William Suyekichi Uyehara
Mar 16, 2025
William Suyekichi Uyehara was born on May 29, 1931, in Makawao, Maui to Ushi and Tama Uyehara and older sisters Lily and Shizue. His older brothers, Albert and Alfred served in the Korean War, with "Bill" being required to stay back to care for his family. Albert returned safely but Alfred was reported MIA during his service and never...
Yoshiko Hongo
Mar 12, 2025
Yoshiko "Yo" Hongo, 98 (one month shy of her 99th birthday), passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025.
She loved following the Dodgers, Bruins and Lakers, and so proud of being a grandmother to her 5 granddaughters and all 10 of her great-grandchildren. She was a gentle soul who was sharp, humble, kind to all around her...
Rodney Harvey Chow
Mar 11, 2025
A man of many vocations, Rodney Harvey Chow died peacefully on March 11, 2025 at the age of 95. Born in San Francisco in 1929 to Harvey and Gloria Chow, the family soon moved to Los Angeles. Rodney was the second child and had three sisters, Prudy (deceased), Pat, and Pam, and two brothers, Stan and Ted. He attended...
Takeyuki Miyauchi
Mar 7, 2025
A public funeral service for the late Takeyuki Miyauchi, 97 years old, born in Kagoshima, Japan, a long-time resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on March 7, 2025, will be held on Monday, March 17, 10 a.m. at L.A. Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, officiated by Rimban William Briones. He is survived by beloved wife, Kazuko; his daughters, Margaret...
Fumiko Ikkanda
Mar 6, 2025
Fumiko Ikkanda, (98 years old) a Kibei Nisei born in Waikane, HI, passed away peacefully at home on March 6th, 2025. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Roy Mitsugi Ikkanda. She is survived by her sons, Steve (Kiku), Vance (Reiko), daughter Karen (Gary) Taka; Grandchildren, Emi (Kieran) Ikkanda, Brian (Joyce) Ikkanda, Michael Ikkanda, Lisa (Michael) Hyun, Allison (Jon)...
Kimiko Nakaoka
Mar 6, 2025
Kimiko Nakaoka, 95, a longtime resident of Los Angeles County, CA, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025.
She was the 4th of 6 children born to Tazo & Sho Irimajiri in Kochi-ken Japan. Along with her late husband, Kiyoto Ken Nakaoka, she was active in the community for many years. In her later years she enjoyed...
Chizuko Furukawa
Mar 5, 2025
Chizuko Furukawa, 86 year-old resident of West Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025. Chizuko was born and raised in Takanabe, Japan as the eldest of 4 children, and graduated from the Kunitachi College of Music in Tokyo. A lifelong lover of music, she taught piano professionally and served as the longtime director of the Mori-no-Kai Chorus....
Eleanor Naoko Hara
Feb 28, 2025
Memorial services for the late Eleanor Naoko Hara, 94-year old, Hawaii born, resident of Walnut, who passed away on February 28, 2025, will be held on June 7th at 11am at Centenary United Methodist Church 300 S. Central Ave. in Los Angeles. The family kindly requests Aloha or casual attire.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband,...
Masako Takata
Feb 26, 2025
Masako Takata, 92-year-old, Japan, Hiroshima-born, resident of Los Angeles peacefully passed away at her residence on February 26th. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Kiyoto Takata; She is survived by her loving family; son, Howard (Tanna) Takata; daughter, Carol (Jodi) Komesu; grandchildren, Reese Komesu, Kelo Komesu, Ruby Takata, and Ryan Takata; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other...
Kenneth Kazuyuki Yonezawa
Feb 23, 2025
Kenneth Kazuyuki Yonezawa
February 11, 1931 – February 23, 2025
Kenneth Kazuyuki Yonezawa, 94-year-old, Waipahu, Hawaii born, resident of West Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025.
He is survived by his loving family: wife Jean Yonezawa (Harakuni); sons, Craig (Gayle) and Curt; sister Mitsuko...
Stuart Scott Osaka
Feb 22, 2025
Stuart Scott Osaka, 66-year-old resident of Los Angeles, passed away on February 22, 2025. Stuart dedicated over 30 years to Sony Pictures as an electrician on the studio lot, a career he truly loved. His work brought him great pride and happiness, and he treasured the many friendships he made along the way.
He loved exploring new...
Darlene Eiko Takatani
Feb 21, 2025
Darlene Eiko Takatani, 80-year-old, Manzanar California-born, resident of Monterey Park peacefully passed away at Hollenbeck Palms on February 21. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Norihiko Takatani; She is survived by her loving family; sons, Rick (wife) and Ryan (wife) Takatani; daughters, Christine (husband) Takatani, Lori Takatani (husband) Hara, Dina Takatani(husband) Soo; also survived by many nieces, nephews...
Nancy Kyoko Leong
Feb 21, 2025
Nancy Kyoko Leong, 75-year-old, Tokyo, Japan born, resident of Pomona, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025. Private family services are being held at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
She is survived by her loving family; husband, Robert Leong; sons, Brandon (Chris) Leong and Edric "Ricky" Leong; brother, Glenn...
Rand Harold Kozaki
Feb 20, 2025
Rand Harold Kozaki, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home in San Bernardino, CA, on February 20, 2025, after a long battle with diabetes.
Born in Los Angeles, CA, to Harold and Kimiko Kozaki, Rand was raised alongside his older sister, Karen (Yoshioka). The family lived in Los Angeles, where Rand graduated from Franklin High School...
Rachel Teruko Tomita
Feb 20, 2025
Rachel Teruko Tomita, age 89, was born in Kailua, Hawaii, and a resident of Huntington Beach, passed away on February 20, 2025
at Placentia Linda Hospital.
Beloved mother of Michael his wife Karen Tomita; grandmother of Riley Tomita; sister of Sue Flynn; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives here and in Hawaii....
Hideo Kurakusu
Feb 18, 2025
Hideo Kurakusu
April 7, 1927 – February 18, 2025
Hideo Kurakusu, beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at the age of 97.
Born in Los Angeles, California, Hideo was raised by his father and mother, Zenpachi and Fuji Kurakusu along with...
Howard Nobuyoshi Sakamoto
Feb 17, 2025
Howard Sakamoto
Howard Sakamoto was born in Los Angeles on March 20, 1940 to Masuo and Kinuko Sakamoto. He passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025 in Alhambra.
He is survived by Edith, his wife of 62 years; son, Kevin (Sandi Hirata); daughter, Laura (Craig) Kakihara; daughter, Wendy (Rick) Matsuda; grandchildren, Brianne (Kelly) Tang, Micah,...
