Obituaries

Dec 16, 2023

Osame Gotanda, 103, of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023.  Private services were held January 20, 2024 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel.

Osame was predeceased by her husband, Harry Gotanda.  She is survived by her sister-in-law, Chieko Takaki; nieces, Katherine Takaki and Dorothy Kunihiro (Terry); and nephews, Michael Takaki (Nancy), Frank Takaki (Cindy), Richard Takaki...

Dec 15, 2023

Rev. Dr. Seigen (Haruo) Yamaoka, H.E. Kosho Ohtani Professor, 89-years-old, passed away on December 15, 2023 due to cardiopulmonary arrest. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Shigeko Yamaoka; he is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Davis and Stacy Anderson; grandchildren, Jackson, Sachi, Franklin and Evelyn; he is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Rev. Yamaoka's career...

Dec 13, 2023

We sadly announce the passing of Sachi Ogura (87), born on March 19, 1936, Kagoshima, Japan. She passed peacefully on December 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Brandman Centers for Sr. Care in Reseda. A funeral service was held on December 29 at Fukui Mortuary, officiated by Bishop Noriaki Ito from Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple. Private burial...

Dec 13, 2023

Family graveside service for MINE TAKAGAKI, 93, a Lodi born Nisei who passed away peacefully at her residence in Calabasas on December 13, was held on Weds., December 27 at the Green Hills Memorial Park with Rev. John Iwohara of Gardena Buddhist Church officiating.

She is survived by her daughter, Marie (Shigeru) Kamibayashi and many other relatives....

Dec 11, 2023

Toshiko Oda

August 14, 1926 — December 11, 2023

Toshiko Oda, born in San Francisco, Calif. on August 14, 1926, resident of Claremont and Anaheim, Calif., passed away at Providence St. Jude Medical Center on December 11, 2023, at the age of 97. She is survived by her husband, Fred Oda; her children and their...

Dec 10, 2023

MRS. HELEN SACHIKO NISHIDA, 88, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, resident of Culver City, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023.

She is predeceased by her loving husband, Roger Nishida.

She is survived by her loving family: son, Ken (Kathleen) Nishida; daughters, Caryn (Ed) Ito and Lori (Edgar) Eugenio; son, Bob (Trichelle) Nishida, grandchildren, Bradley,...

Dec 10, 2023

Hatsuko Torigoe, 89-year-old, Japan Okinawa born, resident of Montebello peacefully passed away at her residence on December 10, 2023. She is survived her loving family; daughter, Jannie (Gary) Yagi; sons, Chester (Alice) Torigoe and Victor Torigoe; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews and relatives.

A Celebration of Life Service was held at...

Dec 8, 2023

Sueko "Sue" Arakawa passed away at home on Friday, Dec 8, 2023.

Sueko is survived by her children: Akio MacKenzie, Linda Suemi MacKenzie and Harold MacKenzie; her daughters-in-law Rosemarie MacKenzie and Shinko MacKenzie; her grandchildren MacKenzie Dowling, Sho MacKenzie and Kai MacKenzie; her older siblings Dora Jinnohara and Hideo "Saigo" Arakawa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dec 8, 2023

Tokishi, Thomas Masao, age 90, passed away on December 8, 2023. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024,10 am at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 West 182nd Street, Torrance, CA 90504. Aloha attire please.

Predeceased by his wife, Blossom Midori Tokishi.

Beloved father of Deron Ikuo Tokishi and Sheri Lyn Aiko (Jeff)...

Dec 7, 2023

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Dec 5, 2023

Helene Lam, 83-year-old, Vietnam-born, resident of North Hollywood peacefully passed away at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center on December 5, 2023.   She is survived by her loving family; sons, Tuan, Ben Lam; goddaughter, Nattily Garcia; three sisters, Denise, Yvonne and Suzanne; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral service was held at FUKUI "Chapel...

Dec 5, 2023

Shikako Mary Sogabe, 102-year-old, Wakayama Japan-born, resident of La Mirada peacefully passed away at UCI Douglas Hospitalon December 5,2023.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, Bishop Ryosho Sogabe; She is survived by her loving family; son, Takafumi (Sue) Sogabe, daughters, Tayemi (Ernie) Ukkestad, Yumiko (Albert) Kakita, Cynthia (Gene) Tsukamoto, Janie (Noel) Skippon; eight grandchildren and two...

Dec 3, 2023

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Nov 28, 2023

Douglas Endo who was born on March 13, 1952 and lived in Gardena, CA, passed away on November 28, 2023 at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. A memorial service was held on December 13th at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Daniel Matsuda. He was laid to rest at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes on the...

Nov 27, 2023

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Nov 23, 2023

Karen Ito Edgerton, 76, lifelong Bruin, professor, researcher, and trailblazer for UCLA Asian American Studies, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2023.

Predeceased by her husband, Robert Edgerton; she is survived by her sister Robbie Ito (Leland) Rorex; nephew Robert (Allison) and their three children Clark, Brooke, and Locke: niece LeighAnn; partner Lee Young; and by many...

Nov 22, 2023

Memorial service for the late Mr. Robert Hideo Fukuda was held on January 7, 2024 at Fukui mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", and ash burial was held on January 8 at Wood Lawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, officiating by Rev. Mark Nakagawa.

Robert was born on August 17, 1930, to Frank and Betty Fukuda, in the town of...

Nov 21, 2023

Paul passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023, at the age of 78.

Paul was born in Poston, Arizona and moved to Los Angeles in 1945.

He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1963; he attended and graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles. Upon graduation, he was drafted to serve in the United...

Nov 19, 2023

In Loving Memory of Joan Kuniko Ota Kawase (June 5, 1940–November 19, 2023)

We celebrate the life of Joan Kuniko Ota Kawase, a remarkable woman whose life journey touched the hearts of many. Born in 1940, Joan's story is one of resilience, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to family, education, and community.

Joan's early years...

Nov 12, 2023

Family celebration of life for YOSHIHIRO, AKIRA , 75, resident of Huntington Beach who passed away peacefully at the UCLA Medical Center, was held on Friday, November30 at the Wintersburg Presbyterian Church in Santa Ana.

Akira is survived by his wife, Marilyn; brother, Eiji (Susan); nephews and nieces,  Joe and Jon Yoshihiro, Ryan and Megan...