Obituaries

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

Harold Setsuo Aoyagi

Harold Setsuo Aoyagi

Feb 11, 2018

Born October 21, 1935, passed away February 11, 2018. Born in Hilo, Hawaii he served in the Army and was honorably discharged. He then moved to California and worked as a Computer Programmer for Hughes Aircraft for 35 years, he enjoyed golfing with his golf buddies and his brothers, working with his hands, reading Westerns, eating and travelling.

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Haru Yamasaki

Haru Yamasaki

Feb 9, 2018

Haru "Rose" Yamasaki

(March 21, 1925 – February 9, 2018)

After suffering from a large stroke 8-months ago, Haru passed away and at age 92 joined her husband Tsuneo Yamasaki and son, Anthony Hiroshi Yamasaki, on February 9, 2018.

She was born in and spent most of her life in Los Angeles, CA.  ...

Nancy Yukiko Tanabe

Nancy Yukiko Tanabe

Feb 7, 2018

Nancy Yukiko Tanabe, an 81-year-old  Wenatchee, Washington-born longtime Gardena resident passed away on Feb. 7, 2018 in Mission Viejo.

Nancy was  predeceased by beloved husband, Bill Tanabe.  She is survived by her loving daughters, Linda Ingham and Sandra (Paul) Creager; son, David (Vickie) Tanabe; sister, Ruth (Chuck) Frank of Issaquah, Washington.  Also survived by nine grandchildren and...

Linda Sanae Yoshida

Linda Sanae Yoshida

Feb 7, 2018

MRS. LINDA SANAE YOSHIDA, 72, Honolulu, HI born Sansei, resident of Torrance, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2018.

She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Janine Yoshida; brothers, Robert (Margie) Naka and Chester (Marilyn) Naka of HI; many nieces, nephews and relatives.

She is pre-deceased by her loving husband, Wallis Kiyomi Yoshida and...

Noriko - Fujinami

Noriko - Fujinami

Feb 7, 2018

FUJINAMI, Noriko (104) Passed away peacefully on February 7, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Yeisaku Fujinami and daughter Yoko Fujii and she is survived by her loving family; daughters, Reiko Fujinami (Mel LeBeauf), Yukiko (Dick) Yabuta and Saeko (David) Yanai; grandchildren, Bryan (Nancy) and Lori Fujii, Karen Tanaka,...

Ben Toshio Nagano

Ben Toshio Nagano

Feb 7, 2018

NAGANO, Ben Toshio (71) Passed away peacefully on February 7, 2018.

He survived by his loving family; son, Gregg (Maria) Nagano; brothers, Bob (Sumie) and John (Lori) Nagano; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A private family service was held on February 18, 2018...

Chiyoko Mildred Morimoto

Chiyoko Mildred Morimoto

Feb 6, 2018

Mildred Chiyoko Morimoto, a 92 year old Gardena, California-born Nisei resident of Redondo Beach, former internee of Rohwer Relocation Camp during WW2 passed away on February 6, 2018.  Beloved mother of Dawn (Alan) Kato; grandmother of Lela, Erica, Justin, Janyce and Craig; great-grandmother of Autumn; great-great grandmother of Isabella, Emi and Kyleigh;  sister of Haruko.  Also survived by any...

Yoshiko Maeda

Yoshiko Maeda

Feb 4, 2018

Yoshiko Maeda, loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend, peacefully passed away at 83 years old on February 4, 2018. She was born in Terminal Island, CA and was a resident of Azusa. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 1, 11 a.m. at West Covina Christian Church 1100 E. Cameron Ave., West Covina, CA.

She...

Fusae Mayeda

Fusae Mayeda

Feb 4, 2018

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Maryann Ito Yoshihiro

Maryann Ito Yoshihiro

Feb 3, 2018

Maryann Ito Yoshihiro, July 22, 1944-February 3, 2018 passed away peacefully at home.  She was a daughter, sister, wife, and friend to many.  She will be greatly missed.   She is survived by her brother Tom Ito.

Visitations will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Fukui Mortuary, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 from...

Yasuko Chuman

Yasuko Chuman

Feb 2, 2018

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Sandra Ichiko Suezaki

Sandra Ichiko Suezaki

Feb 2, 2018

Sandra Ichiko Suezaki, a Hakalau, Hawaii-born Sansei resident of Torrance passed away peacefully on February 2, 2018.  Beloved mother of Russell (Julie) and Scott Suezaki; proud grandmother of Kyle Suezaki;  loving sister of Wesley (Eleanor) Kikuchi, Elaine (Katsumi) Ozai, Carol, Bert (Yoriko), Kurt and Danny (Laurie) Kikuchi.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives both here and...

Kiyoshi Raisui Sakaeda

Kiyoshi Raisui Sakaeda

Jan 31, 2018

Private funeral service for the late Kiyoshi Sakaeda, 78-year-old, Hiroshima, Japan born, resident of Fountain Valley, who passed away peacefully on January 31, 2018, was held on Saturday February 17, at Orange County Buddhist Church.

He is survived by his loving family; wife, Mary Masako Sakaeda; sons, Mark (Maggie) Sakaeda and Brian (Joanna) Sakaeda; grandchildren; Nathan and...

Yuri N. Murayama

Yuri N. Murayama

Jan 31, 2018

Yuri Murayama (94) passed away on January 31, 2018. She is survived by her loving family; daughter, April (Doug) Miller; grandchildren, Lance (Claudia) Niimi, Brent Niimi, Shane (Traci) Niimi, Kirk and Drew Miller; great-grandchildren, Erika and Ken Niimi, Mikaela, Tani and Tyler Niimi, Brooke, Bryce, Hunter, and Heath Niimi, and Taryn Miller; also survived by her sister Florence Iida,...

Steve Takashi Shigematsu

Steve Takashi Shigematsu

Jan 29, 2018

Funeral service for STEVE TAKASHI SHIGEMATSU, 85, a Sacramento born Nisei and resident of Los Angeles who passed away on January 29 after a prolonged illness, will be held on Saturday, February 3, 10AM at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E Temple St., L.A.  with Rev. Cliff Ishigaki officiating.

He is survived by his wife, Jean;...

Ryo Joe Nakai

Ryo Joe Nakai

Jan 27, 2018

Public funeral services for the late RYO JOE NAKAI, 96 year old , Fresno born, resident of Cerritos, who passed away on January 27, 2018 will be held on Wednesday, February 7,11:00AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple Street,

Los Angeles, California 90012.

He is survived by his wife, Shigeko Nakai;...

Leroy Koyen Tamashiro

Leroy Koyen Tamashiro

Jan 27, 2018

Leroy Koyen Tamashiro (87) passed away peacefully on January 27, 2018.

He was preceded to the after-life by his wife Nancy Naoye Tamashiro in November 2005. He is survived by his loving family: son, Elroy (Dorothy) Tamashiro; daughter, Noreen (Paul) Smith; and also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services were held...

Ryo Joe Nakai

Ryo Joe Nakai

Jan 27, 2018

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Teruo Shimizu

Teruo Shimizu

Jan 26, 2018

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Stanley Yukiyoshi Kamemoto

Stanley Yukiyoshi Kamemoto

Jan 26, 2018

Stanley Yukiyoshi "Kayo" Kamemoto, an 86-year-old Wailuku, Hawaii-born Nisei resident of Torrance and former Veteran of the US ARMY, passed away on January 26, 2018.  Beloved father of Kevin Kamemoto;  brother of Mitsugi Kamemoto and Ruth Okazaki, both of Hawaii.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Saturday May 5, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 2:00...

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