Gregory Iwato Kaya
Nov 9, 2025
A private service for the late Gregory I. Kaya, 54-year-old, California born, resident of Whittier, who passed away on November 9, 2025, was held on Saturday, November 22 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by his father, Thomas S. Kaya; he is survived by his mother, Violet Y. Kaya; sister, Kimberly (Clarence)...
Henry Quock
Nov 8, 2025
Henry Quock lived a full and beautiful life of 98 years before peacefully passing on November 8, 2025.
A proud World War II veteran, Henry returned home to build not just a career, but a legacy. He poured his heart into Marina Tire Company, which he established and ran with dedication, and later brought that same commitment...
Pearl Ann Kiyomura Iizuka
Nov 4, 2025
Funeral service for PEARL ANN IIZUKA , 69, A Washington born resident of Torrance who passed away peacefully on November 4, was held on Saturday, December 20 at the Faith United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Melvin; daughters, Lisa Naomi (Greg) Guadagnolo of Texas and Kristin Kiyomi (George) Zarafili; granddaughter, Kiyomi Mae...
Kimiko Hashimoto Harman
Oct 30, 2025
A funeral service for the late Kimiko Hashimoto Harman, 83-year-old, Japan born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on October 30, 2025 will be held on Thursday, November 6, 4 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles.
She is survived by her son, Ken Harman and his wife...
Betty Kimi Makabe
Oct 27, 2025
Late Betty Kimi Makabe, 98 years old, Hawaii Born, resident of Monterey Park, passed away on October 27, 2025.
She is survived by her loving children; Melvin Makabe and Lonin (Ricky) Lew
; granddaughters Michi and Keimi Lew (Dominic).
A private memorial service was held on November 29, 2025, at Rose Hills Memorial...
Takako Nishimoto Teruya
Oct 26, 2025
Takako Nishimoto Teruya
February 22, 1930 – October 26, 2025
Takako Nishimoto Teruya, 95 years old, longtime resident of Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025.
She is survived by her loving husband, Edwin Teruya; sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Miyako Nishimoto,...
Larry Mitsugi Yoshioka
Oct 26, 2025
Larry Mitsugi Yoshioka passed away on October 26, 2025 at 82-years-old. He was born in Minidoka, Idaho on August 19, 1943 and later resided in Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Yoshioka and his two children, Julie and Brent along with his four grandchildren - Wendy, Jackson, Kenji, Sora....
Yooko Munekata
Oct 20, 2025
Yooko Munekata, 93-year-old born in Olaa, Hawaii, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025.
Predeceased by her husband, Dr. Ryo Munekata, and her siblings, Rev. Reiko (Rev. Toshifumi) Koike and Rev. Herbert Hideto Matsubayashi. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Emi Munekata (Dr. Myles Morimoto); son, Dr. Mark (Nancy) Munekata; grandchildren, Dr....
Beverly Kiyoko Rogers
Oct 19, 2025
MRS. BEVERLY KIYOKO NISHI ROGERS, 76, Cypress, CA resident, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025.
She is survived by her loving children; Aki, Thomas and Michelle (James) Gee; granddaughter, Madison; siblings, Ken (Shari) Nishi and Carolyn (Dave) Calica; and many other relatives.
A private funeral service was held on November 22, 2025, at Senshin...
Etsuko Uesugi
Oct 16, 2025
Etsuko Uesugi
Etsuko Uesugi, 86 years old, Hiroshima, Japan-born, longtime resident of Cerritos, California, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025.
She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Uesugi; daughter, Michelle Uesugi; son, Aaron Uesugi and nieces both in Los Angeles and Japan.
A funeral service will be...
Frank Jay Takashima
Oct 15, 2025
Private funeral services for the late Frank Jay Takashima, 70-year-old, Chicago Illinois born, resident of Gardena, who passed away on October 15, 2025, was held on Sunday, November 23, 2 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Torrance.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Takashima; children, Ryan Takashima and Kacey (Danny) Takashima-Ahn; grandchildren, Kelsey and Kaylee...
Donna Lynn Yoshioka
Oct 14, 2025
A celebration of life service for the late Donna Lynn Yoshioka, 79-year-old, Sanger, California born, resident of Cerritos, who passed away on October 14, 2025, will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2 p.m. at VFW Post 3261, 1822 W. 162nd St. in Gardena.
Predeceased by her parents, Tatsumi and Peggy Suehiro; she is survived by her...
Fred Hiroo Hagihara
Oct 13, 2025
Fred Hiroo Hagihara, 81-year-old, Osaka-born, resident of Long Beach peacefully passed away at his residence on October 13th. He is survived by his loving family; daughters, Ayako and Rie Hagihara; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral & Interment service will be held at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Saturday November 1, at 10:00am,...
Kikue Hirase
Oct 12, 2025
Kikue Hirase, 100, passed away at Kei Ai in Lincoln Heights on October 12, 2025.
She is survived by her son, Ken Hirase; daughter, Jamie Maxx; grandsons, Brett and Adam Kawasawa; great-granddaughter, Leilani Kawasawa; great-grandson, Gabriel; The Tanisaka, Hirase and Kamei Family.
Born in the Kushimoto area of Wakayama, Japan on August 17, 1925, Kikue...
Nancy Ellen Matsui
Oct 12, 2025
Funeral service for NANCY E. MATSUI , 73, a Torrance born Sansei and residence of La Palma who passed away peacefully on October 12, will be held on Saturday, November 22, 11am at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim. Dodgers, Lakers or Aloha attire requested.
Nancy, is survived by her husband, Glenn;...
Mary Doi
Oct 10, 2025
Mary Sumiyoshi Doi, 102 passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025. She is survived by her beloved son, James (Joan) Doi; and also her nieces and nephews here and in Japan. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2:30 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles with Rev. Yuki Himeji...