Obituaries

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

Tokuichi Henry Yonamine

Tokuichi Henry Yonamine

Feb 18, 2007

Funeral service for TOKUICHI HENRY YONAMINE, 93, an Oahu born Nisei who passed away on February 18 at his residence in Gardena, will be held on Saturday, March 3, 10:00AM, at the Church of the Holy Communion, 1160 141st St., Gardena, arrangement were made by Fukui Mortuary. Tokuichi, who is predeceased by his wife, Hatsue Esther is survived by his...

Mieko - Uragami

Mieko - Uragami

Feb 18, 2007

URAGAMI, MIEKO, age 96, born in Los Angeles-CA, passed away on Feb. 18. Mieko and her late husband, Bob Nobuo were the beloved parents of Stanley (Suzanne) Uragami and Carol Tawa; grandmother of Bradley (Kathy) Tawa and Kimberley (Dean) Masukawa; great grandmother of Madeleine Kei and Jackson Nobuo Tawa, Lindsay Mie and Kyle Mitsugi Masukawa; sister-in-law of Frances Kino; she...

Nobuko Adachi

Nobuko Adachi

Feb 18, 2007

Private family services for the late Nobuko Adachi, 84-year-old, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on February 18, 2007, were held on Tuesday, February 27 at Inglewood Park Cemetery, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her beloved husband, Isamu Adachi; daughter, Sharon Adachi; brothers, Isamu (Suzy) and Masumi (Mildred) Kinjo; sister-in-law, Tae Kinjo; she is...

Henry Saburo Sanematsu

Henry Saburo Sanematsu

Feb 16, 2007

Funeral service for HENRY SABURO SANEMATSU, 80, a Riverside born Nisei and veteran of WWII who passed away on February 16 at the Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2:00PM at the Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Avenue, Anaheim. He is survived by his wife, Clara; daughter, Louise; sisters, Toshiko Ito...

Fukuji Tanji

Fukuji Tanji

Feb 15, 2007

Funeral services for the late Fukuji Tanji, 87 year old Florin, California born Nisei resident of Orange County who passed away on February 15th at La Habra Convalescent Hospital, were held on Monday, February 19 at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. 3rd St., in Los Angeles, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his son, Frank...

Mitsuko - Fujita

Mitsuko - Fujita

Feb 15, 2007

FUJITA , Mitsuko (94), Yakima, WA born resident of Westminster who passed away on Feb. 15, beloved mother of Sam M. (Inah), Tadashi Tad (Judith), Masaji (Carole Ann) and Katsumi (Hui Lin) Fujita; grandmother of six; great-grandmother of four and sister of Noboru Fujita, Saburo (Shizuko) Omae and Mitsuye Sakata, all of Japan. Funeral Friday, February 23, 11:00 a.m., at...

Yaeko Matsuda

Yaeko Matsuda

Feb 12, 2007

Funeral services for the late YAEKO MATSUDA, 96 year old Kauai born Nisei resident of Torrance who passed away on February 12 at Del Amo Gardens Convalescent Home, will be held on Saturday, February 24th at 1:00 PM at Gardena Buddhist Church 1517 W. 166th St.,Gardena under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her sons,Ben (Patsy) and...

Steven Norio Ariga

Steven Norio Ariga

Feb 12, 2007

ARIGA, STEVEN NORIO 63, a resident of North Hollywood and employee of TTA Travel passed away on February 12 at the Panorama City Medical Center is survived by his cousin, Lillian (Henry) Kozai and many loving friends. Memorial service, Tues., Feb. 27, 7:00PM at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E. Temple St., L.A. with a minister from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple...

Walter H. Tanaka

Walter H. Tanaka

Feb 11, 2007

TANAKA, Walter H. (104) passed away on February 11. Beloved father of Amy J. (Teruaki) Takeda, Joy T. Yamamoto and Diane T. (Bruce) Shimano; also survived by six grandchildren. Private funeral services were held on Thursday, February 22 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rimban Chuho Matsubayashi of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.

Tsuyako Wada

Tsuyako Wada

Feb 10, 2007

Funeral services for the late Tsuyako Wada, 101-year-old, who passed away on February 10, 2007 at her residence in Chatsworth, will be held on Thursday, February 15, 7:30 P.M. at Koyasan Buddhist Temple, 342 E. 1st St., L.A., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Predeceased by her husband, Yasumatsu, sons, Isamu, Kazuo and Osamu Wada and daughter, Mitsuye Takaki; she...

Grace Emiko Hedani

Grace Emiko Hedani

Feb 10, 2007

Family services for the late Grace Emiko Hedani, 84-year-old Fresno, Calif.-born resident of Gardena who passed away on February 10 at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, were held on February 17 at Gardena Buddhist Church under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her sons, Bruce, Daniel and Stephen (Teri) Hedani; daughter, Jean (Kenneth) Sakai; grandchildren, Kyle and Stacey...

Toshio "Tee" Hashimoto

Toshio "Tee" Hashimoto

Feb 10, 2007

HASHIMOTO, Toshio (82) passed away peacefully at home on February 10th. Beloved husband of Amy Emiko Hashimoto; father of Paul, Ann, and predeceased by Jon Hashimoto. Brother of Mitzi Iizuka; also survived by many other relatives and friends. Ash burial at sea will be held privately.

Masaji Goto

Masaji Goto

Feb 8, 2007

Funeral services for the late Masaji "Mas" Goto, 85-year-old, CA born resident of Pasadena, who passed away on February 8, 2007 in Arcadia, will be held on Thursday, February 15, 7:30 P.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., L.A., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his sons, Kenneth and Douglas Goto; daughter, Eleanor...

Katherine Tsuneko Sasaki

Katherine Tsuneko Sasaki

Feb 8, 2007

Memorial Service for the late Katherine Tsuneko Sasaki, 86-year-old Seattle, Washington-born Nisei resident of Glendale who passed away on February 8 at Glendale Adventist Medical Center, will be held on Thursday, March 8, 10:30 a.m., at Los Altos United Methodist Church, 5950 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA 90815, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her...

Yuriko Murakami

Yuriko Murakami

Feb 8, 2007

Funeral services for the late Yuriko Murakami, 85-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born resident of Daly City, who passed away on February 8, 2007, will be held on Saturday, February 17, 11:00 A.M. at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Predeceased by her husband, Dr. Clifford Murakami; she is survived...

Mitsuko "Mitsi" Yamamoto

Mitsuko "Mitsi" Yamamoto

Feb 2, 2007

YAMAMOTO, Mitsuko (82) passed away on February 2nd. Beloved mother of Bryan K. (June) Yamamoto, and Joyce K. Yamamoto; grandmother of Craig S. and Maryn T. Yamamoto; also survived by many other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 7th at 1:00 PM at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, with Pastor Daniel...

Grace Tsuyako Yoshimura

Grace Tsuyako Yoshimura

Feb 2, 2007

Private family graveside services for the late MRS. GRACE TSUYAKO YOSHIMURA, 84, Turlock, CA born Sansei, resident of North Hollywood, passed away on February 2, at Windsor Terrace Health Care Center, were held on Friday, February 9, at Rose Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Myojo Yokota of Koyasan Buddhist Temple officiating, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is predeceased...

George Susumu Ota

George Susumu Ota

Feb 2, 2007

Funeral services for the late George Susumu Ota, 84-year-old El Centro, Calif.-born Nisei and resident of Torrance who passed away on February 2 at his residence, will be held on Saturday, Februay 10, 10 a.m., at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena, CA, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his wife, Masako; daughter, Kathryn...

Minaye H. Yamashita

Minaye H. Yamashita

Feb 1, 2007

Funeral services for the late Minaye H. Yamashita, 87-year-old, CA born resident of Pasadena, who passed away on February 1, 2007, will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 7:30 P.M. at Pasadena Buddhist Temple, 1993 Glen Ave., Pasadena, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her children, Yukio Yamashita, Jane Namiye Jung, and Ronny M. (Eleanor) Yamashita;...

Raymond Masao Kobata

Raymond Masao Kobata

Feb 1, 2007

Funeral services for the late MR. RAYMOND MASAO KOBATA, 93, Kure, Japan born Issei, resident of Palmdale, passed away on February 1, at his residence, will be held on Friday, February 9, at 10:00A.M. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his wife, Tamaye Kobata; sons,...

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