Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.

Hannah Yukiko Yamamoto

Hannah Yukiko Yamamoto

Feb 11, 2025

A celebration of life service for the late Hannah Yukiko Yamamoto,  98 year old, California born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on February 11, 2025, will be held on Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church 2115 W. 182nd St. in Torrance.

Predeceased by her husband, Joe C. Yamamoto, grandson, Derek, and special...

Thomas Hideko Nakanouchi

Thomas Hideko Nakanouchi

Feb 10, 2025

A celebration of life service for the late Thomas Hideo Nakanouchi, 65-year-old, California born, resident of Leimert Park, who passed away on February 10, 2025, was held on Friday, March 7 at Venice Free Methodist Church in Los Angeles.

He is survived by his wife, Sheri Nakanouchi; daughter, Naomi Nakanouchi; sister, Yumi Yanagi; he is also survived...

Judy Fumie Hiroshige

Judy Fumie Hiroshige

Feb 8, 2025

Judy Fumie Hiroshige was born in Greeley, Colorado, on January 2, 1943. She went to be with the Lord and her loving husband, Ken Hiroshige, D.D.S., on February 8, 2025.

Judy is survived by her devoted children, Kimberly Hiroshige-Okumura, D.D.S., and her husband, Howard Okumura; and Stephen Hiroshige, D.D.S., and his wife, Grace Hiroshige.  Judy's loving grandchildren...

Shozo Kitamura

Shozo Kitamura

Feb 7, 2025

御通知

東京都出身 モントレーパーク市在住の

義父 北村昭三 (九十歳)儀

二月七日アイビークリークヘルスケアー

にて死去いたしました。

北村は生前モントレーパ―ク市で故妻不二子と共に

日本食の 佳代レストランを営み皆様から

長年ご愛顧されておりました。 ここに生前の御厚誼を深謝し謹んで

御通知申し上げます

追って葬儀は二月二十六日 水曜日 十一時より

福井葬儀社チャペルインザガーデン

707 E. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA

に於いて 執り行います

二月十四日 金曜日

喪主         義二女          ...

Paula Yldafonsa Bagasao

Paula Yldafonsa Bagasao

Feb 6, 2025

A private service for the late Dr. Paula Yldafonsa Bagasao, 76-year-old, California born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on February 6, 2025, was held on Friday, February 21 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.

She is survived by her husband, Anthony Butka; sister, Anne Bagasao; niece, Grace Bagasao Dennis; aunt, Joanne...

Junko Matsunaga

Junko Matsunaga

Feb 4, 2025

Junko "June" Kitabayashi Matsunaga

June 30, 1938 - February 4, 2025

Junko Kitabayashi was born in East Los Angeles, CA to issei parents Tomejiro Kitabayashi and Suyeko Kusu Kitabayashi. She had two older brothers, Tamotsu Kitabayashi and Richard Hiromu Kitabayashi. Junko grew up in West Los Angeles....

Kiyoko Shiroma

Kiyoko Shiroma

Feb 4, 2025

Shiroma, Kiyoko , 95, a Delano, CA born Nisei and a resident of Culver City passed away peacefully on February 4.

She is survived by her children, Debra (Steven) Draper and Glenn Shiroma; grandchildren, Pierce (Ren) and Alexis Draper; great grandson Ogden Draper; brother, Dennis (Evelyn) Higa and many nephews and nieces.

Jacqueline Shizuyo Ida

Jacqueline Shizuyo Ida

Feb 4, 2025

A private service for the late Jacqueline Shizuyo Ida, 92-year-old, Alhambra, California born, resident of Montebello, who passed away on February 4, 2025, was held on Thursday, February 27 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.

Predeceased by her husband, Haruso Ida; she is survived by her children, Julie (Roy) Yoshino and Craig (Judy) Ida; grandchildren,...

Emiko Yujiri

Emiko Yujiri

Feb 1, 2025

EMIKO YUJIRI, beloved wife of Toshio Yujiri, founder of Amy's Pastries in Montebello, California, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at almost 102 years of age.  She worked tirelessly side-by-side with Toshio in their bakery, leading the sales area, while also caring for her family needs at home.  She will always be remembered as a generous and caring...

Wayne Yoshio Imanaka

Wayne Yoshio Imanaka

Jan 29, 2025

A funeral service for the late Wayne Yoshio Imanaka, 86-year-old, Hawaii born, resident of Montebello, who passed away on January 29, 2025, will be held on Saturday, March 22, 11 a.m. at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple 505 E. Third St. in Los Angeles.  The family kindly requests aloha attire.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy E....

Melissa Yukino Utsuki

Melissa Yukino Utsuki

Jan 29, 2025

Melissa Yukino Utsuki, 40-year-old, Torrance California-born, resident of Whittier peacefully passed away at home on January 29, 2025. She is survived by her loving family; parents, Jennie & Gerald Utsuki; many cousins, relatives and dear friends.

Memorial service will be held on March 1st, at 10:00 am at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W. 182nd St., Torrance,...

Theodore Yoneo Yamada

Theodore Yoneo Yamada

Jan 25, 2025

A Celebration of Life Service for the late Theodore Yoneo Yamada, 80-year-old, Utah-born, resident of Gardena, who passed away on January 25, 2025, was held on Friday, February 14, at South Bay Community Church, 2549 W. 190th St. in Torrance.

He is survived by his sister, Cindy (Ronnie) Dyo; nephews, Nolan (Ashley) and Shaun Dyo of Las...

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Jan 24, 2025

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Kevin Yoshi Hisamune

Kevin Yoshi Hisamune

Jan 23, 2025

Mr. Kevin Yoshi Hisamune, 64, Los Angeles, CA born Sansei, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025.

He graduated with a bachelor's degree in business from Cal Poly Pomona and worked as an inventory control manager and eventually became a landlord and property manager.

He played many sports: softball, surfing, skiing,...

James Michiya Yoshinaga

James Michiya Yoshinaga

Jan 23, 2025

カリフォルニア州ロサンゼルス出身シアトル市在住

夫 吉永ジェームス道也儀(九五歳)

二〇二五年一月二十三日、長女宅パームデザートで病気のため永眠し、

葬儀は二月十五日(土曜日)にウェストロサンゼルス・ユナイテッドメソジスト教会の

久山リチャード博士・開教師司式の下に家族葬を執り行いました。

ここに生前のご厚誼を謝し謹んでご通知申し上げます。

喪主 妻 吉永マリエ

Dr.パディア・レスタ

長女 妻 直美

Dr.ピック・ドナルド

次女 妻 由美

孫 パディア・オードリー

孫 パディア・コーリン

孫 ピック・ケーティ

松前良彦

妹 妻 千鶴子

...

Yoshiko Sally Kishimoto

Yoshiko Sally Kishimoto

Jan 21, 2025

Yoshiko Sally Kishimoto Iwakuni-shi Yamaguchi-ken Japan born, resident of San Gabriel peacefully passed away at Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello on January 21.  She was predeceased by her loving husband Kiyoshi Kishimoto.  She is survived by her loving family - son Kazuto (Linda), grandson Mark (Ria Vanessa), grandson Mathew (Kaori), great grandchildren (Sho & Kairi), sisters and brother and...

Setsuko Kohara

Setsuko Kohara

Jan 19, 2025

Mrs. Setsuko Kohara, a 94-year-old, Pacoima, California-born, Kibei-Nisei resident of Garden Grove, Survivor of the Atomic bombing of Hiroshima, passed away on January 19, 2025.

Memorial Service will be held on February 7, 2025, 11 AM at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Avenue, Anaheim, CA.

Mrs. Kohara was predeceased by her loving husband...

Alan Yukio Okita

Alan Yukio Okita

Jan 17, 2025

Alan Yukio Okita passed away peacefully in Studio City at the age of 80 years old on January 17, 2025. He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin and uncle. He is survived by his Aunt Fuji Endo; cousins Karen (Earl) Chow, Diane (Dale) Nitta, Wendy (Chuck) Puntavatana, Janice Endo, Cheryl Endo and Barbara (Tom) Carney; sister-in-law Judy Okita;...

Toichi Robert Muranaka

Toichi Robert Muranaka

Jan 16, 2025

MR. TOICHI ROBERT MURANAKA, 96, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025.

He is survived by his loving family: daughter, Cathy Y. (Yo) Tokuyama; son, Richard S. Muranaka; 3 grandchildren, Patrick (Emi), Evelyn and Sean Tokuyama; 2 great-grandchildren, Mari and Mika Tokuyama.

A private family celebration of life service was held at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel...

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