Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.
David Isamu Doi
Jul 6, 2022
David Isamu Doi, retired Superior Court Judge, passed away on July 6, 2022.
Beloved husband of Sanaye Doi; father of Dana (Glenn) Doi-Rollolazo and Gena (Long) Doi-Nguyen; grandfather of Nicolas and Makenna Nguyen, and Jordan and Bailey Rollolazo; brother of Kathryn Doi Todd, Melinda Manchester, and Stanley (Alice) Doi; also survived by several nephews and nieces.
Kimie Wallace
Jul 6, 2022
Kimie Wallace, 78, passed away from natural causes on July 6th, 2022, with her family by her side in Pasadena, California.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, July 21st at Fukui Mortuary in Los Angeles, California.
She was born September 30th, 1943 in Misaki, Japan, to Tamekichi and Tsutayo Fujisaki. Kimie attended Yokohama Women's...
Chizuko Yamagawa
Jul 4, 2022
Chizuko Yamagawa, age 100, born in Denver, CO, resident of Los
Angeles passed away on July 4, 2022.
Predeceased by her husband, Joe Yamagawa, in September, 2020.
Beloved mother of Corinne "Corky" (Norman) Tatara and Becky Yamagawa; grandmother of Taryn Tatara; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A...
Eiji Watanabe
Jul 1, 2022
Eiji Watanabe, 78-year-old, Manzanar-born, resident of Monterey Park, peacefully passed away on July 1. He is survived by his wife, Yuri Watanabe; son, Scott Yo Watanabe; daughter, Jennifer Midori Lieu; son-in-law, John Lieu; grandchildren, Lana and Landon. Funeral service was held at FUKUI "Chapel in the Garden" with Bishop Yuji Matsumoto of Koyasan Buddhist Temple officiating
Itsuko Yada
Jun 30, 2022
Itsuko Yada, age 90, of Carlsbad, California, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2022. She was born in Mexicali, Mexico. The family farmed locally for many years growing tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans, strawberries and carnations. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Henry Yada, and son, Sonny Yada. She is...
Douglas Masato Kanegawa
Jun 30, 2022
Douglas Masato Kanegawa, 60-year-old, Los Angeles-born, resident of Gardena peacefully passed away at Memorial Hospital of Gardena on June 30. He is survived by her loving family; mother, Betty Akiko Kanegawa; sisters, Kathy (Rick) Ozaki, Patty Kanegawa, Nancy Tsuno, nieces Deena, Robyn, Kelly Ozaki & Minami Gessel; also survived by many relatives.
Funeral service was held at...
David Tsuneaki Kayano
Jun 29, 2022
David Tsuneaki Kayano, a resident of Long Beach, California passed away on June 29, 2022, at the age of 58.
He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Roy and Sumiko Kayano; and is survived by his sister, Linda Kayano Quon and her husband Wing; niece, Liane Quon; nephews, Corey and Kevin Quon; and many cousins...
Kikue Shimabukuro
Jun 27, 2022
SHIMABUKURO, KIKUE (KAY). Age 93, passed away peacefully in Pasadena on June 27, 2022. Born in Hawaii, Kikue was a long-time resident of Hilo and Los Angeles and worked at the Southern California Gas Co. from 1959-1988. Kikue is predeceased by her husband, Yukichi; son, Randy; and her six siblings, Chiyoko Yagi, Shinichi Oshiro,...
Eric Seikow Kimura
Jun 25, 2022
Eric "Ricky" Seikow Kimura, a 57-year-old, California born, resident of Torrance, passed away on June 25, 2022.
Eric was born to Mark and Lillian Kimura in East Los Angeles, and the family lived in Montebello, Cerritos, and back to Montebello where he attended Schurr High School.
As a child, Eric was a gymnast (he could...
Terushi Noda
Jun 25, 2022
Terushi Ted Noda passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 25, 2022.
He will live on in the hearts of his 3 children, 10 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
Ruruko Seko
Jun 24, 2022
Ruruko Seko, a resident of Los Angeles, California passed away peacefully on June 24, 2022, at the age of 82.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Fred Manabu Seko; and is survived by her nieces, Mika Aono, and Liz Osaka-Rivera.
Burial services at Evergreen cemetery in Boyle Heights were held on July...
Takeko Wakiji
Jun 24, 2022
TAKEKO "TACHY" WAKIJI, 102, Pasadena, CA born Nisei July 20, 1919, resident of Pasadena, passed away on June 24, 2022, Mission Care Center, Rosemead.
She is predeceased by sister, Masako Shima; brother, Hajime "James" Wakiji; sister, Kaoru Wakiji; brother, George Wakiji and sister, Mari Wakiji; nephew, Hiroshi Wakiji. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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