Donald Hiroshi Watanabe
Jul 18, 2021
Donald H. Watanabe passed away on July 18, 2021, at the age of 90. Born in Huelo, Hawaii and raised in Kula, Hawaii. Donald was a long-time resident of Gardena, California.
Donald enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden with Bonsai being his life long hobby. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and caring for his turtles....
Keiko Joy Sakata
Jul 17, 2021
Keiko Joy Sakata, 78-year-old, long time resident of Alhambra and retired elementary school teacher passed away on July 17, 2021 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital – Baldwin Park.
She is survived by her daughter Kumiko Sakata-Williams, son, Rob Sakata; grandson, Derek Sakata and 4 other grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and many other relatives.
Memorial service will...
Kimiko Moriyama
Jul 16, 2021
Private services for the late Kimiko Moriyama, 94-year-old, born and resident of Pasadena, CA who passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021 were held on August 7 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Peter Hata of Higashi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
She is survived by her loving family; sons, Jeffrey (Michele) and Harvey (KariLynn) Moriyama; grandchildren, Maxwell,...
Julia Sato Nakamura
Jul 16, 2021
Julia Sato Nakamura passed away on July 16, 2021 in Torrance, CA with her son, Alan, by her side. She was the fourth of five children born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Ichiro and Kiyoe Sato.
Julia attended Robello Elementary, Central Intermediate (Core "M"), and Farrington High ('47). She earned a Bachelor of Education from the University of...
Yukiye Margie Kawamoto
Jul 16, 2021
Private family memorial services for the late Yukiye Marge Kawamoto, 100-year old, Fresno, Calif-born, resident of Lake Balbora, who passed away on July 16, 2021, were held on August 10 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Hollywood Hills, officiated by Rev. HIbiki Murakami of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.
She is survived by her loving family; daughters, Sally Kawamoto...
Tomiko Hori
Jul 14, 2021
Tomiko Hori, age 97, passed away on July 14, 2021.
She was predeceased in death by her beloved husband, Fukashi.
Tomiko was the beloved mother of Don (Janis) Hori, Susie Hori, and Patty (Robert) Yamashita; grandmother of Marc Hori, Katie (Mitch) Caliboso, Daniel and Tyler Yamashita; great-grandmother of Max Caliboso; sister-in-law of Rits and Yaye...
Shizuko Yamamoto Hayashibara
Jul 14, 2021
Shizuko Yamamoto Hayashibara January 31, 1933 – July 14, 2021
Shizuko Y. Hayashibara, 88, of Hacienda Heights passed away on July 14th. She was predeceased by her loving husband Reynold, parents, Shinsaku Yamamoto and Nao Hashimoto, and siblings Theresa, Rosie, Lloyd, George and James. She is survived by her children, Teri and Todd, grandson Kyle,...
Ronald Masanobu Izumita
Jul 13, 2021
Ronald "Ron" Masanobu Izumita passed away peacefully on July 13, 2021 in Newport Beach, California. The family will be holding a viewing at Fukui Mortuary in Downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, August 5th from 10am - 11am and a private celebration of life at Angels Stadium in Anaheim on Saturday, August 21st from 1pm - 4pm.
Ron...
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...