Obituaries

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

Alvin Masayuki Kuniyoshi

Alvin Masayuki Kuniyoshi

Feb 25, 2022

Mr. Alvin M. Kuniyoshi, 90, Hawaii born Nisei, US Army Veteran, resident of Rosemead, CA passed away peacefully on February 25, 2022.

He is survived by his loving family: daughter, Kathy Kuniyoshi; sons, Kurt and Kent Kuniyoshi; grandchildren, Kayli, Jordan, Austin and Aydin Kuniyoshi; brothers, Shinso and Douglas Kuniyoshi; many aunts, uncles, cousins and many other relatives....

Richard Tokuji Iseri

Richard Tokuji Iseri

Feb 24, 2022

Richard Tokuji Iseri, a resident of Garden Grove, California passed away peacefully on February 24, 2022, at the age of 92.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sachiko and his son, Douglas; and is survived by his son, Devin Iseri; grandson, Ryan (Henna) Iseri; and brothers, George, and Joe Iseri; sister Yasko Iseri.

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Hayao Shishino

Hayao Shishino

Feb 24, 2022

Hayao 'Hy' Shishino passed away on February 24, 2022, at the age of 97. He is now at rest with his beloved wife, Mitzi.

Hy was born June 25, 1924, in Los Angeles, the second of four children. He grew up helping in the family flower shop until the family was evacuated to the Santa Anita Assembly...

George Hiromi Sumida

George Hiromi Sumida

Feb 23, 2022

George Hiromi Sumida, born in Sacramento California, resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully at home on February 23.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Sadako (Higa).

Due to the pandemic, there will be no service

Ellen "Kiki" Misawa

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

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...

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K. K.

Feb 20, 2022

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Richard Mitsuo Komoto

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...

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Feb 15, 2022

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Mary Yoshiko Shiohama

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;...

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