Obituaries

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

Clyde Ryoichi Matsui

Clyde Ryoichi Matsui

Aug 10, 2024

Clyde Ryoichi Matsui, 81, born in Heart Mountain, Wyo., and a longtime resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024.

He is survived by his loving daughters, Stacy (Ross) Yoshida and Jennifer Matsui; their mother, Edith; his cherished grandchildren, Hailey, Catelyn, and Chelsie Yoshida, and Jayden Moses; and his lifelong friends who were like...

Hiroko Higa

Hiroko Higa

Aug 8, 2024

Hiroko Higa, 82 years old, Okinawa, Japan-born, resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024.

She is survived by loving husband, Chogi; sons, Tomohiro and Ben Higa; daughter-in-law, Marjorie Higa; and grandchildren, Devin and Peyton Higa.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. at Koyasan Buddhist...

George Kazuo Igi

George Kazuo Igi

Aug 5, 2024

Igi, George K. age 83, passed away on August 5, 2024.

Beloved husband of Sharon Igi; father of Kelly (Stanford) Asato, Amanda Igi, and Melisa (Brent) Sloan;

Stepfather of Suzanne (Tim) Parsons, and Paula (Dan) Miner;

Grandfather of Kalia (Jan) Burguillos, Melia Asato, Gwen and Grayson Sloan, Nico Foggetta, and William Biancamano;

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Mitsuyoshi Miyamoto

Mitsuyoshi Miyamoto

Aug 5, 2024

Public funeral services for the late Mitsuyoshi Miyamoto, 94 years old, Fukuoka-ken, Japan-born, resident of Fountain Valley, who passed away on August 5, 2024, will be held on Saturday, September 14, Visitation from 9:30 am, and Funeral Service from 11:00 am at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012.

He...

Nancy Hiroko Matayoshi

Nancy Hiroko Matayoshi

Aug 3, 2024

Private family services for the late Nancy Hiroko Matayoshi, 98-year-old, Nagasaki, Japan-born, resident of San Gabriel, who passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024, were held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

She is survived by her loving family: son, Roy Shinya Matayoshi; daughter, Linda Tomi Matayoshi; sister, Teiko Tasaki; brothers-in-law, Shingen James (Hatsuko) Matayoshi and Ansei (Miyoko)...

Miyoshi Mishima

Miyoshi Mishima

Aug 1, 2024

Miyoshi Mishima was born on July 13, 1926, in Los Angeles, California. She passed away peacefully at her residence in Los Angeles, surrounded by her family on August 1, 2024.

Miyoshi married Taro Mishima on July 18, 1954. Miyoshi and her husband Taro were the long-time proprietors of Asahi Nursery in West Los Angeles.

Miyoshi...

Nancy Sachiko Nakamura

Nancy Sachiko Nakamura

Aug 1, 2024

Funeral services for the late Nancy Sachiko Nakamura, 98-year-old, California-born, resident of Irvine, who passed away on August 1, 2024, will be held on Friday, August 23, 11 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park "Graveside" 27501 S. Western Ave. in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Predeceased by her husband, George G. Nakamura; she is survived by many nephews and...

Esther Tsuyako Kuratani

Esther Tsuyako Kuratani

Jul 31, 2024

Family private services for the late Esther Kuratani, 92-year-old, Utah born, resident of Torrance, who passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, were held at Green Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Stephen Langley of Gardena Valley Baptist Church.

She is survived by her loving family; sons, Michael (Mae) Kuratani and John (Judy) Kuratani; grandchildren, Aaron and Danielle...

Lawrence Kazuo Misawa

Lawrence Kazuo Misawa

Jul 18, 2024

Lawrence Kazuo Misawa , better known as "Larry," 73 years old, lifelong resident of Los Angeles, passed away on July 18, 2024.

He is survived by his brother, Ralph (Glenda); niece, Mindy Chen (Weikuo); grand-nieces Kylie and Brooklyn; grand-nephew, Miles; and brother-in-law, Randy Yabuno.

His is also survived by cousins and other relatives.

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Kazuo Ken Hashizume

Kazuo Ken Hashizume

Jul 18, 2024

Kazuo "Kenny" Hashizume, age 83, passed away on July 18, 2024 at White Memorial Montebello Hospital.

He is survived by wife Reiko, sons, Brian (Angela) and Kevin, and daughter, Aimee (Vince) Aguillon, grandsons, Cayden and Dylan Hashizume, Jack Aguillon, and granddaughter, Meg Aguillon; also sister, Linda (Robert) Takayama and sister-in-law, Michi (Norman) Tamanaha.

Funeral services...

Mutsuo Hirose

Mutsuo Hirose

Jul 17, 2024

Funeral service for the late Mutsuo Hirose, 96-year-old, California-born, resident of Santa Ana, who passed away on July 17, 2024, will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2 p.m. at Zenshuji Soto Mission 123 S. Hewitt St. in Los Angeles.

Predeceased by his beloved wife, Lynette Hirose and siblings, Atsushi Hirose, Mizuye Kawaguchi, Ruriko Hirose, and Ikuo...

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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