Masaomi Jim Mita
May 6, 2006
Funeral services for the late Masaomi Jim Mita, 82-year-old, Honolulu, Hawaii born resident of Gardena, who passed away on May 6, 2006 at Little Co. of Mary Hospital in Torrance, will be held on Saturday, May 13, 3:00 P.M. at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 W. 158th St., Gardena, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his...
Sam Soichi Hashiba
May 5, 2006
A private funeral service for Sam Soichi Hashiba was held on May 19, 2006, at Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles. Sam, 90, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in El Sereno on May 5, 2006. Sam was born and raised in Kekaha, Kauai, and lived with his parents, Kuichi and Hatsune Hashiba and older brother, Hatsuichi...
Yangi Hisato Kitadani
May 4, 2006
Funeral services for the late Yangi Hisato Kitadani, 82-year-old Spokane, Washington-born Nisei and resident of Los Angeles who passed away on May 4 at Good Samaritan Hospital, will be held on Friday, May 12, from 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 wife, Katsuko...
Keiichi "Kenny" Oku
May 4, 2006
Keiichi "Kenny" Oku, 46-year-old Osaka, Japan-born resident of Torrance, passed away on May 4, 2006. Beloved husband of Mina, loving father of Julie and Ashley and brother of Kazuhisa of Japan. Funeral, Friday, May 12, 3 p.m. at Green Hills Memorial Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary.
Dolly Yoshiko Nishikawa
May 3, 2006
Memorial services for the late Dolly Yoshiko Nishikawa, 81-year-old, Snoqualime Falls, Washington born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on May 3, 2006, will be held on Saturday, May 13, 10:00 A.M. at Venice-Santa Monica Free Methodist Church, 4871 Centinela Ave., L.A., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. (Additional parking is available at the Venice Japanese Community Center, 12448...
Humiko Miyazaki
May 3, 2006
MIYAZAKI, HUMIKO, 94, passed away on May 3, 2006. She is survived by her son, Kiyoto Neil (Joyce Akemi) Miyazaki; daughter, Harriett Hideko (Ernest Bunji) Kawata; grandchildren, Neil Kiyoji (Maria) Miyazaki, Debbilyn Kiyomi (Curtis) Doyle, Brian Kiyomichi (Heather) Miyazaki, Keith Kiyoshi (Cynthia) and Bryce Toshio (Cindy) Kawata, Ariane Keiko Kawata; 8 great-grandchildren; also survived by many nephews and nieces and...
Helen Nagako Ozaki
May 1, 2006
HELEN NAGAKO OZAKI passed away on May 1 at the age of 81 after leading a full and remarkably active life. The beloved wife of the late Junji Ozaki, M.D. will be dearly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Adachi; sons, Dr. Robert (Phyllis) and Richard (Katherine) Ozaki; 7 grandchildren, sister Kiyoko (Ken) Hedani...
Mae Yukiko Imatomi
Apr 29, 2006
A private graveside service for the late Mae Yukiko Imatomi, 94 year-old, Los Angeles born resident of Gardena who passed away on April 29 at Golden Sunset Haven was held at Inglewood Park Cemetery with Rev. Ron Matsuda of Gardena Valley Baptist Church officiating under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. (213) 626-0441 She is survived by her sons, Howard (Sawako),...
Isami - Igarashi
Apr 29, 2006
Memorial services for the late Isami Igarashi, 79 year-old Venice, CA born Nisei, resident of Huntington Beach who passed away on April 29 in Las Vegas, will be held on Monday, May 8, 7:00 p.m. at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church 2000 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana, CA under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. The Igarashi family is requesting casual attire. He...
Michiyo S. Hirano
Apr 28, 2006
HIRANO, MICHIYO, Age 83, passed away April 28 at her residence; beloved wife of Takeshi Hirano; mother of Holly (George) Nauta and Laurie Hirano; grandmother of Jaimi Nauta and Matthew Nauta; sister of George (Violet) Sato of Hawaii; sister-in-law of Chieko Takahashi of Hawaii and Sumiko Kubota of Tennessee and also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here...
Tetsuya Nakayama
Apr 27, 2006
Tetsuya Nakayama, 27-year-old Japan-born student residing in Bakersfield, Calif., passed away on April 27. A memorial gathering was held on May 6 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel. "Tetsuya met many people, made many life-time friends, and made great memories. He must have been the happiest in his life here in Bakersfield, surrounded by his buddies. Best brother, Tetsuya. Thank you. I...
Mitsushi Yamaguchi
Apr 26, 2006
Family services for the late Mitsushi Yamaguchi, 84-year-old Kagoshima-Ken-born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on April 26 at Keiro Retirement Home, were held on May 4 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rinban Chuho Matsubayashi of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
Ida Sumiko Abe
Apr 26, 2006
Funeral services for the late Ida Sumiko Abe, 88-year-old, Yakima, Washington born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on April 26, 2006 at Keiro Nursing Home, will be held on Monday, May 1, 11:00 A.M. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., L.A., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her sons, Paul K....
Frank Masaichi Ito
Apr 25, 2006
ITO, FRANK MASAICHI, Age 100, born June 21, 1905, passed away April 25 at Keiro Nursing Home. Beloved father of John H. Ito; grandfather of Jerome Ito, Kai Ito and Scott Yamakoshi; great grandfather of five; brother of two of Japan; survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May...
Takeshige Tabuchi
Apr 25, 2006
Family services for the late Takeshige Tabuchi, 90-year-old Montebello-born Nisei and resident of North Hills who passed away on April 25 at Olympia Medical Center, were held on April 29 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rinban Chuho Matsubayashi of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating. He is survived by his sons, Hiroshi (Eiko) Tabuchi and Takekazu (Shinobu) Tabuchi, the latter of...
Yoshiko Yamaguchi
Apr 24, 2006
Private funeral services for the late Yoshiko Yamaguchi, 83-year-old, Seattle, WA born resident of Montebello, who passed away on April 24, 2006, was held on April 29 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden". She is survived by her loving children, Tom (Natalie) Yamaguchi and Claire (Jim) Morey; grandchildren, Sean and Ryan Yamaguchi; brother, Victor Wakano; she is also survived...
Nancy Chizuko Endow
Apr 24, 2006
Funeral services for Nancy Chizuko Endow, 83 year-old Calexico born Kibei Nisei, resident of Lomita who passed away on April 24 at her home will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 from 11:00 a.m. at Nichiren Buddhist Temple, 2801 E. Fourth Street, Los Angeles, with Rev. Shokai Kanai officiating under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by...
William Masamichi Fujitaki
Apr 23, 2006
Family graveside services for the late William Masamichi Fujitaki, 81-year-old Sawtelle, Calif.-born Nisei resident of Altadena who passed away on April 23 at Huntington Memorial Hospital, were held on April 28 at Rose Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Phil Waters officiating and under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his wife, Yoshie; daughters, Nancy (Blair) Maffris and...
Misao Dohi
Apr 22, 2006
Private funeral services for the late Misao Dohi, 83-year-old, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on April 22, 2006, was held on April 29 at the West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her beloved husband, George Dohi; daughters, Katherine (Eric) Sasaki and Lynne Dohi; son, Steven (Donna) Dohi; 5 grandchildren;...
Toshio Kimura
Apr 21, 2006
MR. TOSHIO KIMURA, 61, Manzanar, CA born Nisei resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on April 21, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 27, from 10:00A.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his wife, Grace Hatsuko Kimura; daughter,...