Obituaries

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

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...

Mitsuru - Okada

Mitsuru - Okada

Jul 9, 2009

private service for the late Mr. Mitsuru Okada, 80-year-old, Tokyo Japan born; resident of Beverly Hills, CA, who passed away on July 9, 2009, was held on Sun. July 19 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel In the Garden" with Rev. Join Inoue of Nichiren Buddhist Temple Officiating. He is survived by his daughter, Naoko (Kikuo) Okada, grandchildren, Amy and Alisa Okada...

Yoshiro Shibata

Yoshiro Shibata

Jul 9, 2009

SHIBATA,Yoshiro (86) passed away peacefully on July 9th at Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center. Beloved husband of Chizuko; father of Judy; brother-in-law of Hisako, Tsunehiro (Fukue) and Tsutomu (Kazuko) Amano, both of Japan; uncle of Janet, Patricia, and Sidney (Carolyn); also survived by other relatives. Private memorial service was held on Sunday, July 19th at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in The...

Tamaye Hirose

Tamaye Hirose

Jul 9, 2009

Memorial services for Tamaye Hirose 89-year-old resident of Los Angeles who passed away on July 9 at Fountain Care Center, were held on Tuesday, July 21 at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel. She is survived by her son, Robert Ken Hirose; daughter, Barbara Keiko (Ralph G.) Pagter Jr.; granddaughter, Elena Aki Pagter; grandson, Bryce Kenzo Pagter; sister-in-law, Yoshiko Hasegawa; brother-in-law,...

Isao "Mo" Sakurai

Isao "Mo" Sakurai

Jul 8, 2009

Memorial services for the late Isao "Mo" Sakurai, 94-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on July 8, 2009, will be held on Friday, July 17 at 11:00 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his sister, Amy (Mitch) Yamamoto;...

Dr. George Kazuto Shimizu

Dr. George Kazuto Shimizu

Jul 5, 2009

Funeral services for the late Dr. George Kazuto Shimizu, 86 year- old, San Diego born Nisei veteran who passed away peacefully at his residence on July 5 will be held Saturday, July 11, 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of North Hollywood, 11210 Otsego Street, North Hollywood, CA 91601. He is survived by his wife, Tomi Shimizu; children, Margaret Shimizu,...

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