Rumiko Sera
Feb 5, 2026
Rumiko Mizusawa Sera
February 14, 1933 – February 5, 2026
Rumiko Mizusawa Sera, 92-year-old Saitama, Japan born, resident of Rosemead, CA passed away peacefully at Kei Ai on February 5, 2026.
She was predeceased in death by her husband, Shiro Sera. Devoted mother of Ann (Reid) Kunitake, Kay Sera, Jon (Dawn) Sera and Gene (Kristy) Sera; loving grandmother of Paige (David Fowler, fiancé)...
Tomiko Ito Ando
Feb 4, 2026
A private funeral service for Tomiko Ito Ando, a 95-year-old, Venice, CA-born Kibei Nisei of Westminster, was held on Sunday, April 5, at the Orange County Buddhist Church in Anaheim. She passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026.
Tomiko lived a life defined by gratitude and kindness. She had a deep love for her family, friends, and community, as well as...
Ann Kimiko Yamane
Jan 29, 2026
Ann Kimiko Yamane, 91-year-old, Honolulu, Hawaii-born, resident of Altadena, passed away on January 29, 2026. Per her request, no services will be held.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, George Takeo Yamane; she is survived by her son, Michael Yamane; daughters, Julie Toyama and Sandra (Lewis) Watson; grandchildren, Michael Yamane and Kendall (Sam) Decker, Luke Arienti, Jordan (Darin) Nakauchi, George and Joseph...
Fumiko “Mickey” Maruya
Jan 27, 2026
Fumiko “Mickey” Maruya, 94, of Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026.
She is survived by her loving husband, Al Soto Maruya. Children: Gordon (Susan Liu) Maruya, Craig (Robin Kushi) Maruya, Cynthia (Frank) Adkins, Caroline (Christine Lee) Maruya, and Sharon (Philip Shin) Maruya Shin. Grandchildren: Russell Maruya, Lauren Maruya, Kasey Maruya, Christopher (Shobana) Adkins, Timothy Adkins, Jillian (Robert...
Fred Hiroshi Matsuyama
Jan 24, 2026
FRED HIROSHI MATSUYAMA
January 24, 2026
Fred Hiroshi Matsuyama, age 85, passed away peacefully from a massive hemorrhagic stroke at Harbor-UCLA hospital surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Fred was born in Los Angeles, on November 1, 1940, the first son of Kiyoharu & Kiyoko Matsuyama. He loved hanging out with his family and taking them out to eat. The...
Edwin Tsutomu Teruya
Jan 21, 2026
Edwin Tsutomu Teruya
June 25, 1938-January 21, 2026
We mourn the passing of Edwin Tsutomu Teruya, in Los Angeles, CA. Edwin was dedicated to the family, and will be remembered for his love of gardening and playing the ukulele.
He was born in Honolulu, HI, to Kame and Saburo Teruya and raised as the youngest of 5 siblings. Edwin graduated from the Iolani...
Mary Hisako Enomoto
Jan 21, 2026
Mary Hisako Enomoto was born September 21, 1929 in Las Vegas, NV and died January 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
She was the third child and only daughter of Kintaro "Ben" Enomoto and Kimiko Shimojima Enomoto.
Mary graduated from Las Vegas High School and then spent many years teaching home economics among other subjects at Hollywood High School.
Mary was kind to...
Fujiyoshi Fuji Yamamoto and Chieko Yamamoto
Jan 20, 2026
A combined funeral service for the late Chieko Yamamoto, 84-year-old, Okayama, Japan born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on January 30, 2026, and who was preceded in death by her husband, Fujiyoshi Fuji Yamamoto, 89-year-old, Fukuoka, Japan born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on January 20, 2026, will be held on Sunday, February 22, at 2...
Fumiko Hamayasu
Jan 19, 2026
Fumiko Hamayasu passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at the age of 99. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on December 16, 1926, to Isami and Rin Asano. She was the youngest of six children. Fumi was preceded in death by her husband, George Hamayasu, in 1981, and lived a quiet independent life during most of her widowed years...
Toshio Okumura
Jan 19, 2026
Toshio Okumura
December 7, 1950 – January 19, 2026
Toshio Okumura, 75 years old, Japan-born, longtime resident of Gardena, California, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at his residence.
He is survived by his nephews Dean and David Okumura.
Graveside service will be held at Rose Hills Memorial Park – Gate #10 on February 6, 2026, from 11AM.
Dan Masaru Kishi
Jan 18, 2026
Dan Masaru Kishi, age 105, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026. After internment camp, he met and married Janice Yoshiko Ishisaki in Los Angeles, where they lived for the duration of their lives. He is survived by his nieces, Diane Shigekawa, Florence Koga, Joyce Nakazono, and nephew, Robert (Pam)Tsushio, as well as many extended family members. He will be...
Miyoko Kanzawa
Jan 17, 2026
A funeral service for the late Miyoko Kanzawa, 84-year-old, Los Angeles, California-born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on January 17, 2026, will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2 p.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 815 E. First St. in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Sanji Kanzawa; she is survived by her children, Kiyoshi (Luanne), Tsuyoshi and...
Judy Yoshiye TAWATARI
Jan 13, 2026
Private family services for the late Judy Yoshiye Tawatari, 97-year-old, Fresno, CA born, resident of West Covina, who passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, were held at West Covina Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple.
She is survived by her loving family; son, Arthur Tawatari; daughters, Rachel (Jeff) Ciabattoni and Vicky (Keith) Fujii; 6 grandchildren; she is also survived by many nieces,...
Naomi Nozaki
Jan 12, 2026
Naomi Nozaki, 89, born in Sacramento, CA, resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, passed away on January 12, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Tomiko and Akira Fukuda.
As a young child, Naomi experienced significant hardship. She and her parents had to relinquish their belongings and were sent away to Tule Lake internment camp near the Oregon border and eventually...
Lynn Scasserra Masada
Jan 7, 2026
Linda Scasserra Masada, 82-year-old, Princeton, New Jersey born, resident of Santa Monica passed away on January 7, 2026. Per her wishes, no services will be held.
She is survived by her husband, Richard “Dick” Masada; sister, Andrea “Andy” Scasserra; daughters, Cyndy (Jeff Pepe) Masada and Lynn (Eli Akiba) Masada; grandchildren, Nicole, Anthony, Sami, and Talia; great-grandchildren, Naomi, Elena, and Emi; she...
Hiroshi Ota
Jan 4, 2026
Hiroshi Ota, age 105, born in Holtville, CA, passed away peacefully at his home on January 4, 2026. He was predeceased by his loving wife Masako Ota; brothers Akira and Kazumi Ota; sisters Chiyeko Naito, Michiye Nakagawa, and Yuriko Suda. He is survived by his loving family; sons Kazuo and Roy Ota; daughters Rumiko Ota, Fujie (Ronald) Ohata, Emily (Howard)...
Donald Tokuichi Akamine
Jan 2, 2026
Donald Tokuichi Akamine, 94 years old, born in Haina, Hawaii and longtime resident of San Fernando Valley, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026.
He is survived by his loving wife Suzan Akamine; son Ken (Carole) Akamine; daughter Lorraine (Ed) Molina; cherished grandson Blake; and sister Betsy Takamine; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held on February...
Terry Akira Sato
Jan 1, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce that Terry Akira Sato, age 65, passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 1, 2026 at Torrance Memorial Hospital from cardiac arrest.
Terry was born in Inglewood, CA to Lloyd and Hannah Sato. He was the youngest of four children and grew up on the Sato family egg ranch in Gardena, CA....
Timothy Shoji Manaka
Dec 31, 2025
Timothy “Timber” Shoji Manaka, a beloved resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at the remarkable age of 103. Born in Monterey, California, Timothy spent over 70 years in Los Angeles, leaving a lasting legacy in both his community and the insurance industry.
Timothy began his career at Funakoshi Insurance Agency in 1956, becoming President in 1980....