Obituaries

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

Dave Yutaka Nakagawa

Dave Yutaka Nakagawa

May 28, 2008

Dave Y. Nakagawa, 86 year old Temple City resident passed away on May 28, 2008. Dave is survived by wife Helen Nakagawa; son Wayne Nakagawa; daughter Janet (Dr. Kent) Miyamoto; grandchildren Brett and Lauren Miyamoto; sister Akiko Nakagawa; brother in law Joey (May) Kitayama. Dave is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other family members here and in Japan....

Minoru - Hori

Minoru - Hori

May 26, 2008

Private family services for the late Mr. Minoru Hori who passed away on May 26th at St. Vincent Medical Center, were held on May 31st at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rimban Chuho Matsubayashi of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Mayumi Hori; daughters, Janet. Pearl, Evelyn (Kan Wong) and Jeanice;...

Teiko Furuya

Teiko Furuya

May 24, 2008

Teiko Furuya. Teiko went home to the Lord on May 24, 2008. There will be a private family service at Teiko's request. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to a church or charity of your choice.

Tadao - Masuda

Tadao - Masuda

May 23, 2008

Private service for the late Tadao Masuda, age 76, Wakayama-Japan born and resident of Montebello; who passed away on May 23, 2008; was held on Thurs. May 29, at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Dr. Richard Kuyama officiating. The deceased is survived by his wife, Joyce Kimie Masuda; children, Bruce (JoAnne) Asada, Lance (Machiko) Masuda and Brenda (Scott) Oshita; grandchildren,...

Edna Yoshiko Matsumura

Edna Yoshiko Matsumura

May 19, 2008

MATSUMURA, EDNA YOSHIKO, age 89, passed away on May 19, 2008. beloved mother of Norman Matsumura of AZ, Lois (Gary Tsunoda) Masushige and Roger (Hope) Matsumura of AZ; grandchildren, Bryan and Nikki Matsumura both of AZ; sisters, Takino Murata of WA, Emmie (Richard) Ishida, Barbara Shimabukuro, Margaret (Minoru) Watanabe and Gladys (Charlie) Morisako all of HI; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gary...

Yoshiko - Kadonaga

Yoshiko - Kadonaga

May 18, 2008

KADONAGA, YOSHIKO, age 92, passed away on May 18, 2008. Beloved mother of Shoichi (Dale) and Takeshi (Masaye) Kadonaga; grandmother of Craig (Jennie) Kadonaga, Lori (Steve) Selcer and Staci (Rex) Matsui; great grandmother of Troy Kadonaga, Lindsey Kadonaga and Sofia Selcer, and many other relatives. Private service was held on Fri. May 23, at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rinban Noriaki...

Valerie Msaye Yamagata

Valerie Msaye Yamagata

May 17, 2008

VALERIE MASAYE YAMAGATA, Age 80 passed away on May 17. Beloved sister of Toshio Ishii, Takeshi Ishii and Chizuko Minami; Also survived by nieces, nephews and many other relatives. Memorial services will be held on Saturday May 31, 11:00 A.M. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes with Rev. Dr. Richard Kuyama from Centenary...

Alan Kaname Hamai

Alan Kaname Hamai

May 17, 2008

Funeral services for the late Mr. Alan Kaname Hamai who suddenly passed away on May 17th at Berkeley,CA, will be held on Saturday, May 24, 7pm at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in The Garden" with Rev. Shumyo Kojima of Zenshuji Soto Mission officiating. He is survived by his beloved parents, Shoichi and Keiko Hamai; sister, Chika Hamai; grandmother, Fumi Hamai; uncles,...

Dahlia Yoshiko Kakiuchi

Dahlia Yoshiko Kakiuchi

May 17, 2008

Dahlia Yoshiko Kakiuchi passed away on May 17 from a sudden illness at the age of 76. She is survived by her three children, Chris Inouye, Deena (Dr. Mitchell) Lew and Steven (Ann) Inouye and six grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Amanda, Troy, Brooke and Carson. Dahlia was a vibrant, caring parent and grandparent, actively participating in the lives of her children...

Harry Kikuta

Harry Kikuta

May 16, 2008

Harry Kikuta Public viewing for the late Harry Kikuta, 81 year old Los Angeles, CA born Nisei veteran resident of Monterey Park who passed away on May 16, will be held on Wednesday, May 28 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple Street, Los Angeles. Memorial services will be held privately...

Fumiko M. Tanaka

Fumiko M. Tanaka

May 16, 2008

TANAKA,Fumiko M. (88) passed away on May 16th. Beloved mother of Lee Tanaka; grandmother of Richie Tanaka and Erika (Hector) Mora; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 23rd, 5pm at Fukui Mortuary Chapel "Chapel in The Garden" with a minister from Shin-Nyoyem officiating.

Gary Masami Murakami

Gary Masami Murakami

May 16, 2008

Memorial Services for the late Gary Murakami, Long Beach, CA born Sansei resident of La Palma who passed away on May 16 will be held on Friday, May 23, 11:00 AM at Anaheim Free Methodist Church, 1001 N. Mayflower St., Anaheim, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his wife, Wendy; sons, Tyler and Wade; mother, Setsuko...

June Tomiyo Arakaki

June Tomiyo Arakaki

May 15, 2008

ARAKAKI, June T. (71) Born in Kawailoa, Hawaii. Passed away on May 15. Beloved wife of Hiroshi Arakaki; mother of Jill (Troy) Tetsuka; grandmother of the loves of her life, Kalea & Maya Tetsuka; sister of Edna Kondo, Mildred Ibara and Alice Miyata. Also survived by many other relatives in Hawaii. Memorial Services were held privately. Per her request, no...

Robert Samuel Hogg

Robert Samuel Hogg

May 13, 2008

Robert Samuel Hogg, 81 year old Walnut resident passed away on May 13, 2008. Robert is survived by wife Nancy Hogg; son, Ryan (Alcena) Hoague; daughter Kim (Marvin) Rees; 13 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many other loving family members. Services will be held Tuesday June 3, 2008, 7:00PM at First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena, 3700 E. Sierra...

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...

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