Obituaries

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

Frankie Mariko Fukuda

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

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

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

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

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

Kazuo Kay Yamamoto

Aug 22, 2021

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Prudence Gin

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

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...

Hiroshi Isomoto

Hiroshi Isomoto

Aug 18, 2021

Please watch video of the late Hiroshi Isomoto.

Alice Takeko Ohta

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

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

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...

Yukio Nakahira

Yukio Nakahira

Aug 17, 2021

Yukio Nakahira, a Kochi Japan-born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2021 at the age of 88.

He is survived by his daughter, Yoko (Andy) Given of CA; grandchildren, Annie Natsumi ( Jordon Edward ) Fink of CA and Elijah Seiji Given of CA, and many other relatives both here in the U.S....

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James Hajime Yamamoto

James Hajime Yamamoto

Aug 15, 2021

James Yamamoto, 85 and a longtime resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, died peacefully on August 15, 2021 at Providence Little Company of Mary San Pedro.

He is survived by his wife Ann, son Mark and his wife Colleen, daughter Susan Yamamoto, and son Jordan and his wife Lyn, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 2 sisters Shirley Park...

Tayeko Iwanaga

Tayeko Iwanaga

Aug 13, 2021

Tayeko Iwanaga, daughter of Issei parents Kiyonobu and Haruno Masuda, was born in Torrance, California, where she and her siblings grew up on a farm. At the onset of WW2, the family was uprooted from their home in California and sent to an internment camp in Jerome, Arkansas, where she completed her studies and earned her high school diploma....

Lincoln Masatoki Nagato

Lincoln Masatoki Nagato

Aug 10, 2021

A private funeral service for the late Lincoln Masatoki Nagato, 86-year-old, Brawley, CA born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on August 10, 2021, was held on Saturday, September 4 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa (Mike Kennedy) Nagato Kennedy; grandson, Aidan Kennedy; sister, Mieko...

Joseph Tokeshi

Joseph Tokeshi

Aug 8, 2021

Joseph (Joe) Tokeshi, veteran, retired Los Angeles County Deputy Probation Officer, and longtime resident of Claremont, passed away peacefully on August 8. 2021, at the age of 92 at Sunrise of Claremont.

Joe was born on July 22, 1929, in Brawley, California to Dosho and Maka Tokeshi. He and his family were interned during WW2 at Heart...

Edward Tsutomu Nakama

Edward Tsutomu Nakama

Aug 8, 2021

Edward Tsutomu Nakama, 95 years old, born in Kahuku, Oahu, Hawaii, passed away in his Anaheim Hills home on August 8, 2021 due to cancer. He retired as an electrical engineer from Rockwell International in Anaheim in 1988 and lived on a small avocado farm in Yorba Linda for 40 years with wife of 60 years and their five...

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