Obituaries

Dec 5, 2024

Norihiko Takatani, the longtime pro-prietor of Anzen Hardware, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. He was 86 years old, nori-san was born on June 27, 1938, and immigrated to the United States in 1954. His almost 70-year career at Anzen Hardware firmly established him as a fixture of the Little Tokyo landscape.

Nori-san is survived by...

Dec 4, 2024

Private family services for the late Yoshio Frankie Takahashi, 82-year-old, born in Manzanar, CA, resident of Montebello, who passed away on December 4, 2024, were held on Saturday, December 21 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Kyoko Takahashi; children, Glenn (Amy) Takahashi and Joy (Rick) Takahashi-Garcia;...

Dec 1, 2024

Fumiko Maeda, 84-year-old, Japan Kagoshima-born, resident of Seal Beach California peacefully passed away at Rowntree Gardens on December 1st,, 2024.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, Kenjiro Maeda; She is survived by her loving family, daughter, June Kaori (Jim) Uyekawa; son, Raymond Ryusaku (Sharon) Maeda; grandchildren, Conor and Weston Uyekawa, Marissa Maeda; also survived by many...

Nov 30, 2024

Private family graveside services for the late Ritsuye "Rits" Matsumoto, 97-year-old, California born, resident of Pasadena, who passed away on November 30, 2024, were held on Saturday, December 21 at Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena.

Predeceased by her husband, Akira "Chop" Matsumoto; she is survived by her children, Tom (Linda), Jane, Rick (Michi), Joy (Scott Bell) and...

Nov 28, 2024

Ruby Seiko Zoriki peacefully passed at the age of 95 on November 28, 2024. Ruby is survived by her son Kent; daughter Jan Yoshioka; daughter-in-law Essie; grandchildren Kelly (Hector), Scott, Michele (Mike) Maley, Dana (Ryan) Butt-Yoshioka; and great grandchildren Charlotte Molina, Mila and Maddie Maley, Aubrey and Brayden Butt-Yoshioka. Also surviving her is brother Taira (Karen) Kato; sister Lil...

Nov 27, 2024

May Kikuchi, 87, passed away in Torrance on November 27, 2024, after a short illness. Although small in stature and soft-spoken, May was a force — her inner strength, patience and kind soul were felt and appreciated by her entire family. Born in Seattle, May moved to Misaki in the Ehime Prefecture of Japan as a child only to...

Nov 27, 2024

Akira Abe, 94 years old, resident of Torrance, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 27, 2024.

Akira is survived by beloved son, Ron (Marlene) Abe;

son-in-law, John Baylon; grandchildren, Jacquelyn (Steve) Hoang,

Kristin (R.J.) Laroza, Tracy (Danny) Inouye, Lindsey (Arrione) Garcia, Bryan Abe; and many great-grandchildren. He was

predeceased...

Nov 26, 2024

Fujiko Mary Shimotani, 90-year-old, Norwalk-born, resident of Redondo Beach peacefully passed away at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center on November 26.   She is survived by her loving family; son, Steven Shimotani; daughter in law Kyoko, Mari; also survived by two nieces and three grandchildren.

Private Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 13, at...

Nov 24, 2024

Teresa (Teri) M. Negley, 96, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024. A recent resident of Los Angeles, she had been a longtime resident of Tucson.

Teri lived a full life. She loved her family and friends, cooking, pets, gardening, plus arts and crafts. Born in Hokkaido, Japan, she met her husband Floyd in Tokyo where he...

Nov 23, 2024

Emmie Yamaguchi, 90-year-old resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center on November 23rd. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Frank Yamaguchi. She is survived by her loving family, daughters, Karen Nakamura, Denise (Jeff) Yamaguchi-Picco; grandchildren, Kiana and Trevor Lee; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

The...

Nov 23, 2024

Nancy Misako Sakata, 94-year-old, Fresno-born, resident of West Hills peacefully passed away at Residence on November 23. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Tom Minoru Sakata; She is survived by her loving family; sons, Gary (Karen) and Scott (Melissa) Sakata; daughter, Debra (Garland) Nicklaus; Granddaughters, Kristi (Jonathan) Lee, Stacy Nicklaus, Melanie (Chris) Mukai, Lindsay (Chris) Flood; Grandson, Matthew...

Nov 20, 2024

Stephen Dahl Sasaki, 81, a CA resident and retired CPA, passed away on November 20, 2024, after a sudden and quick battle with liver cancer.  He is survived by his loving family - wife, Karen Sasaki; children, Richard Sasaki and Stephanie (Stephen) Harris; granddaughter, Melanie Harris; and beloved pet, Cody.  He is also survived by nieces, nephews and other...

Nov 20, 2024

Funeral services for the late Michiko Yamato Matsuda, 93-years-old, born in Honokaa, HI, resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, will be held on Tuesday, January 7th, 1:00 p.m. at Los Angeles United Methodist Church, 1913 Purdue Ave., Los Angeles, CA. She was a teacher at Morningside High School for many years.

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Nov 18, 2024

In Loving Memory

Dr. Darron Tomoki Tanioka

October 25, 1972 – November 18, 2024

Dr. Darron Tomoki Tanioka, DDS, 52, was born on October 25, 1972 at California Hospital in Los Angeles.  He is the 2nd child of Dennis and Kathleen Tanioka.  He has two siblings, Denyce and Dayne, with whom he had...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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,...