Jane Kikuye Tasaka
Jul 24, 2008
TASAKA, Jane Kikuye (75) passed away on July 24th, 2008. Beloved wife of Arthur Tasaka; mother of Cathie (Richard) Tanabe, Pam (Jesus) Mejia, Aileen Fukumoto, Christie (Michael) Dews of New Jersey, Terri (George) Munz, and Arthur Masakatsu (Suyny) Tasaka of Washington; grandmother of fifteen; great grandmother of one; sister of Bertha Yamamoto; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other...
Alyse Yoshiko Munesato
Jul 23, 2008
Alyse Yoshiko Munesato passed away peacefully on July 23 at the age of 86. Born in Sacramento, CA., she was a long time resident of Gardena. She is predeceased by her husband, Masaharu, and son, Kiyo. She is survived by her sons, Chris and Marty Munesato; daughters, Robin (Jin) Yokotake and Dee Dee (Robbie) Otsu; grandchildren, R.C. (Wei Yan) Chan,...
Paul Samuel Robin
Jul 20, 2008
PAUL SAMUEL ROBIN (48) Born January 1, 1960 in Lafayette, IN, died July 20, 2008 in Los Angeles CA. Survived by his cherished wife, Jan Nakagawa of Los Angeles, CA; his mother, Ellen Page-Robin of Kalamazoo, MI; his father and father's wife, Stanley S. Robin and Helenan Robin of Kalamazoo, MI; brother and sister-in-law, David P. Robin and Jan Lyth,...
Mariko Shirokawa
Jul 19, 2008
MRS. MARIKO SHIROKAWA, 83, Vancouver B.C., born Nisei resident of Long Beach, passed away peacefully on July 19, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Private family graveside services were held at Green Hills Memorial Park on Saturday, July 26, with Rev. Mark Nakagawa of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating. The family respectfully requests that in lieu of koden donations...
Roy Takatsugu Narasaki
Jul 16, 2008
Roy Takatsugu Narasaki Funeral services for the late Roy Takatsugu Narasaki, 61 year old Brigham, Utah born Sansei resident of Manhattan Beach who peacefully passed away at home on July 16 will be held on Thursday, July 24, at 1:00 PM at Calvary Church of Santa Ana, 1010 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana, officiated by Rev. Cory Ishida of Evergreen...
Taro - Miyagishima
Jul 15, 2008
MIYAGISHIMA, TARO, 73 year-old, Los Angeles CA born, resident of Carson, who passed away on July 15,2008, beloved husband of Chiseko Miyagishima; father of Muneo and Takeo Miyagishima; brother-in-law of Motoji Miyagishima and Hiroe Nakata, also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan. Funeral service will be held on Sun. July 20, 2008, 2:30 P.M....
Ayako Yoneoka Hill
Jul 14, 2008
HILL, AYAKO YONEOKA passed away of natural causes at the age of 93 in Los Angeles on July 14th. Born December 15th, 1914 in Kumamoto, Japan, she was the daughter of Torashiro and Umeka Yoneoka. Married to Archie Russell Hill during the Occupation in Japan and the proud mother of a young son, John she moved to the United States...
Eric Masayoshi Ishikawa
Jul 13, 2008
Eric Masayoshi Ishikawa, 56 year old Redondo Beach resident passed away on July 13, 2008. Eric is survived by wife Donna Kouno; son Alex Ishikawa; mother Shigeko Ishikawa; sisters Sheila (Kevin) Kimura, Gina Ishikawa-Tong, Mindy (Ryan) Okahara and many other loving family members. Services were held on July 26, 2008, at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the Garden with Rev. Cliff...
Hideko - Tokeshi
Jul 13, 2008
TOKESHI, Sakamoto Hideko, age 73, of Claremont, California passed away on July 13th. Born on February 23, 1935 in Los Angeles, CA, she is survived by her husband of 49 years, Joseph Tokeshi; children Douglas Joseph (Lori) Tokeshi, Gregory Dean (Lucy) Tokeshi, and Patricia Anne Tokeshi (Clyde) Colinco; and grandchildren Matthew Joseph Tokeshi Colinco, Claire May Tokeshi Colinco, and Ryan...
Haruo - Fujitsubo
Jul 12, 2008
FUJITSUBO,Haruo (82) passed away on July 12, 2008. Beloved husband of Matsuye Fujitsubo; father of Kathy (Rick Kanamoto) and Lisa (Scott Fields) Fujitsubo; grandfather of Kellie and Russell Kanamoto, and Jonathan and Mark Fields; brother of Kunihiro, William (Sylvia), and Hiroko (Roy Fujimoto) Fujitsubo; also survived by many other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 18, 10am...
Chieko - Koda
Jul 12, 2008
Funeral services for the late Chieko Koda, Isesaki City, Gunma Pref., Japan born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on July 12, 2008, will be held on Friday, July 18, 7:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., L.A. She is survived by her beloved husband, Kazuhide Koda; daughters, Kiyomi (Jerry) Koda-Giberti and Taiko...
Hamayo - Hatashita
Jul 11, 2008
Private memorial graveside services for the late Hamayo Hatashita, 93-year-old, San Pedro, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on July 11, were held on Monday, July 21 at Green Hills Memorial Park, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her daughters, Sumiko Hamashita and Miyeko Mae (Toshio) Suzuki; grandsons, Paul Hamashita and Gary (Davine)...
Yaeko K. Nakamura
Jul 9, 2008
Funeral service for Yaeko K. Nakamura, 98-year-old Pasadena-born resident of Los Angeles, USC graduate, class of 1931 who passed away on July 9 at Keiro Nursing Home, will be held on Wednesday, July 16 from 11:00 AM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles with Rev. Dr. Richard Kuyama officiating. The deceased is survived by her...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...