Akira Oshikiri
Apr 24, 2024
A celebration of life service for the late Akira Oshikiri, 82-year-old, Japan born, resident of Gardena who passed away on April 24, 2024, was held on May 18 in Torrance.
He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Nobuko Oshikiri. He is survived by relatives in Japan.
James Kenzo Yamaguchi
Apr 24, 2024
Family service for JAMES KENZO YAMAGUCHI , 83, a Stockton born Nisei and resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on April 24 at the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, was held on Sunday, May 26 at the West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; sons, Brian (Sandy) and Keith...
June Imamoto
Apr 24, 2024
Imamoto, June, age 91, peacefully passed away on April 24. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tsugio and her son, Wayne; mother of Christine (Doug) Iida, Cynthia (Ron) Kado, Debbie (Doug) Kawamura, and Kevin Imamoto; grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of two; sister of Yuki (Sam) Takata, George (Frances) Torigoe, Margie Campbell, and Johnny Torigoe; she...
Margaret Motoye Wada
Apr 21, 2024
Margaret Motoye Wada passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at home in Lomita, CA. Margaret was born on January 1, 1929, in Pasadena, CA. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Rae Wada, son, Craig Wada, sister-in-law Chieko Miyata, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, and close friends. Margaret was employed by the State of California for nineteen years and retired...
Joan Toshiko Hata
Apr 18, 2024
MRS. JOAN TOSHIKO HATA, 82, Los Angeles, CA born native, resident of Anaheim, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024.
She is survived by her loving family; husband, Gary Rikuo Hata; sons, Warren Haruo and Bryan Rikuo (Cyndee) Hata of HI; grandchildren, Cole and Caleb Hata of HI; also survived by many relatives.
Private family...
Joyce Mutsuko Salgado
Apr 18, 2024
Celebration of life service for JOYCE MUTSUKO SALGADO , 74, a Norwalk born Nisei who passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence on April 18, will be held on Saturday, May 25, 11AM at the Evergreen Baptist Church SGV, 323 S Workman Mill Road, La Puente. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to...
Etsuko Nakatani
Apr 16, 2024
MS. ETSUKO NAKATANI, 66, Japan born Issei, resident of Alhambra, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
She is survived by her loving family: daughter, Sachiko (Richard Moore) Enomoto; sons, Mitsuaki Enomoto and Hideo Enomoto; grandchildren, Riley and Bailey Moore; ex-spouse, Kinichi Enomoto.
Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, April 28,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...