Tokiko Bobbie Tokunaga
Oct 18, 2024
TOKUNAGA, Tokiko Bobbie (88) passed away October 18, 2024. Born October 13, 1936, in Gardena, California. Graduate of Long Beach Polytechnic High School and longtime resident of Bellflower, California.
Beloved wife of Frank Tokunaga; mother of William (Denise) Tokunaga and Mark (Todd) Tokunaga; grandmother of Bryan (Robyn) Tokunaga; and great-grandmother of Bryan Michael Tokunaga.
Memorial...
Fusaye Hashimoto
Oct 16, 2024
Fusaye Hashimoto, 101-year-old resident of Harbor City, passed away at her residence on October 16. She was predeceased by her loving husband and son, Yoshio and Ted Hashimoto; She is survived by her loving son, David (Kim) Hashimoto; two daughters, Evelyn (Ron) Kita and Judy Dominguez; She is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral...
Robert Chuji Matsubara
Oct 14, 2024
Robert Chuji Matsubara, 81-year-old, Jerome, Arkansas-born, resident of Chino, passed away on October 14, 2024.
Beloved brother of William I. Matsubara, Janet A. Thum, Amy E. Zarachoff, and Joanne A. Matsubara-Samad of Canada; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives here and in Canada and in Japan.
In accordance with his wishes, no...
Suzette M. Kawaguchi
Oct 8, 2024
Funeral services under the auspices of the Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Buddhist Women's Association for the late Suzette M. Kawaguchi, 66-year-old, Los Angeles, California born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on October 8, 2024, will be held on Thursday, October 24, 11 a.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 815 E. First St. in Los Angeles. ...
Dana Kenji Mori
Oct 6, 2024
A private graveside service for DANA KENJI MORI, 68, a Los Angeles born Sansei and resident who passed away on October 6, 2024 was held on February 6, at Rose Hills Memorial Park.
Dana, who was predeceased by his parents, Henry K. and Mary M. Mori, and brother Bennett T. Mori is survived by his sister, Connie...
Patrick Kenkichi Kuga
Oct 4, 2024
KUGA, PATRICK
March 17, 1932- October 4, 2024
Patrick Kenkichi Kuga passed away of natural causes on October 4, 2024 at the age of 92. Patrick was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Kenzo and Tsui Kuga. He lived in Gardena, California for the last 59 years with his loving wife.
Patrick served in...
Cheryl Junko Nimori
Oct 3, 2024
Cheryl Junko Nimori, age 74, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on October 3, 2024.
Beloved mother of Kimberlie and Kristofor Nimori, sister of Glenn Umeda and Kenneth (Arleen) Umeda, also survived by other relatives. Predeceased by her parents Tussy Tsuginori and Alice Yoshiko Umeda.
No formal service will be held at the request of...
Kiyoko Okada
Oct 1, 2024
Kiyoko Okada, 110, born in Riverside, California and a longtime resident of West Covina, CA, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024.
She is survived by son, Satoshi Okada; daughter, Evelyn (Robert) Sasaki; granddaughters, Carolyn and Charlene (Byron Shinyama) Sasaki; great grandson, Zachary Martin and great granddaughter, Cassidy Shinyama.
Honoring her request, a private funeral...
Dennis Okita
Oct 1, 2024
Funeral services for the late Dennis Okita, 86-year-old, Salem Oregon born, resident of Sharman Oaks who passed away on
October 1, 2024, will be held on Saturday, October 26, 10:30 am at San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 9450 Remick Ave, Pacoima, CA 91331.
He was predeceased by his sister, Arlene Taketa of WA.
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Keiichi Omori
Sep 30, 2024
Keiichi Omori, 107-year-old, born in Ventura, Calif. on February 13,1917, peacefully passed away on September 30, 2024. A long-time Gardena, Calif.-resident, he moved to Spanish Springs, Nev. to be closer to his son James. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 166th Street, Gardena, CA 90247.
Keiichi...
Harold Hideto Urashima
Sep 29, 2024
Harold Hideto Urashima, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on September 29th 2024, surrounded by family, following a holy anointment at home, a testament to the love that surrounded him throughout his life.
Born on January 2, 1929, in Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii, Harold was the fifth child of Shigekichi...
Hideko Endo
Sep 28, 2024
Hideko (Grandma) Endo, 98, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 28, 2024. She lived a beautiful life full of hard work, happy memories, laughter, and resilience. She had a knack for making new friends, creating laughter, and joy. Born in Syracuse, UT to Asakichi and Hanako, she moved to Japan for school when she was 5 years...
Frank Shigeru Kurihara
Sep 27, 2024
Private family services for the late Frank Shigeru Kurihara, nisei born, 84-year-old, Central Valley, CA born, resident of San Francisco, who passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024, were held at Fukui Mortuary on October 27th, with Reverend Dr. Richard Kuyama officiating.
At age 3, Frank and his family were interned by the US government under order...
Ellen Yoshiko Agcaoili
Sep 26, 2024
MRS. ELLEN YOSHIKO AGCAOILI, 85, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her loving family: husband, George Agcaoili; daughter, Suzanne Emiko Agcaoili; grand-daughters, Gema Agcaoili and Emma Bresnahan; and great-grandson, Liam Hester; brother, Dr. Thomas Kanegae; sister, Marilyn Izumita; many nieces, nephews, and relatives.
The family requests...
Akira Hirose
Sep 26, 2024
Akira Hirose, a 70-year-old, Kyoto, Japan-born, Los Angeles resident, passed away peacefully at his home on September 26, 2024. He was the chef-owner of Azay restaurant in Little Tokyo and formerly of Maison Akira in Pasadena.
He is survived by his loving wife Jo Ann, their children Michelle and Philip, brothers Shigeru (Tomoe), Yutaka (Hikaru-san), Hikaru (Kiyoko)...
Billy Naomichi Kaku
Sep 26, 2024
Billy Naomichi Kaku
October 17, 1941 ~ September 26, 2024
Billy 82 a lifetime resident of the San Fernando Valley peacefully passed away on September 26, 2024.
Preceded in passing by his wife Yoshiko, his parents Yasoji and Chizue Kaku and eldest sister Katie Tanijiri, he is survived by...
Alice Yoko Sakamoto
Sep 26, 2024
Alice Yoko Sakamoto, 85, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, in
Santa Monica, California. Alice was born to Kiyoshi and Kinu "Yamane" Shinohara
in Hawaii. She spent her early years in Hawaii where she met and married Tadashi
"Dal" Onouye in 1957. From this union, three children were born. The family
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