David Ryuso Yamada
Jan 6, 2025
David R. Yamada, an 88-year-old, California born, resident of Montebello, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 6, 2025.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Frances Sumiko Yamada and brother, James Yamada; He is survived by his children, Stephanie (Rodny) Mitsuuchi, Michael, Natalie (Kris) Tachibana, Kristie (Mark) Lopez; grandchildren, Nicole (Ruben), Timothy, Bryan, Diane, Julia,...
Alma Ichie Murobayashi
Jan 4, 2025
Mrs. Alma Ichie Murobayashi, 89, Kamuela, HI born native, resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 10:00AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., L.A., CA, with Rev. Mayuki Nagamine, of Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating.
She...
Charles Mamoru Hirano
Jan 4, 2025
Beloved husband, father and grandfather. Born and raised on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Left the islands after high school to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed in Victorville at that time and often travelled to the L.A. area when on leave. There, he began dating his future wife, June. The two were married...
Gary Nishitsuji
Dec 31, 2024
Visitation for the late Gary Nishitsuji , 72 year old, Los Angeles born Sansei, resident of Rosemead who passed away suddenly on December 31, 2024, will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Los Angeles Hongwanji Buddhist Temple from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Golf or casual attire requested.
He is survived by his...
Yoko Yamada
Dec 30, 2024
Funeral service for the late Mrs. Yoko Yamada, 95-year-old, Tokyo, Japan-born, resident of Torrance who passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, will be held on Saturday, January 25, 1:00 PM at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 East 3rd Street, Los Angeles, California. She is survived by a daughter, Grace (Keith) Yamashiro; granddaughters, Laura and Jennifer Yamashiro; nephew, Steven...
Masuko Isozaki
Dec 30, 2024
Masuko Isozaki, 98-year-old, Los Angeles-born, resident of Montebello peacefully passed away in her sleep on December 30, 2024. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Tamotsu Isozaki; She is survived by her children, Nancy (Jeff) Yabumoto, Paul (Judy), Donald (Flora) Isozaki, Julie (Terry) Yoneda, Ralph (Terri) Isozaki; grandchildren Justin (Yige) Yabumoto, Erin Isozaki (Gus Bracamontes), Derek (Roni) Isozaki, Tara...
Fumiko Mochizuki
Dec 29, 2024
Fumiko Mochizuki, 99, born in Fresno, CA. and a longtime resident of Los Angeles, CA. passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024.
She is survived by daughter, Carol Mochizuki; sons, David (Sheryl) and Jon (Ellen) Mochizuki; granddaughters, Kari (Robert) Whitney of Virginia and Rachel Mochizuki; grandson, Kevin (Denh) Mochizuki; great granddaughters, Elle and Evie Whitney of Virginia,...
Jinko Takeda
Dec 28, 2024
Funeral service for the late Jinko Takeda, 89-year-old, Japan-raised, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on December 28, 2024, will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 2pm Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 12371 Braddock Dr., Culver City, CA 90230
Jinko created a home full of love and warmth for her four children and husband. Whether...
Violet Masayo Nishikawa
Dec 27, 2024
Masayo "Mas" Nishikawa, age 95, of Pasadena, California, passed away peacefully in her home of 71 years on December 27, 2024. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Masato and Hanayo (Kuruma) Kagawa
Mas was a true leader, loyal friend, foodie, and had an incredible zest for life. Her smile and friendly personality were infectious and she...
Kenneth Michael Sugita
Dec 26, 2024
Kenneth M. Sugita, Age 79, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughters, Keri (Shelby) Jeffords, Cameron Inouye; sons, Brian (Erin) Sugita, Kurt Sugita, Dean Inouye; grandsons, Trevor, Joshua, Nathaniel and Jordan; brothers, Richard (Beth) Sugita, Dennis (Janet) Sugita, and sister, Carolyn (Henry) Kiyomura. He is also survived by many...
Faye Mutsuko Toma
Dec 26, 2024
Memorial services for the late Faye Mutsuko Toma, 92-year-old, Garland, Utah born, resident of Gardena, who passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, will be held on Saturday, January 18th at 11:00 A.M. at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance, CA 90504.
She is predeceased by sons, Scott and Martin Toma.
She...
Myrtle K. Yonamine
Dec 26, 2024
Myrtle Kaoanaeha Hanayo Yonamine, 91, born September 2, 1933, in Lahaina, Maui, a long-time resident of Carson, California, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 26, 2024.
Affectionately known as Granny, she is survived by her husband of 69 years, Shigeru, and her children, Collyn (Clayton) Koga, Kanani (Michael) Hays and Gary (Susan)...
Ken Kenichi Kageyama
Dec 25, 2024
Funeral services for the late Ken Kenichi Kageyama, 88-year-old, Los Angeles-born, resident of Sun Valley, who passed away on December 25, 2024, will be held on Sunday, January 12, 1:00 P.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St, Los Angeles, California.
He is predeceased by his sister, Jean Miyamoto.
He is survived by...
Dr. Keith Kenji Terasaki
Dec 22, 2024
Services are pending for DR. KEITH KENJI TERASAKI , 68, who passed away peacefully on December 22 in Houston, Texas.
Keith, is survived by his wife, Cecilia; son Paul K.; daughter, Susie; brothers, Mark (Rindy) of Connecticut and Taiji (Naoko) of Oahu; sister, Emiko (Dan) Terasaki of New York; many nieces, nephews and other relatives...
Mabel Shigeko Tsukuda
Dec 21, 2024
Anyone who met her was drawn in by her effervescent "smiling eyes" and welcoming grin… accentuated by her free-wheeling sense of humor, appetite for adventure and love of life's simplest pleasures.
Mabel Tsukuda was born in Los Angeles, California on May 24, 1930, a child of the Great Depression era. She was the youngest, with two half-sisters...
Masao Kimura
Dec 21, 2024
Masao Kimura, age 96, was born in Los Angeles, CA and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at his residence in Fountain Valley, CA on December 21, 2024.
He is predeceased by his wife, Tsuyako Kimura, and is survived by his son, Richard Kimura, and daughter, Joyce Kimura. He is also survived by nieces, nephews...