Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.
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...
Nellie Narie Mitani
Jan 11, 2025
Funeral services for the late Nellie Narie Mitani aka Narie Nellie Okazaki, 105 years old, Arizona born resident of South Pasadena, California, who passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, at her residence, will be held on Monday, January 27 at 11:00 AM at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles.
Pre-deceased by husband,...
Helen Kimiyo Tokeshi
Jan 10, 2025
Helen Kimiyo Tokeshi
Helen Kimiyo Tokeshi, age 97, passed away on January 10, 2025. She is survived by her sons, Philip (Joanne) and Daniel (Mary Lou); grandchildren, Ryan and Jenna (Matthew); great-grandchildren, Kiyoshi and Lawson. Funeral Mass services were held on January 25 at St. Francis Xavier Chapel in Los Angeles. Helen's final resting place is at...
Masao Tomita
Jan 10, 2025
Masao Tomita , age 74, passed away on January 10, 2025; predeceased by his wife Joanne Tomita. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Tomita (Rosalyn); daughter, Jenna Tomita; grandson, Ian Tomita; brother, Mitsuo Tomita (Patricia); and life partner, Sandi Kato. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He passed peacefully in his home...
Yoshiko Sasao
Jan 7, 2025
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一月七日午前九時自宅にて死去致しました
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...David Ryuso Yamada
Jan 6, 2025
David R. Yamada, an 88-year-old, California born, resident of Montebello, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 6, 2025.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Frances Sumiko Yamada and brother, James Yamada; He is survived by his children, Stephanie (Rodny) Mitsuuchi, Michael, Natalie (Kris) Tachibana, Kristie (Mark) Lopez; grandchildren, Nicole (Ruben), Timothy, Bryan, Diane, Julia,...
Alma Ichie Murobayashi
Jan 4, 2025
Mrs. Alma Ichie Murobayashi, 89, Kamuela, HI born native, resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 10:00AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St., L.A., CA, with Rev. Mayuki Nagamine, of Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple officiating.
She...
Charles Mamoru Hirano
Jan 4, 2025
Beloved husband, father and grandfather. Born and raised on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Left the islands after high school to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed in Victorville at that time and often travelled to the L.A. area when on leave. There, he began dating his future wife, June. The two were married...
Gary Nishitsuji
Dec 31, 2024
Visitation for the late Gary Nishitsuji , 72 year old, Los Angeles born Sansei, resident of Rosemead who passed away suddenly on December 31, 2024, will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Los Angeles Hongwanji Buddhist Temple from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Golf or casual attire requested.
He is survived by his...
Yoko Yamada
Dec 30, 2024
Funeral service for the late Mrs. Yoko Yamada, 95-year-old, Tokyo, Japan-born, resident of Torrance who passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, will be held on Saturday, January 25, 1:00 PM at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 East 3rd Street, Los Angeles, California. She is survived by a daughter, Grace (Keith) Yamashiro; granddaughters, Laura and Jennifer Yamashiro; nephew, Steven...
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...
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