Obituaries

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

Sue Tsuruko Kaneshiro

Sue Tsuruko Kaneshiro

Dec 13, 2006

Funeral services for the late MRS. SUE TSURUKO KANESHIRO, 74 Makawao, Maui, HI born Nisei, resident of Gardena, who passed away on December 13, at her residence, will be held on Saturday, December 23, from 10:00A.M. at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrnace, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Yeiki...

Tadao Tad Ouchi

Tadao Tad Ouchi

Dec 13, 2006

OUCHI , Tadao "Tad" (Age 81), beloved husband of Joyce Ouchi; father of Craig Ouchi and Sheryl (Bruce) Yamasaki; grandfather of Kyle and Stacie Yamasaki; brother of Harue Maki, Fumie Ouchi and Mitsue Chun, all of Hawaii; brother-in-law of Jean (Nonnie) Johnson of Hawaii; and he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Hawaii....

Jim Morikawa

Jim Morikawa

Dec 11, 2006

MORIKAWA, JIM (81) passed away on December 11. He is survived by his brothers, Harry (June), George and Frank (Amy) Morikawa; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. A private memorial service was held Thursday, December 21 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Mark Nakagawa officiating. www.fukuimortuary.com (213) 626-0441

Paul Hideo Tsumura

Paul Hideo Tsumura

Dec 11, 2006

TSUMURA, Paul Hideo (84) Beloved father of Steve Hideaki (Jennifer) and Ron Kiyoshi Tsumura; grandfather of Wesley Edward and Kristin Michiko Tsumura; brother of Marian Shizue Asai; brother-in-law of Sadaichi Asai; and also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral Service will be held on Sun. Dec. 17, 2006 11:30 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E. Temple...

Shigeko Ito

Shigeko Ito

Dec 9, 2006

Private family funeral services for the late MRS. SHIGEKO ITO, 94 year old Pasco, WA born Nisei resident of Gardena who passed away on December 9th at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, were held on Friday, December 15th, at Gardena Buddhist Church, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Jerry) Kaneshiro, and Ann Rountree; grandsons,...

Ben Uyemura

Ben Uyemura

Dec 7, 2006

Memorial services for the late Ben Uyemura, 88-year-old, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on December 7, 2006 in Torrance, will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 11:00 A.M. at Victory Fellowship, 4030 Spencer St., Torrance, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his beloved wife, Toshiko Uyemura; children, Vivien (Allen) Morita, Douglas (Dora), and Vicky...

Shizuko Iwamoto

Shizuko Iwamoto

Dec 6, 2006

Family services for the late Shizuko Iwamoto, 88-year-old Los Angeles-born resident of Gardena who passed away on December 6 at South Bay Keiro Nursing Home, were held on December 13 at Green Hills Memorial Park gravside with Rev. Kyogyo Miura and Rev. Koju Terada officiating and under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her son, Daniel Teruaki...

Sumio Ralph Onoda

Sumio Ralph Onoda

Dec 6, 2006

ONODA, RALPH SUMIO. Age 80 passed away on December 6, 2006 in Los Angeles. Beloved husband of Chiyoko Onoda; loving father of Sharon (George) Taylor and Scott (Rena) Onoda; brother of Tok (Miyo) Onoda and Miyo (Ed) Shimamoto; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial services and luncheon (casual attire) will be held on Saturday,...

Ronald Masaharu Kitagawa

Ronald Masaharu Kitagawa

Dec 5, 2006

Funeral services for the late Ronald Masaharu Kitagawa, 63-year-old Maui, Hawaii-born Sansei resident of La Palma who passed away on December 5 at Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 7:30 p.m., at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim, Calif., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his...

Hajime Irie

Hajime Irie

Dec 4, 2006

Hajime "Gen" Irie, age 59, born in Osaka, Japan passed away on December 4th, 2006 in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife Yoko, son Susumu, daughter Ayako, son-in-law Miles, and grandson Jack. Funeral services will be held at the Marriott Los Angeles Downtown 333 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA. 90071 on Saturday December 9th, 2006 from 2-4pm.

Kenji Kajiya

Kenji Kajiya

Dec 4, 2006

Funeral Service for the late Kenji Kajiya, Los Angeles-born Nisei resident of Gardena who passed away on December 4 at his residence, will be held on Thursday, December 14, 11 a.m., at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance, Calif., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his wife, Alice (Hagiwara) Kajiya; son, Scott (Jan)...

George Mitsuru Mitsuhata

George Mitsuru Mitsuhata

Dec 4, 2006

Private memorial services for the late GEORGE MITSURU MITSUHATA, 93 year-old Long Beach born nisei resident of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA who passed away on December 4 at Keiro Nursing Home, were held on Friday, December 15 at Green Hills Memorial Park under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his wife, Sakaye Mitsuhata; daughters, Joyce Cairns and...

Margaret Fujiko Hiroto

Margaret Fujiko Hiroto

Dec 4, 2006

Memorial service for MARGARET FUJIKO HIROTO, 76, an Olympia, WA. born Nisei and resident of Los Angeles who passed away on December 4 at the Keiro Nursing Home, will be held on Saturday, December 16, 3PM at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., L.A., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Additional parking is available at Little Tokyo...

Masato Fujimoto

Masato Fujimoto

Dec 2, 2006

Public visitation for the late Masato Fujimoto, 93-year-old, Gardena, California born resident of Downey, who passed away on December 2, 2006, will be held on Thursday, December 7, 7:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., L.A. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 9, 1:00 P.M. at Moravian Church, 10337 Old River School...

Keigi Horiuchi

Keigi Horiuchi

Dec 2, 2006

Private funeral services for the late Keigi Horiuchi, 83-year-old, Seattle, Washington born resident of West Covina, who passed away on December 2, 2006 in Covina, were held on Saturday, December 9, at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mae Horiuchi; children, Connie (Tommy) Wong, Teresa (Grant)...

Atsushi Jack Hirose

Atsushi Jack Hirose

Nov 30, 2006

Funeral service for the late Mr. Atsushi Jack Hirose., 83-year-old, San Pedro-born, resident of Monterey Park, who was an avid fisherman and golfer and loved watching his baseball and grandkids; passed away on Nov. 30, will be held on Fri. Dec. 8, 11:00 A.M. at Zenshuji Soto Mission at 123 S. Hewitt St., Los Angeles, CA, under the direction...

Joseph Granville Logan Jr.

Joseph Granville Logan Jr.

Nov 30, 2006

LOGAN, JOSEPH G., JR. Age 86; passed away November 30, 2006, in Los Angeles. In death, he joins Esther, his wife of 54 years. He is survived by his loving family: son Joseph, daughter-in-law Yumi, and granddaughter Ai-Ling; daughter Eileen Harris, son-in-law Joe and grandchildren Joseph, Rachel, and Kristina; brother-in-law Lawrence Taylor; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Joseph G....

Alejandro O. Oshiro

Alejandro O. Oshiro

Nov 29, 2006

Public Visitation for the late Mr. Alex Oshiro., 76-year-old, Peru-born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on Nov. 29, will be held on Fri. Dec. 8, 1:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the Garden, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA. The deceased is survived by his wife, Fanny Oshiro; his children, Yaeko, Choichi, Kazue, Jorge, Diana and...

Henry Tetsuya Kodama

Henry Tetsuya Kodama

Nov 28, 2006

Private services for the late Henry T. Kodama, 91 year-old Chico, CA born sansei resident of Los Angeles who passed away on November 28 at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles, were held at Green Hills Memorial Park under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his wife, Annie Kodama; sons, Clayton (Akemi), Stirling and Dexter (Jo Ann) Kodama;...

Yukiko - Adachi

Yukiko - Adachi

Nov 28, 2006

A private service for the late Mrs. Yukiko Adachi, 85 years old, who passed away on Nov. 28 in Torrance, CA was held on Sat. Dec. 2 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Shumyo Kojima of Zenshuji Soto Mission officiating. She is survived by her daughter, Louise R. Shimizu; daughter-in-law, Akemi Adachi; grandchildren, Timothy, Albert and Emily Adachi, and Aileen,...

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