Obituaries

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

Fumi Shiomi

Fumi Shiomi

Aug 8, 2007

Funeral service for the late Mrs. Fumi Shiomi who peacefull passed away on August 8, 2007 at Santa Monica Pavillion, will be held on Saturday, September1,10:30am at San Fernando Valley Holiness Church 9610 Hadden Ave., Pacoima. She is survived by her son, Richard (Judy) Shiomi; daughters, Catherine(Thomas)Yoshikawa and Irene Shiomi; grandchildren, Todd, Misty,Scott,John,Edward,Audrey,and Gary; brother,Jack(Mary)Hisayasu of Washington;nieces,nephews and other relatives.

Donald Long Chu

Donald Long Chu

Aug 8, 2007

Donald Long Chu, 91, of Arleta, passed away on August 8, 2007. Born in Xinhui, China, he was a retired television film editor and member of Motion Picture Editors Guild, Local 776, and former member of Chinatown Optimist Club and San Fernando Chinese Community Assoc. Visitation 12 noon Saturday, September 8th at Evergreen Baptist Church 2500 San Gabriel Blvd, Rosemead,...

Yaeko - Yamamoto

Yaeko - Yamamoto

Aug 8, 2007

YAMAMOTO, YAEKO peacefully passed away on August 8. She was the devoted, generous and proud mother of Chisato (Gary) Kanagi and Michiko "Fujima Ransei" (John Okita) Yamamoto. She is also survived by granddaughter Courtney Kanagi; great granddaughter Lauryn Kanagi; sisters-in-law Ayako Yamamoto of Osaka, Japan, and Mildred Kado; and many nieces and nephews. A private celebration of her life was...

Luke Takumi Kapono Narasaki

Luke Takumi Kapono Narasaki

Aug 7, 2007

NARASAKI, Luke Takumi Kapono (6 day old infant) Passed away August 7. Beloved son of Ryan Takashi and Kerri Yukimi Narasaki; brother of Kylee Narasaki; grandson of Roy Narasaki, Kristine Narasaki, and Howard (JoAnn) Umehara. Also survived by many other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 23 at 11:00 am, at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501...

Edward Juro Morimoto

Edward Juro Morimoto

Aug 4, 2007

Private funeral services for the late Edward Juro Morimoto, 86 year old Seattle, Washington born Nisei resident of La Mirada who passed away on August 4th were held on Friday, August 10th, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with Bishop Taisen Miyata of Koyasan Buddhist Temple officiating. Edward is survived by his wife,...

George Takeo Iwamiya

George Takeo Iwamiya

Aug 3, 2007

IWAMIYA, GEORGE TAKEO. Age 69 passed away on August 3, 2007. Beloved husband of Christine Iwamiya; loving father of Karen Iwamiya, Aileen (Christopher) Kawamoto, Lisa (Todd) Murray, and Gregg and David Iwamiya; grandfather of Lauren and Lindsey Murray; brother of Setsuko Tani, Mutsuko Higashi and John Iwamiya. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 11:00 A.M at First...

Takara Tak Iwashika

Takara Tak Iwashika

Aug 3, 2007

IWASHIKA, Tak Takara (82) passed away on August 3. father of Kenneth (Deborah) Iwashika of Texas and Sheila Lefor; grandfather of Erik and Ellee Iwashika, Maarten Lefor; great grandfather of Gavin Garcia; brother of Yaeko Pat Pennell, Michi Kamon, and Yoshiko Araki; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews including Ronald (Arlene) Kadonaga, Carol (David) Shibly, and Pamela Stacy Chung;...

Kiku Yokoyama

Kiku Yokoyama

Aug 1, 2007

Family services for the late Kiku Yokoyama, 80-year-old Brawley, Calif.-born Nisei and resident of Los Angeles who passed away on August 1 at her residence, were held on August 9 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Nobuo Ichihara officiating. She is survived by her husband, Henry Yokoyama; sons, Kelly and Marvin Yokoyama; granddaughter, Christine Yokoyama; and other relatives.

Shogo Fukushima

Shogo Fukushima

Aug 1, 2007

Funeral services for the late Shogo Fukushima, 77-year-old Los Angeles-born Nisei and resident of Torrance who passed away on August 1 at the Little Company of Mary Pavilion, will be held on Friday, August 10, 3 p.m., at Green Hills Memorial Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his...

Darryl Hayashida

Darryl Hayashida

Jul 31, 2007

HAYASHIDA, DARRYL. Age 51 passed away on July 31, 2007. Beloved husband of Carrie; loving father of Daniel (Hope) and Lori; son of Woodrow and Amy Hayashida; brother of Jeannette Hayashida. Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 10, 10:00 A.M. at Inglewood Park Cemetery Graveside, 720 E. Florence Ave., Inglewood.

Rev. Richard Reiho Nozaki

Rev. Richard Reiho Nozaki

Jul 31, 2007

Rev. Richard Reiho Nozaki, beloved husband of Gingi Yew and son of the late Bishop Reikai and the late Elsie Nozaki, passed away on July 31. He was devoted to his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all. Services, Wednesday, August 15, 1 p.m., at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. 3rd St., L.A. The family requests...

Masatoshi Joe Murakami

Masatoshi Joe Murakami

Jul 28, 2007

MURAKAMI, Masatoshi Joe (81) Passed away on July 28, 2007 after a valiant struggle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife Amy, daughters Candace, Darlene (Dennis Sumi) and grandson Dustin. The family is honoring his personal request for a private moment in his life with no service, koden or flowers. Donations may be made to the charity of...

Bill Shigeki Yukihiro

Bill Shigeki Yukihiro

Jul 28, 2007

Funeral services for the late MR. BILL SHIGEKI YUKIHIRO, 84, Laguna, CA born Nisei, resident of Norwalk, who passed away on July 28, at Good Samaritan Hospital will be held on Saturday, August 4, from 10 a.m. at Anaheim Free Methodist Church, 1001 N. Mayflower St., Anaheim, with Rev. Carl Yoshimine officiating, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is...

Yoshio - Kamiya

Yoshio - Kamiya

Jul 28, 2007

KAMIYA , Yoshio Age 80, San Pedro-born, peacefully passed away on July 28, 2007. Beloved husband of Yemi Kamiya; father of Luanne Kamiya, Ronald (Kathryn) and Randell (Christine) Kamiya; grandfather of Carolyn, Allison, Taylor and Kelsey Kamiya; brother of Mary Hiromi Kamiya, He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral service will be held on Sat....

Ann Mariko Ogawa

Ann Mariko Ogawa

Jul 27, 2007

Visitation for ANN MARIKO OGAWA, 88, a Stockton born Nisei and resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on July 27 at the Hollenbeck Palms Nursing Home of natural causes, will be held from 10:30AM to 11:00AM on Saturday, August 4 with services to follow at the Union Church of Los Angeles, 401 East 3rd St., L.A., under the direction...

Isamu Watanabe

Isamu Watanabe

Jul 24, 2007

Funeral services for the late Isamu Watanabe, 72-year-old Los Angeles-born Sansei and resident of Northridge who passed away on July 24 at Northridge Hospital Medical Center, will be held on Saturday, August 4, 10:30 a.m. at San Fernando Valley Holiness Church, 9610 Haddon Ave., Pacoima, California under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his his wife, Masako...

Toshio - Okamoto

Toshio - Okamoto

Jul 24, 2007

OKAMOTO , Toshio Age 76, born on Maui, Hawaii, passed away peacefully in Los Angeles on July 24, 2007. He is survived b y his wife, Edith; children Sheri (Golfredo) Bastida, Wesley T. (Mamie), and Darin; and grandchildren Julianna and Willie. He is also survived by brother Kunio (Paula), sisters Mitsue (Tiko) Hamai and Yaeko (Hatsu) Takahashi of Maui, Hawaii,...

Masaru Toguchi

Masaru Toguchi

Jul 22, 2007

Funeral services for the late Masaru Toguchi, 92-year-old, Pepeekeo, HI born resident of Montebello, who passed away on July 22, 2007, will be held on Saturday, August 4, 1:00 P.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., L.A., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his beloved wife, Beatrice C. Toguchi; children, Kenneth Toguchi of...

Rodney Clark Shemick

Rodney Clark Shemick

Jul 21, 2007

Rodney Clark Shemick, 57 , son of John and Elizabeth Shemick, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2007, at his home in Los Angeles. Rod was raised in West LA and was a diligent student, always interested in the sciences. As a boy, Rod enjoyed exotic pets and owned pigeons, a porcupine, and piranha fish. After graduating from Venice High...

Katashi Nakayama

Katashi Nakayama

Jul 20, 2007

Family services for the late Katashi Nakayama, King City, Calif.-born Nisei resident of Chino Hills who passed away on July 20 at Chino Valley Medical Center, were held on July 27 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with a minister from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his daughter, Edith K. Matsui; son, Michael C. Nakayama; grandchildren, Stacy (Ross)...

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