Obituaries

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

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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Kimiko Okuno

Kimiko Okuno

Jul 6, 2024

Kimiko Okuno, 96, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully at her home on July 6, 2024.

Kimiko was preceded in death by her husband, Tetsuo Okuno. She is survived by her sons, Mark, Kirk, and John (Darlene) Okuno; daughter Kathryn (Patrick Shibuya) Abe; grandchildren, Randi (Chris Johnson), Brian (Christine Hu), Michael, and Scott Abe, and Devin...

Barbara Hisako Saito

Barbara Hisako Saito

Jul 5, 2024

Barbara Hisako Saito, 99, a longtime resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on July 5th, 2024.

Private burial services will be held at the Riverside National Cemetery alongside her beloved husband, Tsugio Chug Saito.

An avid golfer in her younger days, she loved golfing and her golf buddies.

She always shared many...

Maurice K. Nakagawa

Maurice K. Nakagawa

Jun 27, 2024

Maurice K. Nakagawa, born on the Big Island of Hawaii and resident of Cypress, California, beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Fisherman, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024.

He now joins his beloved wife, Carrie Nakagawa, and parents, Kazumi and Iris Nakagawa, who preceded him in death.  He is survived by his beloved children Renee (Hiroki) Noda,...

Chieko Takaki

Chieko Takaki

Jun 25, 2024

Chieko Takaki passed away at the age of 88 on June 25, 2024.  She was born on September 15, 1935 in Yatsushiro-shi, Japan to Setsu and Kiichi Iwami, the eldest of 6 siblings.  She is survived by her children: Richard (Donna), Don (Leta), and Katherine; as well as her step-children with Kenny: Michael (Nancy), Frank (Cindy), and Dorothy Kunihiro...

James Tsuyoshi Ichikawa

James Tsuyoshi Ichikawa

Jun 24, 2024

Memorial services for the late James Tsuyoshi Ichikawa, 86-year-old, Maui Island born, resident of Carson who passed away on June 24, 2024, will be held on Saturday, November 2, 11:00 AM at

Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 W 182nd St, Torrance, CA 90504.

Predeceased by his wife, Carol Kazue Ichikawa, and son, Wesley Rikio Ichikawa....

Chiyeko "Chico" Iguchi

Chiyeko "Chico" Iguchi

Jun 24, 2024

Mrs. Chiyeko "Chico" Iguchi, 95, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully on June 24, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her loving family: son, Rodney Iguchi; daughters, Vicki Hamada, Gale Iguchi, and Wendy Iguchi; 3 grandchildren, Brandon (Nancy) Hamada, Stacey (Graham) Orleans and Taylor Williams; 5...

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