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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

F. H.

F. H.

Jun 29, 2022

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Kikue Shimabukuro

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

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

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

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

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.

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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...

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