Masuko Isozaki
Dec 30, 2024
Masuko Isozaki, 98-year-old, Los Angeles-born, resident of Montebello peacefully passed away in her sleep on December 30, 2024. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Tamotsu Isozaki; She is survived by her children, Nancy (Jeff) Yabumoto, Paul (Judy), Donald (Flora) Isozaki, Julie (Terry) Yoneda, Ralph (Terri) Isozaki; grandchildren Justin (Yige) Yabumoto, Erin Isozaki (Gus Bracamontes), Derek (Roni) Isozaki, Tara...
Fumiko Mochizuki
Dec 29, 2024
Fumiko Mochizuki, 99, born in Fresno, CA. and a longtime resident of Los Angeles, CA. passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024.
She is survived by daughter, Carol Mochizuki; sons, David (Sheryl) and Jon (Ellen) Mochizuki; granddaughters, Kari (Robert) Whitney of Virginia and Rachel Mochizuki; grandson, Kevin (Denh) Mochizuki; great granddaughters, Elle and Evie Whitney of Virginia,...
Jinko Takeda
Dec 28, 2024
Funeral service for the late Jinko Takeda, 89-year-old, Japan-raised, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on December 28, 2024, will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 2pm Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 12371 Braddock Dr., Culver City, CA 90230
Jinko created a home full of love and warmth for her four children and husband. Whether...
Violet Masayo Nishikawa
Dec 27, 2024
Masayo "Mas" Nishikawa, age 95, of Pasadena, California, passed away peacefully in her home of 71 years on December 27, 2024. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Masato and Hanayo (Kuruma) Kagawa
Mas was a true leader, loyal friend, foodie, and had an incredible zest for life. Her smile and friendly personality were infectious and she...
Kenneth Michael Sugita
Dec 26, 2024
Kenneth M. Sugita, Age 79, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughters, Keri (Shelby) Jeffords, Cameron Inouye; sons, Brian (Erin) Sugita, Kurt Sugita, Dean Inouye; grandsons, Trevor, Joshua, Nathaniel and Jordan; brothers, Richard (Beth) Sugita, Dennis (Janet) Sugita, and sister, Carolyn (Henry) Kiyomura. He is also survived by many...
Faye Mutsuko Toma
Dec 26, 2024
Memorial services for the late Faye Mutsuko Toma, 92-year-old, Garland, Utah born, resident of Gardena, who passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, will be held on Saturday, January 18th at 11:00 A.M. at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance, CA 90504.
She is predeceased by sons, Scott and Martin Toma.
She...
Myrtle K. Yonamine
Dec 26, 2024
Myrtle Kaoanaeha Hanayo Yonamine, 91, born September 2, 1933, in Lahaina, Maui, a long-time resident of Carson, California, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 26, 2024.
Affectionately known as Granny, she is survived by her husband of 69 years, Shigeru, and her children, Collyn (Clayton) Koga, Kanani (Michael) Hays and Gary (Susan)...
Ken Kenichi Kageyama
Dec 25, 2024
Funeral services for the late Ken Kenichi Kageyama, 88-year-old, Los Angeles-born, resident of Sun Valley, who passed away on December 25, 2024, will be held on Sunday, January 12, 1:00 P.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St, Los Angeles, California.
He is predeceased by his sister, Jean Miyamoto.
He is survived by...
Dr. Keith Kenji Terasaki
Dec 22, 2024
Services are pending for DR. KEITH KENJI TERASAKI , 68, who passed away peacefully on December 22 in Houston, Texas.
Keith, is survived by his wife, Cecilia; son Paul K.; daughter, Susie; brothers, Mark (Rindy) of Connecticut and Taiji (Naoko) of Oahu; sister, Emiko (Dan) Terasaki of New York; many nieces, nephews and other relatives...
Mabel Shigeko Tsukuda
Dec 21, 2024
Anyone who met her was drawn in by her effervescent "smiling eyes" and welcoming grin… accentuated by her free-wheeling sense of humor, appetite for adventure and love of life's simplest pleasures.
Mabel Tsukuda was born in Los Angeles, California on May 24, 1930, a child of the Great Depression era. She was the youngest, with two half-sisters...
Masao Kimura
Dec 21, 2024
Masao Kimura, age 96, was born in Los Angeles, CA and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at his residence in Fountain Valley, CA on December 21, 2024.
He is predeceased by his wife, Tsuyako Kimura, and is survived by his son, Richard Kimura, and daughter, Joyce Kimura. He is also survived by nieces, nephews...
Katsumi Ono
Dec 15, 2024
Private family services for the late Katsumi Ono, 89-year-old, Japan born, resident of Dana Point, California who passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024 was held on January 24, 2024 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Kay Keiko Ono nee Kobayashi; he is survived by his children, Dean...
Yo Mishima
Dec 15, 2024
Funeral services for the late Yo "Yoshiko" Mishima, 96-year-old, California-born, resident of Gardena, who passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, will be private.
She is survived by her loving family: sons, Don (Mari) Mishima and Todd (Janet) Mishima; grandchildren, Lindsay, Keiko, and Brandon; she is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Garry Yutaka Monji
Dec 11, 2024
Garry Yutaka Monji was born in Los Angeles, California on February 20th, 1953, and passed away on December 11, 2024. A Celebration of Life was held at the San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center (SFVJACC) in February.
Garry was born to parents Takeshi "Kent" Monji and Yoshiko "Yo" Monji, the middle child to brothers Masaru Glenn...
Hino Fukumoto
Dec 9, 2024
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母 福元ヒノ儀 (百二歳)
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Beatrice Nobuko Sakoda
Dec 8, 2024
Beatrice Nobuko Sakoda, 84, a Cerritos, CA resident and retired insurance underwriter, passed away on December 8, 2024 in Cerritos. Preceded in death by son, Greg, she is survived by husband, Roy, and son, Keith. Also surviving her is brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Suzanne Yamashita, in Hawaii and other relatives there, as well as many nieces and nephews....