Chizu Kawakami
Jan 14, 2008
Private family funeral services for the late Chizu Kawakami, 97-year-old, resident of North Hills, who passed away on January 14, 2008, were held on Monday, January 21 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". She is survived by her sons, Richard (Anna), Walter (Sharon), and Elmer (Judy) Kawakami; daughters, Grace Kaii, Zinnia (Gerald) Cameron, Dale (Shoichi) Kadonaga, Margaret Itagaki, and...
Kuniaki - Sakamoto
Jan 13, 2008
SAKAMOTO, KUNIAKI., age 80, born in Puente-CA, resident of Rosemead, peacefully passed away on Jan. 13, 2008, beloved father of Karen (Kent) Tanabe, Russell Sakamoto of VA, and Susan (David) Iizuka; grandfather of Kyle Tanabe and Kacey Tanabe; brother of Shizume Akinaga, Kim Kawano, Millie Okai, Betty (Bob) Masuda and Akiko Mitsui; brother-in-law of Chokes Sakamoto, and also survived by...
Mineo Yamamoto
Jan 13, 2008
Funeral services for the late Mineo Yamamoto, 100 year old Wakayama-Ken, Japan-born resident of Whittier, who passed away on Jan 13, 2008 was held on Jan 20, 2008 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the Garden with Reverend Shuichi Kurai of Montebello Sozenji Buddhist Temple officiating. Mineo is survived by wife, Hiroko Yamamoto; daughters, Harumi Mae (Bobby) Uchimura, Mineko Mary (Henry)...
Morris Shozo Abe
Jan 11, 2008
Funeral service for the late Morris Shozo Abe, 90-year-old, Seattle, Washington born Nisei, resident of Camarillo, Counter Intelligence Corp. veteran of WWII, who passed away on January 11, 2008, will be held on Saturday, January 19, 5:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, California with Rev. Mark Nakagawa officiating. Morris is survived...
Henry Tanaka
Jan 7, 2008
TANAKA, HENRY (91). Passed away on Jan. 7, 2008. Beloved father of Jeanne Lynn (Norman) Mori; grandfather of Damon Lyle (Salisa) and Derek Lane Mori; great grandfather of Caleb Damon Mori; brother of Frank J. (Marge) Tanaka; brother-in-law of Leonard (Geneva) Tanaka, Sadako Tanaka of Sun Lake, AZ and Goldie (Matsuo) Shimomaye; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other...
Mineko Ichimura
Jan 6, 2008
MINEKO ICHIMURA Private funeral services for the late Mineko Ichimura, 82 year old, Terminal Island, CA born Nisei resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on January 6 were held on Monday, January 14 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" officiated by Reverend Mark Nakagawa of Centenary United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons, Richard (Patty)...
Tomiyo Nakashima
Jan 6, 2008
MRS. TOMIYO NAKASHIMA, 83, San Pedro, CA born Nisei resident of Lake Forest, passed away on January 6, 2008 at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 10:00 am at Fukui Mortuary, "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, with Rev. Stephen Baroldy of Christ Presbyterian Church of...
Joseph Yoshio Kumagae
Jan 5, 2008
Funeral services for the late Mr. Joseph Yoshio Kumagae, 85-year-old resident of Rancho Palos Verdes who peacefully passed away on 5th of January at Little Co. of Mary in San Pedro, will be held on Sunday, January 13, 3pm at Orange County Buddhist Church, 906 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim with Rev. Akio Miyaji officiating under the direction of Fukui Mortuary...
Mary Mitsuko Yoshiyama
Jan 5, 2008
Funeral services for the late Mary Mitsuko Yoshiyama, 85 year old Sacramento born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on Jan 5, 2008 was held on Jan 12, 2008 with Rinban Chuho Matsubayashi officiating. Mary is survived by husband Kiyoshi Yoshiyama; son, Ronald Masaru Yoshiyama; and survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives in California
Lloyd Shigeru Suehiro
Jan 4, 2008
Lloyd Shigeru Suehiro Lloyd Shigeru Suehiro, 84 year old Redondo Beach, California born Nisei resident of Los Angeles and a US Army Veteran who served his country as a proud member of the 442nd RCT peacefully passed away on January 4. He is survived by his wife, Chizuko Suehiro; sons, Guy Shigeru (Kim) and Ford Kay (Sandra) Suehiro; daughter, Day...
Minoru Masukane
Jan 2, 2008
Minoru Masukane (88) Brawley, California-born Nisei resident of Torrance peacefully passed away on January 2. First Japanese-American soldier to receive an Honorable Discharge for being awarded 4 Bronze Stars from the United States Army in recognition for his service to his country during World War II. Beloved husband of Lucile Masukane; father of John (Jean) Masukane, Shirley Ross and Edith...
Albert Hiroshi Taira
Jan 1, 2008
Funeral service for ALBERT HIROSHI TAIRA, 71, a Brawley born Nisei and resident of Los Angeles who passed away on January 1 at the St. Vincent 's Medical Center , will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 10:00AM at Centenary United Methodist Church , 300 S. Central Avenue...
Hiroyoshi Shimazu
Dec 31, 2007
SHIMAZU, HIROYOSHI. Age 82 passed away on December 31, 2007. Beloved husband of Toshiko Shimazu; loving father of Chris Kaoru (Carole) Shimazu, Bonnie (Stanley) Watanabe, and Leroy (Kitty) Onishi; grandfather of 8; great-grandfather of 3; brother of Haruo (Tomiko) Shimazu, Masayuki (Frances) Shimazu, Itsue (Matsumi) Masaki, Kotoyo (George) Ganeko, and Yoshiko Shimazu; brother-in-law of Mrs. Kazumi (Tomiko) Shimazu and Teruo...
Judy Takahira
Dec 31, 2007
TAKAHIRA, JUDY. Age 79 passed away on December 31, 2007. She is survived by her sisters, Teruko and Shizuko both of Japan, and Alice; she is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. She started working for Pacific Bell and retired after almost 40 years in the industry. She was also the president and active in the Pioneers'...
Satoko Tsushima
Dec 31, 2007
Funeral services for the late Satoko Tsushima, 61-year-old, Yamagata-Ken born resident of Whittier, who passed away on December 31, 2007, will be held on Friday, January 11, 11:00 A.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., Los Angeles, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her husband, Isamu Tsushima; son, Walter Satoshi (Yuka) Tsushima; mother,...
Tetsuo Harry Kozaki
Dec 31, 2007
Tetsuo Harry Kozaki,88 year old Los Angeles resident passed away on Dec. 31, 2007. Tetsuo is survived by sister in laws, Mioko and Nancy Kozaki; nieces Anna (John) Eakins and Susan Kozaki; nephews Roy (Aileen) Kozaki, Paul and John Kozaki. Also five grand nieces, grand nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Friday Jan 4, 2008, 11:00AM at...
Frank T. Sasaki
Dec 31, 2007
MR. FRANK T. SASAKI, 81, Korean War Veteran, Portland, OR born Nisei, resident of Laguna Woods, and long-time resident of Littleton, Colorado, passed away on December 31, at the Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. Private family memorial service was held on January 11, at Pacific Crest Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Hayashida of Crossroads Community Church officiating, under the direction of Fukui...
Kenneth Yamamoto
Dec 29, 2007
Memorial services for the late Kenny Yamamoto, 46-year-old, Santa Monica born resident of Gardena, who passed away on December 29, 2007, will be held on Monday, January 7, 1:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., L.A. He is survived by his mother, Sumiko Yamamoto; siblings, Lynn, Rick (Margaret), and Craig (Doris) Yamamoto; niece, Cydney...
George K. Yamashige
Dec 28, 2007
Yamashige, George K., 87-year-old Denver, Colorado-born resident of Torrance, passed away on December 28, 2007. He is survived by his sister, Frances Oya; predeceased by his sister Fumiko, and brother Raymond Ozoe; also survived by cousin Lucille (Bill Kaoru) Honda, and nieces and nephew and many other relatives. Family services were held on January 19 at Green Hills Memorial Park...
Paul Kiyoshi Ito
Dec 28, 2007
In loving memory of Paul Kiyoshi Ito who passed away on December 28, 2007. He is survived by parents, Sus and Beryl Ito; grandmother, Ayako Ito; grandmother, Mary Murakami; sister and brother-in-law, Denise (Nishimura) and Scott Klatte; brother and sister-in-law, Darin and Sheri Nishimura; and nephews, Christopher Nishimura, Garrett Klatte and Trenton Klatte. He is also remembered by many uncles,...