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. Â 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. Â 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,...
Toku Takata
May 12, 2023
Mrs. Toku Takata, 94, resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA passed away peacefully on May 12, at Torrance Memorial Medical Center.
Family Celebration of Life Service was held at Porto Fino Hotel & Marina, with Rev. Seigo Takayoshi of Gospel Venture International Church officiating.
She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Joseph Minoru...
Mitzi Mitsuko Noda
May 7, 2023
Mitzi Mitsuko Noda, (101), born on August 9, 1921 in Clovis, CA, resident of Torrance, Â passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her children.
Mitzi was proceeded in death by her husband Keyichi Kay, daughter Christine, and her brothers Joe and Sakaye (Yukiko) Tanabe, parents Jokichi and Yuku Tanabe and her niece...
Daniel Teiji Ishimaru
May 7, 2023
A private service for the late Daniel Teiji Ishimaru, 63-year-old, California born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on May 7, 2023, was held on Saturday, June 17.
He is survived by his wife, Stacey Ishimaru; daughter, Lauren Ishimaru; son, Cory Ishimaru; brother, Dale (Cindy) Ishimaru; nephews, Ryan and Kevin Ishimaru; he is also survived by other...
Yuri Inouye
May 5, 2023
A private service for the late Yuriko Inouye who passed away on May 5, 2023 at the age of 84 was held on May 19, 2023 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden".
Peru-born, resident of Monterey Park is survived by her husband, Yoneo Inouye and her loving family: sons, Mark Inouye; Craig Inouye and daughter Leane...
Teruzo Tanida
May 5, 2023
Teruzo Tanida, Vista, California born Nisei passed away peacefully at his home in Culver City on May 5, 2023 at the age of 94. He is survived by his loving wife, Misako; son, Dennis; daughter, Joyce; sister, Katsuko Yamada; and by many nieces, nephews and other relatives in the U.S. and in Japan.
A private funeral service...
