Obituaries

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...

Sep 15, 2023

Haruyo Imaizumi, 84 years old, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023.

She is survived by her loving family: husband of 62 years, Teruo; children Nana and Kirk (Marie); and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A private Memorial service was held at Fukui Mortuary's "Chapel in the Garden", Father Doan Hoang officiating.

Sep 15, 2023

Celebration of Life was held for FLORENCE EMIKO NAGANO , 99, a Reedley born Nisei and a resident of Alhambra who passed away peacefully on September 15, was held on Tuesday, September 26 at the Atherton Baptist Home.

She is survived by her sons, Jim and Steve (Patty Ito) Nagano; daughter, Janet (Mitch Werth) Nagano;...

Sep 14, 2023

Private funeral services for the late Yoshimitsu Masumura, 78-year-old, Yamaguchi, Japan born, resident of Gardena, who passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023 were held on September 29 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Kyoko Watanabe of Tenrikyo Gardena Church officiating.

He is survived by his loving family; wife, Fusako Masumura; daughters, Yoko Masumura and Susan Mariko...

Sep 10, 2023

Hirokazu Ota (92) passed away peacefully on September 10, 2023.  He is preceded in death by his sister, Hisa (Takashi) Narasaki.  He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nancy Ota; children, Doug (Peggy) Ota and Karin (Michael) Langford; granddaughters, Taylor (Jordan) Gilles and Kendall (Justin) Nguyen; sisters, Yoshiko Nakagawa and Naomi (Tak) Hamada; and many nieces and...

Sep 10, 2023

Taro Mishima was born on June 16, 1920, in Los Angeles, California. He passed away peacefully at his residence in Los Angeles, surrounded by his family on September 10, 2023.

Taro and his wife Miyoshi were the long-time proprietors of Asahi Nursery in West Los Angeles.

Though small in stature, Taro was big where it...

Sep 9, 2023

Family service for ASAKO ISHIHAMA , 93, a Los Angeles born Nisei, resident of Palo Alto who passed away peacefully on September 9 at the Stanford Medical Center, was held on Friday, October 27 at the Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Hibiki Murakami of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.

She is survived by her daughters,...