Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.

Frank Toshio Tanji

Frank Toshio Tanji

Oct 1, 2025

A funeral service for the late Frank Toshio Tanji, 73 years old, California-born, resident of Westminster, who passed away on October 1, 2025, will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2 p.m. at Orange County Buddhist Church 909 S. Dale Ave. in Anaheim.

He is survived by his siblings, Alice Yuriko (Dick) Horio and Merry Mariko (Richard)...

Tomoko Waki

Tomoko Waki

Sep 30, 2025

A private funeral graveside service for the late Tomoko Waki, 83-year-old, Japan born, resident of Lomita, who passed away on September 30, 2025 was held on Thursday, December 11 at Inglewood Park Cemetery.

Predeceased by her husband, Masayoshi Waki; she is survived by her son, Leonard (Jean) Waki; 2 grandchildren; sister, Kazuko Ikushima; she is also survived...

Toyoko Yanohira

Toyoko Yanohira

Sep 28, 2025

Toyoko Yanohira, 94-year-old,  resident of Gardena, born in Waipahu, HI, passed away at Torrance Memorial Medical Center on September 28, 2025.

She is survived by her loving husband, Yasuo Yanohira; daughter Janice Sunahara; son, Eric (Leina) Yanohira; grandson, Drew Sunahara; granddaughters, Keira Sunahara and Emma Yanohira.

She is also survived by many nieces and nephews,...

Henry Akio Nozaki

Henry Akio Nozaki

Sep 28, 2025

Henry Akio Nozaki, 93, born in Waialua, HI, resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, passed away on September 28, 2025.

As a youth, Henry played many sports and excelled at baseball. He would have been completely focused on sports had it not been for an opportunity to attend Saint Louis School of Honolulu where he came to...

Kinu Henmi

Kinu Henmi

Sep 22, 2025

Kinu Henmi, 92 years old, Saitama, Japan-born, resident of La Palma, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025.

Predeceased by her beloved husband, John Morihei Henmi and brothers, Nobutake, Teiji and Shohei Oba; she is survived by her son, Mike (Robin) Henmi; daughter, Nancy (Toshiki) Hara; grandchildren, Kyle and Kayla Henmi, Bryce (Lesley Lei) and Kaitlin Hara;...

Terumi Iwamoto

Terumi Iwamoto

Sep 20, 2025

Terumi Iwamoto, 98-year-old, born on Terminal Island, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 25, 11 a.m. at West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, 2003 Corinth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025.

Terumi is survived by her loving family: husband of 72 years, Takao; children, Denis Iwamoto, Gary (Grace)...

Robert J. Stewart

Robert J. Stewart

Sep 18, 2025

Robert J. Stewart was born in Albany, New York, in April 1932, and passed from this life in September 2025.

Robert enjoyed a long and fulfilling career in classical music.  For over 30 years, he was a much esteemed Professor of Music Theory, History, and Composition at California State University, Fullerton.

Robert knew he was...

Mitsuko Alice Higuchi

Mitsuko Alice Higuchi

Sep 16, 2025

A celebration of life service for the late Mitsuko Alice Higuchi, 96-year-old, California-born, resident of Rosemead, who passed away on September 16, 2025, will be held on Friday, October 10, 11 a.m. at First Church of the Nazarene "Lee Chapel" 3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. in Pasadena.

Predeceased by her husband, Yoshiaki and her son, Brian; She...

Mae Momoyo Niizawa

Mae Momoyo Niizawa

Sep 15, 2025

Celebration of Life was held for MAE MOMOYO NIIZAWA , 90, Honolulu born Sansei and a resident of Los Angeles who peacefully passed away on September 15 at her residence, was held on Sunday, September 21 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel.

She is survived by her siblings Harold (Janice) Niizawa, Roy (Sandy) Niizawa and Myra (Raymond)...

Masanobu Yamashiro

Masanobu Yamashiro

Sep 14, 2025

Funeral services for the late Masanobu Yamashiro, 93-year-old, California born, resident of La Palma, who passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, will be held on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. at Anaheim Revive Church, 1001 Mayflower St., Anaheim, CA 92801.

He is survived by his loving family; son, David Yamashiro; daughters, Jean N. (Sunny)...

Yuzo Matsutsuyu

Yuzo Matsutsuyu

Sep 13, 2025

Yuzo Matsutsuyu, born on July 25, 1927, passed away peacefully by his side. He was 98 years old.

Yuzo at home on September 13, 2025, with his beloved wife of 71 years lived a life grounded in love, dedication, and family. The great love of his life was his wife, Gene Yaeko (Kanamori) Matsutsuyu, with whom he shared a lifetime of...

Kazuko Nakashioya

Kazuko Nakashioya

Sep 12, 2025

Kazuko Nakashioya

Kazuko Nakashioya, a 98-year-old resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2025.  She was predecreased in 2017 by her loving husband, Kenichi Nakashioya.  She is survived by her three children, Nancy (Edd) Hayashibara, Judy (Paul) Isozaki, Howard (Suzanne) Nakashioya, her grandchildren Ryan Hayashibara, Leslie (Tri) Hoang,...

Deborah Watanabe

Deborah Watanabe

Sep 11, 2025

Dr. Deborah Watanabe, 67, California born resident of Austin, TX passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2025.  Debbie grew up in Santa Monica, CA.  She graduated from Santa Monica High School, received her Bachelor of Science from California State University, Long Beach, and then obtained her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Houston, College of Optometry in 1994.  ...

Midori Nakagawa Yoshimura

Midori Nakagawa Yoshimura

Sep 6, 2025

Funeral services for the late Midori Nakagawa Yoshimura, 99-year-old, CA born, resident of Torrance, who passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, will be held on Saturday, October 4, 3:00 P.M. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena, CA.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, James Yoshimura.

She is survived by her...

Chikiko Shudo Fegurgur

Chikiko Shudo Fegurgur

Sep 4, 2025

MRS. CHIKIKO SHUDO FEGURGUR, 96, Miyagi-Ken, born Issei, resident of Long Beach, passed away on peacefully on September 4, 2025.

She is survived by her loving family: son, Robert S. Fegurgur, daughter, Mary Andrers of Colorado and brother, Hisami (Hisako) Shudo of Japan.

Private family services were held.

Toshiaki Nitao

Toshiaki Nitao

Sep 2, 2025

Funeral services for the late Toshiaki Nitao, 80-year-old, Kagoshima, Japan born, resident of Tustin, who passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025 will be held on Saturday, September 20th, 10:30 A.M. at Newport Beach Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 254 Victoria St., Costa Mesa, CA.

He is survived by his loving family; wife, Yumiko Nitao; daughters, Janet (Mark)...

Betty Chiyeko Kadowaki

Betty Chiyeko Kadowaki

Aug 28, 2025

Betty Chiyeko Kadowaki, 100-year-old resident of Gardena peacefully passed away at Residence on August 28th. She was predeceased by her loving husband, James Tatsuo Kadowaaki; She is survived by her loving families, sons, Barry Ken (Jodell) and Don (Nancy) Kadowaki; daughter, Eileen Kadowaki (Jeff) Press; granddaughters, Lauren, Kelcie; grandson, Brett; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives....

Terrence Hideo Kunihiro

Terrence Hideo Kunihiro

Aug 27, 2025

Terry Kunihiro, 78-year-old,  resident of Covina, born in Los Angeles, CA, passed away at Kindred Hospital San Gabriel on August 27, 2025.

He is survived by his loving Wife , Dorothy Kunihiro; son,  Aaron Kunihiro.

He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and other relatives.

Memorial Service was held at Fukui...

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Aug 26, 2025

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Hazel Miyuki Higashi

Hazel Miyuki Higashi

Aug 25, 2025

Hazel Miyuki Higashi, 95, of Woodland Hills, California, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and was the youngest of four siblings. She graduated from Kaimuki High School and Philips Commercial School, where she majored in stenography. In 1954, Hazel moved to California and married Alfred K. Higashi in 1958. They shared 62 years...

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