Elizabeth Sumiko Itatani
Jul 13, 2021
Elizabeth "Sumi" Itatani, 89 a Los Angeles, CA born Sansei and a resident of Hacienda Heights passed away peacefully on July 13, 2021. She is predeceased by parents, Gerald Shigeru and Florence Miyo Wumino, and husband Harold Yoshiaki Itatani. She is survived by sons Tim (Sandy) Itatani, David (Jeannie) Itatani and Daryl (Cindy) Itatani. Grandchildren Tori, Brandon & Kelly...
Kazuo Ken Furutani
Jul 12, 2021
Private funeral services for the late Mr. Kazuo Ken Furutani, 85 years-old, born in El Monte, California, resident of Los Angeles County, who passed away on July12, 2021 were held on July 31 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, officiated by Rimban William Briones. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Furutani; children, Reena (Tim) Yuba and Leah (Doug)Chong;
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Sakae Fujimoto
Jul 12, 2021
Family service for SAKAE FUJIMOTO, 96, a Wakayama-ken born Issei and resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on July 12 at the Morningside Terrace in Torrance was held on Saturday, July 31.
She is survived by her sons, Masafumi (Hisako) of Oahu and Kenneth Kenji Fujimoto; grandsons, Andrew and Wesley (Akiko) both of...
Emma Mineko Nakaoki
Jul 7, 2021
NAKAOKI, EMMA MINEKO, 100, Gardena born Nisei and resident of Torrance, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2021.
She is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Kenneth) Kawakami, Linda (Alan) Ishibashi and Carol (Dr. Richard) Tanizawa; grandchildren, Colin and Bryan (Crystal Taylor) Kawakami, Darren (Jackie) Ishibashi, Shari (Brian) Hunter, and Randy Tanizawa; great grandchildren, Jayden Kawakami,...
Misako Sasaki
Jul 7, 2021
On July 7, 2021, Misako Sasaki passed away peacefully at Sakura Gardens in her sleep at the age of 100. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Harry Sasaki, and is survived by her sons, Norman (Janet) Sasaki and Ron Sasaki, 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Frances Sumiko Yamada
Jul 7, 2021
Frances Yamada, an 82-year-old, California born, resident of Montebello, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2021.
She is survived by husband of 62 years, David; her children, Stephanie (Rodny) Mitsuuchi, Michael, Natalie (Kris) Tachibana, Kristie (Mark) Lopez; grandchildren, Nicole, Timothy, Bryan, Diane, Julia, Liana; sister, Jane Dote, brother, Greg (Mary) Hayakawa; and by many nieces, nephews and...
Rose Masako Yusa
Jul 7, 2021
Rose Masako Yusa, 97 years old, California-born, resident of Pasadena, passed away on July 7, 2021.
Rose was predeceased in death by her beloved husband, Tom; grandson, Michael Harami; brothers, Akira (Aiko) Rikimaru and Satoshi (Yukie) Rikimaru; sister, Yuriko Okida.
Rose is survived by her daughters; Lorraine (Dave) Woody, Judy (Franklin) Kam and Jean (Richard)...
Toshihiko Takei
Jul 6, 2021
Funeral services for the late Toshihiko Takei, 93-year-old, Los Angeles, California-born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away peacefully at his residence on July 6, 2021, will be held on Saturday, July 24, 3 p.m., at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA.
He is survived by his loving family; wife, Kazuko Takei; son,...
Martin Edward Nakazawa
Jul 6, 2021
Martin Edward Nakazawa, 72 years old, Los Angeles born, resident of Lomita passed away on July 6, 2021.
Martin was predeceased in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Tsuneyo Nakazawa.
Martin is survived by his daughters; Kristin (Archie) Cardenas and Alison (Anthony) Corwin; grandchildren, Emmie and Mylie.
He is also survived by his...
Harue Murao
Jul 6, 2021
Harue Murao, 94-year-old, Tokyo Japan born, resident of Gardena passed away peacefully on July 6, 2021 at Kei-Ai South Bay Heathcare Center.
She is survived by her loving family; stepdaughter, Eiko (Edward) Valparaiso; niece, Toshiko Sakuma of Chiba, Japan.
Per her request, there will not be any services held.
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Yoshiko Ojiro
Jul 6, 2021
Yoshiko Ojiro, 79-year-old, Kumamoto, Japan-born, long-time resident of Los Angeles, peacefully passed away at Nikkei Senior Gardens on July 6, 2021. She was predeceased in death by her beloved husband, Kazutoshi Ojiro and is survived by her loving family: daughters, Aileen( Matt) Abe and Kathleen (Max) Kawano; grandchildren Ryan and Kira Kawano. She is also survived by many relatives...
Akio Usuda
Jul 6, 2021
Akio was born on Oct 22nd 1972 in Aichi, Japan. His father: Koichiro, and Mother: Rikako Usuda. He has a younger sister, Yasuyo. Akio attended the University of Hawaii and graduated with a Chemistry Major. Later he worked as a Chemical Safety / Project Manager. He met his wife, Emi in Japan one year when he returned home to...
Yumiko Kawamoto
Jul 3, 2021
Yumiko Kawamoto, age 92, passed away on July, 3.
She was predeceased in death by her beloved husband, Michio.
Yumiko is survived by many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and other relatives.
A private family service at the graveside was held on August 5 at Rose Hills Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Clifford Ishigaki....
Katie Setsuko Tomatani
Jul 2, 2021
Katie Setsuko Tomatani, 81-year-old, Seattle, WA-born, long-time resident of Pasadena, peacefully passed away at Nikkei Senior Gardens on July 2, 2021. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Tsuneo Tomatani. She is survived by her loving family: son, Kevin (Junko); brother, Steven Shimamoto and sister, Joyce Nehira. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other...
Matsuo Shimomaye
Jul 2, 2021
Funeral services for the late Matsuo Shimomaye, 97year old, Kibei Nisei, UT born and resident of North Hills, who passed away on July 2, 2021 will be held on Saturday, July 24, 9:30AM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1 st St, Los Angeles, California.
He was raised and educated in Hiroshima, Japan. He attended a...
Sayuri Oba
Jun 30, 2021
Sayuri Oba was born on April 17, 1963, in Fukuoka, Japan. Known fondly from her friends and family as Sandi, she was a long-time resident of North Hollywood, CA, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, at Providence St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, CA on June 30, 2021 at the young age of 58.
She...
Stephen Lee
Jun 29, 2021
Stephen Lee, 83 years old, Los Angeles born, Air National Guard Veteran, a LAUSD teacher for over 30 years, passed away on June 29.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jean; daughter, Sherene; son in-law Jeffrey; & grandchildren, Cayman & Jade. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
He loved...
Tomio Miyawaki
Jun 29, 2021
Tomio Miyawaki, 97, passed away peacefully at home in Culver City, California on Tuesday June 29, 2021. Tom was born in Clearfield, Utah on January 29, 1924 to Yozo and Matsuyo (Oye) Miyawaki of Japan. He was the second son in a family of seven children (Hideo, Tomio, Ayako, Yasuko, Ken, Masako and Sachi). He married Mitsuko (Mitzi)...
Paul Nobuo Tokuda
Jun 28, 2021
Paul Nobuo Tokuda, 84-year old resident of Glendale passed away peacefully on June 28, 2021. Paul is survived by his loving family: wife, Pearl; children, Christine, Deena, Steve (Lisa) & Paul; Stepson, Sean (Debbie); grandchildren, Kaylin, Kami, Hayden & Hayley; sister, Arlene; nephew, Ed (Cheri); and many relatives and friends. A private "celebration of life"...
Robert Masayoshi Matsuda
Jun 27, 2021
ROBERT MASAYOSHI MATSUDA, 78, of Granada Hills, California, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family on June 27, 2021. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Janet Matsuda; son, Eric (Susan) Matsuda; grandchildren, Renzo Masayoshi Matsuda and Jiro Masayoshi Matsuda; sisters Beatrice Fujimoto and Muriel Takumi. He will return home to his...