Motomi Handa
Apr 8, 2021
MRS. MOTOMI HANDA, 89, Fukuoka, Japan born Issei, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2021.
She is survived by her loving family: son, Todd (Hilda) Handa and daughter, Kazuko (Michael) Namba; grandchildren, Yvette, Edyta and Sebastian Handa, Lisa (Brad) Kaneyama, Lauren (Mark) Schless; great grandchildren, Quinn and Avery Kaneyama, Emmett and Norah Schless.
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Marilyn Miyoko Sunahara
Apr 1, 2021
Marilyn Miyoko Sunahara, 86-year-old, Honolulu, HI-born, resident of Gardena passed away on April 1, 2021.
She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Kiyoshi (Wendy) and Ryan Shizuo (Janice) Sunahara; daughter, Stephanie June Sunahara; granddaughters, Shae Noelani, Charlize Halia and Keira Miyoko Sunahara; grandson, Drew Kazuo Sunahara; brother, Kenneth (Jan) Kagiyama; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
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Masato Yoshimitsu
Mar 31, 2021
Masato Yoshimitsu, 86-year-old of Cypress passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021.
He is survived by his loving family; wife, Akemi Yoshimitsu; sons, Roy Akira (Li Mei) Yoshimitsu and Eric Masao (Shari Celena) Yoshimitsu; grandchildren, Dylan Hai and Carys Mei Yoshimitsu, Kaia Emi and Ean Masahiro Yoshimitsu; brothers, Walter Hirou and George Katsumi Yoshimitsu; he is also...
Rowland Toshi Kumamoto
Mar 27, 2021
Private memorial services for the late Mr. Rowland Toshi Kumamoto, 66-year-old, born Pasadena, resident of Redondo Beach, who passed away on March 27, were held on May 1 at
Rose Hills Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Mark Nakagawa,
West District Superintendent at the West District, California-Pacific Conference, The United Methodist Church Los Angeles.
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Angela Fumiko Neeno
Mar 26, 2021
Angela Fumiko Neeno, 97-year-old passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2021.
Her wishes were "to leave this life quietly, just like she entered it."
She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Sherri Anne (Carl) Ito; son, Michael (Michelle) Neeno; grandchildren; Brandon and Darren Ito, Megan and Lauren Neeno.
No service will be...
Ritsuko Kohan Uto
Mar 25, 2021
Ritsuko Kohan Uto, 86-year-old, Kagoshima-ken-born resident of Santa Monica, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by daughters Rika Uto and Satomi Uto Schupp; grandsons Robert and Andrew Schupp, Brendan Uto; daughter-in-law Mary Uto; her siblings in Japan ...
Sumiko Osumi
Mar 24, 2021
Services for SUMIKO OSUMI , 88, a Kanagawa-ken born resident of Los Angeles who passed away peacefully on March 24 of natural causes will be held at a later date.
She is survived by son, Norman Masanobu (Jane) Osumi of Morgan Hill, daughter, Natalie Rumiko (Louis Lee) Osumi; grandchildren, Drew Makoto Osumi of New York...
George Tomoharu Takara
Mar 21, 2021
Family viewing for GEORGE TOMOHARU TAKARA, 90, a Hawaii born Nisei and veteran of the Korean Conflict who passed away peacefully at his residence in Rowland Heights on March 21, was held on Thursday, March 25.
He is survived by his son, Craig Chomei; daughter Charlene Shizuko (Eric Shishima) Takara; 2 grandchildren; brothers, Wallace of...
Jane Kazuko Urata
Mar 20, 2021
Private family services for the late Jane Kazuko Urata, 87-year-old, CA born, resident of Hacienda Heights, who passed away on March 20, 2021, were held on Saturday, April 3 at Zenshuji Soto Mission in Los Angeles.
She is survived by her siblings, Anna Urata and Raymond (Joy Urata); nephews, Kirk (Linda), Glenn, and Jason (Angelie) Urata; niece,...
Yoshiaki Hamaguchi
Mar 20, 2021
Yoshiaki Hamaguchi went to be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of March 20, 2021 at the age of 97. He was preceded in death by his son, Randy T., his first wife, Aris Himeko, his brother Harry, and his second wife, Fujiko Hamaguchi . He is survived by his wife, Masako, sister, Marge, daughters, Julie and Rachel,...
Koko Komatsu
Mar 20, 2021
Koko Komatsu, 101 year old, Arizona-born, resident of Los Angeles passed away on March 20, 2021 at Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center.
She is predeceased by her husband, Kimbow Komatsu. She is survived by her daughters, Yoshiko Otsubo and Sachiko (Domingo) Magwili; granddaugher, Deborah Lucero of WA; grandson, Donald Lee of Texas; 7 great grandchildren; 5 great...
Garrett Katsuyuki Nakamura
Mar 20, 2021
Garrett Katsuyuki Nakamura passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 20, 2021 at his residence in San Gabriel, Calif. He was born November 23, 1942 Manzanar, Calif. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, worked for the L.A. Times until his retirement in 2002. He is survived by his beloved wife, Cecilia; sons, Aaron (Leanora) Nakamura and...
Tatsuko Kiyohara
Mar 19, 2021
Tatsuko Kiyohara passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 19, 2021 at her residence in Los Angeles, Calif. She was born November 1, 1922 in Kumamoto-ken, Japan. Tatsuko was predeceased in death by her husband Senichison and Ko.
Tatsuko is survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A private service will be held on April 6...
Hisako Hiji
Mar 19, 2021
August 28, 1925 – March 19, 2021
Hisako Hiji, 95, a resident of Camarillo, CA, was born on August 28, 1925, in Compton, CA. She passed quietly at home on March 19, 2021, surrounded by her family.
Hisako was predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Hisao Bob (2019), and...
Miyoko Y. Hongo
Mar 18, 2021
Miyoko Hongo was born on May 4, 1922 in Los Angeles, California. She was the first child born to Ginjiro and Suzu Yokota. She had 3 other sisters born after her, Chiyoko, Yoshiko and Michiko.
They grew up in Boyle Heights, where her father was in the produce business and her mother was a housewife. Miyoko attended...
Roy I. Ishiii
Mar 17, 2021
Roy I. Ishii passed away peacefully on March 17, 2021. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and moved to California after graduating from the University of Hawaii with a BBA degree in accounting. After gaining experience with a Big 8 CPA firm, he started what became a successful practice, maintaining certificates as a CPA, PFS, and CFP. Roy lived...
Dawnnette Shellie Miyashiro
Mar 16, 2021
Dawnnette Shellie Miyashiro, a 74-year-old, California born, resident of Torrance, passed away on March 16, 2021. Due to the pandemic, services will be postponed till a later date.
She is survived by her son, Edmund Kekoa Miyashiro.
Herbert Akira Kawai
Mar 15, 2021
"I love you and I'm proud of you" are words we all crave from our parents. Thank you Dad for blessing us with your words. The legacy of love that you and Mom cultivated will continue to be passed on to your three generations and beyond.
Herb Kawai celebrated his 89 th birthday with his family days...