Masako Hamada
Jan 8, 2024
Funeral services for the late Masako Hamada, 102-year-old, California born, resident of Anaheim, who passed away on January 8, 2024, will be held on Thursday, February 1, 10 a.m. at Orange County Buddhist Church 909 S. Dale Ave. in Anaheim.
Predeceased by her husband, Ben Hamada and son, Kent Hamada; she is survived by her children, Ellen...
Florence Fumiko Sueyoshi
Jan 8, 2024
MRS. FLORENCE FUMIKO SUEYOSHI
Florence Fumiko Sueyoshi, 86 years old, was born in Kalihi, Hawaii, the third child of six born to parents James and Shin. Florence graduated from Farrington High and moved to the mainland where she met and married Thomas Sueyoshi. She was a resident of Los Angeles for over 60 years and retired from...
Jean Miyamoto
Jan 8, 2024
Jean Y. Miyamoto, 90, passed away peacefully in January. She was a long-time resident of Monterey Park.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Sam Miyamoto in 2017. She is survived by her loving children Dr. Sharon (Steven) Miyamoto-Oda, Julie (Denny-deceased) Sunabe, Dr. Steven (Angela) Miyamoto; grandchildren Rachel Oda and Elizabeth and William Miyamoto; brother Ken (June)...
Paul Iwao Imahara
Jan 7, 2024
Paul Imahara died on January 7, 2024, in Las Vegas Nevada, surrounded by family after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Paul is survived by his children; Kathryn Imahara, Roy Imahara, and Anne Alba; his 7 grandchildren; and his 2 great grandchildren.
He was a Buddhist Minister at Los Angeles Higashi Honganji and Newport Beach Temple. ...
Janis Y. Kanemaki
Jan 6, 2024
A funeral service for the late Janis Y. Kanemaki, a 77-year-old, Los Angeles, California born, resident of Fullerton, who passed away on January 6, 2024, will be held on Saturday, February 10, 11 a.m. at Orange County Buddhist Church 909 S. Dale Ave. in Anaheim.
She is survived by her children, Trent (Natasha) Kanemaki, Erin (Moustapha) Salem,...
Kazuko Hiromoto
Jan 6, 2024
Private graveside services for the late Kazuko Hiromoto, a 93 year old, Kobe, Japan born, longtime resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully at home with her children by her side on January 6, 2024, will be held at Green Hills Memorial park.
Beloved mother of Robert (Phyllis) Hiromoto, Mae (Paul) Saito, Sammy Hiromoto, and Stella...
Ted Tatsuo Ando
Jan 5, 2024
A private funeral service for the late Ted Tatsuo Ando, a 94-year-old, Kagoshima Japan born, resident of Westminster, who peacefully passed away on January 5, 2024, was held on Saturday, February 17, at Orange County Buddhist Church in Anaheim.
Ted had a full life and loved his family, friends and his business Ando Electric Motors Inc in...
John Makoto "Mako" Takenaka
Jan 4, 2024
A Mass of Resurrection (funeral) for the late John Makoto "Mako" Takenaka, who passed away on January 4, 2024, will be held on Saturday, January 27, 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Catholic Church 1920 Bronson Ave. in Los Angeles. The family kindly requests casual attire.
Mako was born in Los Angeles, California and was 89 years old. ...
Gregory Scott Larson
Jan 2, 2024
Greg was born in Fargo, ND to Harold and Ilene (Pederson) Larson on 10/1/1959. He spent his youth in Fargo, ND graduating from Fargo North High in 1978. He loved sports and was active in football, baseball, and basketball throughout high school along with American Legion Baseball. He went on to play baseball at Moorhead State University. After graduation...
Josephine R. Takara
Jan 1, 2024
Josephine R. Takara, 85 year old, Hawaii, Waialua-born, resident of Los Angeles peacefully passed away at her home on January 1st, 2024. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Toshio Takara. She is survived by her loving family: sons, Terrence & Gary Takara, and daughter: Elaine Takara; also survived by sisters, Norma Dela Cruz, Lucy Calip, and Shirley Motas....
Masaki Ogita
Jan 1, 2024
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Satoshi Sam Hinatsu
Dec 31, 2023
Private funeral services for the late Satoshi Sam Hinatsu, 93-year-old, Oregon-born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023, were held on January 26 at Green Hills Memorial Park, with Rev. Hibiki Murakami of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
He is predeceased by his parents and six brothers.
He is survived...
Misayo Shiba
Dec 27, 2023
Misayo Shiba passed peacefully with family by her side December 27, 2023, after a large stroke. She passed away comfortably and with dignity.
She was the youngest born to Matsujiro and Ishi Sakurada in Terminal Island, San Pedro, CA April 2, 1924. She was predeceased by her parents and husband Joseph Minoru Shiba, February 26 1968 (age...
Josephine Yoshiko Shiraiwa
Dec 27, 2023
Josephine Yoshiko Shiraiwa, 89, a long time resident of Porter Ranch CA passed away on December 27, 2023 surrounded by beloved family. Josephine was born in Eureka Utah on March 30, 1934 to Jinzaburo Matsumiya and Chiyo Ogino from Fukui Japan.
She graduated from Granite High school in Salt Lake City Utah and then got her bachelors...
Alan Takeshi Nishio
Dec 27, 2023
Alan Nishio , 78, passed away peacefully at his Gardena home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Manzanar, Alan campaigned to gain redress for Japanese Americans who were unjustly incarcerated during World War II. He became a founder and co-chair of the National Coalition for Redress/Reparations in the 1980's.
Alan also had...
Evelyn Lau
Dec 25, 2023
Graveside service for LAU, EVELYN, 98, a San Diego born resident of South Pasadena, who passed away peacefully on December 25 was held on Wednesday, January 17 at Rose Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Keith Hirata officiating.
She is survived by her sons, Laurence (Cally) and Bing, Jr. (Diana) Lau; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Lau; grandchildren, Leann (Chong Taing)...
Amy Emiko Matsumoto
Dec 22, 2023
Amy Emiko Matsumoto, 89, Lahaina, Maui-born resident of Torrance, Calif., passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023. She is predeceased by her husband, Kumao. She is survived by her son, Mark (Cindy) Matsumoto; daughters, Mavis (Robert) Bruder, Lori Tanioka; and grandchildren, Bryan Matsumoto, Hayley Matsumoto, Matthew Bruder and Brandon Tanioka. Also survived by sister, Jean Miyahira, and many other...
David Akihiko Hirai
Dec 21, 2023
David Akihiko Hirai
David Hirai (95) was born on December 3, 1928, in Hollywood, Calif. He passed away on December 21, 2023, at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena.
A private funeral service was held on January 16 at Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, officiated by Rimban William Briones. He was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Hollywood...
Kent Goichi Iwata
Dec 20, 2023
Kent Goichi Iwata passed away on December 20,2023, 64 years young.
He was born in Santa Monica on March 12, 1959. The youngest of three boys. Kent was predeceased by his parents, Betty Mariko Iwata and Keisuke Iwata. He survived by his brothers Stephen and Wallace Iwata and many relatives from Hawaii and Japan. Kent had many...
Asayo "Jean" M. Hirayama
Dec 20, 2023
Asayo "Jean" M. Hirayama passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023. She is predeceased by her husband, Nobuo Hirayama.
She is survived by daughter, JoDee (Rick) Yamasaki; Son, Lance (Jennifer) Hirayama; granddaughters, Caitlyn and Gillian Yamasaki; grandson, Preston Hirayama; brother, Sadao Muramaru. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and other relatives.
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