Obituaries

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

Ryoko Takano

Ryoko Takano

Apr 16, 2024

A funeral service for the late Ryoko Takano, 85-year-old, Japan born resident of Harbor City, who passed away on April 16, 2024, will be held on Friday, May 10, 11 a.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church 1517 W. 166th St. in Gardena.

Predeceased by her husband, Takashi Takano; she is survived by her daughters, Jayne Kumi (Patrick Brunet)...

Hisako Terasaki

Hisako Terasaki

Apr 15, 2024

Private family service for HISAKO TERASAK I, 95, a Los Angeles born Nisei and resident of Beverly Hills who passed away peacefully on April 15 was held on Tuesday, April 23 at the WLA United Methodist Church. A public service will be held at a later date.

She is survived by her sons, Mark (Rindy),...

Fusako Ikeda

Fusako Ikeda

Apr 13, 2024

Funeral services for the late Fusako Ikeda, 81-year-old, Hiroshima, Japan born, resident of Palmdale, who passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, will be held on Saturday, June 1st, 1 P.M. at Fukui Mortuary, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 with Rissho Kosei Kai officiating.

She is survived by her loving family; son, Stephen Kimura,...

Hideko Yamamoto

Hideko Yamamoto

Apr 12, 2024

Hideko Yamamoto, 103-year-old, Los Angeles, California-born, resident of Montebello, original Terminal Islander, loving wife, mother and aunt, devout Christian passed away on April 12, 2024.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church 300 S. Central Ave. in Los Angeles.

Predeceased by her husband...

Dr. Iwao George Kawakami

Dr. Iwao George Kawakami

Apr 12, 2024

DR. IWAO GEORGE KAWAKAMI , age 102, passed away peacefully at his home in West Los Angeles.  George is survived by Toyoko, his wife of 70 years, and his children, Gary (Tracey), Debra (Michael) Izumi, Thomas (Ruth), Carole (John) Shumate, and James.  He is also survived by his grandchildren, Nicole (Jae), Conner, Erin, and Justin Kawakami, Branden...

Keiichi Sakita

Keiichi Sakita

Apr 12, 2024

Keiichi "Kei" Sakita, of Torrance passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2024 at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife, Jane Sakita; children Sondra, Dina, and Danny Sakita; grandchildren, Zoe and Tori (Leiva) Sakita; siblings Adeline Manzo and Johnny "Mits" Sakita, Cousin David Hozaki; nieces/nephews, Jeffrey, Eddie, Kenny Sakuda, and Caryn Aizawa; Mark Manzo...

Florence Tanaka

Florence Tanaka

Apr 11, 2024

Surrounded by her loved ones, Florence Tanaka passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024, at the age of 84.

Florence was a native of Southern California, born on September 27, 1939.  Her family evacuated from Orange County to live in Utah during World War II.  After the war, her family relocated back to Cypress, where she earned...

Kiyoshi Nakagawa

Kiyoshi Nakagawa

Apr 9, 2024

Kiyoshi Nakagawa, 85-year-old, Kagoshima, Japan-born, resident of Rosemead peacefully passed away at Residence on April 9.

He is survived by his loving family; wife, Koko Nakagawa; sons, Junichi and Yuji Nakagawa;

also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Ronald Tatsunori Takashima

Ronald Tatsunori Takashima

Apr 8, 2024

Ronald was born in an internment camp in Poston, Arizona. He and his family were among about 18,000 people of Japanese ancestry imprisoned at this site during World War II. During his childhood, Ron played and worked on his family's farm in Otay Valley, Chula Vista, CA.

He was a student at Chula Vista High School and...

Shizue Nomiya

Shizue Nomiya

Apr 8, 2024

Shizue Nomiya, 87 years old, Aichi-Ken, Japan born, resident of Torrance, CA. passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024.

She is survived by son, Tash (Miae) Nomiya; daughter, Shino (Don Krause) Nomiya and 4 grandchildren.

A public gathering will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 11:00AM to 12:30PM at Fukui mortuary – 707...

Itsuko "Itsy" Sakemi

Itsuko "Itsy" Sakemi

Apr 7, 2024

Itsuko "Itsy" Sakemi, 93 years old, West L.A., Calif.-born, resident of Monterey Park passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024.

She was predeceased by her husband, Kiyoshi Eddie, and is survived by her daughter, Carrie (Rich) Wilde; granddaughter, Julianne Wilde; and other loving relatives.  Per her request, a private service will be held at the end of...

Norman K. Takafuji

Norman K. Takafuji

Apr 7, 2024

MR. NORMAN K. TAKAFUJI, 89, Oahu, HI born native, resident of Monrovia, CA passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024.

He is survived by his loving family: wife, Sharyl K. Anderson of CA; daughter, Lori (Brian) Takafuji of CA; son, Russell Takafuji of NV; granddaughter, Caitlin of HI; brother, Melvin (Kimiko) Takafuji of HI; nieces, Debra and...

Miyoko Sakai Nagai

Miyoko Sakai Nagai

Apr 6, 2024

MRS. MIYOKO SAKAI NAGAI, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2024, at the age of 98. She was an internee during World War II at Manzanar. Ballroom dancing was one of her passions. Miyo was predeceased by her loving husband, Fred Nagai. She is survived by her loving 2 children, Cheri, and Dan Nagai.  She is also survived by...

Russel Moichi Fujii

Russel Moichi Fujii

Apr 5, 2024

Services for FUJII, RUSSEL , 65, resident of Los Angeles who passed away at the White Memorial Hospital on April 5 will be held on Friday, May 24, 1pm at the First Interfaith Church at Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, CA. Corner of Glassell St and East Walnut Avenue.  Parking is available off Walnut at the...

S. M. S.

S. M. S.

Apr 2, 2024

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Madelon Yamamoto

Madelon Yamamoto

Apr 1, 2024

Madelon Yamamoto, a long-time resident of Los Angeles, California passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024, at the age of 91.

She is survived by her son, Tod (Karen) Yamamoto; daughter, Karen (William Biggs) Yamamoto; grandson, Tyler Yamamoto; brothers, Aki/Geoffry (Sachi) and Eizo/Victor (Kathy) Arai; sister-in-law, Kimiko Mukai; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

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Bessie Shizuko Takeuchi

Bessie Shizuko Takeuchi

Mar 31, 2024

Bessie Shizuko Takeuchi, 92-year-old, resident of Torrance peacefully passed away at her residence on March 31.  She was predeceased by her loving husband, Peter   T. Takeuchi; She is survived by her loving family; son, James T. Takeuchi; daughters, Karen K. Gorny, Sharon S. Casareto; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; also survived by many nieces, nephews.

Funeral & Burial...

S. Y.

S. Y.

Mar 27, 2024

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Wilbur Nobuo Sato

Wilbur Nobuo Sato

Mar 25, 2024

MR. WILBUR "BILL" NOBUO SATO, 92, born Sansei in Maui, HI, and residing in Los Angeles, passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 25 at Nikkei Senior Gardens.

He is survived by his loving family: daughter, Wendy (Russell) Mun; granddaughter, Courtney (Galen) D'Attilio; great-grandson, Paxton D'Attilio; sister, Jane (Herbert) Kimata of Kauai, HI; and...

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