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...
Mitsuko Chiba
Jul 20, 2022
Mitsuko Chiba, 88-year-old, born in Chiba, Japan, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2022 at Sherman Oaks Hospital. Â Funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 11, 1:00 P.M. at San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 9450 Remick Ave., Pacoima, CA 91331.
She is survived by her loving family; sons, Shigekazu (Mika) Chiba and Kimiaki (Sayoko) Chiba;...
Wayne Yoshio Masunaga
Jul 20, 2022
Wayne Yoshio Masunaga died July 20 after a short battle with cancer. He was 71.
Wayne was born on March 9, 1951 and grew up in Boyle Heights. He graduated from Roosevelt High School and continued his education at East Los Angeles College and Cal State Los Angeles, where he graduated with a degree in police science....
Katsue Jon Inouye
Jul 20, 2022
INOUYE, KATSUE JON. Age 78, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2022.
Beloved husband of Hatsumi Inouye; father of Shaun (Noriko) Inouye and Eryn (Kevin) Tanaka; grandfather of Kekoa Inouye, Emma Tanaka; brother of Mari (Stanley) Shirai, Keiko (Daniel) Matsuoka, Judy (Neal) Tomita; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Private...
Dorothy Hinochi Nakatani
Jul 19, 2022
Dorothy Hinochi Nakatani was born on April 29, 1932, in the state of Hawaii to Sadaichi and Sadako Hinochi. As an adult, she moved to Southern California and worked as an accounting clerk. She married Norrie Nakatani in October 1961, and they had two children. With her family at her bedside, Dorothy passed away on July 19th, 2022.
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