Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.
Takaye Takamoto
Jul 10, 2023
Takaye Takamoto, was born on June 21, 1939, a residence of Los Angeles, California passed away on July 10, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Naozo and Toshiko Hayashi; brother, Hideyuki Hayashi and is survived by her loving husband, Norito Robert; sisters, Naomie Nakamura and Sharon Hayashi; nieces, Lori (Robert) Ikeda and Kelly (Mike)...
Carolyn Jean Reiko Kobayashi
Jul 10, 2023
Carolyn Jean Reiko Kobayashi, 82, born in Seattle, WA on April 23, 1941, resident of Rosemead, passed away peacefully at California Mission Inn on July 10, 2023.
She is survived by her husband, Ben Kobayashi; her daughters, Brenda (Bryan) Kakita, Tiffany (Craig) Oki, and Anji (Steven) Kobayashi; grandchildren, Kent Kakita, Kalani Kakita, Kaya Kobayashi, Keina Kobayashi, and...
Katsuko Kitadani
Jul 8, 2023
Katsuko Kitadani, 84-year-old, Compton-born, resident of Los Angeles peacefully passed away at Valley Presbyterian Hospital on July 8, 2023. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Yangi Hisato Kitadani(Actor); She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Kiyomi; granddaughters, Lorrie Aiko, Mayumi; Great-Grandchildren, Aria, Makai; Brother, Sam, Mako; sister, Toyoko; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives....
Stanley Yoshiyuki Kino
Jul 7, 2023
A private funeral service for the late Stanley Yoshiyuki Kino, 77-year-old, Denver, Colorado born, resident of Laguna Niguel, who passed away on July 7, 2023, was held on Saturday, September 23 at Orange County Buddhist Church in Anaheim.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Karen Kino; son, Michael Kino; daughter, Heather (Scott) Nakasuji; grandchildren, Drew and...
Jean Kozue Shono
Jul 3, 2023
KOZUE JEAN SHONO 88-year-old, Terminal Island born, and resident of San Gabriel, CA. Passed away peacefully on July 3, 2023, with her family by her side. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Stanley Hiroo Shono; her grandson, Jarrad Scott Fraser; and is survived by her brother, ken Morimoto; and her two children, Deborah Fraser, and Keith Shono;...
Sharon Uyeda Fong
Jul 2, 2023
Sharon Uyeda Fong (aka "Snoopy") was born on Aug 15, 1956, in Honolulu, HI to parents Roy
and Yoshiko Uyeda. Soon thereafter the U.S. Army sent her father to fight in the Korean War, so
her mother was left to care for her until he was discharged. A few years later, the family of three...
Itsuko Kotani
Jun 30, 2023
Funeral service for the late Itsuko Kotani, 78-year-old, Japan born, resident of South Pasadena, who passed away on June 30, 2023, will be held on Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m. at Koyasan Buddhist Temple 342 E. First St. in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward Yoshikazu Kotani; she is survived by her children, Daniel (Myra)...
Grace Fujiko Mori
Jun 28, 2023
Grace Fujiko Mori September 6, 1924 – June 28, 2023
Mrs. Grace Fujiko Mori, born Grace Fujiko Takahashi 98 years ago in Seattle, WA, passed away at her home in Whittier, on June 28, 2023. Predeceased by her beloved husband Masao Mori, she is survived by her children Robert Yoshio (Ann) Mori, Susan Suzuko Mori, and Steven Masaru (Ellyn)...
Chisato Yamaguchi
Jun 27, 2023
Memorial service for CHISATO YAMAGUCHI , 101, a Seattle born Nisei and resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on June 27, was held on Saturday, August 5, at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, with Rev. Hibiki Murakami of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
She is survived by her son, Paul (Marianne); granddaughters, Lea and Kate...
Hideo Suzuki
Jun 25, 2023
Family memorial service for HIDEO SUZUKI , 75, a 34-year employee of Fukui Mortuary, who passed away peacefully on June 25 was held on Saturday, July 8 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel.
He is survived by his brothers, Mitsuaki and Shigeo Suzuki and sister, Kimiko Suzuki all of Japan; daughters, Eiko (Tommy) and Yoshiko.
Bobby Setsuo Niida
Jun 25, 2023
Bobby Setsuo Niida, 72-year-old, Hiroshima Japan-born, resident of Culver City peacefully passed away at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center on June 25. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Mitsuko Niida; son, Jack Niida; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral service was held at FUKUI "Chapel in the Garden", Reverend Koho Takata...
Takako Uyeda
Jun 24, 2023
Takako Uyeda, 73-year-old, Sendai, Japan-born, resident of Culver City peacefully passed away at Ronal Reagan UCLA Medical Center on June 24, 2023. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Harry Haruichi Uyeda; She is survived by her loving family; son, Alexander T. Uyeda; nephew, Tony Uyeda; also survived by other relatives.
Funeral & Burial service was held...
William "Wimpy" Hiroto
Jun 23, 2023
Services for WILLIAM 'WIMPY' HIROTO , 94, a Riverside, CA born Nisei and resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully on June 23 at the White Memorial Hospital will be held on Saturday, July 29, 11:00AM at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, with Rev. Mark Nakagawa officiating. The family requests...
Masao Dickie Uno
Jun 23, 2023
A Celebration of Life Service for the late Masao Dickie Uno, 72 years old,California born,resident of Boyle Heights, who passed away peacefully on 6/15/2023. Viewing will be held on Thursday, June 29 from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Fukui Mortuary, 707 E Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90012.Funeral Services will be private.
Predeceased by parents, Masaharu & Toyoko Uno and...
Terumasa Ted Oka
Jun 18, 2023
Terumasa "Ted" Oka
January 6, 1927 - June 18, 2023
Ted, 96, passed away peacefully at his home. Born in Watsonville, CA, to Shutaro Oka and Ariyo Itano - the 7th of eight boys. After his mother's death at the age of 4, he moved with his father to Japan. He attended elementary and agricultural...
Kotoko Toji
Jun 18, 2023
Kotoko Toji, 93, born in Dailen, China on April 28, 1930, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully at Kei-Ai Los Angeles on June 18, 2023.
She is survived by her son, Michael Toji; her sister, Sumi Nakahara, in South Carolina; as well as two sisters and two brothers in Japan.
Private gathering was held...
Aiko Yabuno
Jun 17, 2023
Aiko Yabuno, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on June 17, 2023. Born and raised in Kurtistown, HI, she resided most of her life in the Los Angeles area and was predeceased by her devoted husband, Katsumasa. She is survived by her children, Yolanda, Dr. Steve (Vicki), Randy, and Wayne (Sue); grandchildren, Dr....
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