi Ninomiya; brother of Clyde (Margaret) Ninomiya and Letty Nitta; also, survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial service will be held on Sat. Oct. 17, 11:00 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary, "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E....
Emiko Ide
Oct 7, 2009
IDE Emiko (86) a long time resident of Los Angeles passed away October 7th. She is preceded in death by her late husband Takao "Tak" Ide. She was loved and will be missed by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Sat. Oct. 24th 11:00 am at Inglewood Park Cemetery Grace Chapel, 720 E. Florence...
Joe Katsumi Shintaku
Oct 7, 2009
Memorial services for the late Joe Katsumi Shintaku, an 89 year old, Auburn, California-born Nisei resident of San Francisco and WWII veteran of the highly decorated 442nd RCT and Purple Heart recipient who peacefully passed away on October 7 were held privately. After serving his country during WWII, Mr. Shintaku enrolled in aviation school in Oklahoma, and later moved to...
Isao "Shimo" Shimoyama
Oct 6, 2009
A burial service for the late Isao Shimoyama, an 84 year old, Los Angeles, California-born Nisei resident of La Palma and proud M.I.S. veteran of WWII who passed away on October 6, was held privately at Riverside National Cemetery. Mr. Shimoyama is survived by his wife, Tachi Shimoyama; son, Darryl Mori; 2 brothers, Manabu and Minoru, and their families.
Kiyoko Yasutomi
Oct 6, 2009
Kiyoko Yasutomi Funeral Services for the late Mrs. Kiyoko Yasutomi, a 60 year old Okinawa, Japan-born resident of Long Beach who passed away on October 6 at Torrance Memorial Medical Center will be held on Friday, October 16, 7:00 PM at Koyasan Buddhist Temple, 342 E. First St., Los Angeles. Mrs. Yasutomi is survived by her husband, George Yasuo Yasutomi;...
Kuwashi Shimizu
Oct 6, 2009
Funeral service for Kuwashi Shimizu 62-year-old, Yamanashi-ken born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on Oct. 6 at Saint John's Health Center, will be held on Sat. Oct. 10 from 11:00 AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, Seiko Shimizu; daughters, Miki and Leina Shimizu; son, Hiroki Shimizu; four...
Mariko M. Kaya
Oct 5, 2009
Private funeral services for the late Mariko Kaya, 73-year-old, Los Angeles, CA resident of Alhambra, who passed away on October 5, 2009, were held on Friday, November 27 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". She is survived by her sons, Brian and Kurt (Michelle Wagner) Kaya; granddaughters, Cricket Kaya and Prairie Kaya; sister, Midori Buchanan; brothers, Tomio (Kinuko) and...