Obituaries

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

Shinobu Hashimoto

Shinobu Hashimoto

May 3, 2009

SHINOBU HASHIMOTO, age 94 passed away on May 3, 2009. Beloved wife of Saburo Hashimoto; mother of Rikio (Tanya Takako) Hashimoto; grandmother of Sherry (Paul) Main and Starla Hashimoto; also survived by other relatives here and in Japan. Private funeral services were held on Friday May 8 at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Rimban Hiroshi Abiko...

Nanako Hamasaka

Nanako Hamasaka

May 2, 2009

Nanako Hamasaka, 79 year old Los Angeles resident passed away on May 2, 2009. Nanako is survived by loving husband Paul Hamasaka; daughters, Laura Hamasaka of Washington DC and Vicki Hamasaka; sister, Asayo Sakemi; brother, Eddie Kiyoshi (Itsuko) Sakemi. Also survived by many other loving family members. Services were held Friday, May 8, 2009, at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van...

Shizuye - Kawagishi

Shizuye - Kawagishi

May 2, 2009

Funeral service for the late Shizuye Kawagishi, 82 year-old, Wakayama-Ken, Japan born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on May 2, 2009, at Greater El Monte Community Hospital, will be held on Fri. May 8, 2009, 7:30 P.M. at Montebello Sozenji Buddhist Temple, 3020 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello, CA. She is survived by her daughters, Sally Kazuko (Steven) Inouye...

Ritsuko - Yamamoto

Ritsuko - Yamamoto

Apr 30, 2009

Private funeral services for the late Mrs. Ritsuko Yamamoto,78 year-old, Tokyo, Japan born resident of Cypress, CA who passed away at her residence on April 30 were held on Monday, May 11 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rinban Noriaki Ito of Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her husband, Paul Kenichi Yamamoto; daughters, Kristine...

Thomas Takashi Zaima

Thomas Takashi Zaima

Apr 28, 2009

Thomas Takashi Zaima passed away on April 28, 2009 at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife Lois, stepdaughter Jodi, stepson Scott, granddaughter Andi, Sisters and many nieces and nephews. A private memorial service was held.

Sara Ming

Sara Ming

Apr 27, 2009

MING, SARA, 97, beloved mother of Walter (Amy) of Los Angeles and Francine (Dr. Charles) Chow of Ohio; predeceased by son, King Y.; mother-in-law of Dawn Ming of San Francisco; grandmother of 4; great grandmother of 3 and sister of Arthur Chan of Oakland. Funeral, Mon., May 4, 4PM at Fukui Mortuary chapel, 707 E. Temple St., L.A.

Masako - White

Masako - White

Apr 26, 2009

Private funeral services for the late Masako White, 78-year-old, Japan born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on April 26, 2009, were held on Friday, May 1 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". She is survived by her son, Hideki (Carmen) White; granddaughter, Christina White; sister, Nobuko Gabriel.

Eiko - Fujimoto

Eiko - Fujimoto

Apr 26, 2009

Memorial service for the late Eiko Fujimoto, 85-year-old, Japan born resident of South San Gabriel, who passed away on April 26, 2009, will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 6:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., L.A. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Yoichi Fujimoto and daughter, Joyce Eriko (Wayne) Fong.

Hoshie - Ino

Hoshie - Ino

Apr 25, 2009

Memorial service for the late Hoshie Ino, 63 year-old, Tokyo, Japan born, resident of North Hills, who passed away on April 25, 2009, at her residence, will be held on Sun. May 3, 2009, 10:00 A.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA with member of SGI USA (Soka Gakkai International USA) officiating....

Ronald Keigo Sakamoto

Ronald Keigo Sakamoto

Apr 25, 2009

SAKAMOTO, Ronald Keigo, age 50, who passed away on April 25, 2009, beloved son of Tomochika (Sumiko) Sakamoto; brother of Stephen Sakamoto; nephew of Robert (Mutsumi) Sasaki, Bernadette Sakamoto; uncle of Avery Bennet, Evan Sakamoto and Wistan Sakamoto, also, survived by other relatives. Funeral service will be held on Sat. May 2, 2009, 11:00 A.M. at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple,...

Roy Minoru Ito

Roy Minoru Ito

Apr 24, 2009

ROY MINORU ITO, age 77 passed away on April 24. Beloved husband of Reiko Ito; father of Ron, Kathy, Glenn Ito; grandfather of Justin Otomo, Garrett and Erica Schweikert; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private funeral services were held on Thursday April 30, at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Rev. Mark Nakagawa...

Mitchell Mitsuo Nakagawa

Mitchell Mitsuo Nakagawa

Apr 24, 2009

Private funeral services for the late Mr. Mitchell Mitsuo Nakagawa, 92 year old Santa Ana, California-born Nisei resident of Pasadena who passed away on April 24, 2009 were held on Thursday, April 30 at Pasadena Buddhist Church, 1993 Glen Avenue, Pasadena, officiated by Rev. Lee Rosenthal. Mr. Nakagawa is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth Setsuko Nakagawa. He is also...

Mitchell Mitsuo Nakagawa

Mitchell Mitsuo Nakagawa

Apr 24, 2009

MITCHELL MITSUO NAKAGAWA Private memorial services for the late Mitchell Mitsuo Nakagawa, 92 year old, Santa Ana, California-born Nisei resident of Pasadena, were held on April 30 at Pasadena Buddhist Church, officated by Rev. Lee Rosenthal. Mr. Nakagawa is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth Setsuko Nakagawa. Also survived by many other relatives.

Kiyoko - Luster

Kiyoko - Luster

Apr 23, 2009

Funeral service for the late Kiyoko Luster, 67-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born resident of Glendale, who passed away on April 23, 2009, will be held on Saturday, May 9, 5:00 P.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., L.A., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Predeceased by her son, John "Leo" Luster; she is survived by her companion,...

Mary Masako Murakami-Lee

Mary Masako Murakami-Lee

Apr 23, 2009

Private funeral services for the late Mrs. Mary Masako Murakami Lee, 89 year old Los Angeles, California-born Nisei Labor Law Auditor for the State of California who peacefully passed away on April 23 in Los Angeles, were held on May 4, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, officiated by Rev. Mark Nakagawa of...

May Momoko Fukumoto

May Momoko Fukumoto

Apr 22, 2009

FUKUMOTO, May Momoko (79) peacefully passed away on April 22nd at Astoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Sylmar. Beloved wife of Asami Fukumoto; mother of Danny and Bret (Lyn) Saito; grandmother of Kenji, Chris, and Matthew Saito, and Ted Burke; sister of Ty Sano and Ken (Sue) Hirai; Private memorial service was held on Sunday, May 3rd at Fukui Mortuary...

Takeshi Ogawa

Takeshi Ogawa

Apr 22, 2009

OGAWA,Takeshi (67) passed away on April 22nd at his residence in Los Angeles. Beloved husband of Kumie; father of Go and Gaku; also survived by other relatives here and in Japan. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 30th, 7pm at West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, 2003 S. Corinth Ave., West Los Angeles.

Connie Keiko Wong

Connie Keiko Wong

Apr 22, 2009

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Connie Keiko Wong, California born resident of La Verne who passed away on April 22 at Citrus Valley Medical Center will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2:30PM at Venice Honganji Buddhist Temple, 12371 Braddock Dr., Culver City. Additional parking is available at Venice Japanese Community Center, 12448 Braddock Dr., Los Angeles. Connie was...

Masaru Saita

Masaru Saita

Apr 22, 2009

MR. MASARU SAITA, 88, Dinuba, CA born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on April 22, at Keiro Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife, Tomiko Saita; sons, Glenn (Susan) and Kenneth (Lilian) Saita; grandson, Grant Saita; granddaughter, Leanne Saita and sister, Kiyoye (Michitaka) Nakaguma. Family funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 28, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel...

Louise Akiye Iwamoto

Louise Akiye Iwamoto

Apr 22, 2009

MRS. LOUISE AKIYE IWAMOTO, 92, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, resident of Culver City, passed away peacefully on April 22, at Kaiser Foundation Hospital. She is survived by her loving son, Paul Sho Iwamoto, Jr.; loving daughter, Irene Megumi Iwamoto-Kansky (Michael); loving grandchildren, Lauren and Alyson Iwamoto, Noya Kansky and Nicholas Shigaki; brother, Mitsuo Kodama; sister, Haruye Fukuda and sister-in-law,...

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