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,...
Miyoko - Iwaoka
Dec 27, 2007
A funeral service for the late Mrs. Miyoko Iwaoka, age 80, Kumamoto-Ken born, peacefully passed away on Dec. 27, 2007 at her residence, will be held on Thu. Jan. 10, 2008 7:30 P.M. at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA under the direction of Fukui Mortuary (213)626-0441 The deceased is survived by her sons, Masaaki...
Yumiko Miyakawa
Dec 26, 2007
Public Viewing for the late YUMIKO MIYAKAWA, Redondo Beach, CA born Nisei resident of Monterey Park who passed away on December 26, will be held on Saturday, January 5 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple Street, Los Angeles. Funeral services will be held privately. She is survived by her husband of...
Keiko Kashiwabara
Dec 26, 2007
Funeral service for Keiko Kashiwabara, 71-year-old Tokyo born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on Dec. 26, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital, will be held on Sunday, January 6 from 2:00 PM at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary (213)626-0441. The deceased is survived by her husband, Hideo Kashiwabara;...
Dr. Hayato Kihara
Dec 26, 2007
Memorial service for Dr. Hayato Kihara, 85, an Oakland born Nisei and veteran of the Military Intelligence Service during WWII who passed away at the Venturan Convalescent Center on December 26, will be held on Saturday, January 19, 12:30PM at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E. Temple St., L.A. with Rev. Cliff Ishigaki officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests...
Masao Frank Muraoka
Dec 24, 2007
MURAOKA, Masao Frank (93) passed away on December 24. Beloved husband of Mary Muraoka; father of Joyce (Russel) Nomura; grandfather of Ryan and Kelly Nomura; brother of Hideo (Nago Muraoka and Yoshi (Richard) Kaku. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Graveside memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 5, 11:00 AM at Rose Hills Memorial Park...
Sueo Tabata
Dec 24, 2007
TABATA,Sueo (84) peacefully passed away on December 24 at Whittier Hospital Medical Center. Beloved husband of Teruko Terry Tabata; father of Steve Tabata, Marsha (Steve) Castle, and Donald (Grace) Tabata; grandfather of six; great grandfather of two; brother of Fusako Enomoto, Matsuko (Masao) Iriyama, and Saburo (Tokiko) Tabata; also survived by many other relatives. Funeral services will be held on...
Chiye Akimoto
Dec 23, 2007
Family services for the late Chiye Akimoto, 91-year-old Los Angeles-born Nisei resident of the city who passed away on December 23 at St. Vincent Medical Center, were held on December 27 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her son, Dr. Arthur M. Akimoto; daughter, June (Wayne S.) Gotanda; and five grandchildren;...
Gene Yoshio Arakaki
Dec 23, 2007
Funeral services for the late Gene Yoshio Arakaki, 89 year old Sanger born, resident of Buena Park, who passed away on Dec 23, 2007 was held on Jan 5, 2007 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the Garden, Los Angeles, Ca with Rev. Alfred Tsuyuki officiating. Gene is survived by daughter; Arlene (Mikio) Tsutsui, sons: Dr. David (Loretta) Arakaki, Dr. Roger...
George Masaru Nakasone
Dec 22, 2007
GEORGE MASARU NAKASONE (73) passed away peacefully on December 22. Beloved companion of Eloise Hoshide; brother of Raymond and Susumu Nakasone and Patsy (Yasu) Higa, all of Hawaii; brother-in-law of Fred Kishaba of Mission Viejo. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 3, 10:00 AM at Evergreen Baptist Church of...
Harry Mitsuru Kodama
Dec 21, 2007
KODAMA, HARRY MITSURU (84). Passed away on Dec. 21, 2007. Beloved husband of Peggy Kodama; father of Rick (Nancy) Kodama, Gail Kodama; grandfather of Brandon, Austin, Kyle, Dylan Kodama; also survived by brother, sisters, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 28 from 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM with service to follow at Centenary United...
James Lee Reinke
Dec 20, 2007
REINKE, JAMES LEE (46). Passed away on Dec. 20, 2007. Beloved husband of Beverly Okano Reinke; father of Tony and Dylan Reinke; son of Suk Cha Reinke of Kansas; also survived by nieces, a nephew and other relatives here and in Nevada. Funeral service will be held on Friday, Dec. 28 from 2:00 PM at Hompa Hongwanji Budhist Temple, 815...