Ruth Shizuyu Nishimoto
Jun 1, 2022
Ruth Shizuyu Nishimoto, 97, a Colorado born Nisei and a long-time resident of Palmdale passed away peacefully on June 1st at Antelope Valley Medical Center after a short illness. A private burial service was held at Eternal Valley Memorial Park on June 23rd, with Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
She is survived by...
Anna Mae Asako Tamaki
May 30, 2022
Anna Mae Asako Tamaki, 99, passed away peacefully in her home on May 30, 2022. She was born to Mikaku and Umeno Fujino in Salinas, California. Anna Mae was a dancer, singer, and a successful business woman, having owned and operated dozens of properties in Southern California and Nevada. She was married to Carl Minoru Tamaki,...
Ayako Nakashima
May 29, 2022
Ayako Nakashima, 93, was born on January 13, 1929, in Salinas, California, and passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 29, 2022, in Pico Rivera, California. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends, all of whose lives were positively affected in a myriad of ways by this extraordinary woman.
Ayako's primary purpose in...
Richard Kiyomi Nagano
May 29, 2022
NAGANO, RICHARD KIYOMI. Age 93, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2022.
He is survived by his loving family; wife, Alice Yasuko Nagano; daughter, Rene (George) LePage; son, Andrew Nagano; grandchildren, Anthony and Michael LePage, and Joy (Joshua) LePage-Romano; sister-in-law, Lily Nagano.
He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
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Leslie S. Sakioka
May 26, 2022
A private graveside service for the late Leslie S. Sakioka, 68-year-old, California born, long time resident of Anaheim, who passed away on May 26, 2022 was held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier.
Predeceased by her parents, Shizuo and Tsuruko Alice, as well as her brother, Sidney; she is survived by...
Tommy Takenori Tanaka
May 24, 2022
TOMMY TAKENORI TANAKA, 86, Glendale, CA born Nisei, resident of Las Vegas, NV passed away peacefully on May 24, 2022 surrounded by his loving family in Las Vegas.
He is survived by his beloved family: wife, Jeanne S. Tanaka of Las Vegas; son, Jeffrey S. (Sharon) Tanaka; daughter, Debbie S. Tanaka of Las Vegas; grandsons, Matthew and...
Kazuyo Hata
May 24, 2022
Graveside services for the late Mrs. Kazuyo Hata, 95-year-old, Terminal Island born, resident of Long Beach, who passed away on May 24, 2022, will be held on Saturday, June 11, 9:30a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 South Western Avenue Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, officiated by Rev. Shumyo Kojima of Zenshuji Soto Mission.
She is survived...
Tad Torao Uyemura
May 21, 2022
UYEMURA, TAD TORAO (96) Passed away on May 21, 2022. Born in Los Angeles, CA and longtime resident of Gardena, CA. Tad and his late wife, Marie owned the Nisei Oriental Gift Shop in Gardena for over 40 years. Tad is survived by his loving son, Chris (Katie) Uyemura; daughter, Cindy Tsukamoto; grandchildren Ryan Uyemura, Tracy (Adam) Dasho and...
Daniel Castro
May 20, 2022
Daniel Castro passed away on May 20th 2022. He is predeceased by his wife of 37 years, Joy Tanaka-Castro; as well as his sisters, Esther and Leticia. He will live on in the hearts of his son, Jesse; his grandson Aiden; his brother Adrian; and his surviving sisters, Elodia, Angelina, Amelia and Elia. His memory will also be cherished...
Yutaka "Tak" Yoshida
May 16, 2022
Yutaka "Tak" Yoshida, a Los Angeles born 101 year old, passed away peacefully at his home on May 16, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones.
Tak was a kind, thoughtful, generous and faithful man. He was the eldest of 3 Nisei brothers who spent their early years on a farm, and moved to Japan when Tak was...
Kazuto Taniguchi
May 12, 2022
Kazuto "Kaz" Taniguchi, age 96, resident of Gardena, California, passed away peacefully at his home in Gardena California on May 12, 2022. He was born to Kanhichi and Harumi Taniguchi in Salinas, California, where the family farmed. On February 19, 1942, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which sent thousands of Japanese Americans to internment camps. The Taniguchi family...
Jerry Hiroshi Chikahisa
May 11, 2022
Jerry Hiroshi Chikahisa, 68 years old, Colorado born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on May 11, 2022.
Predeceased by his parents Carl and Sumiko Chikahisa, he is survived by sisters, Colleen Kay and Gail Yoko Chikahisa; nephew, Jeremy Parks; uncle Henry (Patti) Chikahisa; aunts, Evelyn Chikahisa, Helen Sakaki, Frances Chikahisa and many other relatives.
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Itsuko Teragawa
May 11, 2022
Funeral Services for Itsuko Teragawa, 104-year-old, Watsonville, CA, Nisei, resident of Monterey Park, CA who passed away on May 11, 2022 at home will be held at Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley, 323 Workman Mill Rd., La Puente, on Sat., June 18, 11:30 a.m. under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Pastor Rocky Seto will officiate.
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Miyuki Iwaki
May 7, 2022
The late Miyuki Iwaki, born in Hawaii, long time resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully in Garden Grove on May 7, 2022 at 111 years old. A private memorial service was held on Sunday, June 12 at Fukui Mortuary.
She is survived by her children, Marion Wada, Dorothy (Shig) Kawata, Arthur Iwaki and Margaret Scherick; 8...
Takeko Miyatake
May 4, 2022
Family graveside service for TAKEKO MIYATAKE, 94, a El Monte born Nisei and resident of Alhambra who passed away peacefully on May 4, was held on Monday, June 6 at Evergreen Cemetery with Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
She is survived by her son, Alan (April); grandchildren, Sydney, Lindsey, Joy (David)...
Shinobu Shimomura
May 4, 2022
Shinobu Shimomura, a loving husband and brother, passed away on May 4th, 2022. Shinobu will live in the heart of his wife, Pansey Pan, and his sister, Shiori Mishina.
Yoriyoshi Nakamoto
May 3, 2022
Nakamoto, Yoriyoshi
August 2, 1927 – May 3, 2022
Yoriyoshi "Danny" Nakamoto, originally from Honolulu, HI, passed away peacefully at his home in Gardena, CA, at the age of 94. He is survived by his wife, Miyoko; daughters, Lori (Paul) Prybylla and Shari (Alex Kawana) Nakamoto; grandson, Andrew Prybylla; also survived by one sister, two brothers, and...
Bob Shozo Okada
May 3, 2022
Bob passed away on May 3, 2022, at the age of 77. He was born in Rohwar Arkansas, grew up in Pasadena and graduated from CSULA. He worked for 40 years in the grocery industry. Bob enjoyed coaching and mentoring young players. He was soft spoken, honorable, easy going and patient, except for slow play in golf. Many lives...
Ukie Yano
May 3, 2022
Family services for Ukie Yano , 97 , a San Diego-born Nisei and resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully on May 3 at the Atherton Baptist Homes in Alhambra, was held on Monday, May 23, with Rev. David Fukuyama of Mission Valley Free Methodist Church officiating.
She is survived by her...
Richard Hideshi Hirayama
Apr 29, 2022
Richard Hideshi Hirayama, 89-year-old, Hawaii-born, resident of Torrance, passed away at Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center on April 29. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Ella Toyoko Hirayama.
Richard is survived by his loving partner of 13 years, Carol Toyota, his sister Mildred Imamura, and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
The funeral...