Edward Matthew Nakaki
Jun 6, 2024
Edward Nakaki passed away at the age of 64 in Torrance, California. Ed was loved by many and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Michael, Michael's sister, Sandra and her family, aunts Atsu and Itie, cousins, and friends.
Ed graduated from West Torrance High School and later received his...
Kuniko Ishii
Jun 5, 2024
A celebration of life service for the late Kuniko Ishii, 104 year old, California born, resident of Santa Ana, who passed away on June 5, 2024, will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 11 a.m. at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church 2000 N. Fairview St. in Santa Ana.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Charles Ishii; she is survived by...
Betty Emiko Mikuni
Jun 5, 2024
Betty Emiko Mikuni, 91-year-old, Los Angeles-born Sansei and Pasadena resident for 70 years, passed away on June 5, 2024. She was married for 62 years to her beloved husband, Willie Mikuni, who predeceased her in 2016. She and Willie were the first in their families to graduate from college. They both enjoyed serving at Pasadena Union Presbyterian Church and...
Aiko Ito
Jun 4, 2024
Aiko Matsuo Ito lived past her 100th birthday in Arleta, peacefully passing away at Nikkei Senior Gardens on June 4, 2024. She was married to Shuichi Ito, who predeceased her on June 9, 2023, for almost 70 years. She was the beloved mother of Michael Shuji (Cindy Kissel-Ito) Ito, grandmother of Owen Katsuyuki Ito and Emma Tamayo (Eric Gonzalez)...
Mary Sakaye Yamasaki
Jun 4, 2024
Mary Sakaye Yamasaki passed away peacefully in her home on June 4, 2024 at 103 years old. She is survived by her son, Bruce (Sheryl) Yamasaki; grandchildren, Kyle (Tammy) Yamasaki, Shelli (Blake) Horita, Stacie (Jason) Dineros; great grandchildren, Leia and Scott Yamasaki, Klay Horita, Olivia Dineros; and many other relatives. Private graveside service was held at Green Hills Memorial...
Kiyoko Nakama
Jun 3, 2024
Kiyoko Nakama, 94-year-old, born in Kin, Okinawa, peacefully passed away in her Anaheim Hills home on June 3rd. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Tsutomu Nakama; She is survived by her loving family; five children, Ada, Marian, Linda (Stephen Higa), Janice (Michael Pacaud) and Alan and four granddaughters, Nicole (Jeremy) Tran and Jaclyn Higa, Katelyn and Naomi Pacaud;...
John Morihei Henmi
Jun 3, 2024
John Morihei Henmi, 90 years old, Saitama, Japan-born, resident of La Palma, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024.
He is survived by his loving family: wife, Kinu; son, Mike (Robin) Henmi; daughter, Nancy (Toshiki) Hara; grandchildren, Kyle and Kayla Henmi, Bryce and Kaitlin Hara; sister, Toshie Yokota of Japan; and many other relatives, nieces and nephews...
Bill Yukito Kobayashi
Jun 2, 2024
Funeral services for the late Mr. Bill Yukito Kobayashi, 92-year-old, Los Angeles born, resident of Orange, who passed away on June 2, 2024, will be held on July 15, 6:00 p.m. at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 W. 158th St Gardena, California.
He is survived by wife, Regina Takako Kobayashi; daughter, Audrey (David) Hatae; son, Keith (Lena)...
Gene Aoki
Jun 1, 2024
Gene Aoki passed away on June 1, 2024.
A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 10:00 am to 10:30 am, and
The funeral service will start at 10:30 am at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 W. 158th St.,
Gardena, CA 90247.
Isami "Sam" Taniguchi
May 31, 2024
Private family services for the late Isami "Sam" Taniguchi, 98-year-old, born in Hawthorne, CA, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on May 31, 2024, were held on Friday, December 27 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Chiyoko Taniguchi; children, Rick (Susan) Taniguchi and Randy Taniguchi;...
Momoyo "Mo" Patricia Fujiu
May 30, 2024
Momoyo "Mo" Patricia Fujiu, 98, a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024, in Sun Valley, California.
Mo was born on August 2, 1925, in Utah to Hisa and Tokutaro Mizuno. She grew up alongside her five siblings.
In 1945, Mo married Fred and together they raised Candice....
Sadako Tani
May 29, 2024
Sadako Tani, 99, a Carpinteria, Calif.-born Nisei, passed away peacefully at her residence in Monterey Park on May 29, 2024. She is survived by her sons, Robbie (Roxanne) and Alvin Tani; daughter, Linda (David) Okino; grandchildren, Jordan and Kendall Tani, Darren and Kristin Okino; other relatives, cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her...
Chiyoko - Niimi
May 26, 2024
Chiyoko Niimi was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved every person she came across and loved all creatures too. She was a social butterfly and loved to attend and throw parties. Some of her best memories were when she was able to babysit her grandchildren with her beloved husband Gerald Hiroshi Niimi. Chiyoko passed away at...
Osamu Hasegawa
May 25, 2024
Osamu Hasegawa, 53-year-old, Chiba, Japan-born, resident of Santa Ana peacefully passed away at UCI Medical Center on May 25. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Shio Hasegawa; son, Rito Hasegawa; brother, Junichi Hasegawa; also survived by many relatives.
千葉県出身サンタアナ市在住 長谷川 修 (53歳) 2024年5月25日、UCIメディカル・センター病院にて死去致しました。 ここに生前のご厚誼を謝し謹んでご通知申し上げます。 2024年6月10日、お別れ会を福井葬儀社にて執り行いました。
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Sue Aiko Magara Makita
May 21, 2024
Dr. Sue Aiko Magara Makita, age 105, passed away on May 21, 2024.
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Hideko Itano
May 20, 2024
Hideko Itano, an 89-year-old Los Angeles born resident of Altadena, passed away on May 20, 2024.
We feel adrift without our mother, a bit lost and uncertain, missing her guiding light and lovely smile. She
was so kind, always radiating warmth and compassion. She was not only beautiful on the outside but
possessed...
Herbert Masao Kaku
May 20, 2024
Herbert Masao Kaku, an 87-year-old native of Kona, Hawaii, and resident of Torrance, California, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura H. Kaku; his sisters, Grace Imamoto and Elsie Nagasawa. He is survived by his daughter, Jeri
(Chester) Ritchie; son, Douglas Kaku; granddaughters, Brooke and Jenna...
Tetsuo "Ted" Horita
May 15, 2024
Tetsuo "Ted" Horita 1929 - 2024
Tetsuo "Ted" Horita, 95, born in Fillmore, CA, and a resident of Los Angeles, passed away on May 15, 2024, at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica.
Ted is predeceased by his beloved wife, Shizuko Horita, and his cherished daughter, Marilyn Horita-Hill.
He is survived...
Susie Yukiko Oki
May 14, 2024
MRS. SUSIE YUKIKO OKI, 103, Bell, CA born Nisei, resident of Oxnard, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024.
She is survived by her loving family: sister-in-law, Beverly Oki,
6 nephews, Stanley (Candace) Sakioka of AZ, Eric (Marilyn) Uyeda, Mike Oki, Lyle Oki, David (Joyce) Oki and Dennis Oki of NV; 3 nieces, Kari (Harvey)...