Ruth Riuko Mochinaga
Dec 15, 2021
Ruth was born on September 18, 1925 and grew up in Hollywood, California. She is predeceased by her husband, Robert.
Ruth worked as a secretary for the State Department of Highways and City View Hospital. She later assisted in her husband's CPA office.
In their spare time with a growing family, they enjoyed going on...
Glenn E. Shimamoto
Dec 14, 2021
A public visitation for the late Glenn E. Shimamoto, 65-year-old, California born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on December 14, 2021, will be held on Wednesday, December 29 from 5-9 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles. A private family service will be held on Thursday, December 30 at Gedatsu Church in Rosemead....
Yoko Ishikawa
Dec 12, 2021
Yoko Ishikawa March 20, 1950 – December 12, 2021 (age 71)
Yoko Ishikawa, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, after a difficult battle with Parkinson's.
Yoko is survived by her daughters, Christina Parks (John) of Salisbury, MD and Caroline Fitzgerald (Anthony Spalding) of Costa Mesa, CA; her...
Michiko Koga
Dec 8, 2021
Michiko Koga was born in California, resident of Montebello passed away on December 8, at age of 92.
She is survived by sons, Craig Koga and Wayne (Heather) Koga: daughter, Sandra (Manuel) Mora; grandsons, Kyle Bunda, Christopher Koga and Justin Koga; Granddaughters, Kristin (Michael) Ramos and Kimberly Koga; great-grandchildren, Cameron Ramos. She is also survived by 3...
Amey Enomoto
Dec 7, 2021
AMEY ENOMOTO, age 91, passed away on December 7th. She was predeceased by her husband, Rayton G. Enomoto. Beloved mother to her daughters, Ann and Teri Enomoto; and her son Don Enomoto.
Funeral services will be held virtually via Zoom.com on January 14 at 11am.
Link: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/amey-enomotos-memorial- service-tickets-232288961537? aff=efbneb
In lieu of...
Akiko Maeda
Dec 7, 2021
Akiko Arakaki Maeda, age 90, Los Angeles, Calif.-born Nisei resident of Gardena, passed away on December 7, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her son, Kent F. Maeda.
She is survived by her loving family: husband of 66 ½ years, Tom Takashi Maeda; daughters, Ayako Motoyasu and Midori (Neil) Kubota; son,...
Lucy Midori Hamanaka
Dec 6, 2021
Lucy Hamanaka
May 19, 1925 – December 6, 2021
Lucy Midori Hamanaka passed away peacefully in her sleep, at home on December 6, 2021. Lucy was born in Baker, Oregon to Soichi and Tokiko (Abe) Hirata. The family moved to Japan during the war. After the war, she worked as an interpreter for the British...
Chizuko Fujihara
Dec 5, 2021
Chizuko "Sue" Fujihara passed away peacefully near her Torrance residence at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center on December 5 th at age 92. Born July 22, 1929, in Hilo, Hawaii, Sue was predeceased by her husband, James Kanou Fujihara. She is survived by son, Darryl Fujihara, and his wife Cassandra, and daughter, Carole Chew, and her husband...
June Kazumi Karasawa
Dec 3, 2021
June was born in California, resident of Chino Hills passed away on December 3, at age of 94.
She is survived by sons, Eric H. Karasawa of California; Allen (Devi Meiliana) Karasawa of Jakarta, Indonesia and Harry Karasawa of Utah; daughters, Elaine (Frank) Saito, Helen Mitsui and Grace (Gary) Iwamoto of California; brothers, Terry Ideno of California...
Hisako Ouchi
Dec 1, 2021
A private graveside service for the late Hisako Ouchi, 92-year-old, California born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on December 1, 2021, was held on Friday, December 17 at Inglewood Park Cemetery.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Ichiro Ouchi; she is survived by her children, Alan Ouchi, Grace Feight and Shirley Ouchi; brother, Kumpei Sakaniwa; she...
Noboru Asayama
Dec 1, 2021
Private funeral services for the late Mr. Noboru Asayama, 98-year-old, Des Moines, WA born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on December 1, 2021 were held on December 23rd at Gardena Buddhist Church, with Rev. John Iwohara officiating.
He is survived by his daughters, Phyllis (Robert), Terri (David), and Gail (Robert); grandchildren, Melissa, Ashley, Michelle, Michael, Scott,...
Julia Nobuko Murakawa
Nov 27, 2021
Julia Nobuko Murakawa, a Honolulu, Hawaii born, resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021 at the age of 92.
She is survived by her daughter, Alison (Jimmy) Kochiyama of CA; granddaughters, Maya (Brian) Kochiyama Lee of CA, and Aliya Kochiyama of CA; grandson, Kahlil Kochiyama of CA; sisters, Elizabeth (Akira) Horiuchi of CA, and...
Masakazu Jack Fujimoto
Nov 26, 2021
Masakazu Jack Fujimoto, a National City, CA-born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021 at the age of 93.
He is survived by his loving wife, Grace, daughters, Crystal, Jolene, and Maya, and son, Randall.
Private Services were held at the West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple.
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Mary Chisato Kunihiro
Nov 26, 2021
KUNIHIRO, Mary Chisato
Mary Chisato Kunihiro, Portland, Oregon-born, resident of Covina, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021 at the age of 98.
She is survived by her son, Terry (Dorothy) Kunihiro; grandson, Aaron Kunihiro; niece, Janet Kunihiro; nephews, Robert (Karen), Allen (Maria), Ronald Kunihiro and Garrett Wong
Honoring her request, no services...
Steven Shoji Tanaka
Nov 25, 2021
Steven Shoji Tanaka of Camarillo, CA was born on January 2, 1959 in Oxnard, CA. He passed away from natural causes at home on November 25, 2021 at the age of 62.
Steven was predeceased by his father, Minoru Tanaka. He is survived by his mother, Katsuko Tanaka, and siblings, Suzanne (Paul) Chinn, Kenneth (Deborah) Tanaka, and...
Robert Matsubayashi
Nov 24, 2021
A private graveside service for the late Robert Matsubayashi, 85-year-old, California born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on November 24, 2021, was held on Friday, December 17 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Culver City.
Predeceased by his wife, Joanne Matsubayashi née Ashimoto and sister, Lily Kuroda; he is survived by his children, John (Amy Ota)...
Tadayuki Murakami
Nov 23, 2021
Tadayuki Murakami, a Maui Hawaii-born, resident of Gardena, passed away on November 23, 2021 at the age of 89.
Private services will be held at Fukui Mortuary on February 26th 2022. The Memorial service will also be live streamed via internet. For more information, please send an email to tadayukimurakamiservice2021@gmail.com
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