EVELYN IZUMI RYOZAKI

Sept. 1, 1956 - April 6, 2025

Evelyn "Boo" Ryozaki was born in Yokohama, Japan. She moved to Los Angeles, California with her parents and older brother at the age of two. Evelyn was predeceased by her father, Tadashi Monkawa and stepfather, James Nojima.

She is survived by her loving family: Mother, Hiroko Nojima (age 101); husband, Kenny Ryozaki; son, Sean Ryozaki; brother, David Monkawa; cousins, Suzanne Toji, Jamie Hamano, and Ronnie Totsubo; sisters-in-law; brother-in-law; nieces and nephews; cousins; and many friends.

A private burial service was held on May 2nd with close relatives and friends at Inglewood Cemetery.

There will be a "Celebration of Life" party on Sunday, June 8th, at 12:00PM, at the Venice Japanese Community Center (VJCC) where food and refreshments will be provided. The family encourages all family and friends to attend. VJCC is located at 12448 Braddock Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90066.