Kikuo Shintaku
Dec 31, 2021
Kikuo Kay Shintaku, 93 year old, Lived in California. Born in Compton, resident of Monrovia peacefully passed at West Covina Healthcare Center on December 31, 2021. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Kiyomi Kuriyama Shintaku; son, Robert (Debbie Nakamura) Shintaku; daughter, Riye (Brent) Tsuda; also survived by siblings, many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.
Mieko Uragami
Dec 28, 2021
Mrs. Mieko Uragami, born on March 25, 1921 in Selleck, Washington, passed away on December 28, 2021, at the age of 100. She was a long-time employee of Carl K. Gumpert. Mie loved to see musicals and to travel. She enjoyed line dancing and spending time with her family and friends.
Mie was preceded in death by...
Mae Akita
Dec 28, 2021
Mae Akita, 90-year-old, Los Angeles-born, resident of North Hollywood, passed away peacefully at Northridge Hospital Medical Center on December 28, 2021. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Joe Akita; She is survived by her loving family, son, Dale (Leslie) Akita; granddaughters, Lindsey (Kyle) Saiki, Chelsea (Dor Wand) Akita and Courtney Akita; great-granddaughter, Casey Jean Saiki; also survived by...
Machiko Yamanaka
Dec 27, 2021
MRS. MACHIKO YAMANAKA, 90, Maizuru, Japan born Issei, resident of Pasadena, CA, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2021.
She is survived by her loving family: daughter, Naomi (Bill) Yamada; son, Harvey Yamanaka of Los Altos, CA ; grandchildren, Stacey (Albert Yu) Yamada, Dana Yamada, Jennifer and Jonathan Yamanaka of Los Altos, CA; sister, Akemi Sugawara of...
Yoshio Tsuji
Dec 26, 2021
Yoshio Tsuji, 89-years old, Air Force Veteran of Korea War, Born Martinez, California – Nisei, peacefully passed away on December 26, 2021 in Gardena California. He is survived by his loving family, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral service was held at FUKUI Mortuary with Reverend Rimban William Briones of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
Charles Toshio Shimada
Dec 26, 2021
Mr. Charles Toshio Shimada, 62, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2021.
Private family services were held.
Fumihisa Duke Kimura
Dec 22, 2021
Fumihisa Duke Kimura, 83-year-old, Tokyo-born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center on December 22, 2021. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Yukiko Kimura;
Peggy Shizuko Kawaguchi
Dec 21, 2021
MRS. PEGGY SHIZUKO KAWAGUCHI
March 10, 1923 – December 21, 2021
Peggy Shizuko Kawaguchi, 98, Florin, CA born Nisei, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021.
She is survived by her son, Kirk Kawaguchi; granddaughter, Kacy Kawaguchi; daughter-in-law, Judy Kawaguchi and sister-in-law, Midori Ito.
She is also...
Ruth Mikiko Hatchimonji
Dec 19, 2021
Ruth Mikiko Hatchimonji, 94-year-old, born in Kahuku, HI, passed away on December 19, 2021 at her home. Ruth was an adventure seeker. Unable to stay put on the island of Oahu after high school, she spent time living and working in Tokyo and Chicago before settling down in Los Angeles where she eventually met and married her beloved Ike....
Ronald Eugene Ota
Dec 19, 2021
Ronald Eugene Ota passed away peacefully on December 19, 2021 at the age of 63 with his loving companion, Lupe Casas, by his side.
Ron was born on March 27, 1958 in Los Angeles & grew up in Montebello graduating from Schurr High School & then attending CSULA where he received his B.A in Accounting.
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Tom Nobe Kuwahara
Dec 19, 2021
Tom Nobe Kuwahara peacefully passed away at his residence on December 19, 2021, at the age of 62, after bravely battling esophageal cancer.
He is survived by his loving family: Emily Kuwahara, his wife of 30 years; son, Drake; daughter, Leanne; mother, Suzuko Kuwahara; and brother, Roger (Lori) Kuwahara. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews,...
Wayne T. Kasai
Dec 17, 2021
A private funeral service for the late Wayne T. Kasai, 66-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on December 17, 2021, was held on Wednesday, December 29 at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.
Wayne was an attorney practicing in downtown Los Angeles for the last 32 years.
Predeceased by his...
Kiyoshi E. Minato
Dec 16, 2021
Mr. Kiyoshi E. Minato, 98-year-old, Salt Lake City, Utah born Nisei and long time resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021.
A private family graveside service was held at Evergreen Cemetery with Bishop Emeritus Taisen Miyata of Koyasan Buddhist Temple officiating.
He is survived by his loving family; daughter Jeanne (Mark)...
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...