Hiroko Jeanne Miwa
Feb 18, 2026
Hiroko Miwa
August 17, 1936 – February 18, 2026
Hiroko Miwa, age 89, Los Angeles–born and a longtime resident of Pasadena, California, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at Truewood by Merrill in West Covina, California.
She is survived by her nephews, Ronald Glenn and Keith Okamuro; niece, Donna Tanaka.
Honoring her wishes, no services will be held. The family kindly requests no...
Fumiko Jinkawa
Feb 17, 2026
Fumiko Jinkawa (age 97)
Tokyo, Japan born, resident of Monterey Park passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on February 17, 2026. Predeceased by her husband, Ben Hisato; survived by son Jon Makoto Jinkawa and daughter Ann Hiroko (Ron Ken) Nakahira; grandchildren Skyler Satoshi Jinkawa, Sara Kiyomi (Kyle) Kotani, Kathryn Akemi Nakahira, and Travis Toshikazu Nakahira; sister of Takako Yokota...
Emi Shimoyama Hino
Feb 12, 2026
MRS. EMI SHIMOYAMA HINO
Emi Shimoyama Hino, 85yo, of Northridge, California, passed away on February 12, 2026, following a battle with cancer.
Emi was born on December 31st, 1940, in Fallon, Nevada to Densaku and Chiyoko Sano. She was the third of six children, and in 1947, the family moved to San Mateo, California. Emi was a star pupil in grade school,...
Tadayoshi Suzuki
Feb 12, 2026
We joyfully remember the life of Tadayoshi “Tad” Suzuki, who passed away on February 12, 2026, just one month shy of his 99th birthday. Tad was born in Kahuku, Hawai’i on March 31, 1927, the second son of Shuzaburo and Neyo Suzuki.
Tad was a loving husband, devoted father, caring brother, and beloved grandpa and great-grandpa. He is survived by his...
SUEKO MIYASHIRO
Feb 12, 2026
Sueko Miyashiro, 82-year-old, Okinawa-born, resident of Fountain Valley, passed away peacefully at home on February 12. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Clarence Sanji Miyashiro. She is survived by her son, James (Jessica) Miyashiro, daughters, Petra (Fernando) Ablaza and Marie Miyashiro (Amy Umezu), and her siblings Shigeko Kinjo, Masao Tsukayama, Yoshiko Tsukayama. She is also survived by four grandchildren...
Sachiko Toyoda
Feb 9, 2026
Our Sachiko passed away peacefully at her home in Arcadia on February 9, 2026, at the age of 94. She was the heart of our family—the one who made sure we were always fed, always loved, and always greeted with a big hug.
Sachiko was born in Kumamoto, Japan, on August 13, 1931. She was the youngest of four children born...
Naoko Isabel Kurotobi-Tawara
Feb 9, 2026
Naoko Isabel Kurotobi-Tawara
February 18, 1930 – February 9, 2026
Naoko Isabel Kurotobi-Tawara, 95 years old, longtime resident of Henderson, Nevada, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, at Los Angeles General Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.
She is survived by her son, Ernesto Kurotobi; daughter Sandra Naomi Kurotobi; grandsons, Eric Tatsuya and Kenneth Tatsujiro (Soya) Kurotobi; great grandson, Keian Kurotobi; great...
Kimiyo Ige
Feb 8, 2026
Kimiyo (Yamamoto) Ige, 81 passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 in Rolling Hills, California. Born in the Poston, Arizona internment camp, Kimiyo was the youngest of eight siblings—a beginning that shaped the resilience and creativity she carried throughout her life. From a young age, she immersed herself in the study of traditional Japanese arts, including Odori, Tea Ceremony, and...
Ruth Toshiko Fukushige
Feb 7, 2026
RUTH TOSHIKO FUKUSHIGE
May 15, 1936 – February 7, 2026
Ruth Toshiko Fukushige, a long-time resident of Torrance and originally from Wailuku, Maui, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 89.
Ruth’s legacy is one of quiet devotion, warmth, and unconditional love for her Family. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Shoichi, her sister, Edith, and brothers,...
Rumiko Sera
Feb 5, 2026
Rumiko Mizusawa Sera
February 14, 1933 – February 5, 2026
Rumiko Mizusawa Sera, 92-year-old Saitama, Japan born, resident of Rosemead, CA passed away peacefully at Kei Ai on February 5, 2026.
She was predeceased in death by her husband, Shiro Sera. Devoted mother of Ann (Reid) Kunitake, Kay Sera, Jon (Dawn) Sera and Gene (Kristy) Sera; loving grandmother of Paige (David Fowler, fiancé)...
Tomiko Ito Ando
Feb 4, 2026
A private funeral service for Tomiko Ito Ando, a 95-year-old, Venice, CA-born Kibei Nisei of Westminster, was held on Sunday, April 5, at the Orange County Buddhist Church in Anaheim. She passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026.
Tomiko lived a life defined by gratitude and kindness. She had a deep love for her family, friends, and community, as well as...
Ann Kimiko Yamane
Jan 29, 2026
Ann Kimiko Yamane, 91-year-old, Honolulu, Hawaii-born, resident of Altadena, passed away on January 29, 2026. Per her request, no services will be held.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, George Takeo Yamane; she is survived by her son, Michael Yamane; daughters, Julie Toyama and Sandra (Lewis) Watson; grandchildren, Michael Yamane and Kendall (Sam) Decker, Luke Arienti, Jordan (Darin) Nakauchi, George and Joseph...
Fumiko “Mickey” Maruya
Jan 27, 2026
Fumiko “Mickey” Maruya, 94, of Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026.
She is survived by her loving husband, Al Soto Maruya. Children: Gordon (Susan Liu) Maruya, Craig (Robin Kushi) Maruya, Cynthia (Frank) Adkins, Caroline (Christine Lee) Maruya, and Sharon (Philip Shin) Maruya Shin. Grandchildren: Russell Maruya, Lauren Maruya, Kasey Maruya, Christopher (Shobana) Adkins, Timothy Adkins, Jillian (Robert...
Fred Hiroshi Matsuyama
Jan 24, 2026
FRED HIROSHI MATSUYAMA
January 24, 2026
Fred Hiroshi Matsuyama, age 85, passed away peacefully from a massive hemorrhagic stroke at Harbor-UCLA hospital surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Fred was born in Los Angeles, on November 1, 1940, the first son of Kiyoharu & Kiyoko Matsuyama. He loved hanging out with his family and taking them out to eat. The...
Jean Y. Tsukashima
Jan 24, 2026
MRS. JEAN Y. TSUKASHIMA
On January 24, 2026, Jean Y. Tsukashima, age 103, passed away peacefully. She is survived by her three children, Ronald (Jean) Tsukashima, Dan (Shirley) Tsukashima, and Darlene (Edmund) Hosaka.
The Tsukashima matriarch also leaves behind five grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and a great great grandchild.
In April of 2022, mom and dad celebrated eight decades of marriage, both were...
Stanley Masaki Kobayashi
Jan 23, 2026
A celebration of life service for the late Stanley Masaki Kobayashi, 93-year-old, Chicago, Illinois born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on January 23, 2026, will be held on Monday, August 17th at 1030 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary “Chapel in the Garden” 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Sachiko Kobayashi; children, John...
Edwin Tsutomu Teruya
Jan 21, 2026
Edwin Tsutomu Teruya
June 25, 1938-January 21, 2026
We mourn the passing of Edwin Tsutomu Teruya, in Los Angeles, CA. Edwin was dedicated to the family, and will be remembered for his love of gardening and playing the ukulele.
He was born in Honolulu, HI, to Kame and Saburo Teruya and raised as the youngest of 5 siblings. Edwin graduated from the Iolani...
Mary Hisako Enomoto
Jan 21, 2026
Mary Hisako Enomoto was born September 21, 1929 in Las Vegas, NV and died January 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
She was the third child and only daughter of Kintaro "Ben" Enomoto and Kimiko Shimojima Enomoto.
Mary graduated from Las Vegas High School and then spent many years teaching home economics among other subjects at Hollywood High School.
Mary was kind to...
Fujiyoshi Fuji Yamamoto and Chieko Yamamoto
Jan 20, 2026
A combined funeral service for the late Chieko Yamamoto, 84-year-old, Okayama, Japan born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on January 30, 2026, and who was preceded in death by her husband, Fujiyoshi Fuji Yamamoto, 89-year-old, Fukuoka, Japan born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on January 20, 2026, will be held on Sunday, February 22, at 2...