Isao Kawahara
Feb 18, 2021
Isao Kawahara, 88-year-old, Los Angeles born resident of Gardena passed way on February 18, 2021.
He is survived by his sisters, Hideko Jimenez and Nanako Kawahara; brothers-in-law, Robert Harada and Joe Hamamoto; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Private family funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 16 at Green Hills Memorial Park graveside with...
Lillian Sakaye Kimura
Feb 17, 2021
Lillian Sakaye Kimura, a 79-year-old, California born, resident of Alhambra, passed away on February 17, 2021.
Lillian was born in East Los Angeles and shortly after her 1 st birthday was relocated with her family to the Santa Anita Assembly Center, then to the Rohwer War Relocation Center in Arkansas, then finally to the Tule Lake Segregation...
Thomas Hiroshi Nosaka
Feb 17, 2021
Mr. Thomas Hiroshi Nosaka, Wahiawa, Kauai, HI born native, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his wife, Crystelle Nosaka; daughter, Nora; grandsons, Hiroshi and Kenshin; brother, George Nosaka; sister, Mikie Karimoto; sister-in-law, Margaret Nosaka; many nieces, nephews and relatives here and in Hawaii.
Thomas is...
Martha Yoshiko Kato
Feb 16, 2021
Private family services for the late Martha Yoshiko Kato, 75-year-old, CA born, resident of Nevada and California, who passed away on February 16, 2021, were held on 28 th , of February at Fukui Mortuary in Los Angeles.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Richard Moriguchi; children, Kevin (wife- Irma), Denise and Kurtis; grandchildren, Kylie, Lexus...
Paul Takao Fujita
Feb 16, 2021
Private funeral services for the late Paul Takao Fujita, 81year old, Los Angeles born resident of Cypress, who passed away on February16, were held on February 23 at Fukui Mortuary, officiated by former Orange County Buddhist Church Reverend, Bishop Marvin Harada.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Fujita; daughter, Diane (Chris) Gilbert of TX; sons, Wayne...
Michael Tsuneo Hirata
Feb 16, 2021
MICHAEL TSUNEO HIRATA
Mr. Michael Tsuneo Hirata passed away peacefully on February 16, 2021.
He is survived by his loving family: brothers, Darryl (Jin) and Patrick Hirata; nephew, Keiichi Hirata and niece, Keira Hirata.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, private family services were held.
Michael Hurtado
Feb 15, 2021
Michael Hurtado, 79, born in Chihuahua, Mexico, passed away from complications after cardiac surgery and subsequent Covid 19 infection. He fought valiantly, but our Heavenly Father called him home. Mike became a naturalized citizen and served in the Air Force for 4 years as a corpsman. After discharge he studied math and taught for 31 years in the Montebello...
James Hikari Higashida
Feb 14, 2021
"Life is tough" was his life's motto. A humble farmer turned successful realtor, he tended to his life as he tended to his crops. With hard work and insatiable determination, he cultivated a loving family and astounding success.
James "Jim" Hikari Higashida, a longtime resident of the San Fernando Valley, passed away on February 14, 2021, at...
Roy Akira Takei
Feb 14, 2021
Roy Akira Takei was born on February 6, 1929, the only child of Yoshikata and Tomoko (Yufune) Takei, in Venice, California.
The family moved back to Japan before the start of the Second World War. His father passed away during leg amputation surgery when Roy was 11 years old. At age 15, he attempted to join the...
Dr. Gerald "Jerry" Kozai
Feb 12, 2021
The year was 1957. A blue Plymouth was parked at the top of a steep driveway, with a three-year-old boy behind the wheel. With gusto, that boy put the car into gear. The vehicle rolled backward, down the driveway, and towards the busy street below, swirling to make a perfect reverse turn. Mission accomplished. With a grin that measured...
Bradley Lance Kojaku
Feb 12, 2021
Bradley Lance Kojaku, 66, passed away on February 12, 2021 in Lakewood, California.
A dedicated, loving husband and father, Brad is survived by his wife, Cindy, and their twin 25-year old boys, Brandon and Cameron.
Brad was a thoughtful, generous man who had a ready smile for his co-workers and managers at DHL Express and...
Hitoshi Mike Shimabukuro
Feb 12, 2021
Hitoshi Mike Shimabukuro, 61-year-old, Okinawa Japan-born, resident of Mission Viejo peacefully passed away at Kaiser Medical Center on February 12. Mike is survived by his loving family: wife, Ryoko Shimabukuro; son, Eric Yoshikazu (Maria Patty) Shimabukuro; grandchild, Lena Miyako Shimabukuro; mother, Haruko Shimabukuro; sisters, Chikako Julie Canas, Eriko (Jeff) Chavez; brother, Tsutomu Tom Shimabukuro; friend, Victoria; uncle, Seiko (Ayako)...
Darlene Nami Tanaka
Feb 11, 2021
Darlene Nami Tanaka passed away at the age of 78 years in Santa Monica on February 11, 2021. She was born in San Bruno, CA and was incarcerated with her parents at Camp Topaz, Utah during 1942-45. Darlene was an intensely loyal and loving wife, mother and sister. She dedicated her life to provide...
George Sakurai
Feb 10, 2021
George Sakurai , 89, resident of Chino Hills, CA passed away February 10th.
George enjoyed playing golf with his two sons and had the opportunity of playing at Pebble Beach. He enjoyed drinking Budweiser and watching his Japanese programs with his sister and brother-in-law. He was a great cook and made...
Sentaro Sam Nogawa
Feb 7, 2021
Sentaro Sam Nogawa, 96 years old, born in California and resident of Gardena, passed away on February 7, 2021. He is
preceded in death by his parent, Genji and Suye; brothers, Masaharu Nogawa, Jack M. Nogawa and Tom (Emiko) Nogawa; sisters, Lillian (Richard) Hori and Haruko Nogawa.
He is survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives...
Mitzi Miyoshi Tawa
Feb 7, 2021
Mitsuye "Mitzi" Tawa, who was the 99 year old matriarch of the Miyoshi family, born on June 22, 1921 in Watts, CA., passed away on February 7, 2021. Growing up on a farm with her parents (Sosaburo and Toyo Miyoshi) and three older siblings, Joe, Toshi and Susie, Mitzi found delight in saying that she could drive the family...
Roy Saburo Nishida
Feb 5, 2021
Roy Saburo Nishida was born on April 1,1926 in Los Angeles to Shinsuke and Suye Nishida. He passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his family on February 5, 2021; but took with him almost 95 years of priceless memories and left a loving family who misses him very much. He is survived by wife, Michiko; daughter, Amy;...
Ihoko Fukuhara
Feb 5, 2021
Mrs. Ihoko Fukuhara "Sakurai" age 95 passed away peacefully at her home on February 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Frank. She is survived by her stepchildren, Irene Horiuchi and Jeannie (Norio) Kazahaya and her step-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Nancy (John) Sakurai and other relatives.
She was blessed with a...