Dr. Akira Tajiri
Mar 1, 2022
A celebration of life service for the late Dr. Akira Tajiri, 95-year-old, California born, who last resided in Redondo Beach and passed away in early March of this year, will be held on Sunday, March 20 in El Segundo, CA. Please contact thetajirifamily@gmail.com for details.
He retired at 86 from his Reedley optometric...
Sachio Sato
Feb 28, 2022
Sachio Sato, 88-year-old, Maui, Hawaii-born, resident of Rosemead peacefully passed away at Residence on February 28. He is predeceased by his loving family, wife, Alice Midori Sato; son, Douglas Kiyoshi Sato; He is survived by his loving family; son, Darryl Yoshio Sato; daughter-in-law, Janice Sato; grandchildren, Kevin and Laura Sato; brothers, Wilbur and Norman Sato; sister, Jane (Herbert) Kimata...
Sueo Nakahara
Feb 28, 2022
Sueo was born on September 21, 1933, in Olaa, Hawaii. He was the 8 th child of Kunichi Nakahara and Tamiyo Yasumura.
Sueo attended Olaa Elementary from 1939 to 1948, and he was a member of Hilo High School's Class of 1951. He attended the University of Hawaii in Honolulu and graduated in 1955 with a BS...
Sachiko Ichinose
Feb 26, 2022
Sachiko Ichinose, 96-year-old, Los Angeles-born, resident of Monterey Park peacefully passed away at Sakura Gardens on February 26.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Sadami Ichinose; She is survived by her loving family; son, Craig (Naomi) Ichinose; daughter, Karen (Wayne) Nakatsu; grandchildren, Matthew (Cyndi) and Emily Ichinose; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives....
Alvin Masayuki Kuniyoshi
Feb 25, 2022
Mr. Alvin M. Kuniyoshi, 90, Hawaii born Nisei, US Army Veteran, resident of Rosemead, CA passed away peacefully on February 25, 2022.
He is survived by his loving family: daughter, Kathy Kuniyoshi; sons, Kurt and Kent Kuniyoshi; grandchildren, Kayli, Jordan, Austin and Aydin Kuniyoshi; brothers, Shinso and Douglas Kuniyoshi; many aunts, uncles, cousins and many other relatives....
Richard Tokuji Iseri
Feb 24, 2022
Richard Tokuji Iseri, a resident of Garden Grove, California passed away peacefully on February 24, 2022, at the age of 92.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sachiko and his son, Douglas; and is survived by his son, Devin Iseri; grandson, Ryan (Henna) Iseri; and brothers, George, and Joe Iseri; sister Yasko Iseri.
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Hayao Shishino
Feb 24, 2022
Hayao 'Hy' Shishino passed away on February 24, 2022, at the age of 97. He is now at rest with his beloved wife, Mitzi.
Hy was born June 25, 1924, in Los Angeles, the second of four children. He grew up helping in the family flower shop until the family was evacuated to the Santa Anita Assembly...
George Hiromi Sumida
Feb 23, 2022
George Hiromi Sumida, born in Sacramento California, resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully at home on February 23.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Sadako (Higa).
Due to the pandemic, there will be no service
Ellen "Kiki" Misawa
Feb 22, 2022
Ellen Kimiye "Kiki" Misawa, 62-year old, lifelong resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2022.
Predeceased by her father Kiyoshi "Koot", mother Mitsuye "Mitzie" and brother Thomas " Tommy"Misawa.
She is survived by loving family: her fiance, Randy Yabuno and their "Fur Baby" Abby; brothers, Lawrence and Ralph (Glenda) Misawa; niece, Mindy...
Fumie Ito
Feb 21, 2022
Mrs. Fumie Ito, 98-year old, Stockton, CA born-Nisei and resident of Montebello, passed away on February 21, 2022. Private funeral services were held on March 5 at Koyasan Buddhist Temple, officiated by Bishop Emeritus Taisen Miyata.
She is survived by her daughter, Christine Tomoko Ito; son, Kenneth Tatsuo Ito; also survived by many nieces and nephews in...
Richard Mitsuo Komoto
Feb 19, 2022
Richard Mitsuo Komoto, resident of Los Angeles passed away at the age of 70 on February 19, 2022.
Richard was born and raised in California and was the youngest of 3 sons to James Takashi Komoto and Alyce Sachiko (Nakagawa) Komoto. After receiving his bachelor's degree, Richard spent many years in the grocery industry to provide for...
Mary Yoshiko Shiohama
Feb 14, 2022
Mary Yoshiko Shiohama went home to heaven on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2022 at the age of 95, and was at long-last reunited with her husband, Champ, and with her Lord.
Mary is survived by her sons, Gary (Cheryl) and Larry (Deanna) Shiohama; grandchildren, Lauren (Chris), Brent (Grace), Brandon, Kailie, and Natalie; and one great...
Kazu Suzuki Iwahashi
Feb 12, 2022
Kazu Suzuki Iwahashi, 94-year-old, Kawasaki-born, resident of Alhambra peacefully passed away at Residence on February 12. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Kaoru Iwahashi; She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Elaine (Raul) Salazar; granddaughter, Aki Salazar; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Thomas S. Gorman
Feb 12, 2022
Thomas ("Tim") Gorman, resident of Los Angeles, passed away at the age of 79 on February 12, 2022. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Marie Gorman, he is survived by his wife, Susan Takata; sister Mary (Carlos); brothers John (Denise); Vincent (Laurie); William (Rosanne); Kevin (Cynthia); sister-in-law Gail Takata (Craig); brother-in-law Gary Takata; and many nieces and nephews. A...
Penelope "Penny" M. Ahn
Feb 11, 2022
A private service for the late Penelope "Penny" M. Ahn, 85-year-old, California born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on February 11, 2022, was held on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert K. Ahn; children, Steven (Sandra Gong) Ahn, Lisa (Jon)...
Tsuyoshi Okamoto
Feb 8, 2022
Tsuyoshi Okamoto, age 97 born in Colorado and a resident of Los Angeles, California passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 8, 2022. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Tazuko Grace Okamoto.
He is survived by his nieces, Kayoko Inohara, Chiemi (Bob) Watanabe and their families.
Due to Covid-19, a private family service...
Johnny Yusow Yamada
Feb 8, 2022
Johnny Yusow Yamada, age 92, Los Angeles born, Army veteran of the Korean War and resident of Valley Village peacefully passed away on February 8, 2022. He is survived by his wife Katsuko, daughter Linda Eiko, son Garrett Hideki (Texas). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Private funeral services will be held at L.A....