Fujie Tenno
Jan 27, 2023
Fujie Tenno, 91-year-old Florin, California-born resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on January 27. Per her request, no service will be held.
Predeceased by her husband, Mike Tenno; she is survived by her daughter, Jean Tenno; son, Glenn (Karen) Tenno of Arizona; also survived by nieces,...
Lily Sadayo Kusumoto
Jan 26, 2023
Lily S. Kusumoto, 89-year-old, resident of Los Angeles peacefully passed away at Belmont Village Senior Living on January 26, 2023. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Lindy M. Kusumoto. She is survived by her loving family; children, Scott(Isabel) Kusumoto, Alison(Patrick Mayer) Kusumoto, Paula (Duane) Okazaki, and Stewart (Maria) Kusumoto; grandchildren, Connor and Hailee; also survived by many nieces,...
Frances Shizue Kuramoto
Jan 26, 2023
A memorial service for Frances Shizue Kuramoto, born in Pasadena, Calif. on November 10, 1932, resident of Arcadia, who passed away on January 26, 2023, was held on February 17, 2023, at Mountainview Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Annette Kakimoto from Mission Valley Free Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry.
She...
Taro Yokoyama, M.D., Ph.D
Jan 26, 2023
Funeral services for the late Taro Yokoyama, M.D., Ph.D
who passed away on January 26, 2023, will be held on Sunday, February 19, 1:30P.M. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1 st St, Los Angeles, California.
Taro Yokoyama, beloved husband, father, son, brother and grandfather was born June 12,1934 in Okayama Japan to Kuraji...
Mitsuo Kawaguchi
Jan 24, 2023
Mitsuo Kawaguchi, was born on October 7, 1924, in Huntington Beach, California to Yasu and Hirokichi Kawaguchi. He was immersed in the farming lifestyle at a young age along with his older brother, George, and sisters Tsuruyo and Teruko.
In 1933, the Long Beach earthquake completely destroyed his grammar school on what was fortunately a day off...
Ryan Tanaka
Jan 23, 2023
Ryan was born December 12, 1982, in Torrance, CA. Ryan was described by his friends as the nicest guy you would ever meet. Professionally, he was a person who everyone wanted to work with. As a father, he was someone who would do anything for his child. On social media he defined himself as a geek, father and husband....
Kimiyo Thomas
Jan 22, 2023
Kimiyo Takahashi-Thomas, 94 yrs old, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023 at her home.
Private services will be held at Pasadena Buddhist Temple in Pasadena, CA.
Predeceased by her husband, Myron Thomas; She is survived by her 2 daughters; 2 grandchildren and 2 son-in-laws; She is also survived by her Family in Japan -...
Nancy Sakuko Kanno
Jan 22, 2023
Nancy Sakuko Kanno, 89-year-old, Hawaii, Hiro-born, resident of Monterey Park peacefully passed away at LAC USC Medical Center on January 22,2023. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Frank kanno; She is survived by her loving family; sons, Brice Kanno; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral & Interment service was held at Green...
Norio Iwata
Jan 21, 2023
Norio Iwata, a resident of Dana Point, California passed away on January 21, 2023, at the age of 97.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Tomi and his brothers Hideo and Shigeru Iwata. He is survived by his brothers Akiyoshi (Jane) Iwata and Yutaka (Pat) Iwata; and many nieces and nephews.
Honoring...
Sumiye Takeuchi
Jan 19, 2023
Sumiye Takeuchi of Monterey Park passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023 at the age of 88. Sumiye is predeceased in death by her husband, Ted; her daughter, Janet. She is survived by her son, Gary (Karen) Takeuchi; son-in-law Taylor Ho; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Ho, Kyle Ho and Carson Ho; sisters Fujiko Oriba and Kazuko (Bob) Yamamoto; and many nieces...
Takuo Watanabe
Jan 18, 2023
Takuo (Tak) Watanabe passed away peacefully on January 18, 2023 at the age of 94 years. He was born in Lawai, Kauai on September 20, 1928, and grew up with his 6 brothers and sisters in Kalaheo.
A stellar student, he attended the University of Hawaii on Oahu, where he majored in Business Administration and Accounting. After...
Tamiko Grace Yamaguchi
Jan 17, 2023
Tamiko Grace Yamaguchi, age 86, passed away after a long illness on January 17,
2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Born in Santa Monica on January 24, 1936 to Misuko (née Enseki) and Tamaichi Uyemura. While interned in Manzanar and upon the death of her father in camp, she was adopted by Keikoh Kitahara. At the...
Jean Sadako Shigematsu
Jan 17, 2023
Jean Sadako Shigematsu, 86 years old, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2023 in Pacific Palisades. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, 11am at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden", 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles.
She is survived by her sons, David and Ronald (Grace) Shigematsu; grandchildren, Jonathan...
Jimmy Ryoichi Oishi
Jan 16, 2023
Funeral services for the late Jimmy Ryoichi Oishi, 89-year-old, born in Fresno, CA, resident of Gardena, who passed away peacefully on January 16, 2023 will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2 p.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel, 27501 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes.
He is survived by his loving family; son, Robert Yuichi (Jihyon...
Sharon Naomi Nishimura
Jan 16, 2023
Sharon Naomi Nishimura, West Los Angeles-born, resident of Gardena peacefully passed away at her Residence on January 16, 2023. She was 70 years old. She is survived by her loving family; son, Scott (wife Julie); grandchildren, Eric and Kylie; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral service was held at Fukui "Chapel in the Garden" on...
Kaye Kiseko Dote
Jan 16, 2023
A private service for Kaye Kiseko Dote, born in Inglewood, Calif., on February 11, 1924, resident of Gardena, who passed away on January 16, 2023, was held on February 10, 2023, at Green Hills Memorial Park.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Masami Dote, and her son, Steven.
She is survived by son,...
Mieko Taguchi
Jan 16, 2023
Mieko Taguchi
October 16, 1932 - January 16, 2023
Mieko Yada was born in Terminal Island, CA. At the age of 9, she was sent with her family to Manzanar Concentration Camp, where they were imprisoned for over three years. Upon release from Manzanar in 1945, the family moved to Boyle Heights. Mieko is a...
Miyeko Florence Suto
Jan 15, 2023
Miyeko "Florence" Suto, 99-year-old, Seattle Washington born, resident of Pasadena, passed away on January 15, 2023 after a long and vibrant life. Per her request, no service will be held.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Henry Eiichi Suto and sister, Lily Tagawa; she is survived by her daughters, Eileen (Willy) Ma and Nadine (Robert)Suto- Ford; grandchildren, Jordan...