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....
Grace Hiroye Clark
Feb 8, 2022
CLARK, GRACE HIROYE, Age 50, of Yorba Linda, CA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on February 8, 2022. Grace was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Grace was born on September 3, 1971 in Santa Ana, CA. Grace graduated from Loara High School in 1989, Cal State Fullerton in 1996, and received her teaching...
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...