Obituaries

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

Margo Naomi Ito

Margo Naomi Ito

May 6, 2019

February 19, 1943 – May 6, 2019

Margo Naomi Ito, Hawaii born and beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma, and Sister passed away peacefully on 5/6/19.  Services will be held at Orange County Buddhist Church, located at 909 S. Dale Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804 on Saturday, 5/25/19 at 5pm.  Casual attire please.

Margo was a fun-loving, generous,...

Yukio Oda

Yukio Oda

May 6, 2019

Yukio Oda passed away on May 6, 2019 at the age of 83. He passed away peacefully, Yukio was born in Kagoshima prefecture, Japan on January 2 nd , 1936.

He is survived by his loving family: wife, Akiko Oda; Son, Ronald Takashi Oda; Son, David Hiroshi Oda; and other relatives here and in Japan.

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Mark George Matsunaga

Mark George Matsunaga

May 5, 2019

Mark George Matsunaga, 56-year-old, Los Angeles born resident of Gardena passed away on May 5, 2019 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Kimiko Masuzumi-Matsunaga; daughter, Taylor Fusaye Matsunaga; sisters, Sharon Lynn (Mike) Nowell, Julie Ann (Damon) Yates of AZ, Brenda Carolyn (Dave) Kim, Janet Ellen (Tony) Coleman and Lisa Michiye (Ronnie) Kimura; brother-in-law,...

Ichiro Ouchi

Ichiro Ouchi

May 4, 2019

ICHIRO OUCHI, 92, US Air Force Veteran, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2019.

He is survived by his loving family; wife, Hisako Ouchi; son, Alan Ouchi; daughters, Grace (Arlyn) Feight and Shirley Ouchi; sister, Terry Nishikawa and many relatives.

Private family funeral services were held on Saturday, June 15, at...

Yasuko Sawano

Yasuko Sawano

May 1, 2019

MRS. YASUKO SAWANO, 95, a resident of Irvine, CA, who was born in Hilo, HI, and raised in Japan, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2019.  Mrs. Sawano was a piano teacher for many years and was the wife of the late Kiyoshi Sawano who was the principal designer of the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center Building in...

Yoshikuni Kohara

Yoshikuni Kohara

Apr 30, 2019

御通知

鹿児島県出身コスタメサ市内在住

父 小原義邦(九一)儀

四月三十日午前九時十五分

ホーグ・ホスピタル・ニューポートビーチにて死去いたしました。

追って葬儀は五月十九日日曜日午後三時より

ニューポートビーチ東本願寺に於いて執り行います。

ここに生前の御厚誼を深謝し謹んで御通知申し上げます。

Newport Beach Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple

254 Victoria St., Costa Mesa, CA

喪 主      長男 小原 米博

妻 敦子

次男 小原 裕二

妻 陽佐子...

Setsuka Uyemura

Setsuka Uyemura

Apr 29, 2019

Funeral service for the late Setsuka "Sam" Uyemura, 88-year-old, California born, Korean War veteran, resident of Gardena, who passed away peacefully on April 29, 2019 will be held on Saturday, May 18, 6 p.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166 th St., Gardena, CA.

He is survived by his loving family; wife, Setsuko Uyemura; sons, Kenneth...

Tom Eiji Kiyohara

Tom Eiji Kiyohara

Apr 29, 2019

Tom Kiyohara, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandpa, passed away on 4/29/19. Services will be held at Faith United Methodist Church which is located at 2115 W 182 nd St., Torrance, CA 90504 on 5/24/19 at 10AM. Casual attire is acceptable.

He is survived by his wife (Jane), his children (Susan Yamamoto, Steve and...

Takeshi Arthur Omoto

Takeshi Arthur Omoto

Apr 29, 2019

Takeshi Arthur Omoto, 86-year-old, Long Beach born resident of Los Angeles passed away on April 29, 2019.

He is survived by his brothers, Sam Kuniso (Akiko) Omoto of WA and Makoto (Ikuko) Omoto; sisters, Katsuko Kitadani and Toyoko (Fred) Murakami; many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan.

Funeral service will be held...

Shizue Arita

Shizue Arita

Apr 29, 2019

Shizue Arita, 90-year-old, Los Angeles born resident of Whittier passed away peacefully on April 29, 2019 at her residence.

She is survived by son, Gary (Rosary) Arita; grandchildren, Lauren Arita, Raeannon Videc, Rosary Videc, Jackie Tsang and Joey Arita; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 7...

Dennis Nobuo Aramaki

Dennis Nobuo Aramaki

Apr 28, 2019

Celebration of life services for the late Dennis Nobuo Aramaki, 75-year-old, Hawaii born resident of Northridge, who passed away on April 28, 2019, will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 3 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.

Predeceased by his wife, Nancy Akiko Aramaki and parents, Isamu and Tamako Aramaki; he is...

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F L H

Apr 28, 2019

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June Ito "Kangiku Sanjo "

June Ito "Kangiku Sanjo "

Apr 28, 2019

JUNE ITO KANGIKU SANJO February 08, 1940 to April 28, 2019 June was born in Los Angeles, California to Toshikazu Riichi "Jimmie" Ito and Alice Tomie Ito. When June was 2 years old, the war took them to the internment camp, Manzanar. At the age of 4, June began Japanese Classical Dance lessons. At the age of 9, she came...

Ellen Kawa Imaizumi

Ellen Kawa Imaizumi

Apr 27, 2019

ELLEN KAWA IMAIZUMI, 64, Los Angeles born native, resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully on April 27, at Keck-USC Medical Center surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her loving family; husband, Kenny; sons, Ryan and Scott; brothers, Jon (Karlie) and Mark (Ada) Kawa; sisters-in-law, Kristine (Don) Takao and Patti (Earl) Masuda; Hawaii Ohana, Ron...

Shigeo Watanabe

Shigeo Watanabe

Apr 26, 2019

Funeral services for the late Shigeo Watanabe, 90year- old, Los Angeles born, resident of Torrance who passed away on April 26, 2019 will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2:30p.m.

at Zenshuji Soto Mission, 123 South Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012.

He is survived by loving wife, Grace Watanabe; daughter, Amy Watanabe; sister-in-law, Terumi...

Joe Joeu Kinoshita

Joe Joeu Kinoshita

Apr 25, 2019

Joe Joeu Kinoshita, 57-year-old, Los Angeles born resident of San Juan Capistrano passed away at St. Joseph Mission Hospital.

He is survived by his sisters, Sayoko (Tetsusen) Watari and Yukiko (Mikihiro) Ono; nephews and other relatives.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 11 at 10:00 AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", ...

Peter Y. Koga

Peter Y. Koga

Apr 25, 2019

Public memorial services for the late Mr. PETER Y. KOGA,71 year old, Wailuku, HI born, resident of Huntington Beach, who passed away on April 25 will be held on will be held on Friday, May 24, 11:00A.M. at Anaheim Free Methodist Church, 1001 N Mayflower St, Anaheim, CA 92801

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Tomoko...

Hisao Hamanaka

Hisao Hamanaka

Apr 25, 2019

Hisao Hamanaka, Hawaii-born and beloved Husband, Dad and Grandpa passed away peacefully on 4/25/19.  He will be fondly remembered for his dedication to both his family and his community.

Hisa served as President of the LA Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple from 1989 to 1990, and the 20 th Anniversary Centennial Project of refurbishing the onaijin was completed...

Joe Joeu Kinoshita

Joe Joeu Kinoshita

Apr 25, 2019

To Be Added

Lydia Miyako Takeshita

Lydia Miyako Takeshita

Apr 23, 2019

Funeral services for the late Lydia Miyako Takeshita, 92-year-old, CA born, resident of La Cresenta, who passed away peacefully on April 23, 2019 will be held on Friday, May 10, 3 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with Rimban William Briones of LA Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.

She was...

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