Stanley Nakao
Sep 5, 2021
Stanley Nakao, 72-year-old, Los Angeles-born, resident of Redondo Beach passed away on September 5, 2021. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Susan Nakao; sisters, Grace (Kenneth) Mitsuhata, Nancy Nakao; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral service was held at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple with Rimban William Briones officiating.
In...
Haruko Oda
Sep 5, 2021
Haruko Oda was born on August 13, 1920 in the countryside of North Korea. After she married our father, they moved to Japan to live a better life. They weren't able to speak any Japanese at that time and experienced tremendous difficulty in finding housing acceptable to both themselves as well as the landlord, so they lived with an...
Kinuko Hirata
Sep 3, 2021
Kinuko Hirata passed away peacefully on September 3, at the age of 91. She is predeceased by her husband, Rev. T. Satoshi Hirata. She leaves behind her daughters Jeanne Atsuko (Brian) Kumagai and Janet Itsuko (Dwight) Nakata; as well as her grandchildren Kyle and Kristen Kumagai, and Lesley and Mark Nakata. We are filled with gratitude for a...
Owen Takao Nagata
Sep 3, 2021
Owen Nagata, age 60, passed away on September 3, 2021.Owen was born and grew up in Oceanside, CA. He was an avid fisherman, skilled produce salesman, and jokester who loved people and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his cousins. He is survived by his parents, George and Alethea Nagata; his daughter, Amie, and his son, Owen...
Ryan Keiji Sakoda
Sep 2, 2021
Ryan Keiji Sakoda, age 48, passed away on September 2, 2021. Beloved son of Ronney and Colleen Sakoda; brother of Kelley (Cliff) Ikeda and Brett (Shelly) Sakoda; uncle to Kaylee, Brendan, Cammy, and Nicholas. He was the nephew of Jimmy and Akemi Sakoda, Gary and Irene Sumida, and Ray and Carolyn Funatsu; and had many cousins.
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Mary Hatate
Sep 1, 2021
Mary K. Hatate, 93, California born Nisei, resident of Pasadena, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2021.
She is survived by her loving family; nieces, Lorraine (David) Woody, Judy (Franklin) Kam and Jean (Richard) Osaka; grand-nephews, Daniel Osaka, Spencer (Lori) Kam and Evan Kam; great-grand-niece, Hannah Kam; and many relatives.
Predeceased by her loving husband,...
Paul Masaichi Inafuku
Aug 31, 2021
Paul Masaichi Inafuku, 83-year-old, Hawaii-born, resident of Cypress peacefully passed away at Residence on August 31, 2021. He is survived by her loving family; wife, Nancy Inafuku; sons, Scott Inafuku; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral & Interment service was held at Orange County Buddhist Church, Reverend Jon Turner officiating.
Frankie Mariko Fukuda
Aug 29, 2021
Frankie Fukuda, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully in her Garden Grove home on August 29, 2021. She was 90 years old. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Hiroshi; her daughters Kathryn Amooi, and Alison Fukuda, granddaughter Ashli Hicks, great-granddaughter Sydney Hicks; son, John Fukuda and his wife Hadley, grandsons, Jett...
Clarice Eguchi
Aug 28, 2021
Clarice Eguchi, age 65, passed away on August 28, 2021.
Clarice was born on September 7, 1955 in Lihue, Kauai, HI. At a young age, Clarice moved to Los Angeles to live with her sister, Abbie Hussey. She had a caring soul and had a true talent for nurturing those she loved. She is the beloved mother...
Cristina Tolentino Benitez
Aug 27, 2021
A rosary and viewing for the late Cristina Tolentino Benitez, 79 year old, Philippines born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on August 27, 2021, will be held on Friday, September 17 from 6-9 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary Chapel 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, September 18, 9 a.m. at...
Helen Nagaro
Aug 25, 2021
Helen Nagaro, a Sacramento, California-born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2021 at the age of 97.
She is survived by her daughter, Cathy (Dennis) Silva of CA; Sisters, Anna Ohmura and Josephine Morikawa; grandsons, Sean, Luis and Francisco Licea; Nieces, Pauline (Tom) Nishi and Sylvia Gambo-Morikawa; Nephew, Jimmy Morikawa.
Services...
Isao Hatakeyama
Aug 25, 2021
Isao Hatakeyama, 103-year-old, resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully on August 25, 2021 at his residence.
He was predeceased by his wife, Hanae Hatakeyama. He is survived by his daughter, Mariko Elaine (Ray Satoru) Fukumoto; son, Bruce Haruhiko Hatakeyama; grandchildren, Kelly Midori (Huy) Nguyen and Brady Masami (Lutetia) Fukumoto; sister-in-law, Misao Hatakeyama; many nieces, nephews and...
Kazuo Kay Yamamoto
Aug 22, 2021
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Prudence Gin
Aug 20, 2021
Prudence "Prudy" Gin, a California-born, passed away on August 20, 2021.
Prudy was an inspiration on how to live life with the energy and vitality that she exuded through dance, joy, and humor that she shared. Prudy will remain forever young in our hearts.
She is predeceased by her husband Walter Gin. She is survived...
Jeffrey Mark Folick
Aug 19, 2021
Jeffrey Mark Folick
October 4, 1947 - August 19, 2021
Jeff Folick, a New York born resident of the city of Orange, passed away peacefully at his residence. He was 73. He is survived by his wife, Namy; son, Andrew (Dana) Folick; daughters, Corinna (Michael) Mosher, Emily...
Alice Takeko Ohta
Aug 18, 2021
Jan. 2, 1938 - Aug. 18, 2021
(Waipahu, HI) (Los Angeles, CA)
Alice T. Ohta, 83, of Los Angeles, CA passed away peacefully on Aug. 18. 2021.
Her husband, Bennett preceded her in death.
Survived by her children, son, Ross and daughter, Ali (spouse L.M. Barron), brothers, Richard, Roy and sister,...
Steve T. Takeuchi
Aug 18, 2021
Steve T. Takeuchi, California born, resident of Gardena passed away on August 18, 2021 at his age of 71
Steve was the beloved husband of Yoko; brother of Neil Takeuchi and Suzie Connor.
He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A private funeral service was held September 3 at...
Essie Mae Barela
Aug 17, 2021
Essie Mae Barela, 82, passed peacefully August 17, 2021 at 11:30 pm. She was surrounded and embraced with the incredibly heartfelt love of her two daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Essie was born September 9, 1938 in Atmore, Alabama to Charlie and Emma Brown. At an early age the family moved to Pasco, Washington where she attended school...