Obituaries

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

Alice Tamaye Kusunoki

Alice Tamaye Kusunoki

Jun 29, 2018

KUSUNOKI, ALICE TAMAYE, 88 years old, passed away on June 29 at her residence in Gardena.                                     Beloved wife of Bruce Manabu Kusunoki for 55 years. Beloved mother of Brian (Rodora), Craig (Lois) and Glenn (Raquel) Kusunoki; grandmother of Catherine, Brandon, TJ, Matthew and Michael; sister of Robert and James Hane, Nancy Ogden, Charlene Ogawa, predeceased by Clara Imai; also...

Takeji Noguchi

Takeji Noguchi

Jun 28, 2018

TAKEJI NOGUCHI, 80, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 28. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Masuyo Noguchi.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Laura (Byron) Wanzong of San Rafael, and granddaughter, Maren Wanzong of San Rafael.

Public visitation will be held on Thursday, July 5, at 10:00AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in...

Mamoru Kotake

Mamoru Kotake

Jun 25, 2018

June 10, 1932 – June 25, 2018

Mamoru Kotake, 86, born in Honokaa, Hawaii, resident of Torrance, Ca, passed away by the grace of God on June 25, 2018. Mamo's Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00pm-1:15pm on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (Nishi Hongwanji), 815 E. 1 st St, Los Angeles,...

Yosh Kawano

Yosh Kawano

Jun 25, 2018

Mr. Yosh Kawano, 97 year-old, Nisei passed away peacefully on June 25, 2018. Born in Washington state he served in the US Army during WWII and was the Equipment Manager of the Chicago Cubs for over 60 years.

Memorial services with military tribute were held on Saturday, July 7 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in...

James Mako Nagashiki

James Mako Nagashiki

Jun 25, 2018

James "Mako" Nagashiki, 79-year-old, Los Angeles born resident of Gardena passed away on June 25, 2018 at his residence.

He is survived by his sons, Dwayne and Scott Nagashiki; daughter-in-law, Sherry; two granddaughters, Madison Akemi and Malia Emiko; mother, Misao; sisters, Fumiko Hayashi and Megumi Hirata; brother, John; sister-in-law, Nancy; along with many nieces, nephews and other...

Sonny Isamu Yada

Sonny Isamu Yada

Jun 24, 2018

Sonny Isamu Yada, 53, of Tustin, California, passed away suddenly on June 24, 2018. Sonny is survived by his wife, Jane; son, Grayson; mother, Itsuko Yada; brothers, Michael Yada, James Yada, Frank Yada; and sister, Penny Inada.  He is also survived by many relatives. Sonny was born in Oceanside, California to Henry Yada and Itsuko Yada. Funeral services will...

Shizue "Shiz" Osumi

Shizue "Shiz" Osumi

Jun 23, 2018

OSUMI, Shizue "Shiz" (84) of Villa Park, CA, born in Tokyo, Japan passed away peacefully on June 23, 2018.

Predeceased by her husband. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. She was dearly loved and will be incredibly missed. In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held. ...

Ted Ichiro Matsuda "Ishizaki"

Ted Ichiro Matsuda "Ishizaki"

Jun 21, 2018

TED ICHIRO "ISHIZAKI" MATSUDA, 72 years old, passed away on June 21 st at his residence in Alhambra.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Fumiye "Sato" Matsuda; son, Tyler Ken Matsuda, daughter, Maryanne Yumi Matsuda; sisters, Arlene Shinohara and Marilyn (Ken) Tcheng; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Yoneo Maruyama

Yoneo Maruyama

Jun 21, 2018

Yoneo Maruyama, 97, San Francisco, CA born, resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2018.

Predeceased by his wife Amie Maruyama and survived by his

loving family: sons, Paul Maruyama and Gerald (Vy) Maruyama; grandchildren, Vyvian and Ryan Tran; sister, Asako Nishimura of Chicago, IL.; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews...

Yoshio Koya

Yoshio Koya

Jun 20, 2018

Funeral services for the late Yoshio Koya, 90-year-old, Kagoshima, Japan born resident of Canoga Park, who passed away peacefully on June 20, 2018 at Northridge Hospital Medical Center will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2 p.m. at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. 3 rd St., Los Angeles, CA.

He is survived by his loving family;...

Eiji Mayekawa

Eiji Mayekawa

Jun 19, 2018

Eiji Mayekawa, 97-year-old, resident of Torrance passed away on June 19th 2018. He is survived by his beloved wife, Chizuko; daughter, Suzette Matsufuji; son-in-law, Vic Matsufuji: grandchildern, Tory Shiroma and Kellen Matsufuji; great-grandchild, Piper Shiroma.

Memorial service was held on Friday, July 20th at Green Hills Memorial 27501 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 ,...

Laura Haruko Kaku

Laura Haruko Kaku

Jun 18, 2018

Laura Haruko Kaku, 79-year-old, Hawaii born resident of Torrance passed away on June 18, 2018 at City of Hope National Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her brother, Milton Uehara and sister, Carol Kato.  She is survived by her husband, Herbert Kaku; daughter, Jeri (Chester) Ritchie; son, Douglas Kaku; granddaughters, Brooke and Jenna Ritchie; sisters, Aileen Kuboyama,...

Peter Toshiro Sato

Peter Toshiro Sato

Jun 17, 2018

Peter Toshiro Sato II April 18, 1943 - June 17, 2018 Peter T. Sato II, 75, born in Wailuku, Maui, resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully by the grace of God on June 17, 2018. Pete's Celebration of Life will be held from 11:00am-1:00pm on Monday, July 2, 2018 at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 W. 158th St., Gardena, CA...

Katherine Yoshie Torigoe

Katherine Yoshie Torigoe

Jun 15, 2018

Katherine Yoshie Torigoe, 82, Hawaii born and longtime resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully at White Memorial Medical Center on June 15, 2018.

She is survived by her loving husband, Harry; Daughters, Lynn (Thomas)McInally, Lisa (Jan) Gilbertson; Son, Lance (Vita) Torigoe; Grandchildren, Keiko and Sean McInally, Cole and Cade Gilbertson, Matthew Suh,Royce Torigoe; Sisters, Joyce (Paul)...

Mitsuko Izumi

Mitsuko Izumi

Jun 10, 2018

Private services for the late Mitsuko Izumi, 76 year-old, Fukuoka, Japan born resident of Monterey Park who passed away peacefully on June 10, 2018 were held on August 11, 2018 at Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley with Pastor Rocky Seto officiating.

She is survived by her loving family; husband, Al...

Toshio "Chuck" Ishii

Toshio "Chuck" Ishii

Jun 10, 2018

Mr. Toshio "Chuck" Ishii

Long-time proprietor of Moneta Nursery, passed away peacefully at his home in Gardena on June 10, 2018, Age 87.  He is survived by his beloved children, Jody (John) Nakashima, Gary Ishii, and Lisa (Kevin) Brookman; granddaughters, Jessica Nakashima and Rachael Ishii; great-granddaughters, Brooklyn and Adeline Bahde; siblings, Chizuko Minami and Takeshi (Kathleen) Ishii;...

Mitsuko Izumi

Mitsuko Izumi

Jun 10, 2018

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Gary Shigeo Mikuni

Gary Shigeo Mikuni

Jun 7, 2018

Private memorial service for the late Gary Shigeo Mikuni, 66-year-old, Denver, CO born, resident of Pasadena, who passed away peacefully on June 7, 2018 was held on Saturday, June 23, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" with Rev. Mark Buchanan of First Presbyterian Church of Altadena officiating.

He is survived by his loving family; sons, Mathew...

Miyoko Eguchi

Miyoko Eguchi

Jun 7, 2018

Memorial services for the late Miyoko "Miyo" Eguchi, 91-year-old, CA born resident of Mission Viejo, who passed away on June 7, 2018, will be held on Saturday, June 30, 11 a.m. at Mission Valley Free Methodist Church 1201 S. San Gabriel Blvd. in San Gabriel.  A private burial service for the family was held on June 15, 2018.

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