Obituaries

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

Violet Omatsu

Violet Omatsu

Jul 31, 2009

Funeral services for the late Violet Omatsu, 80-year-old, CA born resident of Hacienda Heights, who passed away on July 31, 2009, will be held on Saturday, August 8, 11:00 A.M. at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, 961 S. Mariposa Ave., Los Angeles, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her husband, Frank K. Omatsu; daughter, Elizabeth (Bruce) Young;...

Masaru Frank Yoshida

Masaru Frank Yoshida

Jul 30, 2009

MASARU FRANK YOSHIDA Private memorial services were held at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" for the late Masaru Frank Yoshida, who passed away on July 30th. The 91-year-old Los Angeles, California born Nisei resident of Arleta, was a former internee of Amache Relocation Camp and veteran of World War II who proudly served his country as a member...

Yukiko "Gabby" Hoshiko

Yukiko "Gabby" Hoshiko

Jul 29, 2009

Memorial Service for the late Mrs. Yukiko "Gabby" Hoshiko, 85-year-old, Los Angeles born, who passed away on July 29, 2009 at San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, will be held on Friday, Aug. 7, 2:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA with Minister of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Officiating. The deceased is...

Michiko - Ito

Michiko - Ito

Jul 29, 2009

Private family viewing for the late Michiko Ito, 84-year-old, WA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on July 29, 2009, was held on Sunday, August 2, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". She is survived by her sisters, Ikuko Ito and Yoshiko Mayekawa; nieces and nephews, Patricia (Roy) Mayekawa-Mitendorf, Donald (Lisa) Mayekawa, Robert (Cheryl) Mayekawa of Texas,...

Sandra Hatsuko Shimizu-Ikari

Sandra Hatsuko Shimizu-Ikari

Jul 28, 2009

Funeral services for the late Sandra Hatsuko Shimizu-Ikari, 62 year old Alamosa, Colorado-born Sansei resident of Buena Park who passed away on July 28 after a courageous battle against cancer will be held on Saturday, August 8, 11:00 AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Rev. Clifford Ishigaki. She is survived by her children, Brian (Susan) Shimizu,...

Masako Tsuchiya

Masako Tsuchiya

Jul 27, 2009

Private memorial service for MASAKO TSUCHIYA, 82, an Osaka born Issei and resident of South Pasadena, who passed away on July 27 at the Methodist Hospital of Arcadia, was held on Monday, August 3 at the Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. KarenFay Ramos-Young of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating. She is survived by her son, Yosh (Dale) Tsuchiya; daughter, Jean...

Bill Satoru Kaneshiro

Bill Satoru Kaneshiro

Jul 27, 2009

Public Visitation for the late Bill Satoru Kaneshiro, 78 year-old, Kipapa, Oahu HI, born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on July 27, 2009, at Kaiser Sunset Hospital; will be held on Sun. Aug. 2, 1:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA. He is survived by his wife, Shizue Kaneshiro;...

Albert Akira Shimabuku

Albert Akira Shimabuku

Jul 25, 2009

Albert Akira Shimabuku, 71 year old Gardena resident passed away on July 25, 2009. Albert is survived by loving companion Pauline Muronaka; daughters, Rhonda (Michael) Tano, Rona (Randy) Nakao of Hawaii; son, Russ (Lisa Hara) Shimabuku of Hawaii; grand children, Tamara Limasa of North Hollywood; Timothy Limasa of Hawaii, Kacie, Jordan, Rayden, Rylee Shimabuku of Hawaii, Rayna and Raya Nakao...

Minoru Minor Toyota

Minoru Minor Toyota

Jul 24, 2009

The 90-year-old, Portland Oregon born resident of Pasadena, U.S. Army veteran ( 442nd RCT/Company K ), peacefully passed away on July 24, 2009 at home. No services were held. Beloved husband of Emiko Toyota; father of Wayne (Nancy) Toyota, Marilyn (Ray) Yutani and Lisa (John) Shaw; grand father of 6 ; great-grand father of 3; brother of Tom Toyota and...

Reiko Ito

Reiko Ito

Jul 22, 2009

ITO, REIKO (79) joined her beloved husband Roy (deceased) on July 22. Mother of Ron, Kathy, Glenn Ito & his wife Debbie, grandmother of Justin, Garrett and Erica; also survived by brothers, sisters, cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral service Friday, July 31, 11:00 a.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles.

Mitsuko - Kayahara

Mitsuko - Kayahara

Jul 22, 2009

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Mitsuko Kayahara, 84 year-old, Los Angeles born Kibei Nisei who passed away peacefully on July 22, will be held on Sunday, August 2, 1:30 p.m. at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 East Third Street., Los Angeles. She is survived by her loving son, Yuji (Irene) Kayahara; daughters, Takako (Keith) Cowan and June (Kirk) Koyamatsu;...

Kazuko Nakamura

Kazuko Nakamura

Jul 21, 2009

NAKAMURA,Kazuko passed away peacefully on July 21st at her residence in Los Angeles. Beloved wife of Masao Nakamura; mother of Terrie (Mark Okamura) Nakamura; also survived by relatives and friends. Private family services were held on Tuesday, July 28th at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel with Rev. John Iwohara of Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.

Hisayo Tanaka

Hisayo Tanaka

Jul 21, 2009

Hisayo Tanaka, 93 year old Bingen, Washington born resident of Los Angeles passed away on July 21, 2009. Hisayo is survived by loving sisters Nobuko Masi of Stockton and Miyoko Isodaki of Japan. Hisayo is also survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives here and in Japan. Private graveside services were held on July 28, 2009 at Evergreen Cemetery, officiated...

Naoko Yamada

Naoko Yamada

Jul 19, 2009

Naoko "Nana" Yamada, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2009 at Keiro Nursing Home just 4 months before reaching her 100th birthday. She is survived by sons, Donald (Helen) Sakaki and Roland (Jane) Sakaki; 16 grand children; and over 25 great and great great grand children. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Services will be...

Takashi Watanabe

Takashi Watanabe

Jul 19, 2009

Funeral service for the late Takashi Watanabe, Fukushima-Ken born Issei and resident of Fullerton who passed away peacefully on July 19th at St. Jude Medical Center, will be held on Saturday, August 1st, 5pm at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in The Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with Rev.Dr. Richard Kuyama of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating. He is survived...

Ted Minoru Ishisaka

Ted Minoru Ishisaka

Jul 18, 2009

Private family services for the late Ted Minoru Ishisaka, 90-year-old, CA born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on July 18, 2009, were held on Saturday, August 1 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". He is survived by his children, Cynthia A. Tanaka (Mas Naito), Sanders M. (Susan) and Phyllis Ishisaka (Greg Verbeck); grandchildren, Jason M. (Stacy) and...

Grace Yaeko Furuya

Grace Yaeko Furuya

Jul 14, 2009

Grace Yaeko Furuya, 83 year old Culver City resident passed away on July 14, 2009. Grace is survived by loving daughters, Sharon Amy and Lori Chizuko (Lester Wakinaka) Furuya; sister, Kimiko Hamagami. Grace is also survived by many other family members. Graveside services will be held Friday July 24, 2009, 11:00AM at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 S. Western Ave.,...

Nobu - Tanaka

Nobu - Tanaka

Jul 12, 2009

Private family services for the late Nobu Tanaka, 88-year-old, Hollywood, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on July 12, 2009, were held on Saturday, July 25 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". She is survived by her beloved husband, Walter M. Tanaka; daughter, Joanne Tanaka; son, Ken Tanaka; sisters, Atsu Nakaki and Miyo (Taro) Mishima; brother-in-law,...

Sophie Tetsuko Toriumi

Sophie Tetsuko Toriumi

Jul 11, 2009

Memorial services for the late Sophie Toriumi, 92-year-old, CA born resident of Pasadena, who passed away on July 11, 2009, will be held on Saturday, August 15, 10:00 A.M. at First Presbyterian Church of Altadena, 2775 N. Lincoln Ave., Altadena. She is survived by her loving daughters, Karen (Michael) Breul and Janice (Monty) Matsukawa; granddaughters, Midori (Steve) Mercieca and Kimiko...

Toshiko Kawa

Toshiko Kawa

Jul 11, 2009

KAWA, TOSHIKO, age 86 passed away on July 11. Beloved wife of Taro Kawa; Mother of Steven J.(Nanci) Kawa, Susan R. (John) Davenport of Washington, Margaret "Peggy"(George) Magallon, and Alan S. Kawa; grandmother of Nicholas J. (Tammi) Ammons of Georgia, Kristen R. (Mas) Matsuda, Lauren A. Kawa of Oregon, and Douglas T. Kawa; great-grandmother of 3; also survived by many...

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