Obituaries

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

Ted Hiroshi Tagawa

Ted Hiroshi Tagawa

Feb 22, 2008

Private memorial services for the late Ted Hiroshi Tagawa, 90-year-old, CA born resident of Gardena, who passed away on February 22, were held on Thursday, March 6 at Gardena Buddhist Church, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his wife, Alice Tagawa; daughter, Susan Oda, son, Rick (Denise) Tagawa; grandsons, David and James Oda; and granddaughters, Christine...

Yuriko Hokama

Yuriko Hokama

Feb 19, 2008

HOKAMA, Yuriko (87) passed away on February 19 at Heritage Rehabilitation Center in Torrance. Beloved aunt of Margaret Setsuko (James Yukio) Yoshina; sister of Manei Nakada of Hawaii and Seiki (Yoneko) Nakata of Brazil; also survived many other nieces, nephews and relatives. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 1, 10am at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in The Garden",707 E....

Shuso Hatai

Shuso Hatai

Feb 18, 2008

Funeral services for Shuso Hatai, 84-year old Fresno, CA born Nisei resident of Los Angeles, who passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital on February 18, will be held on Friday, February 29, 1:00 PM at Senshin Buddhist Temple, 1311 W. 37th St., Los Angeles, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his children Kenneth Hatai, Irene (Oliver)...

Meagan Takemi Yoshida

Meagan Takemi Yoshida

Feb 18, 2008

Memorial service for the late Meagan Takemi Yoshida who passed away on February 18 at the San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 7:00PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles. She is survived by her parents, Ross Kenta and Stacy Yoshida; sisters, Hailey Shizu and Catelyn Kinuye Yoshida.

Chiyo Okaneko

Chiyo Okaneko

Feb 18, 2008

Funeral service for Chiyo Okaneko, 92-year-old resident of Montebello who passed away on Feb. 18, 2008 at her residence, will be held on Monday, Feb. 25 from 11:00 AM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary (213)626-0441. The deceased is survived by her sons, Carl Masao, Bryan Tamiharu (Janell) of...

George Koga

George Koga

Feb 16, 2008

Public Visitation for the late George Koga, 81-year-old Dinuba, Calif.-born resident of Monterey Park who passed away on February 16 at Garfield Medical Center, will be held on Sunday, February 24, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. He is survived by his wife, Josefina Koga;...

Mary Hata

Mary Hata

Feb 16, 2008

Private memorial services for the late Mary Hata, 87-year-old, resident of Fullerton, who passed away on February 16, were held on Saturday, March 8 at Evergreen Baptist Church, SGV with Pastor George Egami and Pastor Cory Ishida officiating. She is survived by her son, Dale (Ruth) Hata; grandsons, Justin (Nancy), Micah (Kristi), Cory and Kyle Hata; great-grandson, Kai Hata; sisters,...

Fumiye Fujiwara

Fumiye Fujiwara

Feb 15, 2008

Private memorial services for the late Fumiye Fujiwara, 88-year-old, Santa Clara, CA born resident of Pasadena, who passed away on February 15, 2008, were held on Saturday, February 23 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Predeceased by her husband, Rev. Seitetsu Kiyoshi Fujiwara, and grandsons, Garrett Park and Jarrod Matsumoto; she is...

Myrtle Quan

Myrtle Quan

Feb 14, 2008

Myrtle Quan, born on November 3, 1935 in San Francisco, California who peacefully passed away on February 14, 2008 at the age of 72. She is survived by her husband, Dennis J. Quan; daughters, Deborah Wong (Richard), Cynthia Chow (Dennis), Denise Sun (Steed) and son, Robert D. Quan; grandchildren, Kristen and Kevin Wong, Leslie and Dianne Chow, and Leia Sun....

Neri Nakakihara

Neri Nakakihara

Feb 14, 2008

Funeral services for the late Neri Nakakihara, 96 year old Kagoshima, Japan-born resident of Gardena, who passed away on Feb. 14, 2008 will be held on Saturday Feb 23, 2008, 1:00PM at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the Garden, 707 E. Temple St, Los Angeles, Ca 90012 with Rev. William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. Predeceased by husband Kazumi...

Jimmy Masatada Horiba

Jimmy Masatada Horiba

Feb 13, 2008

Jimmy Masatada Horiba, 86-year old La Palma resident passed away on Feb 13, 2008. Jimmy is survived by wife Josephine; sons Craig (Amy) Horiba and Wayne Horiba; brother; Saburo (Sets) Horiba; sister in law Michi Horiba. Preceded in death by brother Taka Horiba. Also survived by many other family members. Services will be held Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 2:00PM at...

George Yasuji Yoshihara

George Yasuji Yoshihara

Feb 13, 2008

Family funeral services for George Yasuji Yoshihara, 89-year-old resident of Rosemead who passed away on Feb. 13, 2008 at the Alhambra Lutheran Health Facility, were held on Friday, Feb. 22 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel (213)626-0441. The deceased is survived by his wife, Satsuko Yoshihara; sisters-in-law, Isoko Yoshihara and Itsuko Suehiro; brother-in-law, Joe Ninomiya; nieces, Midori (Bob) Omori, Linda (Willie) Nishida...

Lily T. Okamoto

Lily T. Okamoto

Feb 12, 2008

Lily Toshiko Okamoto, born in Stockton, Calif., who peacefully passed away on Feb. 12 at the age of 94. She is survived by her daughter, Emi (Yoichi) Serizawa, Kyoichi Okamoto of Tucson, Arizona, and Rev. Kanya (Judy) Okamoto of Denver, Colorado; grandchildren, Julie (Kevin) Hubbard of Santa Clara, Randy (Leeann) Serizawa, Lisa and Akihiro Okamoto; great-grandchildren, Trent and Katelyn Serizawa;...

Aiko Ishida

Aiko Ishida

Feb 12, 2008

Family services for the late Aiko Ishida, 82-year-old Los Angeles-born Nisei resident of Pasadena who passed away on February 12 at Huntington Memorial Hospital, were held on February 23 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Dr. Richard Kuyama officiating. She is survived by her son, Steve (Lucy) Ishida; daughter, Chris (Gery) LeGagnoux; grandchildren, Scott and Ryan Ishida and Mari and...

Ruth Kikuko Ota

Ruth Kikuko Ota

Feb 11, 2008

Memorial services for the late MRS. RUTH KIKUKO OTA, 73, Los Angeles, CA born Sansei, resident of Culver City, passed away peacefully on February 11, at her residence, will be held on Saturday, February 23, at 10:00AM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, with Rev. James Miyabe of Venice-Santa Monica Free Methodist Church officiating. www.fukuimortuary.com...

Makoto Nakamaru

Makoto Nakamaru

Feb 11, 2008

Funeral service for the late MR. MAKOTO NAKAMARU, 85, Kahului, Maui born Nisei Veteran of WWII and a resident of Los Angeles, passed away on February 11, 2008, will be held on Sunday, February 17, at 2:00PM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., Los Angeles. www.fukuimortuary.com He is survived by his loving wife, Lillian Kinuko Nakamaru; beloved...

Russell Allen Wilson

Russell Allen Wilson

Feb 11, 2008

WILSON, Russell Allen (64) Peacefully passed away on February 11 at Torrance Memorial Hospital. Beloved husband of Kay Sogi; father of Jacoby and Jordana Wilson, Janica Newman, Jolina Cadilli, Lynn Sogi, and Tami Saiki; brother of James and Stephen Wilson; grandfather of 4 grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial services will be held on Friday,...

Ben - Ogawa

Ben - Ogawa

Feb 10, 2008

OGAWA, BEN, devoted husband and dedicated father, passed away on Feb. 10, 2008 at age 90. Born in Long Beach, he later served honorably in the U. S. Army during WWII. He is survived by his loving wife Sumiyo Ogawa; daughter, Ruby Ogawa; sons, Calvin and Ennis (Soo Choi); granddaughter, Mira Ogawa; and relatives in the U.S. and Japan. Funeral...

Mike Minoru Ikuta

Mike Minoru Ikuta

Feb 9, 2008

IKUTA,Mike Minoru (86) peacefully passed away on February 9 at his residence in Los Angeles. Beloved husband of Satomi Ikuta; father of Karlyne (Dennis) Doherty, Katherine (Mark) Schirmer, and Christine (Kevin) Sullivan; grandfather of Peter Sullivan, Liam Doherty, and Lauren Schirmer; brother of Noboru (Rose) Ikuta and Tomiko (Torataro) Nakabara; brother-in-law of Lilly and Pearl Ikuta; also survived by many...

George Masaru Koda

George Masaru Koda

Feb 9, 2008

Funeral service for GEORGE KODA, 88, Garden Grove born Nisei and resident of Torrance who passed away at Torrance Memorial Hospital on February 9, was held on Saturday, February 16 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple , 815 E. 1 st St. , L.A. , under the direction of...

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