Obituaries

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

Kaizo Nishi

Kaizo Nishi

Dec 22, 2008

Mr. Kaizo Nishi, age 103, passed away peacefully at his home in Torrance, California on December 22, 2008. He was born in Kaseda, Kagoshima, Japan and came to the U.S. in 1924. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Koko; sons Katsuya Kay (Lila) and Dr. Hiroyuki (Debbie) of Torrance, daughters Nobuko (Tom) Okada of Rolling Hills, and...

Kazuko Maki

Kazuko Maki

Dec 21, 2008

A private graveside service for Mrs. Kazuko "Kaz" Maki, an 83 year old, California-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles who passed away on December 21, 2008 was held on January 9, 2009 at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Gate #10, officiated by Rev. Clifford Ishigaki. The family requests that flowers and koden kindly be omitted.

George Yoshio Hirai

George Yoshio Hirai

Dec 21, 2008

HIRAI,George Yoshio (68) Santa Maria born resident of North Hollywood passed away on December 21, 2008. Beloved brother of May S. and Frederick Hirai; uncle of Christa Moore, Whitney (John) Eum, Colby Hirai, and Stephanie (Rick) Ramirez of Connecticut; also survived by four great nephews and a great niece. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 10th, 3pm at...

Teruko - Asano

Teruko - Asano

Dec 19, 2008

Memorial Service for the late Mrs. Teruko Terry Asano, 81-year-old, El Centro, CA born, resident of Monrovia, CA, who passed away on Dec. 19, 2008, will be held on Sat. Jan. 17, 2009, 10:00 A.M. at West Covina Christian Church, 1100 E. Cameron Ave., West Covina, CA She is survived by her husband, Toshio Asano; daughters, Meri and Tina Asano;...

Mary Satomi Hatakeyama

Mary Satomi Hatakeyama

Dec 17, 2008

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Mary Satomi Hatakeyama, 89 year-old Kent, Washington born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles and former long time resident of Pasadena, CA will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 11:00 a.m. at Pasadena Buddhist Church, 1993 Glen Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103. She is survived by her sons, Roger, Alan (Lori), Glen (Reiko) Hatakeyama; daughter, Nina...

Chieko Takeda

Chieko Takeda

Dec 16, 2008

Chieko Takeda A private funeral service for the late Mrs. Chieko Takeda, 99 year old Penryn, California-born Nisei resident of Montebello who passed away on December 16 was held on December 27 at Fukui Mortuary, "Chapel In the Garden" officiated by Rev. William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. She is survived by her son, Arthur (Yoneko) Takeda; daughters, Kazuko...

Junko Shibasaki

Junko Shibasaki

Dec 15, 2008

Funeral service for the late Mrs. Junko Shibasaki, 83 year-old, Mie-ken, Japan born resident of Montebello, who passed away at her residence on December 15 was held on Sunday, December 21 at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Alfred Tsuyuki of Konko Church of Los Angeles officiating. She is survived by her son, Eugh (Chigusa) Shibasaki Jr.;...

Jane Yoshie Tengan

Jane Yoshie Tengan

Dec 14, 2008

TENGAN, JANE YOSHIE, 69, passed away on Dec. 14, 2008, she was born in Maui, Hawaii. Beloved wife of Gordon K. Tengan; mother of Shelley M. (Robert H.) Kajimoto, Sheree K. Tengan and Sheryl S. (A. Masa) Seki; grandmother of Derek H. Kajimoto, Jenaca M. Seki and Danica S. Seki and also, serviced by many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and...

William Nobuo Ishii

William Nobuo Ishii

Dec 14, 2008

Funeral services for the late William N. Ishii, 92-year-old, CA born resident of Placentia, who passed away on December 14, 2008, will be held on Monday, December 22, 11:00 A.M. at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his son, Steve (Joanne) Ishii; grandson, Craig Ishii; granddaughter, Traci...

Keenan Eizo Inouye

Keenan Eizo Inouye

Dec 14, 2008

INOUYE, KEENAN EIZO, 44 years-old, passed away on Dec.14, 2008 beloved Son of Eiji ( Tomoko) Inouye; brother of Neal Keiji (Deborah), Craig Isao and Dianne Chiemi Inouye, and survived by many other relatives. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008 1:30 P.M. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena, CA

Haruko Motonaga

Haruko Motonaga

Dec 12, 2008

Funeral service for Haruko Motonaga 88-year-old who passed away on Dec. 12, 2008 at Keiro Nursing Home, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 27 from 11:00 AM at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary (213)626-0441. The deceased is survived by son, Vincent Clark (Deborah) Motonaga; daughters, Linda Motonaga...

Shiunro Shin Hayashi

Shiunro Shin Hayashi

Dec 11, 2008

Funeral services for the late Shiunro Shin Hayashi, 82 year old Terminal Island born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on Dec 11, 2008 will be held on Thursday Dec. 18, 2008, 11:00AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA. Shiunro is survived by loving wife Marion Fumiko; sons Dennis, Dale, Dan...

Mieko Teranishi

Mieko Teranishi

Dec 11, 2008

A private family funeral service for the late Mrs. Mieko Teranishi, 81 year-old, kibei Nisei, British Columbia, Canada born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on December 11 at her residence was held on Saturday, December 20 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rimban Chuho Matsubayashi of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her...

Seiji Yabe

Seiji Yabe

Dec 9, 2008

YABE, Seiji (95) passed away on December 9th, 10am at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Beloved father of James (Ikuko) Yabe and Keiko (Ted) Hanasono; grandfather of Jason (Tuyen) and Derrick Yabe, Mathew and Mark (Merlen) Hanasono; also survived by many other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 11am at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S....

Yuriko Naimark

Yuriko Naimark

Dec 9, 2008

Funeral services for the late Yuriko Kobayashi Naimark, 82-year-old, CA born resident of Dana Point, who passed away on December 9, 2008, will be held on Friday, December 19, 11:00 A.M. at Calvary Chapel 15786 La Subida Blvd., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her son, Glenn (Sandee) Kishi; granddaughters, Kristin and...

Chiyoko Kawashiri

Chiyoko Kawashiri

Dec 9, 2008

Private family services for the late Chiyoko Kawashiri, 96 year-old, Oakland born and former long time resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on December 9, 2008, were held on Saturday, December 20 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden." She is survived by her sons, Tetsuro (Ikuko) and Yukio (Cathy) Kawashiri; daughters Chizuko (Don) Wright, Kazuko (Yasunori) Takakura, and...

Haruno Helen Takamatsu

Haruno Helen Takamatsu

Dec 9, 2008

Private funeral services for the late Haruno Helen Takamatsu, 94-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on December 9, 2008, were held on Friday, December 12 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". She is survived by her sons, Tadashi Tad (Tiffany), Jerry M. (Tamara), and Noel (Joyce) Takamatsu; granddaughters, Christina and Stephanie Takamatsu. In lieu of...

Carrie Hiroko Doi

Carrie Hiroko Doi

Dec 9, 2008

DOI, Carrie Hiroko, 70, passed away on December 9, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Paul T. Doi; son, David Suzuki-Ung; and sister, Yori (James) Meredith. Private family services were held at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel". www.fukuimortuary.com (213)-626-0441

Sue Suzuko Shimbo

Sue Suzuko Shimbo

Dec 9, 2008

Sue Suzuko Shimbo A private graveside service for the late Mrs. Sue S. Shimbo, an 83 year old El Monte, California-born Nisei resident of Gardena who passed away unexpectedly on December 9 at Torrance Memorial Medical Center was held on December 20 at Evergreen Cemetery in Los Angeles, officiated by Rinban Noriaki Ito of Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple. She is...

Vera Shinobu Sato

Vera Shinobu Sato

Dec 8, 2008

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Vera Shinobu Sato, 88 year-old born and resident of Los Angeles who passed away on December 8 at her residence will be held on Saturday, December 13, 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery "Ivy Chapel", 204 N. Evergreen Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033 with Bishop Seicho Asahi of Koyasan Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived...

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