Obituaries

Nov 22, 2025

May Yamahata, 100-year-old, Los Angeles-born, resident of Sierra Madre peacefully passed away at the British Home on November 22, 2025.   She was predeceased by her loving husband, Kyu Yamahata, son, Kennith "Ken" Yamahata; She is survived by her loving family; sons, Wayne (Janet), David (Helen), and Alan Yamahata; eight grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; also survived by many nieces, nephews and...

2025

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 24, 2026 for Richard (known as “Dicky”) Hirasuna and Suzie Hirasuna at Chatsworth West United Methodist Church. Richard passed away surrounded by family on November 19, 2025, at his home at Nikkei Senior Gardens in Arleta. He was 92. His wife Suzie died peacefully surrounded by family on December 18 at...

Nov 19, 2025

A funeral service for the late Kiyo Imai, 84-year-old, Wasa, Japan born, resident of Tustin, who passed away on November 19, 2025, will be held on Saturday, December 20, 1 p.m. at Orange County Buddhist Church 909 S. Dale Ave. in Anaheim.

Predeceased by her husband, Henry Hirozo Imai; she is survived by her children, Dennis (Akemi)...

Nov 18, 2025

A long-time resident of Stockton, Eva Kobayashi, 96, passed away on November 18, 2025. Originally from Kapoho, Hawaii, she relocated to Stockton, where she worked for Zuckerman Farms as a farm laborer and later for the Stockton Unified School District as a clerk at Zachary Taylor Elementary School, where she retired after 32 years of service. Her hobbies included doing...

Nov 18, 2025

Asako Dorothy Otsubo, 100 years old, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband, Yutaka and is survived by her daughter, Shirley Otsubo and husband Gary Nunes and their son, Daniel, as well as her daughter Peggy Otsubo, her husband Don Kuroyama, and their children, Ryan Kuroyama and Shari Kuroyama, along with Shari's husband...

Nov 14, 2025

Celebration of life for Cherry Y. Ishimatsu, 100 a California born Nisei and resident of Los Angeles, who passed away peacefully at the Sakura Gardens at Los Angeles on November 14, 2025 was held on Saturday, March 28 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel.

She is survived by her daughter, Gail (Ed Hall) Ishimatsu of Oregon; sons, Bruce (Kyle) Ishimatsu of California, and...

Nov 9, 2025

A private service for the late Gregory I. Kaya, 54-year-old, California born, resident of Whittier, who passed away on November 9, 2025, was held on Saturday, November 22 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.

Predeceased by his father, Thomas S. Kaya; he is survived by his mother, Violet Y. Kaya; sister, Kimberly (Clarence)...

Nov 8, 2025

Henry Quock lived a full and beautiful life of 98 years before peacefully passing on November 8, 2025.

A proud World War II veteran, Henry returned home to build not just a career, but a legacy. He poured his heart into Marina Tire Company, which he established and ran with dedication, and later brought that same commitment...

Nov 4, 2025

Funeral service for PEARL ANN IIZUKA , 69, A Washington born resident of Torrance who passed away peacefully on November 4, was held on Saturday, December 20 at the Faith United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Melvin; daughters, Lisa Naomi (Greg) Guadagnolo of Texas and Kristin Kiyomi (George) Zarafili; granddaughter, Kiyomi Mae...

Nov 1, 2025

Public visitation for Chinn, William Gregory, 78, a Van Nuys resident who passed away suddenly at the Huntington Memorial Hospital on November 1, will be held on January 24, Saturday from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E Temple Street, Los Angeles.

Greg is survived by his wife, Joyce Wakano; sister, Patricia Chinn Dung; nephew, Vincent (Tina) Deng;...

Nov 1, 2025

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Oct 30, 2025

A funeral service for the late Kimiko Hashimoto Harman, 83-year-old, Japan born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on October 30, 2025 will be held on Thursday, November 6, 4 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles.

She is survived by her son, Ken Harman and his wife...

Oct 28, 2025

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Oct 27, 2025

Late Betty Kimi Makabe, 98 years old, Hawaii Born, resident of Monterey Park, passed away on October 27, 2025.

She is survived by her loving children; Melvin Makabe and Lonin (Ricky) Lew

; granddaughters Michi and Keimi Lew (Dominic).

A private memorial service was held on November 29, 2025, at Rose Hills Memorial...

Oct 26, 2025

Nancy Ota (85) passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hirokazu Ota and brother, Harvey Omata. She is survived by children, Doug (Peggy) Ota and Karin (Michael) Langford; granddaughters, Taylor (Jordan) Gilles and Kendall (Justin) Nguyen and great granddaughter, Logan Gilles, and many nieces and nephews.

Celebration of life will be held on...

Oct 26, 2025

Takako Nishimoto Teruya

February 22, 1930 – October 26, 2025

Takako Nishimoto Teruya, 95 years old, longtime resident of Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025.

She is survived by her loving husband, Edwin Teruya; sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Miyako Nishimoto,...

Oct 26, 2025

Larry Mitsugi Yoshioka passed away on October 26, 2025 at 82-years-old.  He was born in Minidoka, Idaho on August 19, 1943 and later resided in Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Yoshioka and his two children, Julie and Brent along with his four grandchildren - Wendy, Jackson, Kenji, Sora....

Oct 20, 2025

Yooko Munekata, 93-year-old born in Olaa, Hawaii, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025.

Predeceased by her husband, Dr. Ryo Munekata, and her siblings, Rev. Reiko (Rev. Toshifumi) Koike and Rev. Herbert Hideto Matsubayashi.  She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Emi Munekata (Dr. Myles Morimoto); son, Dr. Mark (Nancy) Munekata; grandchildren, Dr....

Oct 19, 2025

MRS. BEVERLY KIYOKO NISHI ROGERS, 76, Cypress, CA resident, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025.

She is survived by her loving children; Aki, Thomas and Michelle (James) Gee; granddaughter, Madison; siblings, Ken (Shari) Nishi and Carolyn (Dave) Calica; and many other relatives.

A private funeral service was held on November 22, 2025, at Senshin...

Oct 16, 2025

Etsuko Uesugi

Etsuko Uesugi, 86 years old, Hiroshima, Japan-born, longtime resident of Cerritos, California, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025.

She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Uesugi; daughter, Michelle Uesugi; son, Aaron Uesugi and nieces both in Los Angeles and Japan.

A funeral service will be...