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...
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. 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...