Obituaries

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

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...

Kimika T. Yamasaki

Kimika T. Yamasaki

Jan 26, 2018

Mrs. Kimika Yamasaki passed away peacefully on January 26, 2018, three days short of her 102nd birthday. She was the wife of the late Frank Yamasaki.

She is survived by her daughter Mae (Ben) Minamide, sons: Etsel (Mary) Yamasaki, Dick (Karen) Yamasaki; grandchildren: Marci Minamide (Ariel Amir), Traci Minamide, Mitzi Minamide (Hans Naepflin), Alissa Yamasaki...

Noel Keiichi Tsuneishi

Noel Keiichi Tsuneishi

Jan 26, 2018

Noel Tsuneishi, 93-year-old Duarte, Calif-born Nisei passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, 2018.   Noel was a WWII veteran who served with the U.S. Army military intelligence.

The "Celebration of Life" service will be held on Friday, Feb. 9 th , 10:30 a.m. at Evergreen Baptist of Church San Gabriel Valley, 323 Workman...

Fumiko Nishikawa

Fumiko Nishikawa

Jan 25, 2018

Mrs. Fumiko Nishikawa decided it was time to move on from her long and wonderful life and passed away quietly of natural causes just over a month shy of her 101st birthday.  She was the oldest child of Miyoshi and Yachiyo Tashima and sister to Sachi and brother Harry.  She was the wife of Charles Nishikawa.

She...

Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi

Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi

Jan 20, 2018

KUNITOMI, YOSHISUKE JACK

The long and wonderful life of Yoshisuke Jack Kunitomi has come to an end at an amazing 102 years of age. Our father passed away quietly of natural causes on January 20 th . He was the son of Gonhichi and Komika Kunitomi, with seven siblings: Frank (Koichi), Choko,  Kimbo (Kinya), Alan...

Franklin Yusuke Hino

Franklin Yusuke Hino

Jan 20, 2018

Husband, father and grandfather, Franklin passed away peacefully on January 20, 2018 at the age of 83.

Born in Honolulu, Frank served as a Marine, worked as a technical writer for aerospace, and enjoyed fishing and baseball. He kept busy with family and friends, and finally found time to rest.

Frank is preceded in death...

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