Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.

Lori Reiko Nagano

Lori Reiko Nagano

Nov 30, 2025

Private services for the late Lori Reiko Nagano, 66-year-old, California-born, resident of Laguna Niguel, who passed away on November 30, 2025, were held on Thursday, December 18 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.

She is survived by her beloved husband, John Nagano; daughter, Paige Nagano; son, Jonathan Nagano; brother, Dean (Barbara) Kawamura; she...

Toshiko Buckley

Toshiko Buckley

Nov 29, 2025

Toshiko Buckley died peacefuly on November 29th 2025 at a place she and her family had grown to love, Nikkei Senior Gardens, in Los Angeles. She was 95. Toshiko was the beloved grandmother of grandsons Ben and Sebastian Buckley, mother of KTLA Morning News Anchor Frank Buckley, and mother in law to Elena Pearce Buckley. She was known by reputation...

Ada Shizuye Asano

Ada Shizuye Asano

Nov 24, 2025

Ada Shizuye Asano, 99 years old, Sacramento born and resident of Torrance, who passed away on November 24, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband, Katsunobu Asano.

She is also survived by daughter, Shirley Asano (John Leslie) Guldimann; son, John Seiichi (Staci) Asano; grandsons, Jeffrey Kenichi and Kent Seiichi Asano; also, many nieces, nephews, and other relatives here in CA.

James Isao Tanimura

James Isao Tanimura

Nov 24, 2025

James "Jimmy" Tanimura passed away on November 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to family and a life well enjoyed.

James, known affectionately as Jimmy, was a man who embraced life with enthusiasm and energy. He had a deep appreciation for muscle cars and found great enjoyment in playing golf, tennis, water skiing, and spending...

May M Yamahata

May M Yamahata

Nov 22, 2025

May Yamahata, 100-year-old, Los Angeles-born, resident of Sierra Madre peacefully passed away at the British Home on November 22, 2025.   She was predeceased by her loving husband, Kyu Yamahata, son, Kennith "Ken" Yamahata; She is survived by her loving family; sons, Wayne (Janet), David (Helen), and Alan Yamahata; eight grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; also survived by many nieces, nephews and...

Richard "Dicky" &  Susan "Suzie" Hirasuna

Richard "Dicky" & Susan "Suzie" Hirasuna

2025

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 24, 2026 for Richard (known as “Dicky”) Hirasuna and Suzie Hirasuna at Chatsworth West United Methodist Church. Richard passed away surrounded by family on November 19, 2025, at his home at Nikkei Senior Gardens in Arleta. He was 92. His wife Suzie died peacefully surrounded by family on December 18 at...

Kiyo Imai

Kiyo Imai

Nov 19, 2025

A funeral service for the late Kiyo Imai, 84-year-old, Wasa, Japan born, resident of Tustin, who passed away on November 19, 2025, will be held on Saturday, December 20, 1 p.m. at Orange County Buddhist Church 909 S. Dale Ave. in Anaheim.

Predeceased by her husband, Henry Hirozo Imai; she is survived by her children, Dennis (Akemi)...

Eva Ayame Kobayashi

Eva Ayame Kobayashi

Nov 18, 2025

A long-time resident of Stockton, Eva Kobayashi, 96, passed away on November 18, 2025. Originally from Kapoho, Hawaii, she relocated to Stockton, where she worked for Zuckerman Farms as a farm laborer and later for the Stockton Unified School District as a clerk at Zachary Taylor Elementary School, where she retired after 32 years of service. Her hobbies included doing...

Dorothy Asako Otsubo

Dorothy Asako Otsubo

Nov 18, 2025

Asako Dorothy Otsubo, 100 years old, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband, Yutaka and is survived by her daughter, Shirley Otsubo and husband Gary Nunes and their son, Daniel, as well as her daughter Peggy Otsubo, her husband Don Kuroyama, and their children, Ryan Kuroyama and Shari Kuroyama, along with Shari's husband...

Gregory Iwato Kaya

Gregory Iwato Kaya

Nov 9, 2025

A private service for the late Gregory I. Kaya, 54-year-old, California born, resident of Whittier, who passed away on November 9, 2025, was held on Saturday, November 22 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.

Predeceased by his father, Thomas S. Kaya; he is survived by his mother, Violet Y. Kaya; sister, Kimberly (Clarence)...

Henry Quock

Henry Quock

Nov 8, 2025

Henry Quock lived a full and beautiful life of 98 years before peacefully passing on November 8, 2025.

A proud World War II veteran, Henry returned home to build not just a career, but a legacy. He poured his heart into Marina Tire Company, which he established and ran with dedication, and later brought that same commitment...

Pearl Ann Kiyomura Iizuka

Pearl Ann Kiyomura Iizuka

Nov 4, 2025

Funeral service for PEARL ANN IIZUKA , 69, A Washington born resident of Torrance who passed away peacefully on November 4, was held on Saturday, December 20 at the Faith United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Melvin; daughters, Lisa Naomi (Greg) Guadagnolo of Texas and Kristin Kiyomi (George) Zarafili; granddaughter, Kiyomi Mae...

William Gregory Chinn

William Gregory Chinn

Nov 1, 2025

Public visitation for Chinn, William Gregory, 78, a Van Nuys resident who passed away suddenly at the Huntington Memorial Hospital on November 1, will be held on January 24, Saturday from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E Temple Street, Los Angeles.

Greg is survived by his wife, Joyce Wakano; sister, Patricia Chinn Dung; nephew, Vincent (Tina) Deng;...

Kimiko Hashimoto Harman

Kimiko Hashimoto Harman

Oct 30, 2025

A funeral service for the late Kimiko Hashimoto Harman, 83-year-old, Japan born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on October 30, 2025 will be held on Thursday, November 6, 4 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles.

She is survived by her son, Ken Harman and his wife...

Betty Kimi Makabe

Betty Kimi Makabe

Oct 27, 2025

Late Betty Kimi Makabe, 98 years old, Hawaii Born, resident of Monterey Park, passed away on October 27, 2025.

She is survived by her loving children; Melvin Makabe and Lonin (Ricky) Lew

; granddaughters Michi and Keimi Lew (Dominic).

A private memorial service was held on November 29, 2025, at Rose Hills Memorial...

Takako Nishimoto Teruya

Takako Nishimoto Teruya

Oct 26, 2025

Takako Nishimoto Teruya

February 22, 1930 – October 26, 2025

Takako Nishimoto Teruya, 95 years old, longtime resident of Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025.

She is survived by her loving husband, Edwin Teruya; sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Miyako Nishimoto,...

Larry Mitsugi Yoshioka

Larry Mitsugi Yoshioka

Oct 26, 2025

Larry Mitsugi Yoshioka passed away on October 26, 2025 at 82-years-old.  He was born in Minidoka, Idaho on August 19, 1943 and later resided in Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Yoshioka and his two children, Julie and Brent along with his four grandchildren - Wendy, Jackson, Kenji, Sora....

Yooko Munekata

Yooko Munekata

Oct 20, 2025

Yooko Munekata, 93-year-old born in Olaa, Hawaii, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025.

Predeceased by her husband, Dr. Ryo Munekata, and her siblings, Rev. Reiko (Rev. Toshifumi) Koike and Rev. Herbert Hideto Matsubayashi.  She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Emi Munekata (Dr. Myles Morimoto); son, Dr. Mark (Nancy) Munekata; grandchildren, Dr....

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