Obituaries

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

Glendon Masayoshi Shimizu

Glendon Masayoshi Shimizu

Oct 13, 2008

Funeral for DR. GLENDON MASAYOSHI SHIMIZU, 47, a Los Angeles born Sansei and resident of Irvine who passed away suddenly on October 13 at the UC San Diego Medical Center, will be held on Monday,  October 20, 7:30PM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 East 1st Street, L.A., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary.   He is survived by his wife,...

Masaru Joe Osaka

Masaru Joe Osaka

Oct 13, 2008

Masaru Joe Osaka Funeral services for the late Masaru Joe Osaka, 87 year old, Long Beach California-born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on October 13 at his residence, will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2008, 4:00P.M. at Fukui Mortuary " Chapel in the Garden", 707 East Temple Street, Los Angeles California with Rimban George T. Matsubayashi from...

Jim Yukihiro Miyano

Jim Yukihiro Miyano

Oct 12, 2008

MIYANO, JIM YUKIHIRO, 74 year-old, Los Angeles-CA-born, passed away on Oct. 12, 2008. beloved father of James Y. ( Monica ) Miyano, grandfather of Nika Miyano and Natasha Miyano; father of Carylann ( Derek ) Elleri;; brother of Mary Sakae ( Ken ) Masamitsu, Ruth Tamaki ( David ) Beadles, Sei ( Colleen ) Miyano, and Mas ( Harue )...

Rev. Helen Alexandra Evans

Rev. Helen Alexandra Evans

Oct 12, 2008

Reverend Helen Alexandra "Alix" Evans passed away October 12, 2008 at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. Alix was still waging a fearless and determined battle with breast cancer when she succumbed. Born November 28, 1959 in Charleston, West Virginia, Alix was raised in St. Albans where she had deep roots and maintained a lifelong connection to the...

Yong Suh Park

Yong Suh Park

Oct 11, 2008

PARK, Yong Suh (71) passed away on October 10 after a 17-year fight against cancer. Born in Seoul, Korea, he moved to the United States to attend the University of California, Berkeley. He was an electrical engineer for 46 years at Square D Company. He is survived by his loving wife, Lorna; daughters, Kathi (Jeff Byington),Natalie (Tim Jelfs); grandchildren, Zachary...

Yoshikazu Sakuma

Yoshikazu Sakuma

Oct 10, 2008

Dr.SAKUMA, Yoshikazu (78), a Glendale, California born Army veteran peacefully passed away on October 10th at Beverly Hospital in Montebello. Beloved father of Cheryl Ann (Darrell) Chan, Roger (Phuong) Sakuma of Oregon, Kathy Lynn (Arthur) Fukumoto, and Jeffrey (Vicki) Sakuma; grandfather of Jonathan and Amanda Chan, Ashley, Dylan, and Matthew Sakuma, Paula, Sandra, and Alexander Sakuma of Oregon, and Sierra...

Kei Yoshikawa

Kei Yoshikawa

Oct 10, 2008

KEI YOSHIKAWA Private funeral services for the late Mrs. Kei Yoshikawa, a 101 year old life-long resident of Japan who passed away on October 10, 2008 at Shutaikai-Byoin in Yokkaichi-shi Mie-Ken, Japan, were held on February 21, at Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, officiated by Rev. John Iwohara. Beloved Great-Grandmother of Dr. Thomas (Catherine) Yoshikawa; step-sister of Yoshihiro Kawade of Japan....

Mitsuko Ikeda

Mitsuko Ikeda

Oct 10, 2008

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Mitsuko Ikeda, 103 year-old Alameda, CA born Kibei Nisei who passed away on October 10th at Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center will be held on Saturday, October 18, 11:00 am at Centenary United Methodist Church 300 S. Central Ave., L.A., CA 90012. She is predeceased by son, Jack (Hoshiko) Ikeda. And survived by son,...

Bettie Kazume Mori

Bettie Kazume Mori

Oct 9, 2008

Funeral services for the late Bettie Kazume Mori, 91year old California born resident of Gardena, who passed away on October 9, 2008 will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2008, 11:00AM at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 South Western Avenue Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Bettie Kazume Mori is survived by son Thomas Mori, daughter Lois Yoshimoto, son Greg (...

Akira - Yamada

Akira - Yamada

Oct 9, 2008

YAMADA, AKIRA. Age 79 passed away on October 9, 2008. Brother of Edith (John) Kim; uncle of Paul (Jenny) Yamada, Joan Yamada, and Kimberly Amanda (Mike) Hanabusa. Private services were held on Saturday, October 18 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden".

Yaeko A. Hashiba

Yaeko A. Hashiba

Oct 8, 2008

HASHIBA, YAEKO A. Age 91 passed away on October 8, 2008. Aunt of Alan Murakami and Carol (Ray) Driscoll; she is also survived by other relatives. Public visitation will be held on Friday, October 17, from 2-3 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 18, 12:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel...

Kyoko Sakaguchi

Kyoko Sakaguchi

Oct 8, 2008

SAKAGUCHI, Kyoko, Age 87 passed away on October 8. Beloved mother of Janice Chieko Eggleston; grandmother of Liana Denise Garma; great-grand-mother of Jeryn Calleigh Kimi Garma; sister of Fred Masaru Makimoto and Eddie (Aki) Makimoto; sister-in-law of Kanae Makimoto. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday October 21, 11:00A.M. Venice-Santa Monica...

Yoshiharu Yamanishi

Yoshiharu Yamanishi

Oct 8, 2008

Funeral services for the late Mr. Yoshiharu Yamanishi, 84 year-old Terminal Island born Nisei resident of Gardena who passed away at Memorial Hospital of Gardena on October 8 will be held on Thursday, October 16th from 11:00 am at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 with Rev. Naomi Nakano of Gardena Buddhist...

Mizuye Takahashi

Mizuye Takahashi

Oct 7, 2008

Mizuye Yokoi (Mitzi, Mizzy)Takahashi, 79 years of Torrance, CA. Born Oct. 25, 1928 in Los Angeles, passed away on Oct. 7th, 2008. Beloved wife of Toshio Takahashi, mother of Phyllis (Jerry) Sera of Seattle; George (Gayle) Wada. Grandmother of Darrin and Kaitlyn Sera; Jeffrey, Jordan and Jared Wada. Sister of Kay Miyaki, Philippines; Yoshiko Hildenbrand, Chicago; Haruo Yokoi, Felton. She...

Takuji Yamada

Takuji Yamada

Oct 2, 2008

Services for the late Mr. Takuji 'Teddy' Yamada, 55 year-old Tokyo, Japan born resident of North Hollywood passed away on October 2 at Virgil Convalescent Hospital; will be held on Tuesday, October 7th, 1:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel In The Garden" 707 E. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA with Bishop Gengo Akiba and Rev. Shumyo Kojima of Zenshuji Soto...

Marian Yukiye Murata

Marian Yukiye Murata

Oct 2, 2008

MARIAN YUKIYE MURATA Private memorial services for Mrs. Marian Yukiye Murata, 90 year old Monterey, California-born Nisei resident of Torrance who peacefully passed away on October 2, were held on Saturday, October 11 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", officiated by Rev. Masao Kodani of Senshin Buddhist Temple. She is survived by her husband, Tetsuo Murata; children, Ken (Chiye)...

Chisato "Tessie" Saito

Chisato "Tessie" Saito

Sep 30, 2008

Chisato Saito Funeral services for the late Chisato Saito, 95 year old Kent, Washington-born Kibei-Nisei resident of Los Angeles who peacefully passed away on September 30, will be held on Monday, October 13, 10:00 AM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First Street, Los Angeles. She is survived by her daughters, Keiko Saito, and Michiko (Tetsuo) Waki; brother, Takeshi...

Chisato "Tessie" Saito

Chisato "Tessie" Saito

Sep 30, 2008

Chisato Saito Funeral services for the late Chisato Saito, 95 year old Kent, Washington-born Kibei-Nisei resident of Los Angeles who peacefully passed away on September 30, will be held on Monday, October 13, 10:00 AM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First Street, Los Angeles. She is survived by her daughters, Keiko Saito, and Michiko (Tetsuo) Waki; brother, Takeshi...

Henry Yoshio Kaneko

Henry Yoshio Kaneko

Sep 27, 2008

Henry Yoshio Kaneko, 87 year old Glendale resident passed away on Sep. 27, 2008. Henry is survived by daughters Teena Han and Kathleen (Kevin) Kozai; grand daughters Tyler Miyoshi Han, and Gina Ann Kikumi Kozai. Also survived by many other loving family members. Services were held Thursday Oct 2, 2008 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel In The Garden" with Rev. Yutaka...

Lita Okazaki

Lita Okazaki

Sep 26, 2008

Lita Okazaki passed away of cancer on Friday, Sept. 26. Lita was born on July 30, 1928. He was the son of Miyoji and Iki and survived by his wife, Helen; his two sons, Galen and Alan; daughter-in-law, Mary; sisters, Nellie, Marchi, Connie and Tomi; and his beloved grandchildren, Paige, Abby and AJ. Lita was an architect who retired in...

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