Richard Toshio Matsuoka
May 10, 2006
Public visitation for the late Richard Toshio Matsuoka, 64-year-old, Santa Maria, CA born resident of Villa Park, who passed away on May 10, 2006 at his residence, will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 7:00-9:00 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., L.A. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 18, 7:30 P.M. at...
Jane Harue Wakasa
May 9, 2006
WAKASA, JANE HARUE, 88 year-old Hawaii born, who passed away on Tue. May 9, 2006; beloved mother of Ron H. (Martha) Wakasa, June Kizu and Janice Wakasa; grandmother of Dylan(Gina) Wakasa, Morgan (Christina) Wakasa, Noelle (Jesus) Gonzalez-Wakasa, Sarah Wakasa, Alex Kizu and Matthew Kizu; and she is also survived by many great grandchildren, brother, sisters, nieces, nephews and other relatives....
Rosie Shizuka Hayashida
May 8, 2006
MRS. ROSIE SHIZUKA HAYASHIDA, 88, Santa Barbara, CA born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on May 8, 2006 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She is survived by her sons, Ronald and John Edward Hayashida; sisters, Clara Jane Hodgson and Barbara Furusho; and niece, Mioko Okuda. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, May 16 at 11:00A.M. at Centenary...
Joseph Mamoru Shimotsuksa
May 8, 2006
Private services for the late Mr. Joseph Mamoru Shimotsukasa, 84 year-old Japan born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on May 8 at Burlington Convalescent Hospital, were held on May 16, 2006, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rinban Chuho Matsubayashi of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by...
Russell Koichi Hirata
May 7, 2006
HIRATA, Russell Koichi; Russell or "Ko" as he is known to his Pre-war friends was born in Lomita, Ca on August 24, 1920. beloved father of Ronny and Janet (Hans)Almqvist; grandfather of Chanel, Christian, Hanna and Mikey Almqvist; and also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in WA, NJ, Co and Japan. Funeral services will be...
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...