Obituaries

Aug 22, 2019

Public Memorial Services for the late Mrs. Molly Nishimoto, 98-year-old, resident of Gardena for 69 years who passed away on August 22, will be held on Saturday, October 12, 10:00 A.M. at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 W. 158th St, Gardena, California.

She is survived by children, Connie Megumi (Edwin) Gohata, Heber Minoru (Linda) and Cyril Nozomu...

Aug 19, 2019

NAGATA, ROY H. Age 91 passed away on August 19, 2019. Roy is survived by daughter, Julie (Larry) Chow; grandfather of Travis Chow; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Aug 19, 2019

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Aug 17, 2019

MRS. LILY HARUKO MIYASHITA, 97, North Platte, NE born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Izuo Miyashita; sister, Mary (Fred) Suto; and brother, Lee (Louise) Yokota.

She is survived by her loving family: son, Albert (Moni) Miyashita of NY, daughter, Carolyn...

Aug 16, 2019

SUE YETSUKO NORITAKE, a native born resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2019 at the age of 89.  She was the beloved mother of Sharon Powell, Nancy (Paul) Martinez and Dr. Dean (Lynn) Noritake; grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 5.  She is also survived by her sisters, Yuwko Sakamoto and Setsuko Hodges; her brothers,...

Aug 14, 2019

MASAO NAKAMURA, 95, Gilroy, CA born native, resident of Southern California for over 60 years, passed away peacefully on August 14, surrounded by his family in Prosper TX.

He is survived by his loving family: daughter, Terrie (Mark) Okamura; grandson, Cayden Okamura; nieces, Lynn Nakamura, Sherrie (Dan) Saje; Donna (Geoff) Fisher, Karen (Tom) Gowanlock;  grand-nieces & grand-nephews,...

Aug 12, 2019

Private services for the late Sam Susumu Moriyama, 96-year-old, Hanna, Wyoming born, resident of Pasadena, who passed away peacefully on August 12, 2019 were held on September 14 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Peter Hata of Higashi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.

He is survived by his loving family; wife, Kimiko Moriyama; sons, Jeffrey (Michele) and Harvey...

Aug 9, 2019

Age 77 passed away on August 9, 2019.  Predeceased by his brother, Alan Hieshima; he is survived by his beloved wife, Donna Hieshima; sons, Glenn (Suzanne) and Michael (Marla) Hieshima; grandchildren, Kalina, Hana, Makala and Kailea Hieshima; siblings, Georgia (Hiroshi) Ueha, Adele (Isaac) Inouye and Eric Hieshima; nephew, Brenton Inouye; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other...

Aug 8, 2019

MASUYE INAMURA September 17, 1921 – August 8, 2019 Masuye Inamura , 97, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2019.

Predeceased by her husband, Shigeo and her son, Brian; also her sisters, Yoshiko Sakurai and Aki Hosoi; she...

Aug 8, 2019

NAKAMURA, Takashi "TAK", age 65, born in Tokyo, Japan passed away on August 08. Beloved son of Kimi Nakamura, uncle to Jennifer (Milo) Paez and Jessica Harris. He is also survived by many other relatives in Japan. Funeral services will be held on September 15, 2019 @ 3:00 pm at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th Street, Gardena, CA 90247

Aug 8, 2019

Raymond M. Yoshino Age 93 passed away on August 08, 2019. Beloved husband of Mitsuko Yoshino: father of Susan(Chester) Ikei, Roy(Julie) Yoshino; grandfather of Brian Ikei, Kevin Yoshino, Nicole Yoshino; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Aug 7, 2019

Mr. Tatsuo Paul Mori passed away peacefully at 91 years old on August 7th, 2019 after having suffered a brain injury for 15 1/2 years. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, his daughter, Leslie, his daughter, Allison and son-in-law, Bob, and his grandchildren, Cameron and Candace. A private family memorial was held.

Aug 7, 2019

Peggy Toyo Mikuni, owner and president of Yamato Travel Bureau in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, for over 60 years, passed away peacefully on August 7th, following a stroke three months earlier. She was 90 years old. She arranged tour groups to travel internationally, but she specialized in Japan, escorting her final tour just last year. She had friends all...

Aug 6, 2019

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Aug 5, 2019

Private family graveside services for the late Wakaye Matsumoto, 99-year-old, San Pedro, CA born, resident of Pasadena, who passed away on August 5, 2019, were held on Saturday, August 10 at Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena.

Predeceased by her husband, Sho Matsumoto and brothers, Ryo "Joe" and Kazuma Hatashita; she is survived by her children, Aiko, Naomi...

Aug 2, 2019

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Jul 30, 2019

ISAO "LEFTY" KIYOHARA

April 28,1927 – July 30, 2019

Isao "Lefty" Kiyohara, 92, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2019.

Predeceased by his brothers, Takeshi, Akira, and Ronnie Kiyohara; he is survived by his sister, Mary (Lucky) Yamaga and sisters-in-law, Aiko and Ruby Kiyohara. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and other...

Jul 27, 2019

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Misato Nakamori, 93 year-old, Fresno born Los Angeles resident, who passed away on July 27,2019 were held on August 9 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, officiated by Rimban William Briones.

Predeceased by husband, Kenso Nakamori, daughter, Tazuko Okuno, sister, Misue Tamura.

She is survived by son, Takayuki (Yoko) Nakamori;...

Jul 27, 2019

Family services for the late John Hayao Terui, 92-year-old, California born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on July 27, 2019, will be held privately on a later date.

Predeceased by his wife, Sumiye Terui; he is survived by his children, Steven (Evelyn) Terui and Sandra (Chuck) Law; grandchildren, Erin and Eric Terui, Emily and Kyle...

Jul 24, 2019

Private services for the late Shigeko Sugata, 81-year-old, Fukuoka, Japan born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully on July 24, 2019 were held on August 3 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Koho Takata of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.

She is survived by her loving family; son, John Tsuyoshi (Yim Tam) Sugata; nephew, Nobuya...