Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.
Linda Yuko Yokoyam
May 3, 2023
Private funeral services for the late Linda Yuko Yokoyama, 72-year-old, born in Los Angeles, Calif., resident of Fullerton, who passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023, were held on May 22 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, with Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
She is survived by her loving family: husband, Dan Yokoyama; sister, Marsha...
Herbert Tadashi Ishii
May 2, 2023
Herbert Tadashi Ishii was born on May 15, 1942 in Ewa, Hawaii and passed away peacefully on May 02, 2023 at his residence in Gardena, CA.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sachi Ishii; son, Bert Ishii; daughters, Wendy (Danny) Schmerbauch and Kelly Arai; grandson, Dillon Arai; granddaughters, Jordan and Taylor Schmerbauch, Ashlyn Arai; brother, Steven...
Kristy Tomiko Kim
May 2, 2023
A celebration of life service for the late Kristy Tomiko Kim, 53-year-old, California born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on May 2, 2023, will be held on Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m. at Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley 323 Workman Mill Rd. in La Puente.
She is survived by her husband,...
Miyoko Fujimori
May 2, 2023
Miyoko was born in Los Angeles on Dec 23, 1932 to Masaru and Mikiye Hiyake. She was the youngest of 3 children - her older sister Eiko (Yoshinaga) and her older brother was Tsuneo. On March 15, 1953, she was married to James Fujimori. They lived in LA before moving to Gardena in 1957.
After raising 4...
Lily Yuri Tsurumaki
Apr 25, 2023
Public viewing for the late Lily Yuri Tsurumaki, 90-year-old, resident of Los Angeles, CA who passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023, will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023,...
Shiro "Bill" Kita
Apr 23, 2023
Shiro "Bill" Kita, 93-year-old resident of Camarillo, CA, passed away on April 23, 2023 at St. John's Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mitsuko "Marian" Kita; son, Duane (Lyn) Kita and family; daughter, Connie (Jim) Smith and family; granddog, Skoshi; and many relatives.
Nylda Melba Arnau
Apr 22, 2023
MRS. NYLDA MELBA ARNAU, 67, New York born native, resident of Huntington Beach, passed away peacefully on April 22, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her loving family: daughter, Martina (Russ) Sakurai, son, Martin (Andrea Capili) Martinez; 2 grandsons, Kevin Sakurai, and Brandon Capili; 2 brothers, Sadi (Norma) and Gines (Yolanda) Arnau; 2 nephews,...
Edith Michiko Yamamoto
Apr 19, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Edith Michiko Yamamoto announces her passing on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the age of 95. Edith was born on March 25, 1928 to Kuichiro and Hiroko Nishi of Wakayama Prefecture who established a very successful nursery in the Sawtelle neighborhood. Raised in West Los Angeles, Edith enjoyed a happy...
Masami Nakayama
Apr 17, 2023
Masami Nakayama was born on Nov. 2, 1937 in Los Angeles, CA and passed away on April 17, 2023 at the CA Mission Inn in Rosemead, CA. When he was young, Masami and his family were sent to an internment camp in Poston, AZ for several years but were able to return to CA. Masami graduated from Roosevelt...
Chris F. Naito
Apr 17, 2023
Celebration of life for Chris Naito , 83, Los Angeles born Sansei and a resident of Redondo Beach who passed away peacefully on April 17 will be held in the near future.
She is survived...
Fred Susumu Terasawa
Apr 16, 2023
Public viewing for FRED SUSUMU TERASAWA, 95, a Los Angeles born Nisei and veteran of WWII, who passed away peacefully at the Chalet Terrace Board and Care Facility in Monterey Park on April 16 will be held on Saturday, April 29, 1:00-2:30PM at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles. 213-626-0441.
He is...
Barbara Kazuko Kobayashi
Apr 16, 2023
Barbara Kazuko Kobayashi, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023 in Torrance, California.
Predeceased by son, Craig. Beloved wife of Isamu Sam Kobayashi, loving mother of Debra (Dan) Peric and Leslie (Lance) Hiraga. Proud grandmother of Christopher (Mariah) Peric, Kaylene (Hiroki) Saotome, Alyssa Peric, Samantha Hiraga, Jillian Hiraga, and three great-grandchildren. Also survived...
Louise "Lou" Guasti
Apr 15, 2023
Guasti, Louise "Lou" (67) passed away peacefully in her home on April 15, 2023. She is survived by her loving family; husband Stephen Guasti; daughter, Andrea (Ryan) Minobe; grandchildren, Erin and Alex Minobe; brother, Richard (Judy) Tsuno; nephews, Jason (Gina) Tsuno, Scott (Alyssa) Tsuno; also many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral service...
Paul Shinso Kuniyoshi
Apr 15, 2023
A celebration of life service for the late Paul Shinso Kuniyoshi, 83-year-old, Kula, Hawaii born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on April 15, 2023, will be held on Sunday, April 30, 10 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by his wife, Ayako Kuniyoshi and daughter,...
Joe Susumu Fukuhara
Apr 14, 2023
Joe Susumu Fukuhara passed away peacefully at the age of 90 in his home in Oceanside, California, on April 14, 2023. During his lifetime, he faced many health challenges, but Joe was always positive, optimistic, and in charge. With substantial black hair at 90, he surprised medics with his wit and stubborn ability to...
Mary Teruko Fujioka
Apr 14, 2023
Mary Teruko Honda Fujioka, 92 year old Nisei, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2023.
Mary was born on September 10, 1930 to Naoki and Taka Honda, immigrants from Kumamoto, Japan. She had an older half-sister Yoshko Yoshida who lived in Japan and older sister, Rose Etsuko Honda.
In 1955 Mary married Bob Fujioka. They...
Tomomi Baba
Apr 10, 2023
Mrs. Tomomi Baba, 84, Japan born Issei, resident of Torrance, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023.
She is survived by her loving family: 2 sons, James (Josie) and Kenny (Shelly) Baba; 2 daughters, Jane Dagg of Illinois, and Arleen Dobravolskis; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Morio (Yoshiko) Osumi; many nieces and nephews; relatives here,...
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