Obituaries

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

Stuart Scott Osaka

Stuart Scott Osaka

Feb 22, 2025

Stuart Scott Osaka, 66-year-old resident of Los Angeles, passed away on February 22, 2025. Stuart dedicated over 30 years to Sony Pictures as an electrician on the studio lot, a career he truly loved. His work brought him great pride and happiness, and he treasured the many friendships he made along the way.

He loved exploring new...

Darlene Eiko Takatani

Darlene Eiko Takatani

Feb 21, 2025

Darlene Eiko Takatani, 80-year-old, Manzanar California-born, resident of Monterey Park peacefully passed away at Hollenbeck Palms on February 21. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Norihiko Takatani;  She is survived by her loving family; sons, Rick (wife) and Ryan (wife) Takatani; daughters, Christine (husband) Takatani, Lori Takatani (husband) Hara, Dina Takatani(husband) Soo; also survived by many nieces, nephews...

Nancy Kyoko Leong

Nancy Kyoko Leong

Feb 21, 2025

Nancy Kyoko Leong, 75-year-old, Tokyo, Japan born, resident of Pomona, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025. Private family services are being held at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.

She is survived by her loving family; husband, Robert Leong; sons, Brandon (Chris) Leong and Edric "Ricky" Leong; brother, Glenn...

Rand Harold Kozaki

Rand Harold Kozaki

Feb 20, 2025

Rand Harold Kozaki, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home in San Bernardino, CA, on February 20, 2025, after a long battle with diabetes.

Born in Los Angeles, CA, to Harold and Kimiko Kozaki, Rand was raised alongside his older sister, Karen (Yoshioka). The family lived in Los Angeles, where Rand graduated from Franklin High School...

Rachel Teruko Tomita

Rachel Teruko Tomita

Feb 20, 2025

Rachel Teruko Tomita, age 89, was born in Kailua, Hawaii, and  a resident of Huntington Beach, passed away on February 20, 2025

at Placentia Linda Hospital.

Beloved mother of Michael his wife Karen Tomita; grandmother of Riley Tomita; sister of Sue Flynn; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives here and in Hawaii....

Hideo Kurakusu

Hideo Kurakusu

Feb 18, 2025

Hideo Kurakusu

April 7, 1927 – February 18, 2025

Hideo Kurakusu, beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at the age of 97.

Born in Los Angeles, California, Hideo was raised by his father and mother, Zenpachi and Fuji Kurakusu along with...

Howard Nobuyoshi Sakamoto

Howard Nobuyoshi Sakamoto

Feb 17, 2025

Howard Sakamoto

Howard Sakamoto was born in Los Angeles on March 20, 1940 to Masuo and Kinuko Sakamoto. He passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025 in Alhambra.

He is survived by Edith, his wife of 62 years; son, Kevin (Sandi Hirata); daughter, Laura (Craig) Kakihara; daughter, Wendy (Rick) Matsuda; grandchildren, Brianne (Kelly) Tang, Micah,...

S. K.

S. K.

Feb 13, 2025

Pending

Hannah Yukiko Yamamoto

Hannah Yukiko Yamamoto

Feb 11, 2025

A celebration of life service for the late Hannah Yukiko Yamamoto,  98 year old, California born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on February 11, 2025, will be held on Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church 2115 W. 182nd St. in Torrance.

Predeceased by her husband, Joe C. Yamamoto, grandson, Derek, and special...

Thomas Hideko Nakanouchi

Thomas Hideko Nakanouchi

Feb 10, 2025

A celebration of life service for the late Thomas Hideo Nakanouchi, 65-year-old, California born, resident of Leimert Park, who passed away on February 10, 2025, was held on Friday, March 7 at Venice Free Methodist Church in Los Angeles.

He is survived by his wife, Sheri Nakanouchi; daughter, Naomi Nakanouchi; sister, Yumi Yanagi; he is also survived...

Judy Fumie Hiroshige

Judy Fumie Hiroshige

Feb 8, 2025

Judy Fumie Hiroshige was born in Greeley, Colorado, on January 2, 1943. She went to be with the Lord and her loving husband, Ken Hiroshige, D.D.S., on February 8, 2025.

Judy is survived by her devoted children, Kimberly Hiroshige-Okumura, D.D.S., and her husband, Howard Okumura; and Stephen Hiroshige, D.D.S., and his wife, Grace Hiroshige.  Judy's loving grandchildren...

Shozo Kitamura

Shozo Kitamura

Feb 7, 2025

御通知

東京都出身 モントレーパーク市在住の

義父 北村昭三 (九十歳)儀

二月七日アイビークリークヘルスケアー

にて死去いたしました。

北村は生前モントレーパ―ク市で故妻不二子と共に

日本食の 佳代レストランを営み皆様から

長年ご愛顧されておりました。 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

追って葬儀は二月二十六日 水曜日 十一時より

福井葬儀社チャペルインザガーデン

707 E. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA

に於いて 執り行います

二月十四日 金曜日

喪主         義二女          ...

Paula Yldafonsa Bagasao

Paula Yldafonsa Bagasao

Feb 6, 2025

A private service for the late Dr. Paula Yldafonsa Bagasao, 76-year-old, California born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on February 6, 2025, was held on Friday, February 21 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.

She is survived by her husband, Anthony Butka; sister, Anne Bagasao; niece, Grace Bagasao Dennis; aunt, Joanne...

Junko Matsunaga

Junko Matsunaga

Feb 4, 2025

Junko "June" Kitabayashi Matsunaga

June 30, 1938 - February 4, 2025

Junko Kitabayashi was born in East Los Angeles, CA to issei parents Tomejiro Kitabayashi and Suyeko Kusu Kitabayashi. She had two older brothers, Tamotsu Kitabayashi and Richard Hiromu Kitabayashi. Junko grew up in West Los Angeles....

Kiyoko Shiroma

Kiyoko Shiroma

Feb 4, 2025

Shiroma, Kiyoko , 95, a Delano, CA born Nisei and a resident of Culver City passed away peacefully on February 4.

She is survived by her children, Debra (Steven) Draper and Glenn Shiroma; grandchildren, Pierce (Ren) and Alexis Draper; great grandson Ogden Draper; brother, Dennis (Evelyn) Higa and many nephews and nieces.

Jacqueline Shizuyo Ida

Jacqueline Shizuyo Ida

Feb 4, 2025

A private service for the late Jacqueline Shizuyo Ida, 92-year-old, Alhambra, California born, resident of Montebello, who passed away on February 4, 2025, was held on Thursday, February 27 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.

Predeceased by her husband, Haruso Ida; she is survived by her children, Julie (Roy) Yoshino and Craig (Judy) Ida; grandchildren,...

Emiko Yujiri

Emiko Yujiri

Feb 1, 2025

EMIKO YUJIRI, beloved wife of Toshio Yujiri, founder of Amy's Pastries in Montebello, California, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at almost 102 years of age.  She worked tirelessly side-by-side with Toshio in their bakery, leading the sales area, while also caring for her family needs at home.  She will always be remembered as a generous and caring...

Wayne Yoshio Imanaka

Wayne Yoshio Imanaka

Jan 29, 2025

A funeral service for the late Wayne Yoshio Imanaka, 86-year-old, Hawaii born, resident of Montebello, who passed away on January 29, 2025, will be held on Saturday, March 22, 11 a.m. at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple 505 E. Third St. in Los Angeles.  The family kindly requests aloha attire.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy E....

Melissa Yukino Utsuki

Melissa Yukino Utsuki

Jan 29, 2025

Melissa Yukino Utsuki, 40-year-old, Torrance California-born, resident of Whittier peacefully passed away at home on January 29, 2025. She is survived by her loving family; parents, Jennie & Gerald Utsuki; many cousins, relatives and dear friends.

Memorial service will be held on March 1st, at 10:00 am at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance,...

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