Wakichi Asano
Feb 20, 2006
ASANO, WAKICHI, 82, beloved husband of Pauline; brother of Tets (Keiko) Asano of San Francisco, Fumiko Bower of Florida and Mary (Bill) Osaka; aunt of Keiji Asano of Tennessee and Gary Osaka and brother-in-law of Paul (Alice) Kawabe. Funeral, Weds., March 1, 10:30AM at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 W. 158th St., Gardena.
Yuji Natsume
Feb 19, 2006
Private family funeral service for the late Yuji "Cisco" Natsume, 84 year-old, Burbank born resident of Alhambra who passed away on February 19, 2006 at his residence, were held on Friday, February 24, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his daughters, Charlene G. (Richard) Eaton and Ellen M....
Kiichi Kenneth Kohatsu
Feb 17, 2006
A private family graveside service with military honors was held for 100th Battalion World War II veteran, Kiichi Kenneth Kohatsu, 86, on March 25, 2006, at Rose Hills Memorial Park, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Born in Waipahu, Oahu, he resided in Maui, Los Angeles, and Huntington Beach. Predeceased by his wife, Tomiko, he's survived by children, Harriet (Ken)...
Kazuo Saito
Feb 16, 2006
Memorial service for the late MR. KAZUO "KAZU" SAITO, 90, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, resident of Alhambra, who passed away on February 16, at San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, will be held on Wednesday, February 22, from 10:00AM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. The family requests that...
Sachiko Yoshimi
Feb 10, 2006
Funeral services for Sachiko Yoshimi, 75 year-old Long Beach born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away February 10, 2006 after a brief illness will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2006 from 11:00 A.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 East First Street, Los Angeles, with Rinban Chuho Matsubayashi officiating, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. She is...
Katsuyo Tamura
Feb 9, 2006
Katsuyo Tamura Family services for the late Katsuyo Tamura, 97-year-old Kauai, Hawaii-born Nisei resident of Gardena who passed away on Feb. 9 at South Bay Keiro Nursing Home, were held on Feb. 15 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Ryosho Kawai officiating. She is survived by her daughter, Doris Kunz; son, Allan Tamura; son-in-law, Robert Kiel; grandchildren, Tracy (Patrick) Kagawa,...
Paul Toyohiko Omatsu
Feb 9, 2006
Memorial Services for the late Paul Toyohiko Omatsu, 80-year-old Los Angeles-born Nisei resident of Sylmar who passed away on February 9, 2006 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Panorama City, will be held on Saturday, February 18, 11:30 a.m., at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 14646 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He was a Veteran...
George Toshio Nakano
Feb 8, 2006
George Toshio Nakano Family services for the late George Toshio Nakano, 90-year-old Wheatland, Calif.-born resident of Pasadena who passed away on Feb. 8 at Huntington Memorial Hospital, were held on Feb. 17 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Yoshinosuke Nakao officiating. He is survived by his wife, Sumie Nakano; nephews, Walter (Sakiko) Naydo and Stanley Naydo; nieces, Reiko (Haruki) Takemoto,...
Helen N. Matsumoto
Feb 7, 2006
Funeral services for the late Helen Matsumoto, 69-year-old Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii-born resident of Montebello, Calif., who passed away on February 7 at her residence, will be held on Wednesday, February 15, from 11 a.m. at Rose Hills "SkyRose" Chapel (Gate #1), 3888 S. Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, California. She is survived by her husband, George Matsumoto; daughters, Jennifer (Craig) Kotani...
Frank C. Hirahara
Feb 7, 2006
Frank Hirahara was born in Yakima, Washington and has been an Anaheim resident for over 50 years. He died on February 7, 2006 and was 79 years old. An active community leader in the Japanese American community, he was president of the Suburban Optimist Club of Buena Park From 1995-1996, during their 30th Anniversary Year. He was twice named Suburban...
Tadashi Yokogawa
Feb 6, 2006
Funeral services for the late Tadashi Yokogawa, 90-year-old, Honolulu, Hawaii born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on February 6, 2006, will be held on Saturday, February 11, 11:00 A.M. at Mission Valley Free Methodist Church, 1201 S. San Gabriel Blvd, San Gabriel, under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. He is survived by his wife, Ida; daughters, Carol (Johnnie)...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Maryfs 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
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;...