Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.

Nobuko Kozono

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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Teruko N. Fujikawa

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

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

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

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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Ruth Shizuyu Nishimoto

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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