Chieko Sakuda
Jul 25, 2025
MRS. CHIEKO SAKUDA, 98, Oahu, HI born Nisei, resident of Carson, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025.
She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Dianne Sakuda; brother, Kenji (Lily) Komata; 2 sisters, Akiko Nakamura, and Mieko Hisamoto; sister-in-law, Louise Komata; and many nieces, nephews, and relatives.
Private services will be held at a...
Kenji Allen Kato
Jul 22, 2025
Kenji ("Ken") Allen Kato, 92, of Los Angeles, died peacefully on July 22, 2025, survived by his wife of 61 years, Yukiko, his sons, Dean and Douglas, and grandchildren, Kai, Sophie and Keala. He was the youngest son of Sasaichi and Toshiko Kato, and brother of Roy. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, but like many in...
Elizabeth "Liz" Hoshizaki
Jul 20, 2025
After a valiant three-year effort, Elizabeth "Liz" Hoshizaki (nee Chan) has passed away due to cancer and is now with the Lord, and previously deceased parents and brothers. She passed away quietly on July 20, 2025 in Fullerton, CA.
Her family and long-time close friends, also knew her as "Cheese".
Liz was born on August...
Nina Ching Moy
Jul 18, 2025
Nina Ching Moy, 86-year-old, was born in Toishan, Guangdong province of China, resident of Torrance peacefully passed away at Residence on July 18th. She was predeceased by her loving husband, David Shu Moy, and her son, Jeffrey (Shereen) Moy; She is survived by her loving family; son, Dr. Alex (Faith) Moy, daughter, Rev. Sandy Moy (Peirung) Liu, daughter-in-law Shereen...
Yoko Murakami
Jul 14, 2025
Yoko Murakami, 93-year-old, Los Angeles-born, resident of Los Angeles peacefully passed away at Emerald Court on July 14th. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Masaru Murakami and brothers, Noboru and Bill Sachio Sumi; She is survived by her loving family; daughters, Carol Emi Murakami (Jerry Tondo), Lynn Midori Yada (Dave); grandchildren, Jessica Tondo Quan (Derek), Jonathan Tondo, Katie...
Taka Shitara
Jul 14, 2025
Taka Shitara
Taka Shitara, 101, a longtime resident of Monterey Park, CA, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025.
She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Kitagawa and Linda (Rick) Ladd; her grandson, Richard Kitagawa; granddaughters, Toni Kitagawa, Aimee Ladd, and Alyssa Ladd; great-granddaughter, Sydney Elser; great-grandsons, William Elser and Todd...
Nancy Chizuko Matsuda
Jul 12, 2025
Nancy Chizuko Matsuda, a 92-year-old longtime resident of Montebello, California, passed away peacefully on July 12th in San Gabriel.
A private funeral service was held at Rose Hills Memorial Park on July 31st and was officiated by Rev. Jonathan Wu of Evergreen Baptist Church – Los Angeles.
Nancy was born in Los Angeles, California to...
Kimiko Nomura
Jul 12, 2025
In Loving Memory Kimiko Inouye Nomura
February 7, 1926 ~ July 12, 2025
Kimiko Inouye Nomura, 99 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. A private celebration of life was held on August 2. Born in San Jose, California, Kimiko was raised on a small farm in Mountain View with her three older brothers until...
Maki Kawata
Jul 6, 2025
A private family service for the late Maki Kawata Nee Usuki, 99-year-old, Japan born, resident of Oxnard, who passed away on July 6, 2025, was held on Sunday, July 20 at Oxnard Buddhist Temple in Oxnard.
Predeceased by her first husband, Hideo Usuki and second husband, Ted Tadashi Kawata; she is survived by her children, Rev. Fumiaki,...
Hiroko Saisho
Jul 5, 2025
Hiroko Saisho, 91 year-old, Fukuoka Japan born resident of Montebello peacefully passed away at her residence on July 5th, 2025.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Dr. Toshio Saisho. She is survived by her loving family; sons, Dr. Albert (Saeko) Saisho, Dr. Kenji (Gloria) Saisho, Dr. Ryushi (Cindy) Saisho; grandchildren, Daniel, Seiji, Jonathan, Kento, Justin and...
Aiko Harada
Jul 2, 2025
Funeral services for the late Aiko Harada, 102-year-old, Washington born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 11:00 A.M. at Inglewood Park Cemetery graveside, 720 S. Florence Ave., Inglewood, CA.
She is survived by her loving family; son, Ronald Harada; daughter, Leslie Harada; grandchildren, Devon...
Glen Takeo Kato
Jul 2, 2025
MR. GLEN TAKEO "TAK" KATO, 94, Los Angeles-born Nisei and resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Doris; daughters, Sharon and Christina; son, Jon (Chie); granddaughter Janel Ota; and many beloved nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A private family service will be held...
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
Jul 1, 2025
A private family gathering for the late Yoshitaka "Yoshi" Matsumoto, 93-year-old, Hawaii born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on July 1, 2025, was held on Thursday, August 7, 11 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara Matsumoto; he is survived by his daughters, Myra (Tommy)...
Katsuya Kamei
Jul 1, 2025
Katsuya Kamei, 100 years old, long-time resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully at his home on July 1, 2025. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Kiyomi; and sons-in-law, Gary Nishitsuji and Steve Higashi.
He is survived by his daughters, Machi Kamei, Michi Higashi, Emi (Glenn) Kusumi, and Cathy (David) Okita; grandson, Michael Okita; granddaughters, Randi...
Henry Shoichiro Yasuda
Jun 29, 2025
Henry Shoichiro Yasuda, 96 of Monterey Park passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025. Born in Pasadena in 1928, he was the eldest of six children to Seiichi and Tsuru Yasuda. Raised in Mesa, Arizona as a young boy, he was sent at age 10 to live with grandparents in Kaminoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
He returned to...
Yukiko Hirata
Jun 27, 2025
A private funeral for Yukiko Hirata, who passed away at 97 on June 27th, 2025, was held September 6th at Orange County Buddhist Church, with
burial at Westminster Memorial Park. Born in San Francisco, raised in Japan, and a longtime Anaheim resident, Yukiko is survived by her sons Ken
(Lorene) and Don (Karen), and grandchildren...
Janice Sachiko Kitagawa
Jun 27, 2025
Janice Sachiko Kitagawa, 80-year-old, Maui, Hawaii-born, resident of La Palma peacefully passed away at Residence on June 26th. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Ronald Masaharu Kitagawa; She is survived by her loving family; son, Jason Kitagawa; daughter, Denise Kitagawa; sister-in-law, Lynne Tamura; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral & Interment service...
Kenji Oiwake
Jun 25, 2025
KENJI OIWAKE
Funeral services for the late Kenji Oiwake, 66-year-old, Tokyo Japan-born and resident of Monterey Park and Japan, who passed away on June 25, 2025, will be held on Friday, July 11, 11:00 AM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St, Los Angeles, California.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Akiko"Honda"...
Eiko Amy Okamura
Jun 24, 2025
Eiko Amy Okamura, a Los Angeles-born resident of Culver City, CA passed away on June 24, 2025 at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.
She had a passion for helping others, and worked at the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, a non-profit organization that offers housing and social services to low-income families.
Eiko was preceded in...