Hanae P. Tanaka
Apr 4, 2022
Private gravesite services for the late Hanae P. Tanaka, 98-year-old, Sacramento, CA born, resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, who passed away on April 4, 2022 were held on May 11th at Green Hills Memorial Park, Rev. Kenjo Igarashi of Nichiren Sangha Association officiating.
She is survived by her niece, Joanne Tanaka; nephew, Ken Tanaka; also survived by...
Teruko Hasegawa
Apr 4, 2022
Teruko Hasegawa, 91-year-old, Tokyo Japan born, resident of Monterey Park, passed away on April 4, 2022. A private graveside service will be held at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier on a later date.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Gentaro Hasegawa and son, Mike Hasegawa; she is survived by her son, Kenny (Lee) Hasegawa; daughter-in-law, Karen Hasegawa;...
Bernice Michiko Nakadaira
Apr 2, 2022
Funeral services for Bernice Michiko Nakadaira, 85 year-old Los Angeles born resident of Monterey Park who passed away on April 2, 2022, at Placentia-Linda Hospital, was held on Saturday, May 7 at 11:00 AM, at Rolling Hills United Methodist Church, Rolling Hills Estates, officiated by Rev. Mark Nakagawa.
She is predeceased by her husband, Arthur Tadashi Nakadaira;...
Ernest Gordon Kawai
Mar 31, 2022
Ernest Gordon Kawai, age 75, passed away on March 31, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandi Kawai; daughter, Julie Kawai; brothers, Glen (Geri), Reid (Cathy), Ted (Linda), and Bill (Martha) Kawai; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, April 26,...
Kiyoko Isomoto
Mar 30, 2022
A private family service for Kiyoko Isomoto, 91 year old, Kyoto Japan – born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on March 30, 2022, was held on May 5, 2022 at Fukui Mortuary officiated by Rev. Furumoto of Senshin Buddhist Temple. She is predeceased by husband Isamu "Sam" Isomoto, and survived by stepson, Glen (Joyce) Isomoto; step grandsons,...
Steven Nakama
Mar 30, 2022
Private gravesite services for the late Steven M. Nakama, a 70-year-old, resident of Torrance, CA who passed away on March 30, 2022, were held at Green Hills Memorial Park.
Steven passed away after an extended hospital and rehab stay due to complications from peripheral vascular disease.
He served in the...
Kiyoko Isomoto
Mar 30, 2022
A private family service for Kiyoko Isomoto, 91 year old, Kyoto Japan – born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on March 30, 2022, was held on May 5, 2022 at Fukui Mortuary officiated by Rev. Furumoto of Senshin Buddhist Temple. She is predeceased by husband Isamu "Sam" Isomoto, and survived by stepson, Glen (Joyce) Isomoto; step grandsons,...
Leonard Yuzo Ota
Mar 26, 2022
Leonard Yuzo Ota, 83, passed away on March 26, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. Leonard was survived by his four children, Cynthia Kojaku, Dwayne Ota, Stephanie Ishitani and Lyle Ota. In addition to being the best Dad to his four children, he was Grandpa to nine grandchildren and Great-Grandpa to one, and Uncle to many nieces and nephews. He...
Utako Yamanaka
Mar 26, 2022
The late Utako Yamanaka, 92-year old born in Utah, passed away peacefully in Torrance on March 26, 2022. A private funeral service was held on April 11 and officiated by Rev. Eiiji Osato of Gardena Valley Baptist Church where she was a member for over 50 years.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Moriyoshi Yamanaka; she is survived...
Amelia Sakakibara
Mar 25, 2022
A visitation for the late Amelia Sakakibara, 91-year-old, Brazil born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on March 25, 2022, will be held on Monday, April 4 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary 707 E. Temple St in Los Angeles. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 11 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery 204...
Douglas Hiroyuki Murakami
Mar 13, 2022
Douglas Hiroyuki Murakami passed away peacefully on March 13, 2022 at Atherton Baptist Homes in Alhambra. Born on March 30, 1932 in Honolulu, Douglas spent much of his youth in Japan with family in the Hiroshima area. He returned to Hawai`i where he met his wife, Ruth Hatsue Matsui.
Shortly after getting married, Douglas and Ruth moved...
Yuriko Honda
Mar 13, 2022
Yuriko Honda, a 96-year-old, Hilo Hawaii born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on March 13, 2022. A memorial service will be held on a later date.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Hisao Howard Honda; she is survived by her sons, Lane (Rebecca) Honda of Phoenix, AZ, and Glen (Luisa) Honda; granddaughters, Alexis (Patrick) Martin and Erin...
Masamichi Mitome
Mar 9, 2022
Masamichi Mitome, 71-year-old, Japan-born, resident of Lake Balboa peacefully passed away at Parkwest Healthcare Center on March 09. He is survived by his loving family; nieces, Dorianne Barrios, Kathleen F. Mitome; brothers, Roy K. Mitome, Hiroshi, and Takahisa Mitome in Japan; friend, Toshi Saito; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral service is held...
Mitsugu Yoshida
Mar 8, 2022
Private funeral services for the late Mitsugu Yoshida, 85-year-old, born in Wakayama, Japan, resident of Irvine, who passed away peacefully on March 8, 2022 were held on March 23 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Kodo Tanaka of Jodoshu North America Buddhist Missions officiating.
He is survived by his loving family; wife, Chizuko Yoshida; sons, Elmer (Linda)...
Marion Setsuko Hara
Mar 8, 2022
A private memorial service for the late Marion Setsuko Hara, 66-year-old, Dinuba, California born, resident of Lakewood, who passed away on March 8, 2022, after a long battle with cancer, was held on Friday, April 1 at Fukui Mortuary in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her mother, Mary Takemoto Kitauchi; she is survived by her husband, Yuji Hara;...
Isamu Bob Yamashita
Mar 7, 2022
A private family service for the late Isamu Bob Yamashita, 90-year-old, California born, resident of Menifee, who passed away on March 7, 2022, was held on Saturday, March 26 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in Los Angeles.
He is survived by his wife, Katsuko Kay Yamashita; children, Sharon (Wayne) Metzger, Kelly (David Ortega) Yamashita and Jeffrey (Cheryl) Yamashita;...