Obituaries

Dec 5, 2025

Private funeral services for the late Tomoe Kawasaki, 93-year-old, Japan born resident of Alhambra, who passed away on December 5, 2025, were held on Saturday, February 28 at Fukui Mortuary “Chapel in the Garden” in Los Angeles.

Predeceased by her husband, Junpei Kawasaki; she is survived by her children, Ron (Mihoko) and Ken (Lisa) Kawasaki, and Gail (George) Fong; 6 grandchildren...

Dec 4, 2025

Funeral services for the late Tadashi Naruo, 92-year-old, Wakayama, Japan born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on December 4, 2025, will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, 11:00 A.M. at Venice Honganji Buddhist Temple, 12371 Braddock Dr., Culver City, California.

He is survived by his wife, Ryoko Naruo; daughters, Bonnie Kazuko (Ronnie) Martinez, Peggy...

Dec 3, 2025

Daniel Katsutoshi Iwasaki, 82 years old, Heart Mountain, Wyoming Born, resident of San Fernando, passed away on December 3, 2025.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carol; Sons, Joseph and Jonathan Iwasaki: his brother, Art (Joanne) Iwasaki.

He is also survived many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A private funeral service was held at Fukui Mortuary officiated by Rimban William Briones from...

Dec 2, 2025

Yukiko Watanabe, 99 year old, Japan born, resident of Montebello, passed away on December 2, 2025. Services will be held privately on a later date.

Predeceased by her husband, Vincent Hiroshi Watanabe and daughter, Audrey Watanabe; She is survived by children, Alyce S. (Larry T.) Watanabe-Oshima, Nancy (Steven) Wong, and Lloyd Watanabe; son-in-law, Allen Takizawa; grandsons, Akira and Deacon Wong; brother,...

Dec 2, 2025

Teiko Fukushima

Teiko Fukushima, 96 years old, longtime resident of Cerritos, California, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025.

She is survived by her loving husband, Takeshi Fukushima; daughters, Debra (Hiro) Nishi and Janice (Mark) Hansen; and four grandchildren: Akemi Nishi, Greg Hansen, Emily Hansen (David Harada), and Chris Hansen.

A private funeral service was held at Palos Verdes Baptist Church.

Dec 1, 2025

Richard Wataru Nakashima

June 10, 1937 – December 1, 2025

Richard Wataru Nakashima, 88 years old, Sacramento, CA-born, longtime resident of Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at St. John’s Emergency Hospital in Santa Monica, CA.

He is survived by his loving wife Kazuko Nakashima; Children, Steven (Dana), James, and Judy (Eddie); Grandchildren, Ryu, Koyo, Takuya, Kae, Yuka and...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Nov 22, 2025

100 year-old World War II veteran, Yoshio “Yosh” Nakamura has passed away on November 22, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Whittier High School Vic Lopez Auditorium on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2 p.m., 12417 Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA 90601.

However, the Auditorium is actually located on Whittier Ave. near Bailey St. The parking lot is to...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

Nov 14, 2025

Celebration of life for Cherry Y. Ishimatsu, 100 a California born Nisei and resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully at the Sakura Gardens at Los Angeles on November 14, 2025 was held on Saturday, March 28 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel.

She is survived by her daughter, Gail (Ed Hall) Ishimatsu of Oregon; sons, Bruce (Kyle) Ishimatsu of California, and...

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)...

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...

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...