Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.
Kikue Shimabukuro
Jun 27, 2022
SHIMABUKURO, KIKUE (KAY). Age 93, passed away peacefully in Pasadena on June 27, 2022. Born in Hawaii, Kikue was a long-time resident of Hilo and Los Angeles and worked at the Southern California Gas Co. from 1959-1988. Kikue is predeceased by her husband, Yukichi; son, Randy; and her six siblings, Chiyoko Yagi, Shinichi Oshiro,...
Eric Seikow Kimura
Jun 25, 2022
Eric "Ricky" Seikow Kimura, a 57-year-old, California born, resident of Torrance, passed away on June 25, 2022.
Eric was born to Mark and Lillian Kimura in East Los Angeles, and the family lived in Montebello, Cerritos, and back to Montebello where he attended Schurr High School.
As a child, Eric was a gymnast (he could...
Terushi Noda
Jun 25, 2022
Terushi Ted Noda passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 25, 2022.
He will live on in the hearts of his 3 children, 10 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
Ruruko Seko
Jun 24, 2022
Ruruko Seko, a resident of Los Angeles, California passed away peacefully on June 24, 2022, at the age of 82.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Fred Manabu Seko; and is survived by her nieces, Mika Aono, and Liz Osaka-Rivera.
Burial services at Evergreen cemetery in Boyle Heights were held on July...
Takeko Wakiji
Jun 24, 2022
TAKEKO "TACHY" WAKIJI, 102, Pasadena, CA born Nisei July 20, 1919, resident of Pasadena, passed away on June 24, 2022, Mission Care Center, Rosemead.
She is predeceased by sister, Masako Shima; brother, Hajime "James" Wakiji; sister, Kaoru Wakiji; brother, George Wakiji and sister, Mari Wakiji; nephew, Hiroshi Wakiji. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.
...Nobuko Kozono
Jun 24, 2022
Nobuko Kozono, 94 years old, born in Kagoshima, Japan and a resident of Los Angeles, Calif, passed away on June 24, 2022. Predeceased by her son, Hiroshi John; Nobuko is survived by her husband of 76 years, Yoshio Kozono; son, Sam (Susie) Kozono; daughter-in-law, Lillian Kozono; grandchildren, David Eiichi Kozono, MD, PhD, Jeffrey Yuji Kozono, Melissa Sayuri Kozono and...
Toshiko Shimobe White
Jun 22, 2022
TOSHIKO SHIMOBE WHITE FUNERAL INVITATION
You and your family are invited to the funeral of Toshiko Shimobe White.
VIEWING, MEMORIAL, FUNERAL
Date: 07/09/22 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Fukui Mortuary 707 E. Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Tel. 213 626 0441
Due to Covid restrictions on greater venues,...
William Takashi Oune
Jun 21, 2022
A Life Rising Above Adversity
William Takashi Oune passed peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
Bill was born on New Year's Eve 1931 in Lodi, CA. He is survived by his wife, Kinuko Matsunami Oune; his daughter, Charlene Oune Temple and her spouse Ian; daughter, Carol M. Oune and son,...
Setsuko Perry
Jun 20, 2022
Setsuko Takechi Perry, a resident of Los Angeles, passed away on
June 20, 2022, at the age of 93. She was born in Matsuyama, Japan,
on February 4, 1929; and raised in both Imabari and Matsuyama,
where her parents, Fusae and Kiheita Takechi, were landowners.
She was the youngest of five...
Shigetaka "Shig" Kawata
Jun 18, 2022
Age 93, passed away on June 18, 2022. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2 p.m. at Winstersburg Presbyterian Church 2000 N. Fairview St. in Santa Ana.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy Kawata; daughters, Valerie (Bruce) Wakai, Joanne (Michael) Niebla, and Pamela (Randy) Amuro; grandchildren, James Wakai and...
Yukino Harada
Jun 17, 2022
Funeral services for the late Yukino Harada, 100-year-old, born and a resident of Los Angeles, CA who passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022 will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 11:00 am at Senshin Buddhist Temple, 1311 W. 37 th St., Los Angeles, CA 90007.
She is survived by her beloved son, Eric Harada;...
Sally Mitsuko Hirano
Jun 15, 2022
A funeral service for the late Sally Mitsuko Hirano, 83-year-old, Hilo Hawaii born, resident of La Palma, who passed away on June 15, 2022 will be held on Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m. at Orange County Buddhist Church 909 S. Dale Ave. in Anaheim. Proof of vaccination and masks are required.
Pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Kenneth...
Rick Shigeki Yamamoto
Jun 14, 2022
Memorial Service for the late Rick Shigeki Yamamoto, 62-year-old, Santa Monica-born,
a resident of Huntington Beach, who passed away on June 14, 2022, was held on Saturday, July 23
at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden".
He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Yamamoto; mother, Sumiko Yamamoto; siblings,
Lynn, Craig...
Frederick Iwao Hirai
Jun 12, 2022
Frederick Iwao Hirai, a resident of Simi Valley, California passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022, at the age of 83.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy Keiko Hirai; and is survived by his son, Colby Hirai; daughters, Stephanie (Richard) Ramirez, and Whitney (John) Eum; grandchildren, Ashlyn and Richard Ramirez, Christopher, Steven, and...
Teruko N. Fujikawa
Jun 10, 2022
Teruko 'Teri' N. Fujikawa passed away peacefully on June 10, 2022, at the age of 95. She is now at rest with her beloved husband, Sam.
Teri was born in San Francisco, Calif., to Hideji and Kane Nakamizo, she was the middle of three daughters. In 1942, Teri and her family were forcibly removed to the Tanforan...
Dean Keisuke Sugano
Jun 10, 2022
Dean K. Sugano, 91-year-old, Gering, Nebraska born resident of Culver City peacefully passed away at his residence on June 10th. He was predeceased by his loving wife, May Yoko Sugano. He is survived by his loving family; son, Alan Dean (Suzanne) Sugano, Amy Hana Ota (John Matsubayashi); grandsons, Kyle Tadashi Ota, Jake Kent Matsubayashi, Gabe Dean Matsubayashi; granddaughter, Courtney...
Irene Kuwaki-Chuman
Jun 8, 2022
A celebration of life service for the late Irene Kuwaki-Chuman, 67-year-old, Japan born, resident of Alhambra, who passed away on June 8, 2022 will be held on Saturday, July 16, 10:30 a.m. at West Covina Christian Church 1100 E. Cameron Ave. in West Covina. The family kindly requests Business Hawaiian Attire (No flip flops, shorts or jeans).
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Harumi Miyazono
Jun 4, 2022
Harumi Miyazono, a resident of Gardena, California passed away peacefully on June 4, 2022, at the age of 86.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Hiroshi Henry; and is survived by her brother, Koji Hamashima.
Private Services were held at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
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