Obituaries

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

Hirokazu Matsumoto

Hirokazu Matsumoto

Jun 23, 2025

Hirokazu Matsumoto, 67-year-old, Japan, Wakayama-born, resident of Pasadena peacefully passed away at his residence on June 23rd. He is survived by his loving family; sisters. Noriyo Ikoma and Kayo Shimada; brother, Yasunari Tanaka; nephew, Kazuaki Matsumoto;  also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He worked as a technical engineer for Zojirushi Corporation from 1987 until...

Reiji Mukai

Reiji Mukai

Jun 15, 2025

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Tsugio Fujimoto

Tsugio Fujimoto

Jun 14, 2025

Private funeral services for the late Tsugio Fujimoto 92yrs. old born in Wakayama, Japan who passed away June 14, was held on Wednesday July 2. He is survived his loving family sons George, Steven, Mike and daughters Helen (Yoshimitsu) Kikuchi, Susan (Masahiro) Suzuki, Darlene (James) Motoyasu, Joanne Fujimoto, and 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and is also survived by...

Tsuruye Yanaga

Tsuruye Yanaga

Jun 13, 2025

Tsuruye Yanaga, 80-year-old, resident of Montebello peacefully passed away at USC Arcadia Hospital on June 13th. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Katsumi Yanaga; She is survived by her loving family; children, Rodney (Kumiko) Yanaga of Japan, Ritchie and Cindy Yanaga; granddaughter, Melanie Yanaga of Japan; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral...

Loretta Uyehara Bonnemere

Loretta Uyehara Bonnemere

Jun 13, 2025

Loretta Shizuko Uyehara Bonnemere, 89, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025. Born in Seattle, Washington, she was one of ten children of Francis Kintaro and Suye Uyehara. During World War II, Loretta and her family were interned at Minidoka War Relocation Center before resettling in Toledo, Ohio.

She earned degrees from Loyola University and Columbia University,...

Yoriko Fukuhara

Yoriko Fukuhara

Jun 12, 2025

October 30, 1937 - June 12, 2025

Yoriko Fukuhara, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at her home in Oceanside, California. She was born in Osaki-jima, Hiroshima-ken in Japan, and emigrated to the US at 24. She married Joe Fukuhara in 1963 and was a long-time resident of Los Angeles until moving to Oceanside in 1999....

Dorothy Marion Inouye

Dorothy Marion Inouye

Jun 10, 2025

Our beloved mother,

Mrs. Dorothy Marion Inouye 96, Toledo, Ohio born native, resident of Monterey Park, passed away on June 10, 2025.

She is survived by her loving family: 3 sons, Bruce Akira, Gary A. (Julie Wu-Inouye) and Dale D. (Blanca Gil) Inouye, 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  Our mother was a hard working woman...

Kunika Watanabe

Kunika Watanabe

Jun 10, 2025

Kunika Watanabe, 97, of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband Haruo and daughter Yoko. Survived by daughters Hiroko (David), Nobuyo (Bruce), Satoko (Alex) and 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Monday July 7, at 11:00 am at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E....

Kusuo Matsumoto

Kusuo Matsumoto

Jun 5, 2025

Private family services for the late Kusuo Matsumoto, 91-year-old, California born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, were held at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Kent Kawai of Jodoin Buddhist Temple officiating.

He is survived by his loving family; sisters, Kazuko Matsumoto, Hisako Matsumoto, Shinobu Koda, and Haruko Okuno of Japan;...

Linda Eiko Yamada

Linda Eiko Yamada

Jun 4, 2025

Funeral services for the late Linda Eiko Yamada, 63-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born, resident of Valley Village who passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. first St., Los Angeles, CA.

She is survived by her loving family; mother, Katsuko...

Fumiko Fukushima

Fumiko Fukushima

May 31, 2025

FUMIKO FUKUSHIMA, age 88, passed away on May 31, 2025. Beloved wife of William Y. Fukushima; mother of Lynn K.(John M. Fujii) Fukushima, Cindy H. Bain of OR, and Tami Y. (James P. Hassenfratz) Fukushima; grandmother of 9; great-grandmother of 4; sister of Nancy Watanabe; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here and OR.

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Harold Haruo Honda

Harold Haruo Honda

May 27, 2025

HAROLD HARUO HONDA

A private graveside memorial service for Harold Haruo Honda, 80-year-old, Manzanar, California-born, passed away on May 27, 2025, in Los Angeles, was held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Los Angeles National Cemetery.

Harold is survived by his siblings, Norma Honda Wagoner (William, predeceased); predeceased by Victor (Doria...

Andrew Kazuma Shiozaki

Andrew Kazuma Shiozaki

May 25, 2025

Funeral service for ANDREW SHIOZAKI , 59, a Los Angeles born Sansei,  who passed away on May 26 at his residence in Pasadena, will be held on Saturday, June 21, 10:00am at the Mission Valley Free Methodist Church, 1201 South San Gabriel Blvd, San Gabriel.

Andrew, is survived by his wife, Janice Shigaki; son, Ryden;...

Kazuko Kato

Kazuko Kato

May 24, 2025

Kazuko Kato, a 94-year-old, Japan born, resident of Seal Beach, passed away on May 24, 2025.  No services will be held per her request.

Predeceased by her husband, Fred K. Kato and son, Steven Kato; she is survived by her son, Ron (Kelly) Kato; daughter-in-law, Paloma Kato; grandchildren, Ryan, Kyle and Andrew Kato; she is also survived...

Bob Iwao Sugasawara

Bob Iwao Sugasawara

May 21, 2025

Bob Iwao Sugasawara

Bob Iwao Sugasawara, age 103 passed away on May 21, 2025. Beloved father of Roy Isao (Alison Michie) Sugasawara; grandfather of Ryan Hideo Sugasawara; father-in-law of Wayne Hisao; Nakano; grandfather of Erin Midori Nakano (Louis Andrew) Israel; great-grandfather of Benjamin David and Max Aaron Israel; also survived by other relatives....

Marion Setsuko Moriguchi

Marion Setsuko Moriguchi

May 21, 2025

Sadly, Marion Setsuko Moriguchi died early Wednesday May 21, 2025 at home leaving behind her loving husband Daniel or Danny, son, David (Carol) Moriguchi, daughter Sheryl (John) Furuichi, and grandchildren, Darin and Dean Moriguchi and Kamryn Furuichi. She also left behind cousins, nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

Funeral service was held at FUKUI "Chapel in...

Kazuo Hirano

Kazuo Hirano

May 18, 2025

A private memorial service for Kazuo "Katz" Hirano, 88 year old, El Centro, CA born, Rosemead resident, who passed away on May 18, 2025 was held on Monday, June 09, 2025.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Jean; daughters, Pamela (Marc) Shishima, Stephanie Hirano, and Kimberly (Darren Yasukochi) Hirano; granddaughter, Emily Shishima; brother-in-law, George Sugimoto; niece...

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