Obituaries

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

John Takuya Okada

John Takuya Okada

Jan 5, 2021

Dr. John Takuya Okada

March 28, 1921 - January 5, 2021

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.  John 14:6

Through faith in Jesus, John lives on with the Father in heaven.

Born to Junzo and Hide...

Warren Akira Furumoto

Warren Akira Furumoto

Jan 5, 2021

Obituary for Dr. Warren Furumoto

Dr. Warren Akira Furumoto, 86, of the San Fernando Valley, California and Honolulu, Hawai'i passed away on January 5 th , 2021 of COVID-19.

Warren was born in December 1934 to Kitaru and Shizuko Furumoto in Honolulu, Hawai'i. He...

Irene Celia Garcia

Irene Celia Garcia

Jan 4, 2021

MRS. IRENE CELIA GARCIA, 41, passed away on January 4, 2021 at White Memorial Medical Center.

She is survived by her loving family: mother, Lucila Garcia; 2 sister, Leslie and Arlene Garcia and many relatives and friends.

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, a private family mass was held on Friday, January 22, at St. Mary's...

Fujiko Jean Kizuka

Fujiko Jean Kizuka

Jan 3, 2021

A private graveside service for the late Fujiko Jean Kizuka, 97-year-old, CA born resident of Gardena, who passed away on January 3, 2021, was held on Friday, January 29 at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Predeceased by her husband, Dick Kizuka and son, Terry Kizuka; she is survived by her son, Gary Kizuka; she...

Michiko Yamaguchi

Michiko Yamaguchi

Jan 3, 2021

Michi loved life, her family and friends. She was filled with joy and loved to laugh.  Michi loved to dance, travel and go on any adventure.  It's her smile that will be remembered most.

Each member of her family was able to express their love and gratitude to Michi before she peacefully passed.  She took her last...

Phyllis Zane Lee

Phyllis Zane Lee

Jan 2, 2021

A private family service for the late Phyllis Zane Lee, 77-year-old, Honolulu, Hawaii born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on January 2, 2021, will be held at Fukui Mortuary in Los Angeles on a later date.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Nelson Lee; children, Brandon (Irene) Lee, Jody (Peter) Choi, and Lanceford Lee;...

Hanae Ueki

Hanae Ueki

Jan 2, 2021

Services for HANAE UEKI , 89, a Hawaii born resident of Monterey Park who passed away peacefully on January 2 at the Silverado Senior Living Facility in Alhambra will be held at a later date.

She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Ann Idemoto and many nieces and nephews here and in Hawaii

Richard Amimoto

Richard Amimoto

Jan 2, 2021

Richard Amimoto

Funeral services and a Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Richard Amimoto, 84-year-old, California born resident of Monterey Park, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on Jan. 2, 2021, will be held at a later date with his family and friends.

He is survived by his loving family: son, Alan Amimoto; daughter, Diane...

Ricky Mutsumi Tsuyuki

Ricky Mutsumi Tsuyuki

Dec 31, 2020

RICKY MUTSUMI TSUYUKI (June 23, 1956 to December 31, 2020).

Survived by his loving family: brothers, Alfred Y. (Michie), Theodore (Keiko), Makoto and Hitomi Tsuyuki; sister, Christine M. Nagashima.  Also survived by 14 nieces and nephews, numerous cousins and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.  All services were held privately through Fukui Mortuary.

Lois Tomoko Toyama

Lois Tomoko Toyama

Dec 31, 2020

Lois Tomoko Toyama passed away peacefully at the age of 96.  Lois was born in Cortez, California on April 21, 1924, to Masui and Tome Kawamura.  She and her six siblings spent their early years working on the family farm.  When World War II started, her family was incarcerated at the Turlock Assembly Center, where Lois was given her...

Ada Toshiko Masuda

Ada Toshiko Masuda

Dec 29, 2020

Ada Toshiko Masuda, 106-year-old, born in Glendale, CA, resident of Rosemead, CA, passed away on December 29, 2020 at Kei-Ai Healthcare Los Angeles in Lincoln Heights.  A service will not be held at this time, but all arrangements are being handled by Fukui Mortuary, 707 E. Temple Street in Los Angeles.

She is survived by her three...

Chieko Inouye

Chieko Inouye

Dec 28, 2020

February 3, 1920 – December 28, 2020

Chieko S. Inouye, a centenarian, passed away peacefully on December 28 th , 23 years to the day after her beloved husband, Dr. Milton M. Inouye, passed.

She was born in Anaheim, CA and lived her entire life in California, except during WWII when she attended Temple University...

Margie Midori Hirashima

Margie Midori Hirashima

Dec 27, 2020

Margie Midori Hirashima, 98 years old, born in Los Angeles, CA, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on December 27, 2020.

Margie is predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank. She is survived by her son, Jeff (Elaine) Hirashima; grand-children, Nicole (Aaron) Canard, Dean (Alicia) Hirashima of CA; great grand-child, Liam Canard. Margie is also survived by many...

Nobuo Osumi

Nobuo Osumi

Dec 27, 2020

Services for NOBUO OSUMI , 89, a Tokyo born resident of Los Angeles who passed away on December 27 in Morgan Hill, California of natural causes will be held at a later date.

He is survived by his wife, Sumiko, children, Norman (Jane) Osumi of Morgan Hill and Natalie (Louis) Lee; grandchildren, Drew Osumi of...

Kenneth Masao Watanabe

Kenneth Masao Watanabe

Dec 27, 2020

Born in L.A. to parents Ben Buichi & Chiyoko Watanabe. He was the youngest of 1 sister (Kiyoko), and 5 brothers (Kenji, Toshio, Takeshi, Eiji, & Teruo).

He attended local schools, including Japanese school, and graduated from Dorsey High. He joined Koyasan Boy Scouts, & was 1 of 4 brothers to achieve the honor of Eagle Scout....

Mieko Ishigo

Mieko Ishigo

Dec 27, 2020

Mieko Ishigo, aka, "Mrs. Aikane," age 86-year old Hilo, Hawaii born and long-time resident of Gardena passed away peacefully at her home on Dec. 27, 2020. Known for her Aloha spirit, hard work, sense of humor, and tireless energy, she co-owned the Aikane Take-Out business for 17 years in Gardena and was well liked for piling generous portions of...

Michiko Muramoto

Michiko Muramoto

Dec 26, 2020

Michiko Muramoto, 99, El Monte born resident of Sherman Oaks, passed away on December 26, 2020 at Kei Ai Los Angeles.

Michiko is preceded in death by her husband, George K. Muramoto. She is survived by her daughters, Karen (Earl) Chow, Diane (Dale) Nitta and Wendy (Chuck) Puntuvatana and sister, Fuji (Tats) Endo. She is also survived...

Matsue Okada

Matsue Okada

Dec 24, 2020

Matsue Okada, a 95-year-old, Aomori, Japan born, resident of Valley Village, passed away on December 24, 2020.  Due to Covid-19, no services will be held at this time.

Predeceased by her husband, George and sons, Jun William, Gilbert Chikara and Michael Hideto Okada; she is survived by her sons, Wayne Minoru and Eddie Taro (Jennifer) Okada; daughters-in-law,...

Kiyoko Nakano

Kiyoko Nakano

Dec 23, 2020

Kiyoko Nakano

June 20, 1920 to December 23, 2020

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother,

Sister, Aunt and Friend passed peaceful on Dec 23, 2020 at

100 years old.  She was survived by her loving family:

Ernest (Mary Pat) Nakano, Kazuko (Al) Toyofuku, Eugene

(Gale) Nakano. Grandchildren: Wesley...

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