Obituaries

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

Janet Fujiko Takata

Janet Fujiko Takata

Jul 7, 2008

TAKATA, Janet Fujiko, Age 70 passed away on July 7, 2008. Beloved wife of Shigemi Takata; mother of Carolyn, Jim (Barbara), and Craig (Brenda) Takata; grandmother of Connor, Madeline, Casey, Marisa, Kyle, Jared and Matthew Takata; sister of Bill and John Nishi, Joanne Imura, Robin and Linda Nishi. Also survived by one niece, Elizabeth Nishi, and two nephews, David and...

Patsy Yeiko Nakata

Patsy Yeiko Nakata

Jul 6, 2008

Private funeral services for Patsy Y. Nakata, 81-year-old Kahaluu, Hawaii born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on July 6, 2008, were held on Saturday, July 12 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Dr. Richard Kuyama from Centenary United Methodist Church officiating. The deceased is survived by her husband, Herbert Nakata; daughters, Sharon and Marlys Nakata; son, Mark Nakata;...

Nakako Nancy Nakayama

Nakako Nancy Nakayama

Jul 5, 2008

Nancy Nakako Nakayama, 93 year old Gardena resident passed away on July 5, 2008. Nakako is survived by husband James Nakayama; daughters Jane Zampol and Michiko Smith; son Glenn (Jeanette) Nakayama; granddaughters Kiyomi Cohn, Ryann (Ken) Dickey, Erin (Thomas) Osako and Keri (Ritchie) Tuazon; grandson Kyle Nakayama and many other loving relatives. Services will be held on Friday July 11,...

Sumi - Fukuto

Sumi - Fukuto

Jul 5, 2008

FUKUTO, SUMI, age 81, born Hollywood, CA, resident of Agoura Hills, passed away on July 5, 2008. Beloved mother of Jay Robert (Abby), Jon Morio (Kate Farrell), Margaret Fukuto (Gene) Tanaka and Mary Elizabeth (Steven Salzman) Fukuto; grandmother of Kevin Michael Tanaka, Kyle Alton Fukuto , Katherine Anne Tanaka and Ethan Roy Fukuto; also survived by many nieces, nephews and...

Richard Setsuo Muraoka

Richard Setsuo Muraoka

Jul 5, 2008

Richard Setsuo Muraoka, 70 year old Baldwin Park resident passed away suddenly on July 5, 2008. Beloved Richard Setsuo is survived by his children; Richard Muraoka Jr, Scott Muraoka, Rusty (Evelyn) Muraoka, James (Carmen) Muraoka, Melissa (Paul) Rivera, Craig (Carmela) Muraoka of Arizona, and Randy (Brad Davison) Muraoka; grandchildren Curtis, Katsumi, Jessica and Vanessa Muraoka, Steffany, Paul, Ashlyn Rivera, and...

Lillian Yuko Toyama

Lillian Yuko Toyama

Jul 4, 2008

Private memorial service for the late Lillian Yuko Toyama, 90 year-old, Livingston CA born, resident of Alhambra, who passed away on July 4, 2008, was held on Tues. July 22, 2008 at Inglewood Park Cemetery. The deceased is survived by her sons, Ron and Glenn, grandchildren, Nikki Toyama-Szeto, Katherine Solverson, Brandon Toyama and Haley Toyama. also survived by many nieces,...

Samuel Rokuro Maehara

Samuel Rokuro Maehara

Jul 4, 2008

DR. SAMUEL ROKURO MAEHARA, , 83 year-old, Maui Hawaii born resident of Costa Mesa, passed away on July 4, 2008. Beloved husband of Rebeca Maehara; father of Michael (June), Patrick, Clara (Tad) Driscoll and Lawrence Maehara; grandfather of Christopher, Lisa, Laura, Matthew, Jeffrey, Andrea, Rebecca, Kari; brother-in-law of Louise Maehara, Mary Maehara, Ruth Maehara, Sam Sasai, Carol Maehara and Jose...

George Tsuyoshi Yusa

George Tsuyoshi Yusa

Jul 3, 2008

YUSA, GEORGE TSUYOSHI, 82 year old, Monrovia, CA born resident of Pasadena, passed away on July 3, 2008. Beloved husband of Suyeko Yusa; brother of Mary Hatate; brother-in-law of Masako Yusa, George Horiuchi, Hanako Nakamoto, Aiko (Paul) Tsuneishi, Katsuhiro (Barbara) Horiuchi and Katsuhide (Yu-Jin) Horiuchi; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan.. Family requests...

Seizo Hiromichi Toyohara

Seizo Hiromichi Toyohara

Jul 2, 2008

TOYOHARA,Seizo Hiromichi (85) passed away on July 2nd, 2008. Beloved husband of Kinko Kinuyo Toyohara; father of Eka and Shiho (Chris Heckler, Jr.) Toyohara; grandfather of Shawn and Shane Toyohara; also survived by many other relatives. Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 10th at Nichiren Buddhist Temple.

Frank Yukio Naito

Frank Yukio Naito

Jul 2, 2008

Public visitation for the late Frank Yukio Naito, 68-year-old, CA born resident of Diamond Bar, who passed away on July 2, 2008, will be held on Wednesday, July 9 from 7-9 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., L.A. Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 11, 11:30 A.M. at Pasadena Buddhist Temple, 1993...

Fumiko Ito

Fumiko Ito

Jul 2, 2008

A memorial service for MRS. FUMIKO ITO, a Saitama-ken, born Issei resident of Gardena who passed away on July 2 at Torrance Memorial Medical Center will be held on Friday, July 18, 10:30am, at Peninsula Community Church, 5640 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, officiated by Rev. Sam Tonomura and Rev. Ron Matsuda, She is survived by her son, Kenneth (Jill);...

Hidetada Nakaguchi

Hidetada Nakaguchi

Jun 30, 2008

Hidetada Nakaguchi A private funeral service for the late Hidetada Nakaguchi, 90 year old Redondo Beach, CA born Nisei resident of Los Angeles and United States Army Veteran who peacefully passed away on June 30 was held on July 11 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Rimban Chuho Matsubayashi of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. He is survived...

Sid Masaru Inouye

Sid Masaru Inouye

Jun 29, 2008

Funeral services for the late Sid M. Inouye, 87 year old Ventura born resident of Alhambra, who passed away on June 29, 2008 will be held on Saturday July 19, 2008 11:00AM with visitation from 9:30 AM to 10:30AM at the 1st Baptist Church of Alhambra, 101 S. Atlantic Blvd., Alhambra, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Sid is survived...

Hoshio Yokoi

Hoshio Yokoi

Jun 29, 2008

Hoshio Yokoi Private funeral services for the late Hoshio Yokoi, 88 year old, Stockton, CA born Nisei resident of Los Angeles and 442nd R.C.T. Veteran who passed away peacefully on June 29 were held on Saturday, July 5 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Rinban Noriaki Ito of Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple. He is survived by his...

Teruko - Oshige

Teruko - Oshige

Jun 28, 2008

OSHIGE,Teruko (87) passed away on June 28th at Olympic Medical Center in Los Angeles. Beloved mother of Setsuko Otsuki, Tadashi Keneth Oshige, Tomiko Jane (Chris) Matthews, and Harumi Joyce (George) Yanase; grandmother of Christine Mikiko (David) Whitney, Patricia Sachiko (Patrick) Yarnell, Hiroshi Gene (Jeanelyn) and Sharon Yukiye Hirahara, MichAEL Ryan Matthews, and Kristin Michie Shintani; great grandmother of four; sister...

Alan Michiro Furuta

Alan Michiro Furuta

Jun 28, 2008

Funeral service for ALAN MICHIRO FURUTA, 60, a Chicago born Sansei and resident of Santa Monica who passed away on June 28 after a prolonged illness, will be held on Saturday, July 5, 1PM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 East 1st St., L.A. He is survived by his wife, Gayle; son, Zachary; daughter, Wallis and brother, Michael (Diane) of...

Hisako Ono

Hisako Ono

Jun 27, 2008

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Hisako Ono, 77-year-old resident of Monterey Park who passed away on June 27th at Keiro Norsing Home in Los Angeles, will be held on Thursday, July 3rd,5pm at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple,505 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles. She is survived by her loving husband, Koichi Ono, married for more than 50years; son, Daryl K....

Susumu George Higashi

Susumu George Higashi

Jun 27, 2008

HIGASHI, SUSUMU "GEORGE", 93 year-old, Washington born, resident of Gardena, passed away on June 27, 2008. Beloved husband of Mitsuko Higashi; father of Kathy Ayako Kubota; grandfather of Brian Seiji (Lisa) Kubota; Great Grandfather of Brysen and Celina Kubota, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Private memorial service was held on Sat. July 5, 2008 at Green Hills Memorial...

Jack Yutaka Yoshimi

Jack Yutaka Yoshimi

Jun 27, 2008

YOSHIMI, Jack Yutaka Jack, age 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 27, 2008. He is survived by his wife Alice; daughters Tracey (Corky) Saruwatari and Doreen (Richard) Pitpit; grandchildren Taylor, Tori, Corie and Jenna; and siblings Mieko, Margaret and Bill. A private service was held on July 3, 2008 at the Fukui Mortuary Chapel in Los Angeles.

Kiyomi Kobayashi

Kiyomi Kobayashi

Jun 26, 2008

Family services for the late Mrs. Kiyomi Kobayashi, 88-year-old Brawley California born Nisei residnet of Anaheim who passed away on June 26, 2008 at West Anaheim Medical Center, were held on Wednesday, July 30 at Rose Hills Memorial Park. She is survived by her loving sons, Richard (Sharon) and Ted (Carol) Kobayashi; grandchildren, Kristine (Randy) Takasuka, Joy (Jeff) Lessman, Craig...

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