Obituaries

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

Alfonso Earl Remolino

Alfonso Earl Remolino

Apr 11, 2022

ALFONSO E. REMOLINO, 87, US Army Veteran, passed peacefully on April 11, 2022.

He is survived by his loving family: son, Kyle B. (Nancy) Remolino; granddaughter, Kelsey K. Remolino and many nieces, nephews and family.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 10:00AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in...

Dorene Johe Chuck

Dorene Johe Chuck

Apr 8, 2022

Dorene Johe Chuck, a long-time resident of Los Angeles, passed away on April 8, 2022, just a few weeks shy of her 96 th birthday.

Dorene was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John, and sons, Gary and Corey.  She is survived by her daughter, Barbara, and son, Stuart (Catherine), and grandchildren, Christopher, Michelle (David), Matthew...

Setsuko Uyemura

Setsuko Uyemura

Apr 8, 2022

Funeral services for the late Setsuko Uyemura, 85-year-old, born in Manchuria and raised in Kagoshima, Japan, resident of Gardena, Calif., who passed away peacefully on April 8, 2022, were held at Gardena Buddhist Church.

She is survived by her loving family; sons, Kenneth (Diane) Uyemura, and Glenn (Jacklyn) Uyemura; grandson, Wayne Uyemura; sisters, Masako Otsubo, Michiko Yamanaka,...

Chester Matao Yamamoto

Chester Matao Yamamoto

Apr 7, 2022

Chester Matao Yamamoto, born in Hilo, Hawaii and a resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully at the age of 103, on April 7, 2022.

He is survived by his loving family; daughters, Emogene (Toshio) Umeda and Patty (Tom) West; grandchildren, Lisa Oba and Chris Oba.  A private burial service will be held at Inglewood Park Cemetery...

Marci Jean Furuye

Marci Jean Furuye

Apr 7, 2022

Marci Furuye of Culver City California passed away peacefully on April 7, 2022, at MaryCrest Manor at the age of 75.

She is now reunited in heaven with her late husband Doug Furuye, and many of her well-loved pets. Marci is survived by her daughter Paige Furuye ( fiancé Andrew Lien ), sister Julie Nakano ( husband Andy...

Henry S

Henry S

Apr 6, 2022

TBA

Katsuko Tanaka

Katsuko Tanaka

Apr 5, 2022

Katsuko Tanaka, a longtime resident of Camarillo, CA was born on April 1, 1929 in Venice, CA.  She passed away peacefully at her home at Nikkei Senior Gardens in Arleta, CA on April 5, 2022 at the age of 93.

Katsuko was preceded in death by her husband, Minoru (2012), and her son, Steven (2021).  She is...

Hanae P. Tanaka

Hanae P. Tanaka

Apr 4, 2022

Private gravesite services for the late Hanae P. Tanaka, 98-year-old,  Sacramento, CA born, resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, who passed away on April 4, 2022 were held on May 11th at Green Hills Memorial Park, Rev. Kenjo Igarashi of Nichiren Sangha Association officiating.

She is survived by her niece, Joanne Tanaka; nephew, Ken Tanaka; also survived by...

Teruko Hasegawa

Teruko Hasegawa

Apr 4, 2022

Teruko Hasegawa, 91-year-old, Tokyo Japan born, resident of Monterey Park, passed away on April 4, 2022.  A private graveside service will be held at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier on a later date.

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Gentaro Hasegawa and son, Mike Hasegawa; she is survived by her son, Kenny (Lee) Hasegawa; daughter-in-law, Karen Hasegawa;...

Bernice Michiko Nakadaira

Bernice Michiko Nakadaira

Apr 2, 2022

Funeral services for Bernice Michiko Nakadaira, 85 year-old Los Angeles born resident of Monterey Park who passed away on April 2, 2022, at Placentia-Linda Hospital, was held on Saturday, May 7 at 11:00 AM, at Rolling Hills United Methodist Church, Rolling Hills Estates, officiated by Rev. Mark Nakagawa.

She is predeceased by her husband, Arthur Tadashi Nakadaira;...

Ernest Gordon Kawai

Ernest Gordon Kawai

Mar 31, 2022

Ernest Gordon Kawai, age 75, passed away on March 31, 2022.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandi Kawai; daughter, Julie Kawai; brothers, Glen (Geri), Reid (Cathy), Ted (Linda), and Bill (Martha) Kawai; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, April 26,...

Kiyoko Isomoto

Kiyoko Isomoto

Mar 30, 2022

A private family service for Kiyoko Isomoto, 91 year old, Kyoto Japan – born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on March 30, 2022, was held on May 5, 2022 at Fukui Mortuary officiated by Rev. Furumoto of Senshin Buddhist Temple.  She is predeceased by husband Isamu "Sam" Isomoto, and survived by stepson, Glen (Joyce) Isomoto; step grandsons,...

Steven Nakama

Steven Nakama

Mar 30, 2022

Private gravesite services for the late Steven M. Nakama, a 70-year-old, resident of Torrance, CA who passed away on March 30, 2022, were held at Green Hills Memorial Park.

Steven passed away after an extended hospital and rehab stay due to complications from peripheral vascular disease.

He served in the...

Kiyoko Isomoto

Kiyoko Isomoto

Mar 30, 2022

A private family service for Kiyoko Isomoto, 91 year old, Kyoto Japan – born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on March 30, 2022, was held on May 5, 2022 at Fukui Mortuary officiated by Rev. Furumoto of Senshin Buddhist Temple.  She is predeceased by husband Isamu "Sam" Isomoto, and survived by stepson, Glen (Joyce) Isomoto; step grandsons,...

U Y

U Y

Mar 26, 2022

To Be Added

Leonard Yuzo Ota

Leonard Yuzo Ota

Mar 26, 2022

Leonard Yuzo Ota, 83, passed away on March 26, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.  Leonard was survived by his four children, Cynthia Kojaku, Dwayne Ota, Stephanie Ishitani and Lyle Ota.  In addition to being the best Dad to his four children, he was Grandpa to nine grandchildren and Great-Grandpa to one, and Uncle to many nieces and nephews.  He...

Utako Yamanaka

Utako Yamanaka

Mar 26, 2022

The late Utako Yamanaka, 92-year old born in Utah, passed away peacefully in Torrance on March 26, 2022.  A private funeral service was held on April 11 and officiated by Rev. Eiiji Osato of Gardena Valley Baptist Church where she was a member for over 50 years.

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Moriyoshi Yamanaka; she is survived...

Amelia Sakakibara

Amelia Sakakibara

Mar 25, 2022

A visitation for the late Amelia Sakakibara, 91-year-old, Brazil born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on March 25, 2022, will be held on Monday, April 4 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary 707 E. Temple St in Los Angeles.  A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 11 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery 204...

Subscribe & Receive Obituary Alerts
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.