Obituaries

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

Paul Nobumichi Yokoto

Paul Nobumichi Yokoto

Mar 17, 2008

Funeral services for the late Paul N. Yokota, 86-year-old, Yuba City born resident of Downey, who passed away on March 17, 2008, will be held on Saturday, March 22, 11:00 A.M. at First Presbyterian Church of Downey, 10544 Downey Ave., Downey, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Open casket viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:45 A.M. In his...

Susie Shigeko Iwazawa

Susie Shigeko Iwazawa

Mar 17, 2008

Family services for the late Susie Shigeko Iwazawa, 77-year-old Hanford, Calif.-born Nisei and resident of Los Angeles who passed away on March 17 at her residence, were held on March 22 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her sisters, Bette Miyoko (Ted) Miyakawa of Gardena and Sally Shizuko (Akira) Matsubara of...

Kiyomi Saito

Kiyomi Saito

Mar 17, 2008

Family funeral service for Kiyomi Saito, 83-year-old resident of Gardena who passed away on March 17, 2008, will be held on Monday, March 24 from 10:00 AM at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave, Anaheim. She is survived by her son , Clark Akira ( Julie ) Saito; daughters, Lorraine " Micki" Saito, Barbara (Thomas) Ige, Elaine (David)...

Darryl Yukio Ishii

Darryl Yukio Ishii

Mar 16, 2008

Darryl Yukio Ishii Public Viewing for the late Darryl Yukio Ishii, 39-year-old CA born Sansei resident of Woodland Hills who passed away on March 16, will be held on Thursday, March 27, 7:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple Street, Los Angeles. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 28, 11:00 AM at Orange...

Kazue - Hasunuma

Kazue - Hasunuma

Mar 16, 2008

HASUNUMA, KAZUE, Tokyo Japan born, passed away on March 16, 2008 Beloved daughter of Shoko Hasunuma of Japan; sister of Kazumasa Hasunuma and Kimiko Chino both of Japan; and also, she is survived by many relatives and friends here and in Japan. Private service was held on March 22 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, and also, 7th Years Memorial service "Nanakaiki"...

Rikito Momii

Rikito Momii

Mar 15, 2008

Rikito Rick Momii, 89, Hilo, Hawaii-born Nisei resident of Los Angeles, passed away on March 15 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife, Yasu; son, Rick and his wife, Patti; daughter, Judy Momii Hoy; and son, Randy and his wife, Staci; grandsons, Adam Samson and Davis Rikito Momii; sisters-in-law, Molly Momii of Berkeley; Fumiko Momii of...

Kazuko Shimizu

Kazuko Shimizu

Mar 14, 2008

Kazuko Shimizu, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 14. She was born in Gallup, New Mexico on December 9, 1918. She is survived by six daughters, Dolly Atsuko (Paul) Kaplan, Sally Masako (Larry) Iboshi, Judy Fumiye (Ken) Hiroshige, Jo Ann Kumiko (David) Magnan, Nancy Miyo (Larry) Bowers and Susan Haruyo (Calvin) Tsukada; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren;...

Yoshio George Ozaki

Yoshio George Ozaki

Mar 14, 2008

Funeral services for the late Yoshio "George" Ozaki, 86-year-old CA- born Nisei resident of Los Angeles and 442 RCT Veteran (Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient) who peacefully passed away on March 14, will be held on Saturday, March 29, 10:00 AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple Street, Los Angeles, with Rev. Karen Fay Ramos-Young...

Jack Mitsugi Watanabe

Jack Mitsugi Watanabe

Mar 14, 2008

Jack Mitsugi Watanabe, 81-year old Monterey Park resident passed away on Mar 14, 2008. Jack is survived by beloved wife Kazuko Watanabe; brother Louie (Emi) Watanabe; sister in laws Sumiko Watanabe, Mary Harada, Chiyeko Wakabayashi, and Yohko Akahoshi; brother in law Pete Akahoshi, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Sacramento. Services were...

Clarence Sakaye Nikaido

Clarence Sakaye Nikaido

Mar 13, 2008

Funeral service for the late Clarence Sakaye Nikaido, 88 year old Los Angeles born resident of Gardena, who passed away on Mar. 13, 2008 was held on Mar 21, 2008 at Green Hills Memorial Park, with Rev. Ron Matsuda officiating, and under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Clarence is survived by wife Hatsue Nikaido, son Tak (Minae) Nikaido; daughter June...

Robert Koyu Yamashiro

Robert Koyu Yamashiro

Mar 13, 2008

Robert Koyu Yamashiro Memorial services for the late Robert Koyu Yamashiro, 78 year old, Kaneohe, Hawaii born Nisei resident of Torrance who passed away peacefully on March 13, will be held on Monday, March 24, 6 PM at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. The family requests Aloha attire for the...

Mary Hideko-Ishimoto Collins

Mary Hideko-Ishimoto Collins

Mar 13, 2008

Funeral services for the late Mary Hideko Ishimoto-Collins "Penny" will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 11:00 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles (213)626-0441. Mary Ishimoto-Collins was devoted loving wife, sister, daughter and true friend. Family requests no flowers.

Steven Kiyoto Yamato

Steven Kiyoto Yamato

Mar 12, 2008

YAMATO, Steven Kiyoto (63) suddenly passed away on March 12th at his residence in Monterey Park. Beloved husband of Kimiko Yamato; father of Stacy Yamato; brother of Ron Yamato, Elaine (Bill) Yamato- Fortenberry of North Carolina, Carolyn (Jes) Carrera, Mark Yamato and Kathy (Dr. James) Kurata; son-in-law of Masayuki Okumura; brother-in-law of Masako (Paul) Linder; uncle of Sheri (Alex) Jaime...

Junichi Julius Nakano

Junichi Julius Nakano

Mar 12, 2008

Junichi Julius Nakano, 75-year old Hiroshima Japan born resident of Monterey Park, passed away on March 12, 2008. Junichi is survived by wife Nancy Nakano; Son Mark (Brandy) Nakano; daughter Aileen (Andrew) Amamoto; sisters Yasuko Shimizu and Setsuko Sainose; brother Ryoichi Nakano; grandchildren Alicia Amamoto and Skylar Nakano. Services were held on Saturday March 22, 2008 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel...

Michiko Moriuchi

Michiko Moriuchi

Mar 11, 2008

MRS. MICHIKO MORIUCHI, 89, Denver, CO born Nisei, resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2008. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 22, from 10:00AM at Fukui Mortuary, "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, with Rev. Hisahiro Nakatsumi of Seicho No Ie officiating. She is survived by her son, Kunio Derek...

Mary Haruko Hirokawa

Mary Haruko Hirokawa

Mar 10, 2008

Private family funeral services for Mary Haruko Hirokawa, 93-year-old resident of Torrance who passed away on March 10, 2008 at Earlwood Care Center, were held on Thursday, March 20 at Fukui Mortuary chapel. The deceased is survived by her sons, Bill (Loris) Hirokawa and Ken (Mary) Nakauchi of Colorado; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; a sister, Seiko (Bert) Murakami; many...

Torataro Nakabara

Torataro Nakabara

Mar 10, 2008

Funeral services for the late Torataro Nakabara, 94-year-old Yamaguchi-Ken-born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on March 10 at St. Vincent Medical Center, will be held on Monday, March 17, 7:30 p.m., at West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, 2003 Corinth Ave., West Los Angeles, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his wife, Tomiko Nakabara; sons,...

Norman Toshio Kitahara

Norman Toshio Kitahara

Mar 9, 2008

Funeral services for the late Norman T. Kitahara, 81-year-old, resident of Whittier, who passed away on March 9, 2008, will be held on Friday, March 14, 11:00 A.M. at Rose Hills Memorial Park Gate #10, 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his children, Terry (Karin) and Chris (Heidi) Kitahara, and Sharon...

Tom K. Nagata

Tom K. Nagata

Mar 9, 2008

Private funeral service was held on March 17, 2008, at Fukui Mortuary, "Chapel in the Garden" for Tom Kunio Nagata, age 82, who passed away on March 9, 2008. He is survived by his sister, Kimi (Tad) Muranaka, his brother, Shig (Lil) Kusayanagi, nephews and nieces. www.fukuimortuary.com (213)626-0441

Ruth Matsuko Goya

Ruth Matsuko Goya

Mar 8, 2008

GOYA, Ruth Matsuko (92) passed away on March 8th. Beloved mother of Melvin S. (Judie Y.) Goya; grandmother of David K.(Sara E.) and Cindy K. Goya; sister of Henry (Miwako) and John (Trudes) Nishizu, and Dorthy Okamoto; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private family services were held on Friday, March 14 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel.

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