Obituaries

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

Joyce Mitusko Okimura

Joyce Mitusko Okimura

May 13, 2008

Private funeral services for the late Joyce Mitsuko Okimura, 56 year old Pasadena, California born sansei resident of Arcadia, who passed away on May 13, 2008 were held on Sunday May 18, 2008 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", with Rev. Hisakazu Taki of Gedatsu Church of America officiating. Joyce is survived by father, Tom Itsuto Okimura; brother, Ken...

Ayame "Amy" Ito

Ayame "Amy" Ito

May 13, 2008

A private memorial service for the Ayame Ito, age 97, who passed away on May 13, 2008 at USC Medical Center, was held on Tue. May 20, 2008 at Koyasan Buddhist Temple. The deceased is survived by her sister, Ryuko Arai of Japan; sister-in-law, Mary Moori; grandniece, Tasha Moori Vest of OR; grandnephew, Robert Moori; and many friends. In lieu...

Wesley K. Teraoka

Wesley K. Teraoka

May 12, 2008

Funeral services for the late Wesley K. Teraoka, 89-year-old, resident of Hacienda Heights, who passed away on May 12, 2008, will be held on Saturday, May 17, 1:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kay Teraoka; daughters, Toni O'Farrell and Emiko Janie (Ronald) Ono; sons,...

Doris Sumie Miyamoto

Doris Sumie Miyamoto

May 12, 2008

MRS. DORIS SUMIE MIYAMOTO, 81, resident of Pasadena, passed away on May 12, at Marlinda Imperial Convalescent Hospital. She is survived by her sons, Gary (Susie) and Ken Miyamoto of Alaska; grandsons, Marc, Daniel and Laura Miyamoto; brother, Peter Soraoka; sisters, Mitzi Nagatani and Lucy Yee and many nephews and nieces. Private family memorial services were held on Saturday, May,...

Tina Takako Matsuda

Tina Takako Matsuda

May 11, 2008

Tina Takako Matsuda, 53 year old Mission Viejo resident passed away on May 11, 2008. Tina is survived by husband Alan Matsuda; daughter Kristy (Dave) Huffman; son Marc Matsuda; mother Shitomi Ryono; brothers Tsuyoshi (Akiko) Ryono and Shin (Akemi) Ryono, also survived by many other loving relatives. Private family gathering were held on Thursday May 15, 2008 at Fukui Mortuary...

John Michio Ryono

John Michio Ryono

May 11, 2008

Funeral services for the late John Michio Ryono, 91-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born resident of Torrance, who passed away on May 11, 2008, will be held on Saturday, May 17, 3:00 P.M. at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Predeceased by his brother Dr. Robert C. Ryono, he is...

Tetsuo Ted Hasegawa

Tetsuo Ted Hasegawa

May 9, 2008

Loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Tetsuo Ted Hasegawa passed away peacefully in Torrance, CA on Friday, May 9, 2008 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy; children, Peggy Hasegawa, Kerrie (Mike) Najjarian, Aprile (Patrick) Haynes, Steve Hasegawa, Carol (Ralph) Ternes, Dee (Bob) Moore; and six grandchildren, Missak & Hovsep Najjarian, Bryan...

Thomas T. Saiki

Thomas T. Saiki

May 8, 2008

Memorial services for the late Thomas T. Saiki, 78-year-old, Waipahu, HI born resident of Torrance, who passed away on May 8, 2008, will be held on Saturday, May 17, 11:00 A.M. at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra Saiki; children, Lynda...

Namie - Sakaguchi

Namie - Sakaguchi

May 8, 2008

SAKAGUCHI,Namie (95) passed away on May 8th at her residence in Carson. Beloved mother of Kay (June), John and Ben (Sandra) Sakaguchi of Indiana, and Echie (Russell) Cobb; predeceased by Paul; mother-in-law of Marie Sakaguchi; grandmother of eight; great grandmother of eight; sister of Toshiko Iwamitsu and Shizuko Sakanouye, both of Japan; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives....

Chiyo Okumura

Chiyo Okumura

May 7, 2008

Chiyo Okumura Memorial services for the late Mrs. Chiyo Okumura, 81 year old Yokohama, Japan-born Issei resident of Gardena who passed away on May 7, will be held on May 16, 7:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" , 707 E. Temple Street, Los Angeles, officiated by Rev. Hideharu Sugiuchi of Seicho-No-Ie. She is survived by her sons,...

Isamu Maehara

Isamu Maehara

May 6, 2008

MAEHARA, ISAMU. Age 93. Passed away on May 6,2008. Beloved brother of Toshie Sasaki of Japan; uncle of CarolA.(Ernest) Hida, Ronald(Vickie)Nakagawa,and Glen(Sheri)Nakagawa of Texas; cousin of Tsutomu Kinuko)Maehara; Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral service was held on Sat. May 10, 2008 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.

Risaburo - Takahashi

Risaburo - Takahashi

May 5, 2008

Funeral services for the late Mr. Risaburo Takahashi (71) who passed away on May 5th at his residence in Bell Gardens, will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2pm at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., Los Angeles. He is survived by his daughter, Risa Takahashi; son, Takuichiro (Angelina) Takahashi; eight grandchildren; brothers, Kentaro (Akiko), Eijiro (Sumiko) and...

Sachiko Okada

Sachiko Okada

May 5, 2008

MRS. SACHIKO OKADA, 91, Oakland, CA born Nisei, resident of San Gabriel passed away on May 5, 2008. Private family mass was held on Monday, May 12, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She is survived by her son, Isamu (Fumiko) Okada; daughter, Masae (Richard) Higa; 12 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; brothers, George (Marge) and Charles Yada; sisters, Mitsuko Matoba, Irene...

Roy Nagasawa

Roy Nagasawa

May 5, 2008

NAGASAWA, ROY, age 88, passed away on May 5, 2008, beloved husband of Tomi Nagasawa; father of Keith Roy (Patty) of CO and Paul Ray ( Naomi) Nagasawa of WA; grandfather of Kyle Curtis, Michelle Ayumi, Ashley Ann and Melodie Monami Nagasawa; brother of Masaru (Hanako) Nagasawa; and also, he is survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here...

Marie Kuniye Hashimoto

Marie Kuniye Hashimoto

May 4, 2008

Marie Ogawa Hashimoto passed away peacefully on May 4, 2008. She is survived by her husband Saburo Hashimoto, son Steven (Amy Shimada) Hashimoto, daughter Susan Hashimoto; brothers Kenneth Ogawa and Wilson (Rosie) Ogawa; sister Mary Kiuchi; sisters-in-law Kiyoko Ogawa, Haruko Yamada, Shizuko Hashimoto; brother-in-law Leon (Esther) Hashimoto. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Private services...

Samuel Hachiro Miyata

Samuel Hachiro Miyata

May 3, 2008

Samuel Hachiro Miyata Funeral services for the late Samuel Hachiro Miyata, 76 year old, El Centro, CA born Nisei resident of La Verne who passed away on May 3, will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 11:00 am, at West Covina Christian Church, 1100 E. Cameron Ave., West Covina, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his...

Saburo "Sam" Iwana

Saburo "Sam" Iwana

May 3, 2008

A private memorial service for the late Saburo "Sam" Iwana, age 97, who passed away on May 3, 2008 at Alhambra Hospital, was held on Sat. May 10, 2008 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Mas Hibino of Union Church of Los Angeles officiating. The deceased is survived by his wife, Dorothy Fumiko Iwana; sons, David (Iris) Iwana of Hawaii...

Michael Dennis Oh

Michael Dennis Oh

May 2, 2008

Michael Dennis Oh, 67 year old Rancho Palos Verdes resident passed away on May 2, 2008. Michael is survived by wife Sharon Oh; mother Cora Oh; brother Nicholas Oh; sister Stephanie (Patrick) Byrne; parents-in-law Kaz (Nancy) Goya; sister-in-law Joanne (Art) Iwasaki; 5 nephews; 6 nieces and many other loving family members. Services were held Monday May 19, 2008, 11:00AM at...

Herbert Yoshitada Endo

Herbert Yoshitada Endo

May 2, 2008

ENDO, HERBERT YOSHITADA, age 83, passed away on May 2, 2008, beloved husband of Fusae Endo; father of Yoko (Joe)Santoro, Donna (Kurt) Clandening, Doris (Robin) Endo-Lewis, Brian Endo and Byron Endo; grandfather of Grant Clandening, Miles Lewis and Sofia Lewis; brother of Fred Endo of Japan, Lilie Madison of Washington, Esther Thompson, Chiaki Endo of New Mexico and Kikumi Endo;...

Shuichi Roy Nakamura

Shuichi Roy Nakamura

May 1, 2008

NAKAMURA, SHUICHI ROY.Age 87. passed away on May 1,2008. Beloved father of Edward E.K. (Lyslie) Nakamura;grandfather of David and Michael Nakamura; brother of Mitsuko Fukuhara and Edward Y.( Mary )Nakamura. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral service will be held on Fri. May 9, 2008, at 10:00 A.M. at West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, 2003 Corinth...

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