Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.

Raymond Nobuo Narusawa

Raymond Nobuo Narusawa

Mar 23, 2025

Rev. Raymond Nobuo Narusawa, a 96-year-old resident of Alhambra, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Ryoko Joy Narusawa; children, Borden (Yumi) Narusawa, Lois (Wayne) Nakamoto, and Gary Narusawa; grandchildren, Kayla, Daniel, and Quinn; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Raymond was born in Wahiawa, Hawaii.  ...

Susumu Sam Masuda

Susumu Sam Masuda

Mar 21, 2025

Funeral service for SUSUMU SAM MASUDA , 75, who passed away peacefully at the Hollenbeck Palms on March 21, will be held on Friday, March 28. 10:00AM at the Evergreen Baptist Church SGV, 323 Workman Mill Rd, La Puente, CA.

Sam, who was a retired LAPD officer for 29 years after which he worked for...

Nana Tanahashi

Nana Tanahashi

Mar 17, 2025

A funeral service for the late Nana Tanahashi, 85-year-old, Colorado born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, will be held on Saturday, May 10, 11 a.m. at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. 3rd St. in Los Angeles.

A long-term employee of Bank of America with a career lasting over 40...

Sumi Teresa Hughes

Sumi Teresa Hughes

Mar 17, 2025

Sumi T. Hughes

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Sumi T. Hughes, 91 years old,

Florida-born, resident of Pasadena, who passed away on March 17, 2025, was held on March 31 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", officiated by Rev. Clifford Ishigaki.

She is survived by her son, Timothy (Pamela) Morimoto; daughter,...

William Suyekichi Uyehara

William Suyekichi Uyehara

Mar 16, 2025

William Suyekichi Uyehara was born on May 29, 1931, in Makawao, Maui to Ushi and Tama Uyehara and older sisters Lily and Shizue. His older brothers, Albert and Alfred served in the Korean War, with "Bill" being required to stay back to care for his family. Albert returned safely but Alfred was reported MIA during his service and never...

Yoshiko Hongo

Yoshiko Hongo

Mar 12, 2025

Yoshiko "Yo" Hongo, 98 (one month shy of her 99th birthday), passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025.

She loved following the Dodgers, Bruins and Lakers, and so proud of being a grandmother to her 5 granddaughters and all 10 of her great-grandchildren.  She was a gentle soul who was sharp, humble, kind to all around her...

Rodney Harvey Chow

Rodney Harvey Chow

Mar 11, 2025

A man of many vocations, Rodney Harvey Chow died peacefully on March 11, 2025 at the age of 95. Born in San Francisco in 1929 to Harvey and Gloria Chow, the family soon moved to Los Angeles. Rodney was the second child and had three sisters, Prudy (deceased), Pat, and Pam, and two brothers, Stan and Ted. He attended...

Takeyuki Miyauchi

Takeyuki Miyauchi

Mar 7, 2025

A public funeral service for the late Takeyuki Miyauchi, 97 years old, born in Kagoshima, Japan, a long-time resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on March 7, 2025, will be held on Monday, March 17, 10 a.m. at L.A. Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, officiated by Rimban William Briones. He is survived by beloved wife, Kazuko; his daughters, Margaret...

Fumiko Ikkanda

Fumiko Ikkanda

Mar 6, 2025

Fumiko Ikkanda, (98 years old) a Kibei Nisei born in Waikane, HI, passed away peacefully at home on March 6th, 2025.  She is predeceased by her loving husband, Roy Mitsugi Ikkanda. She is survived by her sons, Steve (Kiku), Vance (Reiko), daughter Karen (Gary) Taka; Grandchildren, Emi (Kieran) Ikkanda, Brian (Joyce) Ikkanda, Michael Ikkanda, Lisa (Michael) Hyun, Allison (Jon)...

Kimiko Nakaoka

Kimiko Nakaoka

Mar 6, 2025

Kimiko Nakaoka, 95, a longtime resident of Los Angeles County, CA, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025.

She was the 4th of 6 children born to Tazo & Sho Irimajiri in Kochi-ken Japan.   Along with her late husband, Kiyoto Ken Nakaoka, she was active in the community for many years.  In her later years she enjoyed...

Chizuko Furukawa

Chizuko Furukawa

Mar 5, 2025

Chizuko Furukawa, 86 year-old resident of West Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025.  Chizuko was born and raised in Takanabe, Japan as the eldest of 4 children, and graduated from the Kunitachi College of Music in Tokyo. A lifelong lover of music, she taught piano professionally and served as the longtime director of the Mori-no-Kai Chorus....

Eleanor Naoko Hara

Eleanor Naoko Hara

Feb 28, 2025

Memorial services for the late Eleanor Naoko Hara, 94-year old, Hawaii born, resident of Walnut, who passed away on February 28, 2025, will be held on June 7th at 11am at Centenary United Methodist Church 300 S. Central Ave. in Los Angeles.  The family kindly requests Aloha or casual attire.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband,...

Kenneth Kazuyuki Yonezawa

Kenneth Kazuyuki Yonezawa

Feb 23, 2025

Kenneth Kazuyuki Yonezawa

February 11, 1931 – February 23, 2025

Kenneth Kazuyuki Yonezawa, 94-year-old, Waipahu, Hawaii born, resident of West Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025.

He is survived by his loving family: wife Jean Yonezawa (Harakuni); sons, Craig (Gayle) and Curt; sister Mitsuko...

Stuart Scott Osaka

Stuart Scott Osaka

Feb 22, 2025

Stuart Scott Osaka, 66-year-old resident of Los Angeles, passed away on February 22, 2025. Stuart dedicated over 30 years to Sony Pictures as an electrician on the studio lot, a career he truly loved. His work brought him great pride and happiness, and he treasured the many friendships he made along the way.

He loved exploring new...

Darlene Eiko Takatani

Darlene Eiko Takatani

Feb 21, 2025

Darlene Eiko Takatani, 80-year-old, Manzanar California-born, resident of Monterey Park peacefully passed away at Hollenbeck Palms on February 21. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Norihiko Takatani;  She is survived by her loving family; sons, Rick (wife) and Ryan (wife) Takatani; daughters, Christine (husband) Takatani, Lori Takatani (husband) Hara, Dina Takatani(husband) Soo; also survived by many nieces, nephews...

Nancy Kyoko Leong

Nancy Kyoko Leong

Feb 21, 2025

Nancy Kyoko Leong, 75-year-old, Tokyo, Japan born, resident of Pomona, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025. Private family services are being held at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.

She is survived by her loving family; husband, Robert Leong; sons, Brandon (Chris) Leong and Edric "Ricky" Leong; brother, Glenn...

Rand Harold Kozaki

Rand Harold Kozaki

Feb 20, 2025

Rand Harold Kozaki, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home in San Bernardino, CA, on February 20, 2025, after a long battle with diabetes.

Born in Los Angeles, CA, to Harold and Kimiko Kozaki, Rand was raised alongside his older sister, Karen (Yoshioka). The family lived in Los Angeles, where Rand graduated from Franklin High School...

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