Obituaries

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

Mitsuko Nakata

Mitsuko Nakata

Nov 17, 2024

Funeral services for the late Mitsuko Nakata, 86-year-old, Okinawa, Japan-born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, will be held Saturday, December 14, 11 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, with Rev. Mayuki Nagamine of Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating.

She is survived by her...

Yoshie Rumi Takeda

Yoshie Rumi Takeda

Nov 13, 2024

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Yoshie Rumi Takeda, 90-year-old, Nagasaki-Ken born, resident of Gardena who passed away on

November 13, 2024, at Little Company of Mary Hospital, will be held on Sunday, November, at 2:00 pm at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St Gardena, California.

She is predeceased by her son, Tony Yutani...

George Yoshio Ishikawa

George Yoshio Ishikawa

Nov 9, 2024

MR. GEORGE YOSHIO ISHIKAWA, 97, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024.

He is survived by his partner, Helen Y. Hikiji; 2 granddaughters; many nieces & nephews and relatives.

Mr. Ishikawa requested no services.

Yuko Matsumoto

Yuko Matsumoto

Nov 7, 2024

Private family services for the late Yuko Matsumoto, 84-year-old, Japan born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on November 7, 2024, were held on Saturday, November 23 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.

Predeceased by her husband, Jimmy Minoru Matsumoto; she is survived by her children, Judy Masako Matsumoto, Linda Michiko Nagai...

Roy Masayoshi Kouchi

Roy Masayoshi Kouchi

Nov 3, 2024

A private family service for the late Roy Masayoshi Kouchi, 101-year-old, Stockton, California-born, resident of Huntington Beach, who passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, was held on Saturday, November 23 at Orange County Buddhist Church in Anaheim.

Roy Masayoshi lived a long, healthy, and fulfilling life of hard work, resilience, and happy memories.

He...

Joann Wakae Suravech

Joann Wakae Suravech

Nov 2, 2024

JoAnn Wakae Suravech, 79-year-old, born on August 19,1945, at Gila River War Relocation Center, Arizona, resident of South San Gabriel, passed away on November 2, 2024.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024, 11 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

JoAnn is survived by her son,...

Iris Sigera

Iris Sigera

Nov 2, 2024

Iris Sigera passed away on November 2, 2024.  She was survived by family members.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 10 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.  Phone number 213-626-0441.  Door is open from 9 a.m.  A public viewing will...

Hisao Bob Kanegawa

Hisao Bob Kanegawa

Nov 1, 2024

Hisao "Bob" Kanegawa, 93-year-old, Fresno-born and resident of Los Angeles passed away on November 1st. He loved and followed all LA Sports Team and was an avid Dodgers fan.  He was predeceased by his loving wife, Yoshiko "Mary" Kanegawa; He is survived by his loving children, Janis, Robert and Daryl Kanegawa; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other...

Taeko Haneda

Taeko Haneda

Oct 30, 2024

Taeko Haneda, 82, born in Japan and a longtime resident of Montebello, CA, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024.

She is survived by daughter, Hiroko Ann Haneda; granddaughters, Kristen and Kaci Kobayashi and Aimi Woo.

Honoring her request, a private funeral service will be held on a later day.

Teruchiyo Oda

Teruchiyo Oda

Oct 30, 2024

Teruchiyo "Terry" Oda, 86-years-old, of Rancho Cucamonga, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2024. Terry was born in Osaka, Japan and raised in Wakayama. He immigrated to the U.S. at 18 yrs old. He initially harvested grapes in Delano, Northern California, then came to Los Angeles for a better job opportunity. Terry and his wife, Reiko, were...

Angel Kazuko Nishinaka

Angel Kazuko Nishinaka

Oct 29, 2024

All are welcome to attend Angel Nishinaka's Celebration of Life which will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 2:30. Centenary is located at 300 S. Central Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, please make donations to Centenary United Methodist Church or your favorite charity...

Janice Takako Kondo

Janice Takako Kondo

Oct 27, 2024

JANICE TAKAKO KONDO, 89, of Orange County, California, passed away peacefully at home in October 2024, with her husband and family around her, Hawaiian music playing in the background.  Jan was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Kaneki and Helen Honda.  While employed at Aloha Airlines in Hawaii, she met her soon-to-be husband, Ronald Kondo, then married him in August...

William Henry Adams

William Henry Adams

Oct 26, 2024

William Henry "Bill" Adams

(January 20, 1941 – October 26, 2024)

A private celebration for the late William Henry Adams was held graveside at Evergreen Cemetery on December 13, 2024, with his long-time friend, Don Corley, officiating.

Bill was born in Oddville, Kentucky. He attended 13 schools...

Bert Tadashi Tagami

Bert Tadashi Tagami

Oct 26, 2024

MR. BERT TADASHI TAGAMI, 85, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024.

He is survived by his loving family; wife, Etsuko Tagami; daughter, Sharon (Jeffrey) Tanaka; son, Glen (Lori) Tagami; 5 grandchildren; brothers, Ronald (Joann) and Dale Tagami; many nieces, nephews, and relatives.

A family gathering was held on November 12, 2024.

Mary Mitsuye Yamaga

Mary Mitsuye Yamaga

Oct 24, 2024

A private funeral service for the late Mary Mitsuye Yamaga, 92-year-old, Gardena, California-born, resident of Costa Mesa, who passed away on October 24, 2024, was held on Saturday, November 23 at Orange County Buddhist Church in Anaheim.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Lucky Yamaga; children, Cynthia, Darin and Rick Yamaga; sister-in-law, Ruby Kiyohara; she is...

Donna Kikuchi

Donna Kikuchi

Oct 24, 2024

Donna Kikuchi, 61, passed away in Newport Beach on October 24, 2024, after a two-year battle with breast cancer. A devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Donna was a true-blue fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Born on July 24, 1963, in Gardena, Donna attended California State University, Long Beach for her undergraduate studies and...

Kelly Ayame Tani

Kelly Ayame Tani

Oct 20, 2024

Celebration of life service for KELLY AYAME TANI , 28, a California-born resident of Colorado, who passed away in an unfortunate biking accident, will be held on Saturday, 1:00PM, November 23, 2024 at Riviera United Methodist Church, 375 Palos Verdes Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Kelli is survived by her parents,...

Ruth Toshiko Horibe

Ruth Toshiko Horibe

Oct 19, 2024

Ruth Toshiko Horibe (nee Kodama)

Ruth Toshiko Horibe, 95 years old, born in Brawley California, resident of Los Angeles passed away on October 19, 2024.

Ruth had a wonderful life and a beautiful, loving family. She loved her family, dogs and golf and was an avid Lakers and Dodgers fan. After living in El Centro...

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