Mary Chisato Kunihiro
Nov 26, 2021
KUNIHIRO, Mary Chisato
Mary Chisato Kunihiro, Portland, Oregon-born, resident of Covina, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021 at the age of 98.
She is survived by her son, Terry (Dorothy) Kunihiro; grandson, Aaron Kunihiro; niece, Janet Kunihiro; nephews, Robert (Karen), Allen (Maria), Ronald Kunihiro and Garrett Wong
Honoring her request, no services...
Steven Shoji Tanaka
Nov 25, 2021
Steven Shoji Tanaka of Camarillo, CA was born on January 2, 1959 in Oxnard, CA. He passed away from natural causes at home on November 25, 2021 at the age of 62.
Steven was predeceased by his father, Minoru Tanaka. He is survived by his mother, Katsuko Tanaka, and siblings, Suzanne (Paul) Chinn, Kenneth (Deborah) Tanaka, and...
Robert Matsubayashi
Nov 24, 2021
A private graveside service for the late Robert Matsubayashi, 85-year-old, California born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on November 24, 2021, was held on Friday, December 17 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Culver City.
Predeceased by his wife, Joanne Matsubayashi née Ashimoto and sister, Lily Kuroda; he is survived by his children, John (Amy Ota)...
Tadayuki Murakami
Nov 23, 2021
Tadayuki Murakami, a Maui Hawaii-born, resident of Gardena, passed away on November 23, 2021 at the age of 89.
Private services will be held at Fukui Mortuary on February 26th 2022. The Memorial service will also be live streamed via internet. For more information, please send an email to tadayukimurakamiservice2021@gmail.com
www.fukuimortuary.com (213) 626-0441
Rosa Hiroko Somen
Nov 21, 2021
Funeral services for the late Rosa Hiroko Somen, 85-year-old, born in Kagoshima, Japan and sixty four year resident of Santa Ana CA, who passed away peacefully on November 21, 2021, will be held on Monday, December 13, 12:00 P.M. at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim, CA. Funeral services are for immediate family, close friends, and...
Noriko Shudo
Nov 21, 2021
Noriko Shudo was born on March 1, 1928 in Meguro, Japan. Father - Saburo Uehara. Her mother died when she was 3 years old and her name was unknown. When in elementary school, she received the "Kagayaku Bushido" award for her calligraphy work, which was displayed in her school. She was an honor student, excelling in academics and athletics....
Emiko Yamada
Nov 19, 2021
Emiko "Em" Yamada passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 19, 2021.
Em was born to Shigema and Ikeno Kato in 1932 at the Japanese Hospital in Los Angeles and had two younger brothers, Goro and Hiro. Her family lived in Little Tokyo when WWII started. At 9 years old, she and her family...
Stanley Kiyoshi Otani
Nov 16, 2021
Stanley Kiyoshi Otani, California native, passed away at his home in Monterey Park on November 16. He is predeceased by his parents, Shizuko and Frank Shigeichi Otani; and his older brother Kenneth Hisao Otani. He is survived by his sister, Janet (Tommy) Nakamura; his nephew Brandon Keith Nakamura, and many cousins.
A private service was held...
Richard Takeshi Shindo
Nov 16, 2021
RICHARD TAKESHI SHINDO, 94, passed away on November 16. Predeceased by son, Mark Shindo. Beloved husband of Elene Shindo; Loving father of Leigh Shindo and Jennifer McGlone (daughter in law); Kindhearted grandfather to Alyssa and Jason Cooper, Gregory Baldo and Mark Baldo. Also survived by nieces and nephews and their children.
Funeral services will be held on...
Gene Yukio Yamamoto
Nov 15, 2021
On November 15, 2021, Gene Yukio Yamamoto passed away at his home, leaving behind his sisters, Gale Northrup and Tania Cook; his brothers-in law, Michael and Brian; and his niece, Kelli and nephew, Devon. Gene was predeceased by his loving parents, Yukio and Gene Yamamoto. Gene's fire and passion for life live on in those who keep his memory alive. Â ...
June Sumie Ikeda
Nov 8, 2021
June Sumie Ikeda of Torrance, CA passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021 at the age of 92.
June was born on June 15, 1929 in Hawaii to the Ijiri family, and was the youngest of seven sisters. She graduated from McKinley High School in Honolulu, HI, and later received her bachelor's degree in Psychology from...
Takeo Kumagawa
Nov 8, 2021
Takeo Kumagawa, 91-year-old, Brawley-born, resident of Los Angeles peacefully passed away at Dignity Health California Hospital on November 8. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Sachi Kumagawa; He is survived by his loving family; sons, Gregory Scott, and Jeffrey Guy Kumagawa; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral & Interment service was held...
Brian Michael Zoriki
Nov 5, 2021
Brian Michael Zoriki, 67-year-old, Los Angeles-born, resident of Pomona passed away on November 5, 2021.
He is survived by his loving family; wife, Essie Zoriki; son, Scott Zoriki;Â daughter, Kelly Zoriki (Hector);
granddaughter, Charlotte; brother, Kent Zoriki; sister, Jan Yoshioka; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral service was held...
Dave Masao Noda
Nov 2, 2021
Dave Masao Noda passed away on November 2, 2021, at the age of 68, in Thousand Oaks, California with family by his side. He rests peacefully after a brief but complicated battle with multiple illnesses.
He retired from UCLA as the Associate Director of Facilities Management - Technological Services; he enjoyed fishing with friends and traveling with...
Bessie Tomiko Osaka
Nov 1, 2021
Bessie Tomiko Osaka, lifelong resident of Los Angeles, CA, passed away on November 1. She was predeceased by her husband Roy Tsuyoshi Osaka in 2001. She is survived by her children: Stuart, Judi (Scott) Stonecipher, Jeffrey (Lynnette Namba), Jerry and Jill, and her beloved granddaughters Chloe and Lillie Stonecipher and Alex Osaka. She will be deeply missed by her...
Ellen Yukiko Isobe
Oct 27, 2021
Ellen Yuriko (Takara) Isobe (85) passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 27 th after a battle with multiple myeloma. Born in Honolulu, moved to Los Angeles after graduating Kaimuki High School. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie (Dave) Sugimoto; son, Glen (Fumiko) Isobe; grandson, John (Lynne) Sugimoto; great-granddaughter, Kristi Sugimoto; Siblings: Iwa of San Diego; Tommy,...
Kenji Watanabe
Oct 26, 2021
A private funeral service for the late Kenji Watanabe, 88-year-old, Rosemead-born, resident of North Hills peacefully passed away at City of Hope Helford Hospital on October 26, was held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, with Rimban William Briones and Reverend Patricia Usuki officiating.
He is survived by his loving family; wife, Kyoko...