Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.

Rick Shigeki Yamamoto

Rick Shigeki Yamamoto

Jun 14, 2022

Memorial Service for the late Rick Shigeki Yamamoto, 62-year-old, Santa Monica-born,

a resident of Huntington Beach, who passed away on June 14, 2022, was held on Saturday, July 23

at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden".

He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Yamamoto; mother, Sumiko Yamamoto; siblings,

Lynn, Craig...

Frederick Iwao Hirai

Frederick Iwao Hirai

Jun 12, 2022

Frederick Iwao Hirai, a resident of Simi Valley, California passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022, at the age of 83.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy Keiko Hirai; and is survived by his son, Colby Hirai; daughters, Stephanie (Richard) Ramirez, and Whitney (John) Eum; grandchildren, Ashlyn and Richard Ramirez, Christopher, Steven, and...

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Teruko N. Fujikawa

Teruko N. Fujikawa

Jun 10, 2022

Teruko 'Teri' N. Fujikawa passed away peacefully on June 10, 2022, at the age of 95. She is now at rest with her beloved husband, Sam.

Teri was born in San Francisco, Calif., to Hideji and Kane Nakamizo, she was the middle of three daughters. In 1942, Teri and her family were forcibly removed to the Tanforan...

Dean Keisuke Sugano

Dean Keisuke Sugano

Jun 10, 2022

Dean K. Sugano, 91-year-old, Gering, Nebraska born resident of Culver City peacefully passed away at his residence on June 10th. He was predeceased by his loving wife, May Yoko Sugano. He is survived by his loving family; son, Alan Dean (Suzanne) Sugano, Amy Hana Ota (John Matsubayashi); grandsons, Kyle Tadashi Ota, Jake Kent Matsubayashi, Gabe Dean Matsubayashi; granddaughter, Courtney...

Irene Kuwaki-Chuman

Irene Kuwaki-Chuman

Jun 8, 2022

A celebration of life service for the late Irene Kuwaki-Chuman, 67-year-old, Japan born, resident of Alhambra, who passed away on June 8, 2022 will be held on Saturday, July 16, 10:30 a.m. at West Covina Christian Church 1100 E. Cameron Ave. in West Covina.  The family kindly requests Business Hawaiian Attire (No flip flops, shorts or jeans).

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Harumi Miyazono

Harumi Miyazono

Jun 4, 2022

Harumi Miyazono, a resident of Gardena, California passed away peacefully on June 4, 2022, at the age of 86.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Hiroshi Henry; and is survived by her brother, Koji Hamashima.

Private Services were held at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.

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Ruth Shizuyu Nishimoto

Ruth Shizuyu Nishimoto

Jun 1, 2022

Ruth Shizuyu Nishimoto, 97, a Colorado born Nisei and a long-time resident of Palmdale passed away peacefully on June 1st at Antelope Valley Medical Center after a short illness. A private burial service was held at Eternal Valley Memorial Park on June 23rd, with Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.

She is survived by...

Anna Mae Asako Tamaki

Anna Mae Asako Tamaki

May 30, 2022

Anna Mae Asako Tamaki, 99, passed away peacefully in her home on May 30, 2022. She was born to Mikaku and Umeno Fujino in Salinas, California. Anna Mae was a dancer, singer, and a successful business woman, having owned and operated dozens of properties in Southern California and Nevada. She was married to Carl Minoru Tamaki,...

Ayako Nakashima

Ayako Nakashima

May 29, 2022

Ayako Nakashima, 93, was born on January 13, 1929, in Salinas, California, and passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 29, 2022, in Pico Rivera, California.  Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends, all of whose lives were positively affected in a myriad of ways by this extraordinary woman.

Ayako's primary purpose in...

Richard Kiyomi Nagano

Richard Kiyomi Nagano

May 29, 2022

NAGANO, RICHARD KIYOMI.  Age 93, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2022.

He is survived by his loving family; wife, Alice Yasuko Nagano; daughter, Rene (George) LePage; son, Andrew Nagano; grandchildren, Anthony and Michael LePage, and Joy (Joshua) LePage-Romano; sister-in-law, Lily Nagano.

He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

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Leslie S. Sakioka

Leslie S. Sakioka

May 26, 2022

A private graveside service for the late Leslie S. Sakioka, 68-year-old, California born, long time resident of Anaheim, who passed away on May 26, 2022 was held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier.

Predeceased by her parents, Shizuo and Tsuruko Alice, as well as her brother, Sidney; she is survived by...

Tommy Takenori Tanaka

Tommy Takenori Tanaka

May 24, 2022

TOMMY TAKENORI TANAKA, 86, Glendale, CA born Nisei, resident of Las Vegas, NV passed away peacefully on May 24, 2022 surrounded by his loving family in Las Vegas.

He is survived by his beloved family: wife, Jeanne S. Tanaka of Las Vegas; son, Jeffrey S. (Sharon) Tanaka; daughter, Debbie S. Tanaka of Las Vegas; grandsons, Matthew and...

Kazuyo Hata

Kazuyo Hata

May 24, 2022

Graveside services for the late Mrs. Kazuyo Hata, 95-year-old, Terminal Island born, resident of Long Beach, who passed away on May 24, 2022, will be held on Saturday, June 11, 9:30a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 South Western Avenue Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, officiated by Rev. Shumyo Kojima of Zenshuji Soto Mission.

She is survived...

Tad Torao Uyemura

Tad Torao Uyemura

May 21, 2022

UYEMURA, TAD TORAO (96) Passed away on May 21, 2022. Born in Los Angeles, CA and longtime resident of Gardena, CA.  Tad and his late wife, Marie owned the Nisei Oriental Gift Shop in Gardena for over 40 years. Tad is survived by his loving son, Chris (Katie) Uyemura; daughter, Cindy Tsukamoto; grandchildren Ryan Uyemura, Tracy (Adam) Dasho and...

Daniel Castro

Daniel Castro

May 20, 2022

Daniel Castro passed away on May 20th 2022.  He is predeceased by his wife of 37 years, Joy Tanaka-Castro; as well as his sisters, Esther and Leticia.  He will live on in the hearts of his son, Jesse; his grandson Aiden; his brother Adrian; and his surviving sisters, Elodia, Angelina, Amelia and Elia.  His memory will also be cherished...

Yutaka "Tak" Yoshida

Yutaka "Tak" Yoshida

May 16, 2022

Yutaka "Tak" Yoshida, a Los Angeles born 101 year old, passed away peacefully at his home on May 16, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones.

Tak was a kind, thoughtful, generous and faithful man.  He was the eldest of 3 Nisei brothers who spent their early years on a farm, and moved to Japan when Tak was...

Kazuto Taniguchi

Kazuto Taniguchi

May 12, 2022

Kazuto "Kaz" Taniguchi, age 96, resident of Gardena, California, passed away peacefully at his home in Gardena California on May 12, 2022. He was born to Kanhichi and Harumi Taniguchi in Salinas, California, where the family farmed. On February 19, 1942, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which sent thousands of Japanese Americans to internment camps. The Taniguchi family...

Jerry Hiroshi Chikahisa

Jerry Hiroshi Chikahisa

May 11, 2022

Jerry Hiroshi Chikahisa, 68 years old, Colorado born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on May 11, 2022.

Predeceased by his parents Carl and Sumiko Chikahisa, he is survived by sisters, Colleen Kay and Gail Yoko Chikahisa; nephew, Jeremy Parks; uncle Henry (Patti) Chikahisa; aunts, Evelyn Chikahisa, Helen Sakaki, Frances Chikahisa and many other relatives.

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Itsuko Teragawa

Itsuko Teragawa

May 11, 2022

Funeral Services for Itsuko Teragawa, 104-year-old, Watsonville, CA, Nisei, resident of Monterey Park, CA who passed away on May 11, 2022 at home will be held at Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley, 323 Workman Mill Rd., La Puente, on Sat., June 18, 11:30 a.m. under the direction of Fukui Mortuary. Pastor Rocky Seto will officiate.

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