Emiko Omori Call
Apr 10, 2008
CALL, EMIKO OMORI, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2008. Beloved daughter of Timothy Anson Call; sister of Kumiko Call; granddaughter of Keiichi (Chiyono) Omori; niece of Frank (Anne) Omori, James Omori and many other relatives. Emiko's magnetizing smile, loveable laughter, kind soul and free spirit will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Funeral service will be held...
Takao Bob Kuwaki
Apr 9, 2008
Family funeral services for Takao Bob Kuwaki, 85-year-old Alhambra born resident of Gardena who passed away on April 9, 2008 at South Bay Keiro Nursing Home, were held on Monday, Apr. 14 at Gardena Buddhist Church, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary (213)626-0441. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mineko Kuwaki, daughters, Irene Yoko (Gerald) Chuman and Barbara Eiko...
Masao - Yoshimura
Apr 9, 2008
YOSHIMURA, MASAO; Age 68, Terminal Island, California born, passed away on April 9, 2008, beloved husband of Terri Yoshimura; father of Stephanie (Curt) Reeder and Chris (Leslie) Yoshimura; grandfather of Sydney Yoshimura, Sara Reeder and Stella Yoshimura; brother of Dr.Iwao (Kazue) Yoshimura and Mary (Shig) Shintani; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private service was held...
Mitsi Mitsuko Nishimoto
Apr 8, 2008
Mitsi Mitsuko Nishimoto 89-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei resident of Cochella Valley peacefully passed away at Keiro Nursing Home on April 8. Predeceased by her husband, Mack Masao and her son, Milton. She is survived by her son Clifford (Janet); daughters, Carol (Mas) Yamaguchi and Judy (Robert) McConnachie; sisters, Toshiko (Hiromu) Yamada, Lillie Neeno; sister-in-law, Angela Neeno. Also survived...
Roy Kiyoshi Kawamoto
Apr 6, 2008
KAWAMOTO, ROY KIYOSHI; Age 62, Wyoming born, passed away on April 6, 2008, beloved husband of Diana Kawamoto; father of Chris (Aileen) Kawamoto and Wendy Kawamoto; brother of Misato (Ken) Nakamori, Judy (Tosh) Tawatari, Alice (Minoru) Furuno of Japan, Sally (Sam) Ariza and Patsy (Tom) Narasaki; son-in-law of Yaeko Nagai; brother-in-law of Bernice (Walter) Nishikawa; he is also survived by...
Kay Fukuda
Apr 6, 2008
Born January 28, 1925 in Los Angeles, resident of Monterey Park passed away peacefully on April 6, at Kindred Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Lester Fukuda; son Randy (Gloria) Fukuda; daughter Nancy (Adam) Geczi; and five grandchildren, Brandon, Mark, and James Fukuda and Erika and Skyler Geczi. She was a loving wife, beloved mother and...
Sharon Setsuko Ibusuki
Apr 5, 2008
Sharon Setsuko Ibusuki, 47 year old Los Angeles resident passed away on April 5, 2008. Sharon is survived by mother Sachiko Ibusuki; brothers Gary, Bruce, Clark (June), James, and Paul Ibusuki; uncles Tokio Chida and Takeshi (Teresita) Chida of Nevada; niece Kristy Ibusuki; nephew Mako Ibusuki, and many other loving family members. Services were held on April 22, 2008, at...
Audrey Hikaru Mitani
Apr 5, 2008
Funeral service for Audrey Hikaru Mitani, 32-year-old resident of Irvine who passed away on April 5, 2008 at New Orange Hills, will be held on Friday, April 11 from 7:30 PM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary (213)626-0441. The deceased is survived by her husband, Michael Takashi Mitani; a daughter, Ashley...
Amie Yemiko Sasahara
Apr 4, 2008
Memorial service for AMIE YEMIKO SASAHARA, 72, a Hollywood born Nisei and resident of Gardena who passed away on April 4 at the Little Company of Mary after a prolonged illness, will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 11:00AM at the Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 West 166th St., Gardena, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her...
Toshio Hirata
Apr 4, 2008
Toshio Hirata, 76-year old Hawaii born and Torrance resident passed away on April 4, 2008. Toshio is survived by wife Ruth Takako Hirata; daughter Cheryl Aguayo; sons Darren (Erica) Hirata, Danny Hirata; grandchildren Daniel and Jared Aguayo, Adam and Iris Hirata; brothers Mitsuji and Kenichi (Yoshiko) Hirata of Hawaii; sisters Kay Kiyoko Katagihara and Pat Matsuyo (Steve) Tanoue of Hawaii...
Matsumi Nagamura
Apr 4, 2008
Funeral services for the late Matsumi Nagamura, 89-year-old, Wyoming born resident of Torrance, who passed away on April 4, 2008, will be held on Saturday, April 12, 1:00 P.M. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her daughter, Michiko Nakamatsu; grandson, Anthony Kazuo Nakamatsu; cousin, Fumio (Miyoko) Yokota;...
Susie Shizuye Furutani
Apr 4, 2008
Private family services for the late Mrs. Susie Shizuye Furutani, 83-year-old Sacramento born Nisei who passed away on April 4th at Providnce Holy Cross Medical Center, were held on Friday, April 11 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in The Garden" with Rimban Chuho Matsubayashi officiating. She is survived by her husband, Jack Takeichi Furutani; daughters, Shirley Yuriko (Kurt) Masuda and Susan...
Rose Tayuru Komura
Apr 2, 2008
KOMURA, Rose Tayuru (92) passed away on April 2nd., 2008. Beloved mother of Stanley (Jane) Komura, Carole (Tom) Weaver, and Jean Komura; grandmother of four; great grandmother of four; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Friday,April 11th, 1pm at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., Los Angeles.
Alice Akiko Gates
Apr 2, 2008
Alice Akiko Gates GATES, Alice Akiko 67 year old Gardena, California-born Nisei resident of Anaheim who passed away on April 2. Beloved mother of Matthew Maxwell (Stephanie Ann) Gates; grandmother of Katelyn Nicole, Madison Rae, and Peyton Reese Gates; sister of May Sato. Also survived by many relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 11, 11:00...
Ray Sadao Sato
Apr 1, 2008
SATO, Ray Sadao (79) US Army Veteran passed away on April 1st.,2008. He is survived by his wife, June Haruyo Sato; sons, Edwin Robert, Robert Don and Jack Edwin Sato; also survived by brothers and sisters in Hawaii. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 13, 1pm at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in The Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los...
Fumiko Konagamitsu
Apr 1, 2008
KONAGAMITSU, FUMIKO. Age 92 passed away on April 1, 2008. She is survived by sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 18, 3-7 P.M. at Mountain View Cemetery Chapel, 2400 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena. Family graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 11:00 A.M. at Mountain View Cemetery. In...
Fumio Nakaya
Apr 1, 2008
Funeral services for the late Fumio Nakaya, 81 year old Brawley, CA born resident of Covina, who passed away on Apr. 1, 2008 will be held on Sunday Apr. 20, 2008, 3:00PM at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the Garden, with Rinban Noriaki Ito of Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating. Fumio is survived by brothers, Woodrow and Takeshi Nakaya; sister, Toshiko...
Joe Wada
Mar 31, 2008
WADA, Joe (78) passed away on March 31st. Beloved husband of Jenny Wada; brother of Hideo (Alice) Wada of Arizona, Shigeko (Joe) Naritoku, Masako Okura of Nevada, Kei Wada an Teru (Nancy) Wada; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 5 at Green Hills Memorial Park "Chapel".
Keiso Kyomen
Mar 31, 2008
Family services for the late Keiso Kyomen, 81-year-old Oahu, Hawaii-born Nisei and resident of Buena Park who passed away on March 31 at West Anaheim Medical Center, were held on April 3 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Clifford Ishigaki officiating. He is survived by his wife, Yoshie Kyomen; daughters, Helen Kyomen and Sharon Kyomen (Shane White);...
Melvin Yorio Shiota
Mar 30, 2008
SHIOTA, MELVIN YORIO; Age 62, Honolulu-Hawaii born; passed away on March 30, 2008, beloved brother of Barbara Y. Lim, Sandra M. (Takaaki) Kurosaki and Wayne Y. (Jean) Shiota; nephew of Helen T. Fujita of HI; he is survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Hawaii. Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 7, 2008 7:30 P.M....