Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.
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...
Moriyoshi Yamanaka
Mar 13, 2021
A private graveside funeral service was held for the late Moriyoshi Yamanaka, 94-years old, on March 27 at Green Hills Memorial Park. He passed away peacefully at his home in Torrance on March 13. The memorial service was officiated by Rev. Eiji Osato of Gardena Valley Baptist Church where he was a member for over 50 years.
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Glenn Keith Tanizawa
Mar 13, 2021
TANIZAWA, Glenn. Age 70, born in IL., resident of Los Angeles passed away on March 13, 2021.
Beloved brother of Donna (Bill) Takakuwa; uncle of Courtney Takakuwa of WA; nephew of Joanne (Ron) Nakamura and Mitzie Tanizawa; survived by his beloved dog, Curry Tanizawa; many cousins, work, fishing, Baja, and racing friends.
A private memorial...
Stanley Yukio Oda
Mar 11, 2021
Stanley Y. Oda passed away on March 11, 2021 at the age of 82. Born in Hawaii, and resided in Los Angeles, he was a devoted husband, father, grandpa and friend. He is predeceased by his parents, Seiji and Yasuyo Oda. He is survived by his wife, Pauline and his children, Joy Oda-Okamoto and David Oda. He has two...
Robert Yoshihiro Nagamoto
Mar 10, 2021
Robert Yoshihiro Nagamoto, a 96-year-old, Oakland, Calif.-born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on March 10, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no services will be held at this time.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Shizuko Nagamoto; he is survived by his children, Dean Nagamoto and Susan (Scott) Hanada; granddaughter, Kayla Hanada; he is also survived by...
Tom Tomoyuki Serizawa
Mar 8, 2021
SERIZAWA, Tom Tomoyuki
Tom Serizawa, 96-years-old, born in Seattle, Washington, and a long-time resident of Sun Valley, California, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Setsuko of 42 years. He is survived by his son Thomas Toyohiro Serizawa, daughter Grace Naoko Serizawa, granddaughters Molly Mayumi Serizawa...
Reiko Mibu
Mar 8, 2021
Reiko Mibu, a resident of Torrance, was born to Ichiro and Yae Iwamoto in Toppenish, WA on February 17, 1931. Always smiling and happy to see and talk to everyone, Reiko loved to eat sushi and just about anything that was sweet up until she passed away peacefully on March 8, 2021, at the age of 90. Reiko...
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