Toshiko Tamura
Feb 7, 2022
Toshiko Tamura, 97 years old, born in Lyman, Idaho, resident of Gardena, California, peacefully passed away on February 7, 2022.
Toshiko is survived by her nephews, Tyrone Kajimoto, Robbin Kashitani, Leroy Kashitani and Steven Kashitani; nieces, Renee Kajimoto and Tami Chapman.
Toshiko will be buried at Pacific Crest Cemetery.
Kenneth Shoichi Takiguchi
Feb 6, 2022
Kenneth Shoichi Takiguchi, a resident of Los Angeles, California passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022, at the age of 96.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Mitsuyuki; and is survived by his sons, Darryl, and Craig (Miwako) Takiguchi; granddaughters, Emma, Hannah, and Sienna Takiguchi; brother, Edward Koichi Takiguchi; sisters, Mildred Kuniyoshi, Clara Medeiros,...
Daniel Kenneth Miwa
Feb 6, 2022
Danny Miwa was born on August 2, 1947 in St Paul, Minnesota. A few years later his parents, Ken and Yei Miwa moved the family to Los Angeles. He graduated from Dorsey High School in 1965. In 1967 after attending UCLA for 2 years he was drafted into the US Army where he became an aircraft and helicopter mechanic....
Yoshio Frank Noda
Feb 6, 2022
Public Visitation for the late Mr. Yoshio Frank Noda, 95 years old, Watsonville, CA born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on February 6, 2022, will be held on Wednesday, February 23, from 1:00pm to 4:30pm at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in the Garden, 707 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
Predeceased by his lovely wife, Kaoruko;...
Ikuko Kawamoto
Feb 5, 2022
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Jason Tomihiro Kato
Feb 4, 2022
Jason Tomihiro Kato , passed away peacefully on February 4, 2022. He was born in Santa Monica, California to Douglas and Hiroko Kato, the oldest of three children and grew up in Los Angeles. He attended University High School where he played varsity football and California State University, Long Beach and Northridge. He was a member of...
Roy H. Iketani
Feb 3, 2022
Roy Iketani , 91, passed peacefully in his sleep on February 3, 2022, in the presence of his family. Preceded in death by his wife, Nancee, and his parents, he leaves behind a sister, seven children, and ten grandchildren.
Born in 1930 at the segregated Japanese Hospital in Los Angeles, he...
George Dylan Elliott
Feb 1, 2022
George Dylan Elliott, age 65, Buffalo, NY born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away of natural causes on February 1, 2022 at his residence. A private service and blessing is being held by closest family and friends.
George had an incredible passion for the art of acting and theatre. He was dedicated to instilling and strengthening this...
Blanche Haruyo Okada
Jan 28, 2022
Blanche Haruyo Okada, Fowler, CA-born resident of Garden Grove, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2022 at the age of 102.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Yutaka Okada; sisters, Mabel Iguchi and Mary Morikawa; brother, George Ochi, and is survived by her son, Donald (Denise) Okada; daughter, Sherie (Jay) Kato; grandsons, Kevin and...
Hugo Kayano
Jan 26, 2022
Private Funeral Services were held for Hugo "Yugo" Kayano, 92 years old, born in Spokane, WA, raised in Okayama, Japan and a resident of Culver City, who passed away on January 26, 2022.
He was laid to rest at Inglewood Cemetery and was preceded in death by his parents (Komei & Kiyoko), older brother (Roy) and younger...
Vutikrai Chaiyasonthi
Jan 24, 2022
Vutikrai Chaiyasonthi, 67-year-old, Thailand, Bangkok-born, resident of Fullerton peacefully passed away at Residence on January 24. He is survived by her loving family; wife, Silratana Chaiyasonthi; sons, Ryan Chaiyasonthi; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Barbara Sumiye Nishimoto
Jan 24, 2022
Barbara Sumiye Nishimoto June 12, 1943 – January 24, 2022
Barbara Sumiye Nishimoto was born in Poston, Arizona to Frank Toshizumi and Mildred Haruko Yanai. The youngest of three children, Barbara grew up in LA with her brother Clyde and sister Ruby. She attended Virgil Junior High followed by Belmont High, where she made first chair violin...
May Midori Soeda
Jan 22, 2022
MRS. MAY MIDORI SOEDA, 75, New Jersey born Sansei and resident of Henderson, NV, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 22, 2022.
She is survived by her husband, Ron Soeda of Nevada; sister, Janice Ayame Nii; brother-in-law, Tadashi (Jean) Soeda of Arroyo Grande; niece, Jennifer Soeda.
Private family funeral services were...
Catherine Suzuko Uyeda
Jan 22, 2022
Private services for the late Catherine Suzuko Uyeda (104), born resident of Los Angeles, CA, who passed away peacefully on January 22, 2022, were held at St. Francis Xavier Chapel.
Catherine was predeceased by her husband Vincent, son Bob, and daughter Tayeko. She is survived by her children Yoshiko, Yutaka, Alice (Stan Doi), and daughter-in-law Blossom, sister...
Jimmy Akira Hanamoto
Jan 21, 2022
Jimmy Akira Hanamoto, was born on April 20th 1933 in Santa Cruz, California. He was the youngest of eight children, born to Shingoro and Asano Hanamoto. He had two older brothers, Sam and Tom, and five older sisters, Mae, Helen, Tomi, Sue and Ruby. His family lived and worked on a farm in Santa Cruz. Life was difficult as...
Thomas Yoshiaki Yamaguchi
Jan 20, 2022
Tom Yamaguchi , Los Angeles, CA born resident of Torrance, CA passed away at age 64 on January 20, 2022. Tom attended the schools in the Montebello Unified School District and attended California State University, Los Angeles and was a four-year letterman in tennis. Upon graduation from college, he was named head coach of the men's tennis...
Shirley Teruko Higashi
Jan 20, 2022
Shirley Teruko Higashi, 84 years old, born in Los Angeles, resident of Monterey Park, California, passed away on January 20, 2022.
Shirley is survived by her son, Roy (Vilma) Higashi; daughter, Julie (Takeo) Ishii; sister, Satoye Nakamichi; grandsons, Aron, Justin and Nolan Ishii.
Shirley was buried at Evergreen Cemetery on 2/12, Saturday.
Leo Ryo Hayashi
Jan 20, 2022
Leo Ryo Hayashi passed away, peacefully, in his sleep at the age of 90 on December 10, 2021. A private interment service was held at Evergreen Cemetery on January 14, 2022, presided over by Rimban William Briones of L.A. Hompa Hongwanji.
Leo was born in Haraichi Machi in Saitama Prefecture and was raised by his uncle in...
Kimiko Kozaki
Jan 20, 2022
Kimiko Kozaki Obituary On January 20, 2022, Kimiko Kozaki, daughter of the late Katsuki & Tsuya Nakagawa, died peacefully at the age of 96. She is predeceased by her husband, Harold S. Kozaki and sisters Yooko Yoneda and Fujiko Nakagawa. Kimiko was born in Washington state and spent most of her life in California except during the time...