Miyoko Kanzawa
Jan 17, 2026
A funeral service for the late Miyoko Kanzawa, 84-year-old, Los Angeles, California-born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on January 17, 2026, will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2 p.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 815 E. First St. in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Sanji Kanzawa; she is survived by her children, Kiyoshi (Luanne), Tsuyoshi and...
Judy Yoshiye TAWATARI
Jan 13, 2026
Private family services for the late Judy Yoshiye Tawatari, 97-year-old, Fresno, CA born, resident of West Covina, who passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, were held at West Covina Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple.
She is survived by her loving family; son, Arthur Tawatari; daughters, Rachel (Jeff) Ciabattoni and Vicky (Keith) Fujii; 6 grandchildren; she is also survived by many nieces,...
Naomi Nozaki
Jan 12, 2026
Naomi Nozaki, 89, born in Sacramento, CA, resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, passed away on January 12, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Tomiko and Akira Fukuda.
As a young child, Naomi experienced significant hardship. She and her parents had to relinquish their belongings and were sent away to Tule Lake internment camp near the Oregon border and eventually...
Clarence Katsuji Ohara
Jan 11, 2026
Clarence Katsuji Ohara, 84, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, in Cerritos, California.
Born on September 25, 1941, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Clarence lived a life marked by dedication to his profession, love for his family, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of life.
Clarence pursued higher education with determination and purpose. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering...
Lynn Scasserra Masada
Jan 7, 2026
Linda Scasserra Masada, 82-year-old, Princeton, New Jersey born, resident of Santa Monica passed away on January 7, 2026. Per her wishes, no services will be held.
She is survived by her husband, Richard “Dick” Masada; sister, Andrea “Andy” Scasserra; daughters, Cyndy (Jeff Pepe) Masada and Lynn (Eli Akiba) Masada; grandchildren, Nicole, Anthony, Sami, and Talia; great-grandchildren, Naomi, Elena, and Emi; she...
Hiroshi Ota
Jan 4, 2026
Hiroshi Ota, age 105, born in Holtville, CA, passed away peacefully at his home on January 4, 2026. He was predeceased by his loving wife Masako Ota; brothers Akira and Kazumi Ota; sisters Chiyeko Naito, Michiye Nakagawa, and Yuriko Suda. He is survived by his loving family; sons Kazuo and Roy Ota; daughters Rumiko Ota, Fujie (Ronald) Ohata, Emily (Howard)...
Donald Tokuichi Akamine
Jan 2, 2026
Donald Tokuichi Akamine, 94 years old, born in Haina, Hawaii and longtime resident of San Fernando Valley, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026.
He is survived by his loving wife Suzan Akamine; son Ken (Carole) Akamine; daughter Lorraine (Ed) Molina; cherished grandson Blake; and sister Betsy Takamine; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held on February...
Terry Akira Sato
Jan 1, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce that Terry Akira Sato, age 65, passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 1, 2026 at Torrance Memorial Hospital from cardiac arrest.
Terry was born in Inglewood, CA to Lloyd and Hannah Sato. He was the youngest of four children and grew up on the Sato family egg ranch in Gardena, CA....
Timothy Shoji Manaka
Dec 31, 2025
Timothy “Timber” Shoji Manaka, a beloved resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at the remarkable age of 103. Born in Monterey, California, Timothy spent over 70 years in Los Angeles, leaving a lasting legacy in both his community and the insurance industry.
Timothy began his career at Funakoshi Insurance Agency in 1956, becoming President in 1980....
Obinna Franklin Amobi
Dec 28, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Obinna Franklin Amobi at the early age of 38. Obinna, a beloved husband, father, and friend, was born on June 23, 1987, and departed from this world too soon on December 28, 2025, after a 3 year battle with stomach cancer.
Better known as Obi, he was a beacon of...
Shigeo Tsuji
Dec 28, 2025
Shigeo Tsuji, 82-year-old, Manzanar-born, resident of Diamond Bar peacefully passed away at Residence on December 28th, 2025. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Emiko Tsuji; sons, Bryant Kotaro and Daniel Kojiro Tsuji; daughters, Liann SachikoYamano, Yukie Lotus Tsuji; grandchildren, Brittany Shoko and Trisha Akiko Yamano; sister, Sanae Hamada; nephews, Kirk (Yuka) Hamada, Tom Tsuji, Walter (Michelle) Hamada; Nieces,...
Tsutomu William Okuno
Dec 28, 2025
Private funeral services for the late Mr. Tsutomu Okuno, 92 year-old, San Fernando, California-born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on December 26, 2025 were held on January 8, 2026 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, officiated by Rimban William Briones and Rev.Yuki Himeji.
Predeceased by siblings, Shuji Okuno and Takako Kawaratani of Japan.
He is survived by his wife, Masako Okuno;...
Rose N. Kinaga
Dec 27, 2025
Harunosuke Nomachi and Miyoshi Yano immigrated from Shikoku, Japan to the town of Winslow in Arizona. There Miyoshi gave birth to a daughter, then a short time after, a son name Junji, nicknamed "Jim".
The daughter was named Rose Isako. Miyoshi named her "Isako" because it means a flower born in a foreign country.
The...
Carol Ryoko Funai
Dec 20, 2025
FUNAI, CAROL RYOKO — A Los Angeles–born resident of Pasadena, California, Carol Ryoko Funai passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on December 1, 1941, to the late Kazuo and Tamae Funai, Carol was a gifted and lifelong artist whose work spanned ceramics, sculpture, painting, and fashion design. She earned her Master of Fine...
Romola Sachi Maehara
Dec 19, 2025
ROMOLA SACHI MAEHARASACHI Sasaki Maehara, a 98 year old Nisei resident of Cypress, CA went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2025. She was born in Heber (Imperial Valley), CA
A celebration of life service will be held at Anaheim Revive Church, 1001 N. Mayflower Street, Anaheim, CA on February 28, 2026, Saturday, at 10:30 AM. In lieu of...
Barbara Reiko Keimi
Dec 19, 2025
Funeral services for the late Barbara Reiko Keimi, 90 years old, Los Angeles born and resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on December 19, 2025 will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, Viewing from 11:00AM and Funeral Service from 1:00PM at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), 100 North Central Ave, Los Angeles, California 90012.
She was predeceased by...
Marsha (Ogino) Aizumi
Dec 18, 2025
Marsha (Ogino) Aizumi was a beloved wife, mother, educator, and activist, and a pillar of love, strength, and acceptance. Born on May 28, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, Marsha was known for her courage, integrity, and fierce love for her family, as well as the way she consistently showed up for others.
Marsha peacefully passed away on December 18, 2025, in Duarte,...
Yoshie Ishigame
Dec 18, 2025
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Yoshie Ishigame, 85-year-old, Los Angeles-born resident of Monterey Park, a long time Member of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, who passed away on December 18, 2025 will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, 2:30PM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St.,
Los Angeles, CA.
Predeceased by her...
Masako Koda
Dec 15, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Masako Koda who passed away on December 15, 2025 at the age of 95. Born on March 5, 1930 in Tokyo, Japan, Masako came to the United States in 1956 and lived in Los Angeles and later Gardena.
Masako was...