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...
Russel Moichi Fujii
Apr 5, 2024
Services for FUJII, RUSSEL , 65, resident of Los Angeles who passed away at the White Memorial Hospital on April 5 will be held on Friday, May 24, 1pm at the First Interfaith Church at Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, CA. Corner of Glassell St and East Walnut Avenue. Parking is available off Walnut at the...
Madelon Yamamoto
Apr 1, 2024
Madelon Yamamoto, a long-time resident of Los Angeles, California passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024, at the age of 91.
She is survived by her son, Tod (Karen) Yamamoto; daughter, Karen (William Biggs) Yamamoto; grandson, Tyler Yamamoto; brothers, Aki/Geoffry (Sachi) and Eizo/Victor (Kathy) Arai; sister-in-law, Kimiko Mukai; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
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Bessie Shizuko Takeuchi
Mar 31, 2024
Bessie Shizuko Takeuchi, 92-year-old, resident of Torrance peacefully passed away at her residence on March 31. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Peter T. Takeuchi; She is survived by her loving family; son, James T. Takeuchi; daughters, Karen K. Gorny, Sharon S. Casareto; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; also survived by many nieces, nephews.
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Wilbur Nobuo Sato
Mar 25, 2024
MR. WILBUR "BILL" NOBUO SATO, 92, born Sansei in Maui, HI, and residing in Los Angeles, passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 25 at Nikkei Senior Gardens.
He is survived by his loving family: daughter, Wendy (Russell) Mun; granddaughter, Courtney (Galen) D'Attilio; great-grandson, Paxton D'Attilio; sister, Jane (Herbert) Kimata of Kauai, HI; and...
Isamu "Ralph" Kaneshiro
Mar 24, 2024
Isamu "Ralph" Kaneshiro passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024, at the age of 98 years. He is survived by his sister, Stella Hamada; two children, Faith (Alex) Moy and Jonathan (Janet) Kaneshiro; five grandchildren, Timothy, Joshua, Jenna, Nicolas, and Samantha; and many nieces, nephews, cousins; and brother-in-law, Art Nozaki. He is predeceased by his wife Helen Kaneshiro; by...
Paul Hitomi Okamura
Mar 20, 2024
Paul Hitomi Okamura, 95, born on February 5, 1929, in Boyle Heights, and a long-time resident of Montebello, passed away peacefully at Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center on March 20, 2024. A Nisei, his early childhood was in Boyle Heights and his parents operated Toyo Florist & Nursery in Little Tokyo. The Okamura family evacuated from the Sawtelle neighborhood...
Roy Yutaka Harada
Mar 18, 2024
Roy was a loving husband whose sense of humor and calming ways were cherished blessings. He was his wife's steadfast partner and often called her Kiddo. His trust and generosity extended to his circle of dear friends. Trust was important. Once broken, he could be unforgiving. He was a simple man with his love of t-shirts and cargo shorts,...
Tsutomu Ige
Mar 8, 2024
Tsutomu "Tom" Ige passed away on March 8, 2024, at Nikkei Senior Gardens in Arleta, CA. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen, and his siblings, Kenyei, Hiroshi, and Yasuye Konya. He is survived by his daughter, Natalie Ige Muldaur, and her husband, Ray, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Born on Terminal Island, CA,...
Sophie Fuki Namba
Mar 7, 2024
MRS. SOPHIE NAMBA, 102, Denver CO, born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024.
She is survived by her loving family: son, Robert Namba; daughter, Lynn Namba; son, Dr. Michael (Kazuko) Namba; grand-daughters, Sara (Joshua) Webster and Elizabeth (Michael) Dennin; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Logan Webster, and Audrey Dennin.
A private...
Chikara "Chik" Furuta
Mar 4, 2024
Chikara "Chik" Furuta passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024. He is survived by his wife Judy of 58 years, son Troy (who passed away on March 29, 2024) and his wife Courtney, grandsons, Cole and Miles, brother Tyrone, sister Shigeko, sister-in-law Jeanne (Gary predeceased) and many other relatives.
His Celebration of Life was held on April...
King Uy Sare
Mar 2, 2024
Funeral mass for the late King Uy Ng Sare, 79-year-old, Philippines born resident of Montebello, who passed away on March 2, 2024, will be held on Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. at Nativity Parish 3743 Tyler Ave. in El Monte.
She is survived by her husband, Reynaldo M. Sare; children, RubyAnna (Henry Lu), Anthony-Rey and Rosalyn (Guadalupe)...