Carol Hanako Tanaka
Mar 27, 2026
Carol Hanako Tanaka passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 27th, 2026, at the age of 92 in La Palma, California. She is survived by her husband, Masami “Sam” Tanaka; sons, Paul (Edita) Tanaka, Wayne (Coleen) Tanaka, John (Jill) Tanaka, and Michael (Jodi) Tanaka; grandchildren, Taryn, Raeleen, Kailee, Jamie, Tyler, Brandon, and Nolan; also survived by her nieces, Stephanie...
Masakazu Greg Kozai
Mar 25, 2026
A private funeral service for the late Masakazu Greg Kozai, a 62-year-old, Gardena, California born, resident of Cypress, who passed away on March 25, 2026, was held on Tuesday, April 7th at Fukui Mortuary “Chapel in the Garden” in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by his mother, Katsu Sue; he is survived by his wife, Angela M.; daughters, Keiana Sue and Kylie Satoyo;...
Kyoko Nakanishi
Mar 23, 2026
Kyoko Nakanishi, 87-year-old, Japan, Yamaguchi-born, resident of Monterey Park peacefully passed away at Residence on March 23rd. She was predeceased by her loving husband, George Nakanishi; She is survived by her loving family; son, Douglas Nakanishi; daughters, Gladys, Grace and Rose Nakanishi; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Private ceremony was held at FUKUI “Chapel in the Garden”.
Marlene Mitsuko Lum
Mar 23, 2026
Marlene Mitsuko Lum, 86, of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2026. She was born in Puhi, Kauai, and was a 60-year resident of Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her husband, Herbert K. Lum; her son, Gary Michael Lum; her brothers Alvin and Melvin, and her sisters, Elaine and Eileen.
She is survived by her brother Leslie (Margo) Hashimoto;...
Mitsuho B. Aoki
Mar 17, 2026
Private funeral services for the late Mitsuho Aoki, 89, of Murrieta, California were held on April 11th at Orange County Buddhist Church. He passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026.
He is survived by his wife, Eiko Aoki; his daughter, Miho (Tim) Aoki; his sons, Hajime Aoki and Kaz (Ming-Jou Chen) Aoki; his grandchildren, Sara, Alex, and Hobie Aoki; his brothers...
Edna Kazumi Furukawa
Mar 17, 2026
Our dear Aunt Edna Furukawa (1933-2026) has passed away. She was preceded in death by Mr. George Furukawa (Father), Mrs. Yoshiko Furukawa (Mother), Mrs. Elsie Kurata (Sister), Uncle Marty (Boyfriend), Mr. Calvin Furukawa (Brother), Mr. Jimmy Kurata (Brother In-law). We will miss them all and hold their memories dear to us. She is survived by Denice Sato, David Sato, Derek...
Jean Chieko Furukawa
Mar 16, 2026
Jean Chieko Furukawa, 90, a longtime resident of Gardena born in Honolulu, peacefully passed away at Southwood Living on March 16, 2026. Predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph Kiyomu Furukawa, she is survived by her beloved children, Steven (& Christine) Furukawa, Susan (& TJ) McCue, and Sandra (& Chris) Low, and grandchildren Hope, Joshua, Daniel (& Regina), Ally, Zachary, and...
Katsuya Nakatani
Mar 13, 2026
Katsuya Nakatani, 97, a devoted family man passed away peacefully March 13, 2026. A Korean War Army veteran, a mechanic, and avid deep-sea fisherman, dedicated his later years to preserving the legacy of his great-uncle, Shinshichi Nakatani, who built the Japanese Tea Garden’s Drum Bridge for the 1894 SF World’s Fair.
Predeceased by wife, Fujiko; he is survived by children Natalie...
Duane Haruki Koba
Mar 11, 2026
Duane Haruki Koba passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Campbell, California while on a trip to visit a relative and friends.
Born October 30, 1947, in San Diego, California, son of Haruki "Jack" and Michiko Koba. Before being drafted in the army, he worked in his family business (Oriental Food Market) in San Diego. Duane served in the Vietnam...
Wayne Makoto Kitagawa
Mar 11, 2026
A private funeral service for the late Wayne Makoto Kitagawa, 75-year-old, Tokyo-born, resident of Huntington Beach, who passed away peacefully on March 11, was held on Saturday, April 4th at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in Los Angeles, with a minister from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Miwako, step-children, Traci (Eric) Tanaka and Kevin Murase; grandchildren, Connor...
Dorothy Truckie Hiraoka
Mar 6, 2026
In February 1930, Truckie was born in the Imperial Valley, where she and her family lived until their relocation during World War II. After the war they went to Los Angeles, where she met and married Tony Hiraoka. Tony and Truckie shared many happy years together as a family with their three daughters. A year or so after Tony passed...
Katsuko Watanabe
Mar 6, 2026
A private funeral service for the late Katsuko Watanabe, 87-year-old, Japan born, resident of Carson, who passed away on March 6, 2026, was held on Wednesday, March 25 at Gardena Buddhist Church in Gardena.
Predeceased by her husband, Hisashi Watanabe; she is survived by her children, Henry Watanabe, Betty (David) Isa, and Edward Watanabe; grandchildren, Douglas (Joana) and Derek Isa; great...
Tsutomu Kawaratani
Mar 4, 2026
Tsutomu Kawaratani
December 6, 1924 – March 4, 2026
Tsutomu Kawaratani was born to Otokichi and Hisa (Murata) Kawaratani in San Juan Capistrano, California. He passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, in his home with family.
He grew up farming in San Clemente, Trabuco Canyon area, where his father and brothers would build their house, dismantle it when they lost the leases,...
Masami Mizutani
Mar 2, 2026
Masami Mizutani, also known by many friends as “Butch” or "Mas" age 92, passed away peacefully, on March 2, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of quiet strength, kindness, and cherished memories. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Masami served his country with honor in the Korean War from 1951-55 before returning home to Montebello, CA to build a humble and hardworking...
N. WAYNE OMOKAWA
Feb 25, 2026
Funeral service for N. WAYNE OMOKAWA, 78, a Los Angeles born Sansei and resident of Glendora who passed away on February 25 at the Keck USC Medical Center, will be held on Saturday, April 11, 1PM at the Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 East First Street, Los Angeles.
Wayne, is survived by his wife, Susan; sons, Jonathan (Paige) and Kevin and...
Takako Sawada
Feb 24, 2026
A private memorial service for the late Takako Sawada, 91-year-old, Kyoto, Japan born, resident of La Habra Heights, who passed away on February 24, 2026, was held on Thursday, March 19, at Fukui Mortuary “Chapel in the Garden” in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her husband, Minoru Sawada; she is survived by her children, Keiko (Gary) Inatomi and Brian (Jolene) Sawada; grandchildren,...
Lilyan Kaoru Hirohama
Feb 22, 2026
Lilyan Kaoru Hirohama passed away on February 22, 2026 in Stanton, California, at the age of 96.
She is survived by her daughter, Janis (James Pollard), and son, David; family friend, Joycelyn Caparas; and sister, Pauline Hayakawa. She is also survived by many other relatives here and in Japan, including nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lilyan was predeceased by her beloved husband, Torao Hirohama; cherished son, Kent Hirohama;...
Alvin Kazuto Nakanishi
Feb 22, 2026
Alvin Kazuto Nakanishi, 83-year-old, Honolulu-born, resident of Huntington Beach peacefully passed away at Hoag Hospital - Newport Beach on February 22nd, 2026. He was predeceased by his loving wife Jaynee Nakanishi and daughter Leanne Nakanishi.
He is survived by his loving family; daughters, Lisa (Chris) Aparicio and Laura Nakanishi, sister, Joanne Leong. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and...
Maria Juliana Bautista Wade
Feb 22, 2026
Mrs. Maria Juliana Bautista Wade, 78, a native of Durango, Mexico and resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026.
She is survived by her loving family: son, Daniel Ronald Wade; daughter, Francisca Ortiz; and three grandchildren, Hailey Isis Gradillas, Octavio Mathias Ortiz, and Emma Violet Wade.
A private family celebration of life service was held on Friday, March...