Sachiko Toyoda
Feb 9, 2026
Our Sachiko passed away peacefully at her home in Arcadia on February 9, 2026, at the age of 94. She was the heart of our family—the one who made sure we were always fed, always loved, and always greeted with a big hug.
Sachiko was born in Kumamoto, Japan, on August 13, 1931. She was the youngest of four children born...
Naoko Isabel Kurotobi-Tawara
Feb 9, 2026
Naoko Isabel Kurotobi-Tawara
February 18, 1930 – February 9, 2026
Naoko Isabel Kurotobi-Tawara, 95 years old, longtime resident of Henderson, Nevada, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, at Los Angeles General Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.
She is survived by her son, Ernesto Kurotobi; daughter Sandra Naomi Kurotobi; grandsons, Eric Tatsuya and Kenneth Tatsujiro (Soya) Kurotobi; great grandson, Keian Kurotobi; great...
Kimiyo Ige
Feb 8, 2026
Kimiyo (Yamamoto) Ige, 81 passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 in Rolling Hills, California. Born in the Poston, Arizona internment camp, Kimiyo was the youngest of eight siblings—a beginning that shaped the resilience and creativity she carried throughout her life. From a young age, she immersed herself in the study of traditional Japanese arts, including Odori, Tea Ceremony, and...
Ruth Toshiko Fukushige
Feb 7, 2026
RUTH TOSHIKO FUKUSHIGE
May 15, 1936 – February 7, 2026
Ruth Toshiko Fukushige, a long-time resident of Torrance and originally from Wailuku, Maui, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 89.
Ruth’s legacy is one of quiet devotion, warmth, and unconditional love for her Family. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Shoichi, her sister, Edith, and brothers,...
Rumiko Sera
Feb 5, 2026
Rumiko Mizusawa Sera
February 14, 1933 – February 5, 2026
Rumiko Mizusawa Sera, 92-year-old Saitama, Japan born, resident of Rosemead, CA passed away peacefully at Kei Ai on February 5, 2026.
She was predeceased in death by her husband, Shiro Sera. Devoted mother of Ann (Reid) Kunitake, Kay Sera, Jon (Dawn) Sera and Gene (Kristy) Sera; loving grandmother of Paige (David Fowler, fiancé)...
Tomiko Ito Ando
Feb 4, 2026
A private funeral service for Tomiko Ito Ando, a 95-year-old, Venice, CA-born Kibei Nisei of Westminster, was held on Sunday, April 5, at the Orange County Buddhist Church in Anaheim. She passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026.
Tomiko lived a life defined by gratitude and kindness. She had a deep love for her family, friends, and community, as well as...
Ann Kimiko Yamane
Jan 29, 2026
Ann Kimiko Yamane, 91-year-old, Honolulu, Hawaii-born, resident of Altadena, passed away on January 29, 2026. Per her request, no services will be held.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, George Takeo Yamane; she is survived by her son, Michael Yamane; daughters, Julie Toyama and Sandra (Lewis) Watson; grandchildren, Michael Yamane and Kendall (Sam) Decker, Luke Arienti, Jordan (Darin) Nakauchi, George and Joseph...
Fumiko “Mickey” Maruya
Jan 27, 2026
Fumiko “Mickey” Maruya, 94, of Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026.
She is survived by her loving husband, Al Soto Maruya. Children: Gordon (Susan Liu) Maruya, Craig (Robin Kushi) Maruya, Cynthia (Frank) Adkins, Caroline (Christine Lee) Maruya, and Sharon (Philip Shin) Maruya Shin. Grandchildren: Russell Maruya, Lauren Maruya, Kasey Maruya, Christopher (Shobana) Adkins, Timothy Adkins, Jillian (Robert...
Fred Hiroshi Matsuyama
Jan 24, 2026
FRED HIROSHI MATSUYAMA
January 24, 2026
Fred Hiroshi Matsuyama, age 85, passed away peacefully from a massive hemorrhagic stroke at Harbor-UCLA hospital surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Fred was born in Los Angeles, on November 1, 1940, the first son of Kiyoharu & Kiyoko Matsuyama. He loved hanging out with his family and taking them out to eat. The...
Edwin Tsutomu Teruya
Jan 21, 2026
Edwin Tsutomu Teruya
June 25, 1938-January 21, 2026
We mourn the passing of Edwin Tsutomu Teruya, in Los Angeles, CA. Edwin was dedicated to the family, and will be remembered for his love of gardening and playing the ukulele.
He was born in Honolulu, HI, to Kame and Saburo Teruya and raised as the youngest of 5 siblings. Edwin graduated from the Iolani...
Mary Hisako Enomoto
Jan 21, 2026
Mary Hisako Enomoto was born September 21, 1929 in Las Vegas, NV and died January 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
She was the third child and only daughter of Kintaro "Ben" Enomoto and Kimiko Shimojima Enomoto.
Mary graduated from Las Vegas High School and then spent many years teaching home economics among other subjects at Hollywood High School.
Mary was kind to...
Fujiyoshi Fuji Yamamoto and Chieko Yamamoto
Jan 20, 2026
A combined funeral service for the late Chieko Yamamoto, 84-year-old, Okayama, Japan born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on January 30, 2026, and who was preceded in death by her husband, Fujiyoshi Fuji Yamamoto, 89-year-old, Fukuoka, Japan born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on January 20, 2026, will be held on Sunday, February 22, at 2...
Fumiko Hamayasu
Jan 19, 2026
Fumiko Hamayasu passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at the age of 99. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on December 16, 1926, to Isami and Rin Asano. She was the youngest of six children. Fumi was preceded in death by her husband, George Hamayasu, in 1981, and lived a quiet independent life during most of her widowed years...
Toshio Okumura
Jan 19, 2026
Toshio Okumura
December 7, 1950 – January 19, 2026
Toshio Okumura, 75 years old, Japan-born, longtime resident of Gardena, California, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at his residence.
He is survived by his nephews Dean and David Okumura.
Graveside service will be held at Rose Hills Memorial Park – Gate #10 on February 6, 2026, from 11AM.
Dan Masaru Kishi
Jan 18, 2026
Dan Masaru Kishi, age 105, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026. After internment camp, he met and married Janice Yoshiko Ishisaki in Los Angeles, where they lived for the duration of their lives. He is survived by his nieces, Diane Shigekawa, Florence Koga, Joyce Nakazono, and nephew, Robert (Pam)Tsushio, as well as many extended family members. He will be...
Miyoko Kanzawa
Jan 17, 2026
A funeral service for the late Miyoko Kanzawa, 84-year-old, Los Angeles, California-born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on January 17, 2026, will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2 p.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 815 E. First St. in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Sanji Kanzawa; she is survived by her children, Kiyoshi (Luanne), Tsuyoshi and...
Judy Yoshiye TAWATARI
Jan 13, 2026
Private family services for the late Judy Yoshiye Tawatari, 97-year-old, Fresno, CA born, resident of West Covina, who passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, were held at West Covina Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple.
She is survived by her loving family; son, Arthur Tawatari; daughters, Rachel (Jeff) Ciabattoni and Vicky (Keith) Fujii; 6 grandchildren; she is also survived by many nieces,...
Naomi Nozaki
Jan 12, 2026
Naomi Nozaki, 89, born in Sacramento, CA, resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, passed away on January 12, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Tomiko and Akira Fukuda.
As a young child, Naomi experienced significant hardship. She and her parents had to relinquish their belongings and were sent away to Tule Lake internment camp near the Oregon border and eventually...
Lynn Scasserra Masada
Jan 7, 2026
Linda Scasserra Masada, 82-year-old, Princeton, New Jersey born, resident of Santa Monica passed away on January 7, 2026. Per her wishes, no services will be held.
She is survived by her husband, Richard “Dick” Masada; sister, Andrea “Andy” Scasserra; daughters, Cyndy (Jeff Pepe) Masada and Lynn (Eli Akiba) Masada; grandchildren, Nicole, Anthony, Sami, and Talia; great-grandchildren, Naomi, Elena, and Emi; she...