Norman Hitoshi Sato
Jan 14, 2023
Norman Sato, 80- year-old, Maui, Hawaii-born, resident of Gardena, passed away at his residence on January 14. He is survived by his loving family: brother, Wilber Sato and sister Jane (Herbert) Kimata of Hawaii; also survived by nieces, Wendy (Russell) Mun, Denise (Michael) Nishiki, Stacie (Jeffrey) Rita and Janis Kimata; nephews, Darryl Sato and Scott Kimata. He is also...
James Yoshio Yoda
Jan 13, 2023
James Yoshio Yoda passed away on January 13, 2023 in Fullerton, California. Â He was born in Tokyo, Japan on March 31, 1934. He was predeceased by his son Edward Yuji Yoda. While he was studying law at Keio University in Japan he was encouraged by an acquaintance to pursue an acting career. He discontinued his studies and went to...
Tokiko Tish Kawanami
Jan 12, 2023
TOKIKO "Tish" KAWANAMI, age 97 passed away on January 12, 2023.
Tish was born in Gardena, CA to Toshiji & Ei Ishihara.
Her family relocated to Salt Lake City during WWII. Beginning her studies at the University of Utah, she completed her education at Chapman University and later at CSUDH. Married to Kiyoshi, they raised...
Ｈazel Kimiyo Chibana
Jan 11, 2023
HAZEL CHIBANA, age 82 passed away on January 11, 2023. Beloved mother of Keith (Holly) Chibana of HI; grandmother of
Haley and Kurt Chibana of HI; sister of Florence Iguchi; aunt of
Ann (Lowell) Houghton and Charnaine Iguchi; grand aunt of Peter George Farnsworth II; also survived by many other relatives here and in Hawaii....
Shoji Hatanaka
Jan 11, 2023
Shoji Hatanaka, 94-year-old, Wakayama-Japan born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on January 11, 2023. The family has requested, no service will be held.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Ikuko Hatanaka; children, LucyAnn (Eric) Kaneshiro, Glenn (Theresa) Hatanaka, and Downa (David) Takeshima; grandchildren, Steven & Emily Hatanaka, Nathan & Elyse Kaneshiro, and Joi & Grace...
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...