Nobuko Ike
Jun 17, 2020
A funeral service for Nobuko Ike, 98-year-old, California-born Nisei, who passed away on June 17, 2020 in San Gabriel will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, with Rev. Matsumoto from Koyasan Buddhist Temple officiating.
She is survived by her son, Toshiyuki Ike; daughter...
Lillian Hazue Ito
Jun 17, 2020
Lillian Hazue Ito, 94, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2020, in Pasadena, California. Predeceased by her husband, Bill Ito, she is survived by her loving family: Son, Steven(Jackie) Ito, daughter, Barbara(Alan) Hamane, sisters, Emiko Kusano, Yukiko Okada, Terry(Richard) Wilson; also survived by many nieces, nephews, many other relatives, and friends. A private family service was held at Fukui...
Jean S. Kasuyama
Jun 16, 2020
MRS. JEAN S. KASUYAMA, 84, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, resident of Torrance, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020.
She is survived by her loving family: Son, Curtis (Lianne) Kasuyama; grandchildren, Kanani and Nathan Kasuyama; sister, Barbara (John) Wilcox of NV, also survived by aunt & many cousins.
Private family celebration of life service...
Grace Midori Yokomizo
Jun 14, 2020
A private family service was held for Grace Midori Yokomizo, 95, who passed away on June 14, 2020. Predeceased by her husband, Akio Ike, she is survived by her children, Bryce (Rosie), Jan (Dave) Goka, Denise (Michael) Motoyasu, and Rob; grandchildren, Erik, Lauren, Erin, Grant (Heather), Nicole (Stepfon), Madison and Kendra; great-grandchildren, Gavin and Hailey; sisters, Ellen Suzuki, Ruby...
Goro Endo
Jun 12, 2020
Goro Endo, age 91, passed away on June 12, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Yemiko; daughters, Carolyn (Alan) Kobayashi and Cheryl (Robert) Segawa; grandson, Bryce Kobayashi; sister, Kiyoko West; and by nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Due to Covid-19 a private service will be held at Fukui Mortuary Chapel.
Grace Shizuko Sanwo
Jun 11, 2020
Grace Shizuko Sanwo, 101-year-old, Salt Lake City, UT born and resident of Gardena, Sacramento and Cerritos, passed away on June 11, 2020. Predeceased by her husband, Steve Hironori Sanwo and daughter, Joyce Michiko Sahara; she is survived by her children, Norman Eiji (Kathi) Sanwo and Charlene Naomi (Stanford Takashi) Hirotsu; son-in-law, Robert Fumio Sahara; grandchildren, Jennifer Yuki (Tim Dalbec)...
Atsushi Taguchi
Jun 11, 2020
Family graveside service for ATSUSHI TAGUCHI , 89, Venice, California born Nisei and a resident of Gardena who passed away on June 11 at the Gardena Memorial Hospital will be held privately at Rose Hill Memorial Park.
He is survived by his son, Wayne (Angel) Taguchi; daughter, Donna (Glen) Nakahara; grandchildren, Alyssa Taguchi and Samantha...
Akiyo Kawamoto
Jun 9, 2020
Private family services for the late Akiyo Kawamoto, 93-year-old, Hawaii born, resident of Gardena, who passed away on June 9, 2020 were held on June 27 th at Green Hills Memorial Park graveside with Rev. John Iwohara of Gardena Buddhist Church officiating.
She is survived by her loving family; sons, Derrick (Mona) Kawamoto and Dean (Susan) Kawamoto;...
Misayo Kumakura
Jun 9, 2020
KUMAKURA, MISAYO "Misi" July 9, 1918-June 9, 2020
Misayo passed peacefully into eternity at one month shy of 102 years old. Born in Santa Ana, CA, she lived in Holtville, Los Angeles, Poston, Chicago and back to Los Angeles. She was predeceased by her dear husband Harry Kumakura in 1999. Married in 1959, they called...
Yoko Kikukawa
Jun 7, 2020
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Shirley Shinobu Wada
Jun 6, 2020
SHIRLEY SHINOBU WADA, 87, Terminal Island, CA born Nisei, resident of Cerritos, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2020.
She is survived by her loving family: Sons, Robert S. (Shelly), Glenn R. (Denise) and Garrett S. (Lea) Wada; daughter, Sharon L. (Raymond) Maeda; 10 grandchildren; brothers, Hajime and Doug (Margie) Hamaguchi; sisters, Doreen Ishikawa and Reiko (Richard)...
Mary Mieko Imoto
Jun 3, 2020
A private service for the late Mary Mieko Imoto, 95-year-old, CA born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on June 3, 2020, were held on Wednesday, June 10 at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her husband, Yoshio and son, Gary Nobuo; she is survived by her children, Katsumi (Kiyoko), Ken (Akiyo) and...
Hanako Rose Uyematsu
Jun 3, 2020
Rose Hanako Fujikawa Uyematsu passed away on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 at her home in Anaheim Hills, California.
Rose was born on March 2 nd , 1935 in Madera, California to parents Kiyozuchi and Yaye Fujikawa. Rose was the youngest of 11 children. The family moved from Madera to Wilmington, California when Rose was one year old....
Robin Lynn Akiyama
Jun 2, 2020
Robin Lynn Akiyama, 63-year-old passed away on June 2, 2020 at Kaiser Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Hideo Akiyama; son, Christopher; daughter, Stacy; grandson, Jaiden; mother, Gloria Hess and sisters, Julie and Lesly; and other relatives.
A viewing will be held on Monday, June 22 from 12-2 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in...
Tadao Fred Inouye
Jun 2, 2020
Tadao Fred Inouye, 90-year-old, Puunene, Hawaii-born resident of Gardena, passed away on June 2, 2020. Per the family wishes, no services will be held due to Covid-19.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Inouye; son, Jason Inouye; he is also survived by other relatives.
Miyeko Mae Suzuki
Jun 1, 2020
Miyeko Mae Suzuki, 81-year-old, Los Angeles-CA born Nisai, resident of East Los Angeles passed away peacefully on June 1 st . Miyeko is survived by her loving family: husband, Toshio Suzuki; son, Gary Suzuki; daughter, Karen Suzuki; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and relatives.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, June 20th at the Fukui Mortuary...
Jack K. Nagano
Jun 1, 2020
Jack K. Nagano passed away in peace on Monday, June 1 at the age of 101. Preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Louise Mizumoto. Born on June 28, 1918, amidst the Spanish Flu and WWI, Jack is also a COVID-19 survivor. Jack was a loving father of four to Thomas, Carol (Robert) Drescher, Christine (Aaron) Glaser,...
Nancy Yoshie Shigekawa
May 31, 2020
Nancy Yoshie (Arakaki) Shigekawa was the seventh of eleven children born to Tokusuke and Goze Arakaki in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 13, 1930 and went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 31, 2020 at 89 years of age.
She grew up in Honolulu, HI and lived on Kam IV Road until she left for...