Masue Danbara
Jun 6, 2023
Mrs. Masue Danbara was born on May 28, 1934, in Hilo, Hawaii and passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023, at her residence in Torrance, CA.
She is survived by her children, Lee Danbara (Sumi) and Donna Alvarado (Bob); grandchildren, Jared Danbara (Ivorn), Trisha Ngo (Jimmy), Brie Haddy (Josh), Kristina Danbara, Nicole Brymer and Kimberly Brymer; greatgrandchildren,...
Minoru Okida
Jun 5, 2023
Minoru Okida, 94-year-old, South Pasadena-born resident of Altadena, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, June 5, 2023. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Toyoko Okida; son, Roy (Colleen) Okida; daughters, Jane (Bob) Yoshihara, Grace (Kenneth) Chu; grandchildren, Courtney Chu, Laura Yoshihara, Fiona Okida; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A private memorial and...
Alice Yasuye Ibaraki
Jun 2, 2023
Alice Ibaraki (99) born March 13, 1924 in San Francisco, CA, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her husband Albert. She is survived by her sons Kevin (Emiko) and Dwight. Her grandchildren Rena and Kurt. Her sister in-law Helen Azama, Cathy Ibaraki, Yvonne Kimoto Magbee and brother in-law Eddie Seo...
Hironobu Noshita
Jun 1, 2023
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Robert Niichi Takamoto
May 30, 2023
Robert Niichi Takamoto, 88-year-old, Hawaii-born, resident of Los Angeles peacefully passed away at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center on May 30. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Sachiye Takamoto; He is survived by his loving family; daughter, Stephanie (Kevin) Higa; Son, Brian Takamoto; Granddaughters, Kassidy and Lexi Higa; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives....
Raymond Tsutomu Wunno
May 29, 2023
Raymond Tsutomu Wunno, 81, Los Angeles, CA born Sansei, resident of Gardena, and retired police officer for Inglewood Police Department, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023. He not only represented law enforcement with bravery, honor, and caring, but also embraced these qualities throughout his personal life.
He is survived by his son Chris (Lupe) Wunno, daughter...
John Shigekiyo Murakami
May 28, 2023
A temple-sponsored funeral service for the late John Shigekiyo Murakami, 101 year-old, California born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on May 28, 2023, will be held on Monday, June 26, 1130 a.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church 1517 166th St in Gardena. Masks are required to attend the service.
John was the eldest of 16 siblings. He...
Betty Tsuyuko Shimabukuro
May 22, 2023
Betty Tsuyuko Shimabukuro (95) born on March 18, 1928, in Maui, Hawaii, a long term resident of Norwalk, passed away peacefully at her resident on May 22, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Joji Shimabukuro.
He is survived by his daughter, Wanda Nomura and Avis Fossett; Son, Miles Shimabukuro; Grandchildren, Zeb...
Kenji Frank Uyetake
May 22, 2023
Funeral services for the late Kenji Frank Uyetake, 78-year-old, born in Arkansas, resident of Seal Beach who passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023 will be held on Friday, June 9, 11:00 A.M. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena, CA.
He is survived by his loving family; wife, Pam Sasuga; sons, Kenny (Amanda) Uyetake...
Toshiko Yamagata
May 21, 2023
Toshiko Yamagata (97) passed away peacefully on May 21, 2023 at Atherton Baptist Homes in Alhambra CA. She was preceded in death by her husband Haruki: She is survived by a son Takehiro (Mieko), daughters Keiko Lin and Tomiko Higuchi (John), 7 grandsons and 2 great granddaughters. The family will hold a private service at Rose Hills Cherry Blossom...
William Takashi Sakahara
May 18, 2023
William Takashi Sakahara, born on September 12, 1942 in Fresno, California, and a resident of Mission Viejo, passed away on May 18, 2023.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Yukiye Sakahara; daughters, Kristin (Kendall) Cummings, Robin (Daniel Allen) Sakahara, and Karin (Kenn) Kashima; grandchildren, Kaitlin Cummings, Sumiye and Shiogo Allen, and Kayla and Kenna Kashima; great-grandson,...
Claire Michiyo Sekiguchi
May 18, 2023
Claire Sekiguchi, a beloved wife, devoted mother, accomplished professional, world traveler, and gourmand, passed away on May 18, 2023, at the age of 84. She was born on October 4, 1938, to Shizuko and Dr. Henry Kawamoto Sr. in Long Beach and was raised in Boyle Heights, California. Claire later settled in the San Gabriel Valley, where she created...
Mitsuko Nishikawa
May 18, 2023
Mrs. Mitsuko Nishikawa, 100, Niles, CA born Nisei, resident of Westchester, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023.
She is survived by her sons, Dr. Robert Shigeru (Peri) Nishikawa and Dr. Richard Tamotsu (Vicki) Nishikawa; daughters, Constance Yone Iwahashi and Sherri (Mel) Duncan; grandchildren, Jared Shigeshi Nishikawa, Kirk Mamoru (Grace) Nishikawa, Dr. Daryn Takeshi (Dr. Camille) Nishikawa...
Robert "Bob" K. Ahn
May 17, 2023
A Celebration of Life service for the late Robert "Bob" K. Ahn, 90-year-old, California born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on May 17, 2023, will be held on Saturday, July 8, 11:30 a.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church 300 S. Central Ave. in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Penelope "Penny" M. Ahn and brothers,...
Nancy Teruko Tamada
May 17, 2023
Teruko Tamada (93) Hiroshima, Japan born, a resident of Los Angeles, passed away on May 17, 2023 at Kei Ai Los Angeles.
She was preceded in death by her husband Teruo Bob Tamada.
She is survived by a son, Frank (Cheryl) Tamada; grandchildren, Alayne(Michael) Cortes, Darryl(Ashley)Tamada and Bryan(Yuko) Tamada; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Sean Cortes, Acacia...
Roy Atsushi Ito
May 16, 2023
Family services for ROY ATSUSHI ITO, 95, a Lompoc born Nisei and a resident of Woodland Hills who passed away peacefully on May 16 will be held privately at later date.
Roy, who was a highly accomplished and respected Aerospace engineer who contributed significantly to the Apollo space program, as well as a loving husband, father and...
Fumio Okamura
May 15, 2023
Fumio Okamura (65) born on November 3, 1957, in Kagoshima , Japan, a resident of Glendora passed away peacefully at his resident on May 15, 2023.
He is survived by his father, Shinyuki Okamura; his sisters, Chiemi Okamura and Eriko (Tatsuya) Maemura; nephews, Jason (Ziva) Arimura and Sky Maemura; Neice, Lisa (Bryce) Rosen; Aunt, Mitsuko (Yoshiaki) Murata...
Sadako "Sadie" Tokumori
May 14, 2023
Sadako "Sadie" Tokumori, 95-year-old, Hawaii born resident of Gardena, passed away on May 14, 2023. She is survived by her son, Gary (Linda McDonnell) Tokumori; granddaughter, Brittney Tokumori; sisters-in-law, Sally Kobashigawa, Sonoko Kobashigawa, and Queenie Kobashigawa; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, 4:00 p.m., at Hosoi Garden Mortuary,...
May Nomura Arakawa
May 13, 2023
May Nomura Arakawa (91) born on May 8, 1932 in Sacramento, Calif., a resident of Woodland Hills, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Wallace Jensaburo Arakawa.
She is survived by her daughters, Katherine (Vernon) Yonemura, Joyce (Kurt) Tahira, and Janice (Martin) Arakawa-Hoyt.;
Grandchildren,...
Joji Shimabukuro
May 12, 2023
Joji Shimabukuro (95) born on October 24, 1927, in Maui, Hawaii, a long-term resident of Norwalk, passed away peacefully at his resident on May 12, 2023.
He is survived by his daughter, Wanda Nomura and Avis Fossett; Son, Miles Shimabukuro; Grandchildren, Zeb Nomura, Kellen Prost, Chiemi Larsen, Emily McMurray, Diana Peterson, David Fossett, Kimi Herrera, Andrew Fossett,...