Obituaries

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

Eiko Kato

Eiko Kato

Apr 27, 2008

MRS. EIKO KATO, 94, Oakland, CA born Nisei, resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2008. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 17 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", with Rev. William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. She is survived by her sons, Arthur (Irene) and Kenneth Kato both of Minnesota; grandchildren, Bruce (Michelle)...

Kazuko Kay Iwasaki

Kazuko Kay Iwasaki

Apr 23, 2008

After a prolonged illness, Kazuko Kay Iwasaki, peacefully passed away on April 23. The service of Celebration and Memory will be held on Friday, May 9, at 12:00 noon, at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 So. Central Ave., Los Angeles, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Kazie's beautiful smile, contagious laughter, kind soul and caring for all those around her...

Minori Kato

Minori Kato

Apr 22, 2008

Minori Kato Memorial services for the late Minori Kato, 88 year old, Templeton, CA born Nisei resident of Canyon Lake who passed away on April 22, will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 11:00 am, at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes officiated by Chaplain Rodney Tanaka of Union Rescue Mission, under the direction...

Fumiko - Sanada

Fumiko - Sanada

Apr 20, 2008

Private service for the late Fumiko Sanada., Age 87, who passed away on April 20, 2008 at Gardena Memorial Hospital, was held on Fri. 25, 2008 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Kyogyo Miura of Gardena Buddhist Church Officiating. The deceased is survived by her husband, Jiro Sanada; sons, Alan, Glenn (Donna), Ernest and Edward Sanada; grandchildren, Kevin and Cristy...

Jim Abe

Jim Abe

Apr 19, 2008

Memorial services for the late Jim Abe, 85-year-old, Seal Beach, CA born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on April 19, 2008, will be held on Saturday, April 26, 10:00 A.M. at Christian Assembly Church, 2424 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sumi; daughter, Pam (Mark)...

Hoover Mamoru Kuriyama

Hoover Mamoru Kuriyama

Apr 19, 2008

KURIYAMA, Hoover Mamoru (78) passed away on April 19th at his residence in Torrance. Beloved husband of May Kimiye Kuriyama; father of Jerry Stephen (Roya) Kuriyama, Susan Diane (David) Carrasco, Steve Michael (Donna) Kuriyama, Lester Craig Kuriyama, Kelly Ann (Luis) Chaves, Daniel Hoover (Sharon) Kuriyama; grandfather of twelve; great grandfather of one; brother of Kay Shishido, Inez (Fred) Tanaka, and...

Haruo Baba

Haruo Baba

Apr 17, 2008

BABA, Haruo(91) passed away on April 17th in Fremont,CA. Beloved husband of Nami Baba; father of Toshiharu, Shigehisa (Hiroko), Hideyuki (Margie) and Michael Baba, and Mie (Benjamin) Jew;also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 26, 12pm at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in The Garden" with Rimban Chuho Matsubayashi...

Tayeko Takeshita

Tayeko Takeshita

Apr 17, 2008

TAKESHITA,Tayeko (86) passed away on April 17th at St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles. Beloved mother of Sharon Keiko (Fiance, Dan Brown) Takeshita; sister of Michiko Watanabe; sister-in-law of Haruko Kawasaki, Roy (Arlene) Takeshita, Byron (Aileen) Takeshita, and Lydia Takeshita; aunt of Yoko Elise (Jeffrey Broughton) Watanabe, Asuka Hisa Maestu, and Dan Takayasu Kawasaki; also survived by many other...

Keiichi Eddie Nonoshita

Keiichi Eddie Nonoshita

Apr 16, 2008

Keiichi Eddie Nonoshita, 81 year old Long Beach resident passed away on April 16, 2008. Keiichi is survived by wife Michiyo; son Roger Nonoshita; daughter Chizuru (David) Bear; sister Matsuyo Shimozaki of Japan; grandchildren Nicole, Nick, and Erick Bear. Also survived by many other loving family members. Services will be held on Thursday April 24, 2008, 7:00PM at Long Beach...

Ken Onodera

Ken Onodera

Apr 15, 2008

Ken Onodera Memorial services for the late Mr. Ken Onodera, 87 year old Seattle, Washington born Nisei resident of Montebello and proud M.I.S. veteran member of the 100th/442 R.C.T. "Go For Broke" National Education Center who passed away on April 15 will be held on Thursday, April 24, 11:00 am, at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. 3rd St., Los...

Marion Haruko Higa

Marion Haruko Higa

Apr 15, 2008

Funeral services for the late MRS. MARION HARUKO HIGA, 86, Oahu, HI born Nisei, resident of Camarillo, CA passed away on April 15, at St. John's Regional Medical Center, will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 10:00AM at Koyasan Buddhist Temple, 342 E. 1st St., Los Angeles. She is survived by her son, Clifford (Marilyn) Higa; daughters, Janet (Kiyoshi)...

Tomiko Noda

Tomiko Noda

Apr 12, 2008

Tomiko Noda, 86 year old Lakeview Terrance resident passed away on Apr. 12, 2008. Tomiko is survived by daughters Elaine (Raul) Mercurio and Patricia (Jerry) Nishimura; son Dave (Cheryl) Noda; sisters Kiyoko Nakamura and Miyoko Matsubara; brother Kiyoshi Kamei; grandchildren Alba (Art) Vazquez, Carmen (Jimmy) Robinson, Kari and Kathy Nishimura, Lisa and Tracy Noda; great grandchildren Crystal Mercurio, Julie and...

Aiko - Ukita

Aiko - Ukita

Apr 11, 2008

UKITA, AIKO; Age 83, Seattle-WA born, passed away on April 11, 2008, beloved mother of Linda Ukita (Tony Quon), Jan Komuro and John Ukita; sister of Hideo Iwanabe; sister-in-law of Alys Ukita and Amy Iwanabe; grandmother of Lisa Komuro and Cheri Komuro; great grandmother of Zooey Komuro-Montoya, she is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral service...

Kyoko Betty Fukuzawa

Kyoko Betty Fukuzawa

Apr 10, 2008

MRS. KYOKO BETTY FUKUZAWA, 88, Riverside, WA born native, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on April 10, at St. Vincent Medical Center. Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 18, from 10:00AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, with Rev. Mark Nakagawa of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating. She is...

Emiko Omori Call

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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