Obituaries

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

Henry Shigeo Deguchi

Henry Shigeo Deguchi

Feb 5, 2006

Best friend and husband to Kazuko; loving father of Ashley, Lauren, Courtney, & Dana; soon-to-be father-in-law of Chris Lee; son of Keiko Deguchi; brother to John Deguchi, Naomi (Shawn) Andry, Michael Deguchi; brother (in-law) to Frank Yoshio & Kyoko Takahashi, Clive Sano, and Steve & Mariko Nishizu; caring uncle to Spencer & Blaine Sano, Glenn (Amy) Takahashi, Joy (Rick) Garcia,...

Frank Hayashi

Frank Hayashi

Feb 5, 2006

MR. FRANK HAYASHI, 81, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles who passed away on February 5, at Good Samaritan Hospital. He is survived by his daughters, Dale, Joey (Matt Woods) and Debbie Hayashi; granddaughters, Sandra Higashi, Madison Woods and Kaeo Hayashi; sister, Sachiko (Frank) Kato; sisters-in-law, Tomoye Hayashi and Kyoko Hayashi of Japan, many nephews and nieces....

Kent Taro Hirohama

Kent Taro Hirohama

Feb 4, 2006

HIROHAMA, Kent Taro (40) Beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on February 4, 2006 in Fountain Valley, after a valiant 14-month battle with colon cancer. Kent is survived by his mother Lilyan Hirohama of Santa Ana, sister Janis Hirohama (James Pollard) of Manhattan Beach, and brother David Hirohama (Joycelyn Caparas) of Glendora. He is...

Sakai "Saki" Arai

Sakai "Saki" Arai

Feb 2, 2006

MR. SAKAI "SAKI" ARAI, 100, Seattle, WA born Nisei, resident of Gardena, who passed away on February 2, 2006. He is predeceased by his wife, Kimi Arai. He is survived by his sons, Ross (Cindy) and Jun (Erni) Arai; daughters, Riki (Tadamasa) Tsuboi and Meiko (Yuji) Masumiya; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Hide Hamaguchi; brother-in-law, Roy (Hanna) Yoshitomi; sister-in-law, Teru...

Jack Togo Ishii

Jack Togo Ishii

Feb 1, 2006

Funeral services for the late Jack Togo Ishii, 84-years-old, who passed away on February 1, 2006 at his residence, will be held on Thursday, February 9, 7:00 P.M. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., L.A., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his sons, Art (Kyoko), Ken (Debbie) and Robert (Arlene) Ishii; daughter, Arlene...

Koji Mitsunaga

Koji Mitsunaga

Jan 30, 2006

Koji Mitsunaga, 76, of Los Angeles, passed away on January 30, 2006. Papa is survived by his loving wife, Shirley; son, Kevin (Barbara) Mitsunaga; daughter, Karen (Timothy) Boyer; five grandchildren, Jenny, Chris and Jacki Boyer; Lauren and Kyle Mitsunaga; two brothers and four sisters. Papa was a wonderful, honest, humble, loveable man of integrity. He was most proud of his...

Glen Kazuma Uyeda

Glen Kazuma Uyeda

Jan 28, 2006

Funeral service for GLEN KAZUMA UYEDA, 84, a New Mexico born Veteran of the Korean Conflict who passed away at his residence in Canoga Park on January 28, was held on Tuesday, February 7 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", with Rev. Mark Nakagawa of Centenary United Methodist Church officiating. He is survived by his son, Mark; daughters, Cynthia...

Jaine O. Hagiwara

Jaine O. Hagiwara

Jan 28, 2006

Memorial service for JAINE O. HAGIWARA, 84, a Los Angeles born Nisei who passed away on January 28 following declining health at her residence in Long Beach, will be held on Saturday, February 11, 10:00AM at the St. Maryfs Episcopal Church, 961 S. Mariposa Ave., L.A., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her son, Michael; daughters,...

Clarence Iwao Nishizu

Clarence Iwao Nishizu

Jan 25, 2006

Funeral services for the late Clarence Iwao Nishizu, 95-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born resident of Fullerton, who passed away on January 25, 2006 at Evergreen Fullerton Healthcare, will be held on Monday, February 6, 7:00 P.M. at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church, 2000 N. Fairview St., Santa Ana, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Predeceased by his wife, Helen; daughter, Julie Takamine;...

Shoichi Okumura

Shoichi Okumura

Jan 24, 2006

Funeral services for the late Shoichi Okumura, 78-year-old Pahoa, Hawaii-born Nisei resident of Huntington Beach who passed away on January 24 at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 10:30 a.m., at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S,. Dale Ave., Anaheim, Calif., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his wife, Teruko...

George M. Arakawa

George M. Arakawa

Jan 21, 2006

Private memorial service for George M. Arakawa, 87 year-old Maui, Hawaii born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles who passed away on January 21, 2006 at St. Vincent Medical Center was held on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at Fukui Mortuary, "Chapel In The Garden". He is survived by his sons, Floyd Arakawa of Santa Maria and Baron (Ann) Arakawa; daughter, Pearl...

Yoshiko Kishi

Yoshiko Kishi

Jan 19, 2006

Funeral service for the late Yoshiko Kishi, 92, a Los Angeles born resident of Gardena, who passed away on January 19 at the South Bay Keiro Nursing Home, will be held on Saturday, January 28, 12:00PM Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 East First Street, Los Angeles. She is survived by her son, Glenn (Kathy); daughters, Sumiko Virginia (William) Naritomi and...

Tadao Shiba

Tadao Shiba

Jan 17, 2006

Private funeral services for Tadao Shiba, 80 year-old, La Junta, CO born Nisei, resident of Long Beach who passed away on January 17, 2006 at Pacific Hospital of Long Beach was held on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at Orange County Buddhist Church with Rev. Akio Miyaji officiating. He is survived by his grandson, John (Ellen) Landa; great-granddaughter, Alicia Joy Landa;...

Grace Tomiko Okumura

Grace Tomiko Okumura

Jan 17, 2006

OKUMURA, Grace Tomiko, age 82, resident of Laguna Niguel, passed away on Jan. 17, 2006, beloved mother of Daniel James (Alexis) Okumura and Sally Jane (Bill) Clanin; grandmother of Garrett Daniel Okumura Clanin and Lindsey Katherine Tomiko Clanin; sister of Manabi, Bob, Roy (Miyo), Tatsuko (Toru) Shiraki and Mitsuko Kinoshita; and also survived by many nieces, nephews. Funeral service will...

Edward Mamoru Yamane

Edward Mamoru Yamane

Jan 16, 2006

Funeral services for the late Edward Mamoru Yamane, 81 year-old, Kapehu Hawaii born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on January 16, 2006 at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, will be held on Monday, January 23, 7:00 P.M. at Evergreen Baptist Church of L.A., 1255 S. San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by...

Shigeo Inamura

Shigeo Inamura

Jan 15, 2006

Family services for the late Shigeo Inamura, 86-year-old Los Angeles-born Nisei and resident of the city who passed away on January 15 at Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital in Inglewood, were held on January 21 at Inglewood Park Cemetery with Rev. Mas Hibino of Union Church officiating and Fukui Mortuary directing. He is survived by his wife, Masuye Inamura; son, Brian...

Howard Scott Fleming

Howard Scott Fleming

Jan 14, 2006

Fleming, H. Scott, 46, has passed away in his Palmdale home on January 14, 2006. A public viewing will be held on January 22, at 11:00AM at Fukui Mortuary, located at 707 E. Temple St., LA, 90012. Phone:(213) 626-0441 H. Scott is survived by his beloved wife, Irene Fleming; and his sons, Scott Steven Fleming and Christopher Fleming; Uncle Jack...

Toyoko Omokawa

Toyoko Omokawa

Jan 12, 2006

Funeral service for TOYOKO OMOKAWA, 81, a Stockton born Nisei and resident of Glendora who passed away on January 12 at the Foothill Nursing Home after a brief illness, will be held on Monday, January 16, 11:00AM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., L.A., under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is survived by her son, Wayne...

Jay Akahoshi

Jay Akahoshi

Jan 12, 2006

MR. JAY AKAHOSHI, 61, Amache, Colorado born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on January 12, 2006 at Wells House Hospice. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 11:00AM, at Westwood United Methodist Church, 10497 Wilshire Bl., West Los Angeles,, CA , with Rev. Dr. Richard Cain officiating, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary....

David Kenzo Fukushima

David Kenzo Fukushima

Jan 9, 2006

FUKUSHIMA, David Kenzo Ph. D (88) passed away on January 9. Beloved husband of Sachiko; father of Kimi (Keith) Gosney of Arizona, Miki Fukushima; grandfather of Robin and Bryce Gosney; brother of Ruth Takahashi, Esther Oka, Irene Kataoka, Sam (Patti) Fukushima also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 28, 10:30...

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