Cynthia Ann Chow
Apr 21, 2017
MRS. CYNTHIA ANN CHOW, 56, passed away peacefully on April 21, at her residence. She is survived by her loving family; husband, Dennis M. Chow; daughters, Leslie M. (Joshua) Koh and Dianne J. Chow; sisters, Deborah L. (Richard) Wong and Denise M. Sun; brother, Robert D. Quan; niece, Kristen Wong, nephew, Kevin Wong; niece, Leia Sun; grandnephew, Cody Chiem;...
Raymond Itsumu Kitaguchi
Apr 21, 2017
Raymond Itsumu Kitaguchi, an 81-year-old Hawaii-born resident of Rosemead and veteran of the US Army who honorably served his country, passed away On April 21, 2017.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Mae Kitaguchi. Raymond is survived by his children,  Roger (Monica)...
June Cecilia Katayama
Apr 18, 2017
June Cecilia Katayama, 91, passed away peacefully in San Diego on Tuesday, April 18.
She was the beloved wife of the late Hideo Katayama. She leaves behind children Frederick, Andrew, Stephen, and Patricia Mari and grandchildren Kristin, Helena, Justin and Michael.
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Tokyo, she graduated from Joshi Seigakuin Junior...
Michiko Kanemoto
Apr 17, 2017
Private family graveside services for the late Michiko Kanemoto, 91-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on April 17, 2017, were held on Saturday, April 22 at Evergreen Cemetery in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, George Kanemoto; she is survived by her children, Jeri (Michael) Miller, Craig Kanemoto, and Karen...
Masao Imanishi
Apr 17, 2017
Funeral services for the late Mr. Masao " Ray" Imanishi, 94-year-old, Los Angeles born, resident of North Hollywood who passed away on April 17 at Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center, will be held on Sunday, April 30, 4 p.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple,815 E. 1 st St., Los Angeles, California.
Mr. Imanishi was predeceased by his...
Elsa Etsuko Okuda
Apr 16, 2017
A private family service was held for the late Elsa Etsuko Okuda, 98-year-old, Livingston, CA born resident of Westminster, who passed away peacefully on April 16, 2017.
She is survived by her daughters, Helen Okuda, Faye (Don) Oelrich, and Sue (Robert) Okuda-Stewart; grandchildren, Crystal (Jairo) Ramirez and Trevor (Linda) Oelrich; great-granddaughter, Sofia Sachiko Ramirez; sisters, Lois Toyama...
Miyuki Kosaka
Apr 15, 2017
MRS. MIYUKI KOSAKA, 87, Fresno, CA born Nisei, passed away peacefully on April 15 at Hollenbeck Palms surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her loving family; son, Roger (Stacee) Kosaka; grandsons, Kyle and Kory Mitsuuchi; sister, Fumiko Hirose; also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives.
Private family funeral services were held on...
Kohei Henry Fujimoto
Apr 15, 2017
Kohei Henry Fujimoto, an 80-year-old Yokohama, Japan-born Issei resident of Buena Park passed away on April 15, 2017.    He is survived by his children, Yutaka Andrew and Hiroko Grace Fujimoto; siblings, Tetsuo (Keiko), Kinzo, Yukichi and Eiji Fujimoto of Japan.
Funeral services were held privately at Rose Hills Memorial Park on May 6, 2017 officiated by Rev....
Nancy Hideko Tamehiro
Apr 13, 2017
Funeral services for the late Ms. Nancy H. Tamehiro, 67-year-old, Los Angeles born, resident of Gardena who passed away on April 13 will be held on Saturday, April 29, 3:30p.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166 th St Gardena, California.
She is survived by her mother,Yaeko Tamehiro; brother, Bob (Janice) Tamehiro; niece, Steffanie (Lowell) Takahashi; grandniece,...
Takeshi "Tak" Sasaki
Apr 13, 2017
Mr. Takeshi "Tak" Sasaki, 92 year-old, Los Angeles born Nisei resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his brother Hitoshi Sasaki.
Tak is survived by his brother, Saburo (Ann) Sasaki of Michigan; sister-in-law, Kathy Sasaki of Banning, CA; also nieces,...
George Yasuhisa Nakahiro
Apr 12, 2017
Graveside services for the late George "Yas" Nakahiro ,96,born in San Francisco, CAÂ and resident of Altadena, passed away on April 12, 2017, will be held on Friday, May 5, 11:00 am at Mountain View Cemetery 2400 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, June "Ats" Nakahiro and brother Maxi Nakahiro; survived...
Helen Kitamura
Apr 12, 2017
MRS. HELEN KITAMURA, 87, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei and resident of Torrance, California, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 12, 2017.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 46 years, Eddie Kazuo Kitamura.
She is survived by her loving family; son, Bob (Janice) Kitamura; daughters, Betty (Scott) Fujikawa, Diane (Keith)...
Shirli Yazaki
Apr 12, 2017
YAZAKI, Shirli, 65, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2017.
She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Paul Yazaki; father, George Sumida; brother, George Sumida Jr.; niece, Mareiko (Keith) Au and nephew, Matthiu Sumida.
Private Celebration of Life service will be held May 6, 2017.
Jean Mieko Umekubo
Apr 11, 2017
MRS. JEAN MIEKO UMEKUBO, 83, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei and resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 11, 2017.
She is survived by her loving family; husband, Tsutomu "Tootie" Umekubo; daughters, Cari (Charles) Casillas of Oakland and Cathi (Brien) Nagafuchi; granddaughters, Karen and Michelle Nagafuchi; great-grandchild, Mikala Manchan; sister, Celia...
Kozo George Hamanaka
Apr 11, 2017
Kozo George Hamanaka (September 24, 1921 – April 11, 2017)
Kozo George Hamanaka passed away peacefully on April 11, 2017, after a short illness. Kozo was born on Terminal Island, San Pedro, on September 24, 1921, to Shozaburo and Kimiye. The family earned a living running a hotel and grocery store with their most famous deliveries to...
Patricia R. Ichiriu
Apr 10, 2017
Celebration of life service for the late Patricia R. Ichiriu, 65-year-old, Honolulu, HI born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on April 10, 2017, will be held on Saturday, April 29, 10:30 a.m. at Mark Keppel High School 501 E. Hellman Ave. in Alhambra.
Michael K. Coil
Apr 8, 2017
Michael "Mike" K. Coil, 58, of Monrovia, CA, passed away April 8, 2017. Mike loved his family and meeting new people. Always a joy to talk with, he never missed an opportunity to start a conversation.
Mike was raised in Lansing, IL, and graduated from TF South High School in 1977. He moved to Los Angeles County,...
Stacy Misako Cline
Apr 7, 2017
MRS. STACY MISAKO CLINE, 49, resident of Bellflower, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 7, 2017.
Stacy was a special person and will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her loving family: husband, Robert E. Cline; mother, Susan M. Sasaki; father Ronald I. Sasaki; brothers, Eric (Amy) Sasaki and Mark (Julia)...
Mitsue Miyake
Apr 7, 2017
Mitsue Miyake passed away peacefully on April 7, 2017.
She is survived by her beloved family, sons, Shayne Yoshihisa (Margaret) Ikeda of NH and Robert Masao (Aki) Ikeda; grandchildren, Dane Ikeda of HI, Kurt and Dean Ikeda; Nicole (Nielen) Bam of HI; great-grandchildren, Koa Bam of HI; daughter-in-law, Junko Ikeda; she is also survived by many nieces,...