Calvin Hirofumi Ogawa
Jan 24, 2024
Funeral services for the late Calvin Hirofumi Ogawa, 63-year-old, Long Beach-born residence of Westminster, who passed away on January 24, 2024, was held on Saturday, March 2, at Orange County Buddhist Church.
Calvin was a graduate of Westminster High School and later earned his Bachelors in Radio and Television from Cal State Long Beach in 1983. He...
Carol Mitsuko Nakano
Jan 20, 2024
Private cremation service for the late Carol Mitsuko Nakano, 77-year-old, Hawaii born, resident of Montebello, who passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024, was held on Thursday, January 25, at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Hibiki Murakami of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Wayne Masaru Nakano; stepson, Lance (Anna) Nakano; grandchildren,...
Taye Umeda
Jan 17, 2024
A kibei Nisei, born in Kingsburg, California. Taye passed away in the afternoon on January 17, 2024 in Alhambra, California. She resided in Southern California for majority of her life as a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Within her lifespan of strength and perseverance, she is predeceased by her husband, Masanori Umeda. Taye is survived...
Eiichi Ono
Jan 17, 2024
The best sushi place that I've ever eaten at closed its doors permanently at 4:20 AM on January 17, 2024. On that day, Eiichi Ono, the 84-year-old sushi artisan/proprietor, who also happened to be my dad; passed away peacefully after a very brief illness. He was born in Kanagawa, Japan on March 10, 1939 and was the youngest child...
Phyllis A. Imamoto
Jan 16, 2024
MRS. PHYLLIS A. IMAMOTO, 88, the 1956 Nisei Week Queen, who was born in Los Angeles, and resided in Harbor City, CA passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024.
She is predeceased by her loving husband, Sam S. Imamoto.
She is survived by her loving family: daughter, Stacy (Rick) Itow; son, Gregg (Barbara) Imamoto; grandchildren,...
Ronald Tsuruda
Jan 16, 2024
Ronald Tsuruda - Born on October 18, 1936 in San Jose California, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was interned during WWII with his family in Gila River, Arizona. After, WWII, his family moved to Denver, Colorado, where he went to school at Colorado School of Mines and then graduated from Colorado University with an engineering degree. ...
Cherry Hide
Jan 9, 2024
Cherry Hide, 92 years old, El Centro, Calif-born, long-time resident of Orange, CA., passed away peacefully in early 2024.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Tom and is survived by sons, Terry (Deborah) and Tim (Etsuko) Hide; grandchildren, Teron (Jeanniffer) and Tawni Hide; great-granddaughter, Kaylie Hide; brother, Bob Nakamura; also survived by many nieces,...
Masako Hamada
Jan 8, 2024
Funeral services for the late Masako Hamada, 102-year-old, California born, resident of Anaheim, who passed away on January 8, 2024, will be held on Thursday, February 1, 10 a.m. at Orange County Buddhist Church 909 S. Dale Ave. in Anaheim.
Predeceased by her husband, Ben Hamada and son, Kent Hamada; she is survived by her children, Ellen...
Florence Fumiko Sueyoshi
Jan 8, 2024
MRS. FLORENCE FUMIKO SUEYOSHI
Florence Fumiko Sueyoshi, 86 years old, was born in Kalihi, Hawaii, the third child of six born to parents James and Shin. Florence graduated from Farrington High and moved to the mainland where she met and married Thomas Sueyoshi. She was a resident of Los Angeles for over 60 years and retired from...
Jean Miyamoto
Jan 8, 2024
Jean Y. Miyamoto, 90, passed away peacefully in January. She was a long-time resident of Monterey Park.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Sam Miyamoto in 2017. She is survived by her loving children Dr. Sharon (Steven) Miyamoto-Oda, Julie (Denny-deceased) Sunabe, Dr. Steven (Angela) Miyamoto; grandchildren Rachel Oda and Elizabeth and William Miyamoto; brother Ken (June)...
Paul Iwao Imahara
Jan 7, 2024
Paul Imahara died on January 7, 2024, in Las Vegas Nevada, surrounded by family after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Paul is survived by his children; Kathryn Imahara, Roy Imahara, and Anne Alba; his 7 grandchildren; and his 2 great grandchildren.
He was a Buddhist Minister at Los Angeles Higashi Honganji and Newport Beach Temple. ...
Janis Y. Kanemaki
Jan 6, 2024
A funeral service for the late Janis Y. Kanemaki, a 77-year-old, Los Angeles, California born, resident of Fullerton, who passed away on January 6, 2024, will be held on Saturday, February 10, 11 a.m. at Orange County Buddhist Church 909 S. Dale Ave. in Anaheim.
She is survived by her children, Trent (Natasha) Kanemaki, Erin (Moustapha) Salem,...
Kazuko Hiromoto
Jan 6, 2024
Private graveside services for the late Kazuko Hiromoto, a 93 year old, Kobe, Japan born, longtime resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully at home with her children by her side on January 6, 2024, will be held at Green Hills Memorial park.
Beloved mother of Robert (Phyllis) Hiromoto, Mae (Paul) Saito, Sammy Hiromoto, and Stella...
Ted Tatsuo Ando
Jan 5, 2024
A private funeral service for the late Ted Tatsuo Ando, a 94-year-old, Kagoshima Japan born, resident of Westminster, who peacefully passed away on January 5, 2024, was held on Saturday, February 17, at Orange County Buddhist Church in Anaheim.
Ted had a full life and loved his family, friends and his business Ando Electric Motors Inc in...
John Makoto "Mako" Takenaka
Jan 4, 2024
A Mass of Resurrection (funeral) for the late John Makoto "Mako" Takenaka, who passed away on January 4, 2024, will be held on Saturday, January 27, 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Catholic Church 1920 Bronson Ave. in Los Angeles. The family kindly requests casual attire.
Mako was born in Los Angeles, California and was 89 years old. ...
Gregory Scott Larson
Jan 2, 2024
Greg was born in Fargo, ND to Harold and Ilene (Pederson) Larson on 10/1/1959. He spent his youth in Fargo, ND graduating from Fargo North High in 1978. He loved sports and was active in football, baseball, and basketball throughout high school along with American Legion Baseball. He went on to play baseball at Moorhead State University. After graduation...
Josephine R. Takara
Jan 1, 2024
Josephine R. Takara, 85 year old, Hawaii, Waialua-born, resident of Los Angeles peacefully passed away at her home on January 1st, 2024. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Toshio Takara. She is survived by her loving family: sons, Terrence & Gary Takara, and daughter: Elaine Takara; also survived by sisters, Norma Dela Cruz, Lucy Calip, and Shirley Motas....
Masaki Ogita
Jan 1, 2024
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Satoshi Sam Hinatsu
Dec 31, 2023
Private funeral services for the late Satoshi Sam Hinatsu, 93-year-old, Oregon-born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023, were held on January 26 at Green Hills Memorial Park, with Rev. Hibiki Murakami of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
He is predeceased by his parents and six brothers.
He is survived...
Misayo Shiba
Dec 27, 2023
Misayo Shiba passed peacefully with family by her side December 27, 2023, after a large stroke. She passed away comfortably and with dignity.
She was the youngest born to Matsujiro and Ishi Sakurada in Terminal Island, San Pedro, CA April 2, 1924. She was predeceased by her parents and husband Joseph Minoru Shiba, February 26 1968 (age...