Obituaries

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

Kazutaka Kishita

Kazutaka Kishita

May 7, 2018

Kazutaka Kishita, 71-year-old, Kagoshima-ken, Japan born, resident of Rancho Palos Verdes passed away on May 7, 2018.

He is survived by his wife, Keiko Kishita; sons, Kirt Kazumasa and Takumi (Ema) Kishita; granddaughter, Dean and Chelsea Kishita; many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Japan.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday, May...

Ronald Seigo Tanisaki

Ronald Seigo Tanisaki

May 7, 2018

Private memorial services for the late Ronald Seigo Tanisaki, 74 year-old, Manzanar, CA born Sansei and long time resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on May 7, 2018 were held on Friday, June 15 th at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Reverend Clifford Ishigaki officiating.

He is survived by...

Tamiko Kawashima

Tamiko Kawashima

May 6, 2018

Tamiko Kawashima, born on April 25, 1928 in Los Angeles, CA, passed away peacefully in Los Angeles on May 6, 2018, at the age of 90. She is survived by her daughter Diane Kawashima and son Dale Kawashima, grandsons David and Daniel, her sister Yo Mori, son-in-law Timm Morris and daughter-in-law Deborah Kawashima. She is also survived by nieces,...

Masami Okamura

Masami Okamura

May 5, 2018

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Mariko Marie Shiraga

Mariko Marie Shiraga

May 4, 2018

Mariko M. Shiraga, 97, CA born Nisei, resident of Torrance, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2018.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Vivian Shiraga; son, Thomas Shiraga; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Toshiyuki T. Shiraga.

Memorial service was held on Saturday, June 2, at Green Hills Memorial...

Chiyo Chiba

Chiyo Chiba

May 4, 2018

Dr. Chiyo Chiba, 88, passed away peacefully in Los Angeles on May 4 2018. She majored cardiac surgery at Tokyo Women's Medical University and was engaged in research in the field of heart transplant at Wayne State University in Detroit in the '60s. Her memorial service will be held at Touchouji Temple in Tokyo on June 17 2018.

Fred Kohno

Fred Kohno

May 3, 2018

Fred Kohno passed away peacefully on May 3, 2018 surrounded by his family, at the age of 97. He is survived by his children, Scott (Wendy), Suzie (Alan Tan); grandchildren, Remi and Trenton Kohno; and other relatives. After serving in the U.S. Army, he graduated from UC Berkeley and worked as a civil engineer for 39 years. "Gracious living"...

Sara Jane Kawaguchi

Sara Jane Kawaguchi

May 1, 2018

KAWAGUCHI, SARA JANE. Age 76 passed away on May 1, 2018. Predeceased by her husband, Ben Tsutomu and her parents, Amy and Ralph Gribble; she is survived by her children, Yoshio (Nathalie) and Ayame (Ilan Hall) Kawaguchi; grandsons, Kyle Kawaguchi and Theo Hall; siblings, Margaret and Ralph Gribble; she leaves behind many friends and loved ones.

Funeral...

Yasuji Mitch Nagasawa

Yasuji Mitch Nagasawa

Apr 28, 2018

Funeral services for the late Yasuji Mitch Nagasawa, 69-year-old, Shizuoka, Japan born, resident of Sunland, who passed away on April 28, 2018, will be held on Saturday, May 19, 1 p.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 815 E. First St. in Los Angeles.

He is survived by his sons, Tim Haruki (Kristin) and Daniel Tetsuji (Krystle) Nagasawa;...

Sumiko Endo

Sumiko Endo

Apr 25, 2018

MRS. SUMIKO ENDO, 91, Terminal Island, CA born Nisei, resident of Monterey Park passed away peacefully on April 25, 2018.

She is survived by her loving family; sons, Gregory Y. and Ronald T. Endo; daughter, Sharlene M. (Thomas) Leventhal; granddaughters, Brianna Jordan, Emily and Lily Leventhal, also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives.

Graveside...

Charles Susumu Tanikawa

Charles Susumu Tanikawa

Apr 24, 2018

TANIKAWA, Charles Susumu (86) Passed away peacefully on April 24, 2018.

He is survived by his loving family; siblings, George Tanikawa of Campbell, CA , Ruby Tanikawa of Los Angeles and Mac Y. (Jane) Tanikawa of San Jose, CA; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Private memorial services...

Ryo Hashima

Ryo Hashima

Apr 24, 2018

Mr. Ryo Hashima, Los Angeles born 95 year old, peacefully passed away in his sleep on April 24, 2018.

He is survived by his loving wife, Yoko Mayeda Hashima; daughter, Edie Erumi (Rod) Kubomoto; sons, Mark Ichiro Hashima and Arthur Tetsuro (Sachi) Hashima; grandchildren, Scott and Lisa Kubomoto, Lauren, Kaydi, and Grant Hashima; sisters, Etsuko Igarashi and...

Satoru Toyoda

Satoru Toyoda

Apr 22, 2018

Mr. Satoru Toyoda, 92, of Arcadia, California, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Sachiko; son, Masaru (Helen); daughter, Mary (Manuel Robledo); son, John; grandchildren, Jade Mieko Robledo, Nadine Sachiko (Benson Hsu), and Thor Masaru; Four great-grandchildren; sister, Meiko (Paris Smith); and many other relatives.Funeral service will be held...

Minoru Shinmoto

Minoru Shinmoto

Apr 21, 2018

Minoru "Min" Shinmoto, born on June 30, 1925 in Upland, California, passed away peacefully at home in Torrance, CA on April 21, 2018 at the age of 92.  Predeceased by his youngest son, Craig who passed away in 2000,  he is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Setsuko "Dorothy" Shinmoto; daughter, Tracy Ann (Michael) Wilson; son, Steve...

John Mitsuo Hori

John Mitsuo Hori

Apr 19, 2018

John Mitsuo Hori, born on February 8, 1931 in Honolulu, HI, passed away peacefully at home in Torrance, CA on April 19, 2018 at the age of 87. He is survived by the love of his life, Nancy Asako Hori whom he was married to for 67 years; daughters, Teri Lerch, Joni (Tom) Heideman, and Sharon (Dan) Spafford; grandchildren,...

Teruo Nakamura

Teruo Nakamura

Apr 18, 2018

Funeral services for the late Mr.Teruo Nakamura, 84year-old Kagoshima-ken born resident of Westminster Long time member of Newport Beach Buddhist Temple, who passed away on April 18, 2018, will be held on Sunday, May 6th, 10:00 a.m. at Newport Beach Buddhist Temple, 254 Victoria St., Costa Mesa, California.

He is survived by his wife, Miyoko Nakamura; daughter,...

Toshio - Shikami

Toshio - Shikami

Apr 17, 2018

Funeral services for the late Mr. Toshio Shikami, 65 year-old Osaka, Japan born resident of Granada Hills and long time former owner of "Bizen Restaurant" of Sherman Oaks, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2018, will be held on Sunday, April 29 th , 4:00 pm at Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 East First St., Los...

Joe Naoshiro "Jose" Uyemura

Joe Naoshiro "Jose" Uyemura

Apr 15, 2018

UYEMURA, JOE NAOSHIRO "JOSE" (88) Went home to be with the Lord on April 15, 2018.

Predeceased by his beloved wife, Iris Yumiko Uyemura and sister, Tomiko Yamamoto; he is survived by his loving family: children, Linda (Wes) Ozima, Cliff Uyemura, Faith (Jon) Enomoto, Vic (Kathy) Uyemura; grandchildren, Emily and Kristie Mei Ozima, Dylan Uyemura and Nicolas...

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