Mary Naruko Nakajima
Jan 28, 2020
A private funeral service for the late Mary Naruko Nakajima, 100-year-old, California born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on January 28, 2020, was held on Wednesday, February 19 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Ichiro Nakajima; she is survived by her daughters, Frances Kiku Shibuya, Karen (Michael) Dote,...
Tomoko S. Yoshida
Jan 27, 2020
Tomoko Yoshida, 94-year-old, Hakodate Japan-born, resident of Torrance peacefully passed away on January 27 th . She is predeceased by daughters, Coral Akie Yoshida and Patricia Norie Yoshida. She is survived by husband, Nobuo Roy Yoshida; daughters, Linda Takae (Craig Akiharu) Ogawa of Riverside, Dr. Jenny Kazue (Oscar) Palacios of Florida, Fayth Tamie Yoshida and Richard Shafer; son, Dr....
Brian T. Morinaga
Jan 26, 2020
Brian was the only child of Takeo and Ikuko Morinaga. Brian's mother, Ikuko, was the daughter of Kumeji and Hina Deguchi. Ikuko's father was a famous performer. He met Hina in England, where he was performing and were married, traveled all over together, and had their daughter Ikuko. Takeo and Ikuko met in Chicago, fell in love, and married. ...
John Haruki Tamura
Jan 26, 2020
TAMURA, John Haruki (94), survived by his sons Paul (Dennis Tran) and Dr. Glen (Kenneth Comstock) both of Seattle; daughters Amy (David) Muramatsu of Maui and Susan "Suki" (George) Geller of San Diego; grandchildren Matthew, Serey, John, Brian, and Kevin; and brother Ed (Haru) Tamura. He was predeceased by his loving wife Tomoko. The family requests that...
Sei Imamura
Jan 25, 2020
Sei Imamura, 91-year-old, Japan-born, resident of Monterey Park passed away on January 25th. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Alice Hideko Imamura. He is survived by his son, Daniel (Jennifer) Imamura; sister, Mariko Oishi; He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private Funeral service was held on February 8th at the Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist...
Donald Morinaga
Jan 24, 2020
Donald Morinaga, 85-years-old, CA born, resident of San Gabriel passed away on January 24, 2020 at his residence.
He is survived by his children, Donna, Jimmy, Donji, Kimiyo, Kenji and Annie. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, February...
John M. Miyabe
Jan 24, 2020
THE REV. DR. JOHN M. MIYABE passed away peacefully on January 24, 2020 at the age of 98.
He is predeceased by his loving wife, Marian Miyabe.
He is survived by his loving family: sons, John D. (Rieko) Miyabe and Rev. James (Suzanne) Miyabe; daughter, Ruth (Mark) Rubke; grandchildren, David (Risa) and Stephen (Paige) Miyabe,...
Sachi Kaneshiro
Jan 24, 2020
Mrs. Sachi Kaneshiro, a 100-year-old, CA born, resident of Los Angeles passed away on January 24, 2020. She is predeceased by her father and mother, Kamehachi and Hana Tamaki, sisters, Aki Nosaka and Mary Karatsu and brother, George Tamaki. She is survived by family: sister, Dorothy Kuwaye and brother, Paul (Kay) Tamaki; daughter, Lynn (Michael) Fernandez; son, Lance (Deborah)...
Goldie Natsuye Shimomaye
Jan 23, 2020
Funeral services for the late Goldie Natsuye Shimomaye, 95year old, Kibei Nisei, NE born and resident of North Hills, who passed away on January 23, 2020 will be held on Saturday, February 15, 10:00AM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1 st St, Los Angeles, California.
She is survived by husband, Matsuo Shimomaye; daughters, Susan Youko...
Terue Shimomura Fujii
Jan 21, 2020
Funeral service for the late Terue Shimomura Fujii, 84-year-old, Kagoshima, Japan born, resident of Cypress, who passed away on January 21, 2020 will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 7 p.m. at Orange County Buddhist Church 909 S. Dale Ave. in Anaheim.
She is survived...
Duane Tadashi Kato
Jan 16, 2020
Memorial services for the late Duane Tadashi Kato, 65-year-old, California born, resident of Huntington Beach, who passed away peacefully on January 16, 2020 will be held on Saturday, February 8, 11:00 a.m. at Stonebridge Christian Church, 7100 Honold Circle Garden Grove, CA.
He was preceded in death by brother, Steven Kato.
He is survived by...
Gary Oshiro
Jan 15, 2020
MR. GARY OSHIRO, 77, Rohwer, AR, born Nisei, resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on January 15, at home.
He is predeceased by his loving wife, Cheryl Oshiro.
He is survived by his loving family: daughter, Cherie (David Johnson) Oshiro-Johnson of IL; son, Jonathan (Anastasia) Oshiro of AZ; grandsons, Nik and Kyle Johnson of IL;...
Reiko Hamai
Jan 15, 2020
Funeral service for the late Reiko Hamai, 79-year-old, Gunma, Japan born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on January 15, 2020 will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2 p.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 815 E. First St. in Los Angeles.
She is...
Jon Michael Inouye
Jan 14, 2020
A memorial service for the late Jon Michael Inouye, 48-year-old, California born resident of Gardena, who passed away on January 14, 2020, will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2 p.m. at Seicho-No-Ie 14526 S. Vermont Ave. in Gardena.
He is survived by his parents, Fred and Sue Inouye; brother, Jason Inouye; he is also survived by...
Herbert Arata Uyeda
Jan 14, 2020
Herbert A. Uyeda also known as "Archie", 90 yrs old. Korean War Veteran, Hawaii born and resident of Culver City, CA passed away on January 14, 2020. He is survived by wife, Ellen, son, Kevin and many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Hawaii. Private service was held at Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Culver City.
Edmund Tetsuo Funaku
Jan 13, 2020
Edmund Tetsuo Funaku, 90-year-old, California born resident of Monterey Park, passed away on January 13, 2020. No service will be held per his request here in California. A private service will be held on a later date in Honolulu, Hawaii.
He is survived by his wife, Hideyo; sister, Nora Yamamoto; he is also survived by nieces, nephews...
Henry T. Mukai
Jan 13, 2020
HENRY T. MUKAI, 98, US Army Veteran of the 442 nd Regimental Combat Team, San Diego, CA born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2020.
He is survived by his loving family: wife Eunice; sons Alan and Richard; daughters Donna and Anita (Gini Seibert) Mukai; sister-in-law Hatsune Mukai; many nieces, nephews and...
George "Philo" Umeda
Jan 13, 2020
George Umeda also known as "Philo", 91 years old, Korean War Veteran, Hawaii born and resident of Los Angeles, CA passed away on January 13, 2020.
He is predeceased by his wife, Shirley Umeda. He is survived by daughter, Darlene (John) Okuno of Hawaii; grandsons, Devin and Trevor Okuno; sister, Florence Numa. He is also survived by...
