Mitsuho B. Aoki
Mar 17, 2026
Private funeral services for the late Mitsuho Aoki, 89, of Murrieta, California were held on April 11th at Orange County Buddhist Church. He passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026.
He is survived by his wife, Eiko Aoki; his daughter, Miho (Tim) Aoki; his sons, Hajime Aoki and Kaz (Ming-Jou Chen) Aoki; his grandchildren, Sara, Alex, and Hobie Aoki; his brothers...
Edna Kazumi Furukawa
Mar 17, 2026
Our dear Aunt Edna Furukawa (1933-2026) has passed away. She was preceded in death by Mr. George Furukawa (Father), Mrs. Yoshiko Furukawa (Mother), Mrs. Elsie Kurata (Sister), Uncle Marty (Boyfriend), Mr. Calvin Furukawa (Brother), Mr. Jimmy Kurata (Brother In-law). We will miss them all and hold their memories dear to us. She is survived by Denice Sato, David Sato, Derek...
Duane Haruki Koba
Mar 11, 2026
Duane Haruki Koba passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Campbell, California while on a trip to visit a relative and friends.
Born October 30, 1947, in San Diego, California, son of Haruki "Jack" and Michiko Koba. Before being drafted in the army, he worked in his family business (Oriental Food Market) in San Diego. Duane served in the Vietnam...
Wayne Makoto Kitagawa
Mar 11, 2026
A private funeral service for the late Wayne Makoto Kitagawa, 75-year-old, Tokyo-born, resident of Huntington Beach, who passed away peacefully on March 11, was held on Saturday, April 4th at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in Los Angeles, with a minister from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Miwako, step-children, Traci (Eric) Tanaka and Kevin Murase; grandchildren, Connor...
Dorothy Truckie Hiraoka
Mar 6, 2026
In February 1930, Truckie was born in the Imperial Valley, where she and her family lived until their relocation during World War II. After the war they went to Los Angeles, where she met and married Tony Hiraoka. Tony and Truckie shared many happy years together as a family with their three daughters. A year or so after Tony passed...
Katsuko Watanabe
Mar 6, 2026
A private funeral service for the late Katsuko Watanabe, 87-year-old, Japan born, resident of Carson, who passed away on March 6, 2026, was held on Wednesday, March 25 at Gardena Buddhist Church in Gardena.
Predeceased by her husband, Hisashi Watanabe; she is survived by her children, Henry Watanabe, Betty (David) Isa, and Edward Watanabe; grandchildren, Douglas (Joana) and Derek Isa; great...
Tsutomu Kawaratani
Mar 4, 2026
Tsutomu Kawaratani
December 6, 1924 – March 4, 2026
Tsutomu Kawaratani was born to Otokichi and Hisa (Murata) Kawaratani in San Juan Capistrano, California. He passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, in his home with family.
He grew up farming in San Clemente, Trabuco Canyon area, where his father and brothers would build their house, dismantle it when they lost the leases,...
Masami Mizutani
Mar 2, 2026
Masami Mizutani, also known by many friends as “Butch” or "Mas" age 92, passed away peacefully, on March 2, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of quiet strength, kindness, and cherished memories. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Masami served his country with honor in the Korean War from 1951-55 before returning home to Montebello, CA to build a humble and hardworking...
N. WAYNE OMOKAWA
Feb 25, 2026
Funeral service for N. WAYNE OMOKAWA, 78, a Los Angeles born Sansei and resident of Glendora who passed away on February 25 at the Keck USC Medical Center, will be held on Saturday, April 11, 1PM at the Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 East First Street, Los Angeles.
Wayne, is survived by his wife, Susan; sons, Jonathan (Paige) and Kevin and...
Takako Sawada
Feb 24, 2026
A private memorial service for the late Takako Sawada, 91-year-old, Kyoto, Japan born, resident of La Habra Heights, who passed away on February 24, 2026, was held on Thursday, March 19, at Fukui Mortuary “Chapel in the Garden” in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her husband, Minoru Sawada; she is survived by her children, Keiko (Gary) Inatomi and Brian (Jolene) Sawada; grandchildren,...
Alvin Kazuto Nakanishi
Feb 22, 2026
Alvin Kazuto Nakanishi, 83-year-old, Honolulu-born, resident of Huntington Beach peacefully passed away at Hoag Hospital - Newport Beach on February 22nd, 2026. He was predeceased by his loving wife Jaynee Nakanishi and daughter Leanne Nakanishi.
He is survived by his loving family; daughters, Lisa (Chris) Aparicio and Laura Nakanishi, sister, Joanne Leong. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and...
Hiroko Jeanne Miwa
Feb 18, 2026
Hiroko Miwa
August 17, 1936 – February 18, 2026
Hiroko Miwa, age 89, Los Angeles–born and a longtime resident of Pasadena, California, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at Truewood by Merrill in West Covina, California.
She is survived by her nephews, Ronald Glenn and Keith Okamuro; niece, Donna Tanaka.
Honoring her wishes, no services will be held. The family kindly requests no...
Fumiko Jinkawa
Feb 17, 2026
Fumiko Jinkawa (age 97)
Tokyo, Japan born, resident of Monterey Park passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on February 17, 2026. Predeceased by her husband, Ben Hisato; survived by son Jon Makoto Jinkawa and daughter Ann Hiroko (Ron Ken) Nakahira; grandchildren Skyler Satoshi Jinkawa, Sara Kiyomi (Kyle) Kotani, Kathryn Akemi Nakahira, and Travis Toshikazu Nakahira; sister of Takako Yokota...
Tadayoshi Suzuki
Feb 12, 2026
We joyfully remember the life of Tadayoshi “Tad” Suzuki, who passed away on February 12, 2026, just one month shy of his 99th birthday. Tad was born in Kahuku, Hawai’i on March 31, 1927, the second son of Shuzaburo and Neyo Suzuki.
Tad was a loving husband, devoted father, caring brother, and beloved grandpa and great-grandpa. He is survived by his...
SUEKO MIYASHIRO
Feb 12, 2026
Sueko Miyashiro, 82-year-old, Okinawa-born, resident of Fountain Valley, passed away peacefully at home on February 12. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Clarence Sanji Miyashiro. She is survived by her son, James (Jessica) Miyashiro, daughters, Petra (Fernando) Ablaza and Marie Miyashiro (Amy Umezu), and her siblings Shigeko Kinjo, Masao Tsukayama, Yoshiko Tsukayama. She is also survived by four grandchildren...
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,...