Obituaries

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

Henry Toshihiko Arakaki

Henry Toshihiko Arakaki

Jul 17, 2024

Henry Toshihiko Arakaki

Henry Toshihiko Arakaki, born January 19, 1929, in Hawaii, peacefully passed away at the age of 95 on July 17, 2024. He was a Korean War veteran/ex-POW and a long-time resident of Hacienda Heights. He is survived by a loving family: wife, Dora Arakaki; daughter, Denise (Rick) Nakahara; son, Gary Arakaki; sister, Alice (Bill)...

Peggy Masuko Kodama

Peggy Masuko Kodama

Jul 13, 2024

Peggy Masuko Kodama, a 96-year-old, California born, resident of Burbank passed away on July 13, 2024.  Per her request, no funeral service will be held.

Pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Harry Mitsuru Kodama and sister, Rose Amino; she is survived by her children, Rick (Nancy) and Gail Kodama; grandchildren, Brandon, Austin, Kyle and Dylan Kodama; sister, Alice...

Albert Mikami

Albert Mikami

Jul 12, 2024

Albert Mikami, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 12th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Sunday, July 12th, 1932 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Bunichi and Miyoko Mikami. Albert was a loving son, father, brother and uncle. After his military service, he moved to Los Angeles, California and married Daisy Anzai.

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Tamotsu "Tom" Tanahashi

Tamotsu "Tom" Tanahashi

Jul 6, 2024

Tamotsu "Tom" Tanahashi

A funeral service for the late Tamotsu "Tom" Tanahashi, 88 years old, born in Nagoya, Japan, a long-time resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on July 6, 2024, will be held on Friday, August 23, at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90013, officiated by Bishop Ito.

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Kimiko Okuno

Kimiko Okuno

Jul 6, 2024

Kimiko Okuno, 96, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully at her home on July 6, 2024.

Kimiko was preceded in death by her husband, Tetsuo Okuno. She is survived by her sons, Mark, Kirk, and John (Darlene) Okuno; daughter Kathryn (Patrick Shibuya) Abe; grandchildren, Randi (Chris Johnson), Brian (Christine Hu), Michael, and Scott Abe, and Devin...

Barbara Hisako Saito

Barbara Hisako Saito

Jul 5, 2024

Barbara Hisako Saito, 99, a longtime resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on July 5th, 2024.

Private burial services will be held at the Riverside National Cemetery alongside her beloved husband, Tsugio Chug Saito.

An avid golfer in her younger days, she loved golfing and her golf buddies.

She always shared many...

Maurice K. Nakagawa

Maurice K. Nakagawa

Jun 27, 2024

Maurice K. Nakagawa, born on the Big Island of Hawaii and resident of Cypress, California, beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Fisherman, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024.

He now joins his beloved wife, Carrie Nakagawa, and parents, Kazumi and Iris Nakagawa, who preceded him in death.  He is survived by his beloved children Renee (Hiroki) Noda,...

Chieko Takaki

Chieko Takaki

Jun 25, 2024

Chieko Takaki passed away at the age of 88 on June 25, 2024.  She was born on September 15, 1935 in Yatsushiro-shi, Japan to Setsu and Kiichi Iwami, the eldest of 6 siblings.  She is survived by her children: Richard (Donna), Don (Leta), and Katherine; as well as her step-children with Kenny: Michael (Nancy), Frank (Cindy), and Dorothy Kunihiro...

James Tsuyoshi Ichikawa

James Tsuyoshi Ichikawa

Jun 24, 2024

Memorial services for the late James Tsuyoshi Ichikawa, 86-year-old, Maui Island born, resident of Carson who passed away on June 24, 2024, will be held on Saturday, November 2, 11:00 AM at

Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W 182nd St, Torrance, CA 90504.

Predeceased by his wife, Carol Kazue Ichikawa, and son, Wesley Rikio Ichikawa....

Chiyeko "Chico" Iguchi

Chiyeko "Chico" Iguchi

Jun 24, 2024

Mrs. Chiyeko "Chico" Iguchi, 95, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully on June 24, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her loving family: son, Rodney Iguchi; daughters, Vicki Hamada, Gale Iguchi, and Wendy Iguchi; 3 grandchildren, Brandon (Nancy) Hamada, Stacey (Graham) Orleans and Taylor Williams; 5...

Hiroko Nakamura

Hiroko Nakamura

Jun 23, 2024

Hiroko Nakamura passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024, at the age of 98. She was born on October 31, 1925, in Fukuoka, Japan and was a long-time resident of Villa Park, California. She is survived by her beloved husband, Harry after 75 joyful years of marriage.

She was deeply loved and adored by her family. Her...

Sachiko Nakamura

Sachiko Nakamura

Jun 21, 2024

Sachiko Kawai Nakamura, 90 years old, born in Karafuto Prefecture (also known as South Sakhalin), resident of San Gabriel Valley, passed away on June 21, 2024. She was married to her beloved husband, Kenji Nakamura, who preceded her in death in 1994. One of Sachiko's favorite pastimes was music and singing. She could often be heard singing throughout the...

Kyoko Nakamura

Kyoko Nakamura

Jun 17, 2024

Kyoko Nakamura

A funeral for the late Kyoko Nakamura, 88-year-old, Tokyo-born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on June 17, 2024, in Japan, will be held on Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m. at Seicho No Ie, 14527 S. Vermont Ave., Gardena, CA 90247.

Survived by her son, Ayumu Leonard (Wendi) Kato; by daughter, Ai...

Elizabeth Hisayo Suzuki

Elizabeth Hisayo Suzuki

Jun 17, 2024

Elizabeth Hisayo Suzuki, a 92 year old, Los Angeles born resident of Monterey Park, passed away on June 17, 2024.  A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden"  707 E. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Tohru Suzuki, she is...

Mitsugi Hino

Mitsugi Hino

Jun 14, 2024

Mitsugi Hino, 94-year-old, Canoga Park-born, resident of Pasadena, Monterey Park and San Dimas peacefully passed away at Bayshire San Dimas on June 14. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Ruth Hino; brother Yukio Hino, and sister Ann Fujihara; He is survived by his loving family; daughter and grandson; also survived by brother Terry (Suzy) Hino and many nieces...

Nobuyuki Yamasaki

Nobuyuki Yamasaki

Jun 12, 2024

Nobuyuki Yamasaki, 68 years old, Hiroshima, Japan-born, a long-time resident of Torrance, California passed away on June 12, 2024.

Nobuyuki is survived by his wife Cheryl; son, Brent Yamasaki; daughter, Michelle (Fiancé, Chris Delos-Santos) Yamasaki: grandsons, Micah Garcia, Weston Delos-Santos and Zayne Delos-Santos; his mother, Keiko Yamasaki; his brother, Tats (Chris) Yamasaki; sisters, Yumiko (Glenn) Kasai and...

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