Obituaries

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

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...

Hiroko Nakamura

Hiroko Nakamura

Jun 23, 2024

Hiroko Nakamura passed away peacefully on June 23, 2024, at the age of 98. She was born on October 31, 1925, in Fukuoka, Japan and was a long-time resident of Villa Park, California. She is survived by her beloved husband, Harry after 75 joyful years of marriage.

She was deeply loved and adored by her family. Her...

Sachiko Nakamura

Sachiko Nakamura

Jun 21, 2024

Sachiko Kawai Nakamura, 90 years old, born in Karafuto Prefecture (also known as South Sakhalin), resident of San Gabriel Valley, passed away on June 21, 2024. She was married to her beloved husband, Kenji Nakamura, who preceded her in death in 1994. One of Sachiko's favorite pastimes was music and singing. She could often be heard singing throughout the...

Kyoko Nakamura

Kyoko Nakamura

Jun 17, 2024

Kyoko Nakamura

A funeral for the late Kyoko Nakamura, 88-year-old, Tokyo-born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on June 17, 2024, in Japan, will be held on Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m. at Seicho No Ie, 14527 S. Vermont Ave., Gardena, CA 90247.

Survived by her son, Ayumu Leonard (Wendi) Kato; by daughter, Ai...

Elizabeth Hisayo Suzuki

Elizabeth Hisayo Suzuki

Jun 17, 2024

Elizabeth Hisayo Suzuki, a 92 year old, Los Angeles born resident of Monterey Park, passed away on June 17, 2024.  A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden"  707 E. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Tohru Suzuki, she is...

Mitsugi Hino

Mitsugi Hino

Jun 14, 2024

Mitsugi Hino, 94-year-old, Canoga Park-born, resident of Pasadena, Monterey Park and San Dimas peacefully passed away at Bayshire San Dimas on June 14. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Ruth Hino; brother Yukio Hino, and sister Ann Fujihara; He is survived by his loving family; daughter and grandson; also survived by brother Terry (Suzy) Hino and many nieces...

Nobuyuki Yamasaki

Nobuyuki Yamasaki

Jun 12, 2024

Nobuyuki Yamasaki, 68 years old, Hiroshima, Japan-born, a long-time resident of Torrance, California passed away on June 12, 2024.

Nobuyuki is survived by his wife Cheryl; son, Brent Yamasaki; daughter, Michelle (Fiancé, Chris Delos-Santos) Yamasaki: grandsons, Micah Garcia, Weston Delos-Santos and Zayne Delos-Santos; his mother, Keiko Yamasaki; his brother, Tats (Chris) Yamasaki; sisters, Yumiko (Glenn) Kasai and...

Edward Matthew Nakaki

Edward Matthew Nakaki

Jun 6, 2024

Edward Nakaki passed away at the age of 64 in Torrance, California. Ed was loved by many and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Michael, Michael's sister, Sandra and her family, aunts Atsu and Itie, cousins, and friends.

Ed graduated from West Torrance High School and later received his...

Kuniko Ishii

Kuniko Ishii

Jun 5, 2024

A celebration of life service for the late Kuniko Ishii, 104 year old, California born, resident of Santa Ana, who passed away on June 5, 2024, will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 11 a.m. at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church 2000 N. Fairview St. in Santa Ana.

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Charles Ishii; she is survived by...

Betty Emiko Mikuni

Betty Emiko Mikuni

Jun 5, 2024

Betty Emiko Mikuni, 91-year-old, Los Angeles-born Sansei and Pasadena resident for 70 years, passed away on June 5, 2024.  She was married for 62 years to her beloved husband, Willie Mikuni, who predeceased her in 2016.  She and Willie were the first in their families to graduate from college.  They both enjoyed serving at Pasadena Union Presbyterian Church and...

Aiko Ito

Aiko Ito

Jun 4, 2024

Aiko Matsuo Ito lived past her 100th birthday in Arleta, peacefully passing away at Nikkei Senior Gardens on June 4, 2024. She was married to Shuichi Ito, who predeceased her on June 9, 2023, for almost 70 years.  She was the beloved mother of Michael Shuji (Cindy Kissel-Ito) Ito, grandmother of Owen Katsuyuki Ito and Emma Tamayo (Eric Gonzalez)...

Mary Sakaye Yamasaki

Mary Sakaye Yamasaki

Jun 4, 2024

Mary Sakaye Yamasaki passed away peacefully in her home on June 4, 2024 at 103 years old. She is survived by her son, Bruce (Sheryl) Yamasaki; grandchildren, Kyle (Tammy) Yamasaki, Shelli (Blake) Horita, Stacie (Jason) Dineros; great grandchildren, Leia and Scott Yamasaki, Klay Horita, Olivia Dineros; and many other relatives. Private graveside service was held at Green Hills Memorial...

Kiyoko Nakama

Kiyoko Nakama

Jun 3, 2024

Kiyoko Nakama, 94-year-old, born in Kin, Okinawa, peacefully passed away in her Anaheim Hills home on June 3rd. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Tsutomu Nakama; She is survived by her loving family; five children, Ada, Marian, Linda (Stephen Higa), Janice (Michael Pacaud) and Alan and four granddaughters, Nicole (Jeremy) Tran and Jaclyn Higa, Katelyn and Naomi Pacaud;...

John Morihei Henmi

John Morihei Henmi

Jun 3, 2024

John Morihei Henmi, 90 years old, Saitama, Japan-born, resident of La Palma, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024.

He is survived by his loving family: wife, Kinu; son, Mike (Robin) Henmi; daughter, Nancy (Toshiki) Hara; grandchildren, Kyle and Kayla Henmi, Bryce and Kaitlin Hara; sister, Toshie Yokota of Japan; and many other relatives, nieces and nephews...

Bill Yukito Kobayashi

Bill Yukito Kobayashi

Jun 2, 2024

Funeral services for the late Mr. Bill Yukito Kobayashi, 92-year-old, Los Angeles born, resident of Orange, who passed away on June 2, 2024, will be held on July 15, 6:00 p.m. at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 W. 158th St Gardena, California.

He is survived by wife, Regina Takako Kobayashi; daughter, Audrey (David) Hatae; son, Keith (Lena)...

Gene Aoki

Gene Aoki

Jun 1, 2024

Gene Aoki passed away on June 1, 2024.

A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 10:00 am to 10:30 am, and

The funeral service will start at 10:30 am at Gardena Valley Baptist Church, 1630 W. 158th St.,

Gardena, CA 90247.

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