Obituaries

Oct 10, 2023

Craig Tsukasa Isobe

July 7, 1947 – October 10, 2023

Craig Isobe , born in Los Angeles, passed away at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance on October 10, 2023, at the age of 76.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Takeo and Kikue Isobe; sisters Donna Nagatani and Faye...

Oct 9, 2023

Sharon passed away on October 9, 2023 in Upland CA at the age of 71. Born on March 26, 1952 in Los Angeles, she was the younger daughter of Kiyoshi and Sumiye Okita.

Sharon's warm and welcoming spirit made her home a haven for many. She hosted countless family and friends over the years, always greeting them...

Oct 9, 2023

Tomiko Nakayama (95) passed away on October 9, 2023.

She is survived by her loving family: son, Dr. Kensaku Nakayama; daughter-in-law, Dr. Rumiko Nakayama; grandchildren, Karissa and Kendall Nakayama; brother, Masato Kawahara (of Japan); sisters, Takiko Ito and Hiroko Hoshizaki (the latter of Japan); also many nieces, nephews and other relatives here in the US and in...

Oct 8, 2023

Miyoko Nakama Nakamoto, 95-year-old resident of Gardena, CA, passed away peacefully of natural causes on October 8, 2023.  Born and raised in Lahaina, Hawaii, she spent most of her life in California after moving to Los Angeles in 1957.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Yoriyoshi "Danny".  She is survived by her daughters: Lori (Paul) Prybylla, Shari...

Oct 8, 2023

Nobuye (Komori) Ujita of Monterey Park, California went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2023.

She was born in Los Angeles in 1938 to Minoru and Haruyo Komori. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Hideto Ujita, her sister Kikuye Kanegawa, and her brother Nobuaki Komori. She is survived by her brothers Teruaki...

Oct 8, 2023

Shizumi Matsuda, 100-year-old, born in Garden Grove, California, resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on October 8, 2023. Memorial Service was held on Saturday, November 18 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", officiated by Rev. Hibiki Murakami of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.

She is survived by children, Dennis (Arlene) Matsuda, Alan Matsuda, Joanne (Henry) Ota,...

Oct 8, 2023

Joseph James Yukawa was born on November 3, 1944, a residence of Los Angeles, California passed away peacefully on October 8, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Jo and Gladyce Masaye Yukawa, and is survived by his loving wife, Amy Yukawa.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023...

Oct 6, 2023

Sumiko Mashiyama

Sumiko Mashiyama, born in Hawaii, passed away peacefully at her residence in Long Beach on October 6, 2023, at the age of 93. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 26, at noon at Koyasan Buddhist Temple, 342 E. First St., Los Angeles.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ernest Mashiyama....

Oct 4, 2023

September 2, 1961 – October 4, 2023

Fleta P. Gray, a Yonsei, was born on September 2, 1961, to Lylienne Seiko Kurisaki Gray and Paul D. Gray in Monterey Park, Calif.

She was proud of her Japanese heritage and her Nisei grandparents, Sachi Vivienne and Lyle Kuzuki Kurisaki Sr. She often spoke fondly of her...

Oct 3, 2023

Kenneth Shoichi Matsumura

November 25, 1930 – October 3, 2023

Kenneth Shoichi Matsumura was born in Hilo, Hawaii on November 25, 1930 and passed away at his residence on October 3, 2023 at the age of 92. Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite; brothers Julius, Walter, Herbert and Chester Matsumura. He is...

Oct 2, 2023

Tadao Sakamoto, an 87 year-old, Japan born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on October 2, 2023.  Per his wishes, no services will be held.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Yoshiko Sakamoto; son, Hiroaki (Yoko) Ochiai; grandchildren, Trenton and Leila Ochiai; he is also survived by other relatives here and in Japan.

Sep 29, 2023

Noboru Ogi, a 95-year-old, Gilroy, California-born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on September 29, 2023.

Predeceased by his beloved wife, Fumiyo Kazuyo Ogi; he is survived by his loving family: sons, Jeffrey (Alice) and Mitchell (Tammy) Ogi; daughter, Julie (Movses) Karakossian; 4 grandchildren, Sydney, Kayton, Ryland, Angelina; sibling, Yoneko Iwata and many nieces and nephews.

Sep 28, 2023

Longtime resident of Pacific Palisades, Yuriko Hohri died peacefully at home at the age of 94. Born May 25, 1929 in Long Beach, she was the first of four daughters born to Noboru (Tom) Katayama and Yaye Katayama (Kanow).

Rapidly developing world events intervened when her family was interned in Santa Anita racetrack after the Japanese attacked...

Sep 28, 2023

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Sep 25, 2023

Eiichi "EK" Kanda

September 22, 1929 – September 25, 2023

Eiichi was born in Hilo, Hawaii and raised in the small subdivision called Waiakea town. He is the youngest son and third youngest of nine children. After graduating from Hilo High School in 1947 he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and served on...

Sep 23, 2023

Toji Hashimoto, born at Manzanar and raised in Los Angeles, passed away on September 23, 2023 at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife, Hitomi Hashimoto; daughter, Fuyumi Hashimoto; sisters, Midee Mayfield and Kimiko Hook; niece, Holly Ann Risley; also survived by other relatives. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ichiro Hashimoto. His memorial...

Sep 20, 2023

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Sep 20, 2023

Kyohei Murakami was born on May 16, 1935 in Wakayama, Japan and passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023 at his residence.

He is survived by his loving wife, Michie; son, Clifford (Sherry) Murakami; daughters, Norma (Jon) Shigetomi and June Hanashiro; grandsons, Jake and Ryan Shigetomi; granddaughters, Kylee and Zeyn Murakami, Kelli and Lindsay Hanashiro.

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Sep 17, 2023

Mas Masato Nishikawa passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023 at the age of 102. Mas was born in Centerville, California on August 10, 1921 to Gisaburo and Aya Nishikawa.

Mas is predeceased by his wife, Yoshiye "Peggy"; his parents, Gisaburo and Aya; his brothers, Noboru "James", Wataru "Bob", Toshiro "Tosh", Goro "John", and Kaoru "Kei"; his...

Sep 16, 2023

Funeral services for the late Joan Masayo Kitada Martinez, 73-year-old, Los Angeles born, who passed away September 16, 2023, will be held on Saturday, October 14, 3 p.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 815 E. First St. in Los Angeles.  The family kindly requests aloha/casual attire.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Johnny Martinez; sons, Brion...