Koichi "Shim" Shimazaki
Mar 1, 2023
Koichi "Shim" Shimazaki, age 86, passed away on March 1, 2023. He was born to Hiroshi and Yoshi Shimazaki in Gardena. He is survived by siblings Taka (Sharon) Shimazaki, Sumi Shimazaki, and Nori (Wing) Quon; nieces Jennifer (Eric) Fukushima and Tiffany (Ron) Wong; nephews Kyle (Carolyn) Shimazaki, Keith (Kristin) Shimazaki, and Chad (Jennifer) Shimazaki; and 11 grandnieces...
Sachiko Murata
Feb 27, 2023
A funeral service for the late Sachiko Murata, 96 years old, who passed away on February 27, 2023, will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2 p.m. at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple 505 E. Third St. in Los Angeles. Proof of COVID-19 primary vaccinations and masks are required to attend the service.
She was born in Salinas,...
Sumio Ido
Feb 26, 2023
Sumio Ido passed away peacefully at home on February 26 at the age of 97. He grew up on Terminal Island, California, until his family was evacuated and interned at Manzanar. After their release, he served in the US Army for over 20 years and was stationed in Korea, as well as Fort Ord where he attended the Defense...
Barbara Yooko Matsumoto
Feb 24, 2023
A private family service for the late Barbara Yooko Matsumoto, 86-year-old, Hawaii born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on February 24, 2023, was held on Saturday, April 22 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.
She is survived by her husband, Yoshitaka "Yoshi" Matsumoto; daughters, Myra...
Akiyo Inouye
Feb 20, 2023
A private viewing for the late Akiyo Inouye, who passed away peacefully on February 20, 2023 at the age of 88, was held on March 4, 2023, at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden".
Maui-born, resident of Alhambra, and predeceased by husband Dan Inouye, she is survived by her loving family; daughter Denise (Mark) Shiokari; grandchildren Scott...
Jane Nanaye Kodama
Feb 17, 2023
Jane Nanaye Kodama, a Nisei born Arizona native passed away peacefully In the San Fernando Valley at the age of 76 after her long and brave battle with cancer and emphysema. She grew up in a small house in Glendale, Arizona that her Issei parents worked hard and saved for. Her Japanese middle name Nanaye, stems from being the...
Sueko Yoshiyama
Feb 17, 2023
Sueko (Sue) Suguro Yoshiyama, a long time resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 17, 2023 at the age of 89. Born in Bellevue, Washington, Sueko was the fifth of seven children of Takayoshi and Michi Suguro, immigrants from Japan. She grew up on her...
Nobuhiko "Noe" Yamabe
Feb 14, 2023
Nobuhiko "Noe" Yamabe
With heavy hearts, the Yamabe family
Regrets to announce the passing of our beloved Noe Yamabe.
His warm heart, generous fun spirit and artistic talent
will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his...
Yoshiko Shiroma
Feb 13, 2023
Yoshiko Shiroma
1929 - 2023
Yoshiko (Yoshi) was born on July 20, 1929 in Okinawa, Japan. She was the eldest of four children of Bunei and Ushi Naka. Yoshiko lived on the Okinawan Island of Iheya as a child, then as a young adult moved to Naha on the main island. In 1952, she met...
Yaeko Aihara
Feb 11, 2023
Yae Aihara passed away on February 11 th at her home in Little Tokyo after being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis last summer.
Up until her diagnosis and the nearly three year isolation due to the Covid pandemic, she was a vibrant and active super senior.
Yae was born in Tacoma, Washington and raised...
Andy Koji Tomizawa
Feb 10, 2023
On behalf of the Tomizawa family, it is with a heavy heart to write this. We are saddened to share that Andy Koji Tomizawa passed away for rebirth on February 10th.
The lives of the Tomizawa family were changed forever with the loss of Andy and will leave a great void in their daily lives. To know...
Yaeko Mochizuki
Feb 9, 2023
A funeral service for Yaeko Mochizuki, 86 years old, resident of North Hills who passed away on February 9, was held at Ivy Lawn Park Cemetery, Ventura on March 3, officiated by Rimban Briones of Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, and she was buried after the service.
Yaeko was preceded in death by her husband, Kiyoshi...
Teruyo Nishi
Feb 8, 2023
Teruyo Nishi passed away peacefully on February 8, 2023, at home in Fountain Valley, California. She was born on August 18, 1943 in Saitama, Japan to Sumika and Atsuko Uemura.
She is survived by Nobuo, her husband of 58 years, and their children Diana (Thom Healey) Nishi, Susan Nishi, and Bobby (Ayano) Nishi. She was a loving...
Miyo Kunitake
Feb 7, 2023
Miyo Kunitake, age 95, passed away on February 7, 2023. Miyo was born to Akiko and Keiji Ishigami in Los Angeles. Her parents emigrated from Kagoshima, Japan, and owned three restaurants in downtown. The family was evacuated and interned at Heart Mountain, Wyoming, and Tule Lake, California. After their release from internment, the family returned to Los Angeles where...
Meiko Yamate
Feb 7, 2023
Meiko Yamate passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023 at her home. After 99 years lived fully and joyously, she joins her husband, George Isamu and her siblings Hiro Egashira, Eiko Iwata and June Koba. Born on July 22, 1923 in Centerville, CA to Rikizo Egashira and Asaye (nee Adachi), she was interned at the age of 19 at...
Margie Matsue Ginoza
Feb 1, 2023
Margie Ginoza was born January 18, 1937, in Hawthorne, CA to parents, Sentaro and Kamato Ginoza who were strawberry farmers in Los Angeles. Growing up in the East Los Angeles area, she attended Evergreen Baptist Church with her parents and siblings. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1955 and attended Cal State Los Angeles, where she received her...