Obituaries

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

Tsugiko Takeda

Tsugiko Takeda

Feb 27, 2019

Funeral services for the late Tsugiko Takeda, 69-year-old, Japan born resident of Fountain Valley, who passed away on February 27, 2019, will be held on Monday, March 11, 2 p.m at Orange County Buddhist Church 909 S. Dale Ave. in Anaheim.

Predeceased by her son, Joe Takeda and brother, Tomohiro Maemura;  she is survived by her husband,...

Yoneko Sawamura

Yoneko Sawamura

Feb 27, 2019

YONEKO SAWAMURA, 95, passed away peacefully on February 27 at Kei-Ai Los Angeles Health Care Center.

She is survived by her loving family:  brother, Lucky (Fumiko) Sawamura, many nieces, nephews and relatives.

Private family services were held.

Osamu "Sam" Fujita

Osamu "Sam" Fujita

Feb 26, 2019

Osamu "Sam" Fujita

October 14, 1945 - February 26, 2019

Osamu "Sam" Fujita went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2019 at the age of 73.  His loving family surrounded his bedside as he passed peacefully at St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, California.

Sam was born...

Fumiyo Kazuyo Ogi

Fumiyo Kazuyo Ogi

Feb 25, 2019

MRS. FUMIYO KAZUYO OGI, 82, Japan born Issei, resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on February 25, 2019.

She is survived by her loving family: husband, Noboru Ogi; 2 sons, Jeffrey (Alice) and Mitchell (Tammy) Ogi; daughter, Julie (Movses) Ogi; 4 grandchildren; brother, Yoji Imaya; sister, Wakako Matsunaga and many nieces and nephews.

Private...

Thomas Taichi Ishiki

Thomas Taichi Ishiki

Feb 22, 2019

Celebration of life services for the late Thomas Taichi Ishiki, 85-year-old, HI born resident of Torrance, who passed away on February 22, 2019, will be held on Saturday, April 6, 11:30 a.m. at Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute 1964 w. 162 nd St. in Gardena.

Predeceased by his parents, Harry S. and Peggy M. Ishiki; he is...

Kimiyo Nakamura

Kimiyo Nakamura

Feb 22, 2019

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Yoko Hashima

Yoko Hashima

Feb 22, 2019

Yoko Hashima, resident of Los Angeles, was born in Kajiki, Kagoshima, Japan on October 6, 1925 to Kunitomo and Yoshi Mayeda. She was raised in Coronado, Chula Vista, and later in Japan.

At the age of 93, she peacefully passed away in her sleep on February 22, 2019. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Ryo Hashima, she is...

Emiko Amy Nakawaki

Emiko Amy Nakawaki

Feb 21, 2019

Emiko Amy Nakawaki, CA-born resident of San Pedro (previously Stanton, CA for 44 years), passed away at home at the age of 94 from a sudden heart attack on February 21, 2019. Her beloved dog, Wallye, was by her side.

Emiko grew up in Lawndale, CA with her parents and two brothers. With the start of WWII,...

Sosei Shizuye Matsumoto

Sosei Shizuye Matsumoto

Feb 21, 2019

Sosei Shizuye Matsumoto, 103 year-old, resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully at her residence.

She is survived by her daughter, Karen Matsumoto; granddaughter, Miko Branch; great grandson, Faison Branch; niece; Etsuko Ota; and other relatives.

Funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815...

Hisako Shintaku

Hisako Shintaku

Feb 20, 2019

Hisako Shintaku, 95-year-old, Penryn, CA born, resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on February 20, 2019.

She is survived by her son, Steve (Marianne) Shintaku; daughter, Linda (Steven) Miyagawa; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and other relatives.

Private funeral service was held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, 2003 Corinth...

Shingo William Shibata

Shingo William Shibata

Feb 20, 2019

Shingo William Shibata

June 26, 1942 - February 20, 2019

Shingo William Shibata passed away on February 20, 2019 at the age of 76. The son of Hiroshi and Fumiko Shibata, William was born on June 26, 1942 at the Santa Anita Assembly Center in Arcadia, Calif. After marrying his high school...

Sarah Ann Satoko Yamaguchi

Sarah Ann Satoko Yamaguchi

Feb 19, 2019

A memorial service for the late Mrs. Sarah Ann S. Yamaguchi, 76 year-old Hawaii born resident of Lomita, CA who passed away peacefully on February 19, 2019 will be held on Saturday, March 9, 10:00 am at South Bay Community Church, 2549 West 190 th St., Torrance.

She is survived by her loving family;...

Peggy Michi Tanimura

Peggy Michi Tanimura

Feb 17, 2019

Private funeral services for the late Mrs. Peggy Michi Tanimura, 82 year-old Seal Beach resident, who passed away on February 17, were held on March 9, at Green Hills Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Clifford Ishigaki.

She is survived by her children, Mark (Karen) and Wes Tanimura, and Susan (Rudolf) Mueller; sisters, Arlene (Kenneth) Hayashida and Darlene...

Toshiko Yamamoto

Toshiko Yamamoto

Feb 17, 2019

Private family services for the late Toshiko Yamamoto, 93-year-old, Seattle, Washington born resident of Montebello, who passed away on February 17, 2019, were held on Saturday, February 23 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.

She is survived by her son, Ronald (Mitsuko) Yamamoto; grandchildren, Mia and Yuuki Yamamoto; she is also survived by...

Mizuo Yoshioka

Mizuo Yoshioka

Feb 15, 2019

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Walter Quan

Walter Quan

Feb 15, 2019

Walter Quan

September 7, 1928 - February 15, 2019

Walter Quan, 90-year-old China-born resident of La Habra, a veteran of the Korean War, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2019. He was an entrepreneur and restaurant owner, running several businesses, including Kowloon Kitchen in La Habra (1962-1974) and Quan's Restaurant in Orange (1975-1996).

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Louise Hahn Park

Louise Hahn Park

Feb 13, 2019

PARK, Louise Hahn (97) Passed away peacefully on February 13, 2019.

Preceded in death by husband, Woonha Park, in 2004; she is survived by her loving family; daughters, Cynthia Park, Beverly (Lei) Mukogawa and Judy (Richard) Tsuno; grandchildren, Garrett (Jana) Mukogawa, Evan Mukogawa, Jason (Gina) Tsuno and Scott (Alyssa) Tsuno; great-grandchildren, Cole Tsuno and...

Robert Isamu Ikuta

Robert Isamu Ikuta

Feb 11, 2019

Funeral service for ROBERT ISAMU IKUTA, 77, a Honolulu born Sansei and a resident of Montebello who passed away on February 11 will be held on Friday, February 22, 10:30AM at Higashi Honwanji Buddhist Temple, 505 East 3 rd Street, Los Angeles.  The family kindly requests Aloha attire.

He is survived by his son, Lindsey...

Yasuaki Akahori

Yasuaki Akahori

Feb 10, 2019

Private family services for the late Yasuaki Akahori, 67-year-old, Japan born, resident of La Mirada, passed away on February 10, 2019, will be held on a later date.

Predeceased by his parents, Haruichi and Shizuko Akahori and siblings, Takaaki, Kazumi and Haruaki Akahori; he is survived by his beloved wife, Angelita Oliva Diaz-Akahori; son, Koichi Miguel Akahori;...

Carl Shoichi Oto

Carl Shoichi Oto

Feb 10, 2019

Celebration of Life service for the late Carl Shoichi Oto, 60-year-old, California native and resident of Harbor City, who passed away peacefully on February 10 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, 9:00 A.M. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.

He is predeceased...

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