Margie Yoshihashi
Jan 9, 2023
Margie Yoshihashi, age 92, born in Alhambra, CA, resident of Rosemead, longtime owner of San Gabriel Nursery and Florist passed away on January 9, 2023.
Beloved mother of Harold Ben (Janis), and Robert Shinichi Yoshihashi; grandmother of Daryl Scott Yoshihashi, Tracy Joyce Alexander. Brittany Lynn Yoshihashi and Jennifer Ann Yoshihashi; great-grandmother of Kelsey Rose, Shane McCoy...
Sam Ishida
Jan 4, 2023
Osami "Sam" Ishida, 79, of Culver City, passed away on January 4, 2023 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Sam was predeceased by his wife Peggy Ishida (2007), his sister Keiko (2009) and brother Kaz (2020).
He is survived by his son, Devin and daughter...
Shizue Ura Kinjo
Jan 2, 2023
Shizue Ura Kinjo, 93, passed away on January 2, 2023. Known to her family and friends as Suzy. She is survived by her children Richard Kinjo (Mark Dwight), Eileen Maria, Amy Owens, and Tamako (John) Gipson, 5 Grandchildren, 8 Great-grandchildren and 4 Great-great-grandchildren.
Suzy spent her early years in Osaka, Japan, before and during the difficult years...
Fumiye Toni Yamada
Jan 2, 2023
Fumiye Toni Yamada passed away peacefully in the presence of her children and friends at her Kingsley Manor residence in Los Angeles on January 2, 2023.
Beloved mother of Seiko Diane Yamada and Akira Mark Yamada and sister of Judith Keiko Nakanishi and Ben Miyamoto, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Suyenori (Sy) Yamada,...
Peggie Akiko Wada
Jan 2, 2023
Peggie Akiko Wada, age 97, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023 at Little Company of Mary Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Sr, daughter Elaine Yokoyama (Mickey), and granddaughter, Jessica Nunez (David).
She is survived by her son, Jack Wada Jr., grandchildren, Jenny Laurens (Chris), Wendy Turner (Ollie), Brian Wada...
Mary Yuriko Tajima
Dec 31, 2022
Mary Yuriko Tajima, age 96 and longtime resident of Pasadena, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2022.
Throughout her long and full life, she enjoyed trout fishing with her beloved husband, Yuji, at Mammoth Lakes and spent years building an extensive collection of Mexican folk art. She loved doing arts and crafts and was an excellent baker...
Jean Chiyeko Koizumi
Dec 30, 2022
A funeral service was held at Orange County Buddhist Church on January 27, 2023 for Jean Chiyeko Koizumi, born in Los Angeles, CA. on November 13, 1950, a resident of Seal Beach who passed away on December 30, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Ralph; Son Lance (Jun) and Daughter Lori (Stephen) Kamiyama; Grandchildren, Kyle, Keith, Aiden and...
George Fumio Sasabuchi
Dec 28, 2022
George Fumio Sasabuchi, 91, US Marine Veteran, resident of Monterey Park passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022.
He is survived by his loving family: wife, Florence Sasabuchi; son, Mark (Evelyn) Sasabuchi; grandchildren, Jake and Kaisen Sasabuchi; many nieces, nephews and relatives.
Family funeral services were held on Saturday, January 28, at Fukui Mortuary with...
Stanley Tsutomu Nakamura
Dec 27, 2022
Stanley Tsutomu Nakamura, 93 years old, West Hills resident, passed away on December 27, 2022.
Stanley is survived by his loving daughter, Charlene (Neil Fletcher) Nakamura; grandchildren, Angus and Gracie Fletcher; brothers Mamoru (Bernice) Nakamura and Mark (Jane) Nakamura of Hilo, Hawaii; and many extended family in California and Hawaii.
Services will be held on...
Hinaye Watanabe
Dec 27, 2022
A Celebration of life service for the late Hinaye Watanabe, 92-year-old, CA born resident of Torrance, who passed away on December 27, 2022, will be held on Thursday, March 2, 11 a.m. at South Bay Community Church 2549 W. 190 th St., Torrance, CA 90504. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Tadashi Watanabe and sister, Yukue Kitani; she...
Yuji Yasukochi
Dec 23, 2022
Yuji Yasukochi, age 91 passed away on December 23, 2022. Beloved father of Kevin Kikuo, Donal Yasuyuki (Norene) and Kerry Hayato (Sally) Yasukochi;11 grandchildren; 5 great- grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Luckie Yasukochi, Alethea (George) Nagata, Carolyn (Fred) Tomiyoshi, and Reiko Ishii; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives in CA and Japan.
Public funeral service will be held...
Naomi Kikue Kariyama
Dec 23, 2022
Funeral services for the late Naomi Kikue Kariyama, 64-year-old, Los Angeles, California born, resident of Gardena, who passed away on December 23, 2022, will be held on Saturday, January 21,2023, 11 a.m. at Victory Fellowship 4030 Spencer St. #105 in Torrance. The family kindly requests aloha attire.
Predeceased by her parents, Makin and Suzuye Kariyama and sister,...
Tetsuo Ted Suzukamo
Dec 22, 2022
Tetsuo "Ted" Suzukamo, a small businessman in the Los Angeles area restaurant service industry, passed away peacefully Dec. 22 in Montebello. He was 93.
Ted, as he was known to everyone, was born on the island of Kauai. He was the youngest child of Katsuji and Shima. For the early part of his life, the family lived...
Francis "Frank" Isamu Kikuchi
Dec 21, 2022
A private family funeral service for the late Francis "Frank" Isamu Kikuchi, 98-year-old, Seattle Washington born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on December 21, 2022, was held on Thursday, December 29 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Tama and son, David; he is survived by his...
Frank Kazuo Yorita
Dec 20, 2022
Dr. Frank Kazuo Yorita, son of Tatsuo and Yoshiko, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Tokyo, Japan on January 2, 1945, and moved to Seattle three years later. Frank grew up in the San Fernando Valley, where he attended high school in North Hollywood, Calif. He went to UCLA on...
Kumiko Yamamori
Dec 19, 2022
On Monday, December 19 th , 2022, our dear Ka-chan, Kumiko Yamamori passed away at the age of 73. Ka-chan was born in Wakayama, Japan. As everyone knows, she had a deep passion for music. However, she valued family and the wellbeing of those around her above all else. Because of this, she sacrificed her career...