Sumie Tagawa
Aug 16, 2022
Mrs. Sumie Tagawa, 88-year-old, Fukui-Ken, Japan born Issei, resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on August 16 at Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center.
Sumie Tagawa was born on September 15, 1933, in Fukui-ken Mihama, Japan born to Shiyokichi Tento and Yoshi (Tamai) Tento. I recall Mom telling me she had a challenging time growing up in...
Walter Hiroshi Sasaki
Aug 15, 2022
Walter Hiroshi Sasaki, born on July 16, 1927 to Shigejiro and Yuri Sasaki in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Married to Lora Yaeko Mabe for 66 years, raised four sons: Randy (Gail), Greg (Nancy), Steve (Pam), and Ned (Irene). Enjoyed a 35 year career providing dental care to his treasured patients in Gardena, California. Blessed with grandchildren: Grant, Kelsey, Nolin,...
George Mitsuaki Ishii
Aug 12, 2022
Funeral services for the late George Ishii, 86-year-old, born in Santa Maria, CA, resident of Gardena, who passed away peacefully on August 12, 2022 will be held on Saturday, August 27, 11:00 A.M. at Fukui Mortuary, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
He is survived by his loving family; wife, Kay Ishii; daughter, Keri-Jean Ishii;...
Ono Keith Bryan
Aug 10, 2022
Bryan Keith Ono was born on September 1, 1956 in San Francisco and passed away on August 10, 2022 in Pacific Palisades, California. He was predeceased by his parents, Dan and Misako 'Mickey" Ono, a sister Diane and a half-brother Dan Jr. Bryan leaves behind his brother, Rickey, and numerous relatives and friends.
Bryan graduated from UCLA...
Chikara Chico Masai
Aug 9, 2022
Chikara " Chico" Masai, 93 years old, born in Hanford, California, resident of Covina, California, peacefully passed away on August 9, 2022.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Setsuko Masai; son, Mark (Heidi) Masai; daughters, Dawn (Jon) Sera and Kathy (Michael) Irei; grandchildren, Riki (Brandon) Goetsch, Ashley (Jesse) Mote, Shayna Thompson, Kelly, Keith,...
Tsuki Kimura
Aug 8, 2022
Tsuki Kimura, 103-year-old, Yamaguchi-Japan-born resident of Los Angeles, formerly of Fresno, CA, peacefully passed away on August 8. She was predeceased by her husband, Reverend Gibun Kimura and her son Shoji. Her daughters Linda Kimura (Monte, deceased) Bingham, Susan Kimura (Raymond) Arakawa, and Marcia Kimura (Don) Dougherty, as well as her grandchildren, Kendall, Evan, step-grandchild, Sabyl, step-great-grandchild, Churchill, nieces,...
Florence Fumiko Mizumoto
Aug 4, 2022
MIZUMOTO, Florence Fumiko (98) passed away peacefully surrounded by her immediate family and nieces and nephews. Born in Seattle, WA and former Manzanar and Minidoka Incarceration Centers internee. She is predeceased by her husband Robert. Beloved mother of JoAnne (Jay) Bellante, Lea (Marc) Ledergerber, Peggy, Michael, Timothy, and Claire (David Brown) Mizumoto; grandmother of Christopher (Tina) Meredith, Trevor (Skylar)...
Jean Yoshie Yamaguchi
Aug 3, 2022
Jean Yoshie Yamaguchi, 100, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends on August 3, 2022.
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Jean left for New York in 1949 to fulfill her dream of going to school and working in the big city. It was there she met her husband, Jogi, who preceded her in death in...
Bessie K. Kurisu
Aug 2, 2022
A private service for the late Bessie K. Kurisu, 95-year-old, Parlier, California born, long time resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on August 2, 2022, was held on Saturday, August 20 at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, George Kurisu; she is survived by her children, Susan (Terry) Matsunaga, Phyllis Amy...
Osamu Fred Tanaka
Aug 2, 2022
Osamu Fred Tanaka, 98 years of age, Kibei -Nisei passed away peacefully on August 2, 2022 in his home of more than 60 years in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. Born on April 16, 1924 to Iwagoro and Yone Tanaka in Stockton, California, he grew up in the rural California.
When he was 9 nine years old, Osamu...
Maria Raygoza
Aug 1, 2022
Maria del Refugio Raygoza Real de lglesias was born on July 23,1943, in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico, to Antonio Raygoza and Guadalupe Real. She was the second of seven children. Maria immigrated to the U.S as a young teen. She graduated from La Puente High School, in La Puente California. After high school, Maria began working in a factory in...
Kenneth Shigeru Kasamatsu
Jul 31, 2022
Celebration of Life for Kenneth Kasamatsu, 75, who passed away on July 31, will be held on Sunday, October 23, 10:00AM at the Aratani Theater, 244 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA. The family requests Aloha, USC or Dodgers attire.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; daughters, Tami (Michael) Bailey and Tricia Kasamatsu;...
Nancy Asako Hori
Jul 30, 2022
Nancy Asako Hori passed away on July 30, 2022 at the age of 91. She was the daughter of the late Shunichi and Sui Yamada. She went to be with the love of her life, the late John Mitsuo Hori whom she was married to for 67 years; She is survived by her daughters, Teri Lerch, Joni (Tom) Heideman,...
Terry Teruo Ideno
Jul 29, 2022
Funeral services for the late Terry Teruo Ideno, 96-year-old, California born, resident of Rosemead, who passed away on July 29, 2022, will be held on Thursday, August 11, 10 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Tokiko Ideno; he is survived by his children,...
Masaji Thomas Hatae
Jul 23, 2022
August 8, 1928 -July 23, 2022
Masaji Thomas Hatae, 93 years old, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2022 in the presence of his beloved family. Mas was raised in Los Angeles, was interned in Manzanar during WWII and served in the army during the Korean War. After receiving his education at UCLA and USC, he worked...
Toshi Beverly Iba
Jul 22, 2022
Toshi Beverly Iba, 97, of Torrance, California went to her heavenly home on July 22nd, 2022. She is predeceased by her husband, Shigeru. She will be missed by her sons Gary, Glenn (Gloria), Alan (Patty), grandchildren Dale, Kevin, Christopher and Daniel as well as many extended family members and friends.
Beverly was an active member and volunteer...
Beverly Miyamoto Muench
Jul 20, 2022
Beverly passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 20, 2022. To avoid the spread of COVID, private services were held on August 8, 2022. Beverly is survived by her husband Bob; her sisters, Madeline Dwyer and Karen Sasaki; brothers-in-law, Stephen Sasaki, Thomas Oshita, and Richard (Suzy) Muench; nephews and nieces, Richard Sasaki, Stephanie (Steve) Harris, Greg Oshita and...