Sen Akaba
Dec 6, 2020
Sen Akaba, 84 years old, passed away on December 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born on August 1, 1936 in Oakland, California and lived the last 60 years in Los Angeles.
Mr. Akaba was predeceased by his beloved wife, Kimi June Akaba. He is survived by his loving daughter, Cynthia Nishinaka, twin brother, Jun Akaba,...
Gene Ronald Yonemoto
Dec 5, 2020
Gene Ronald Yonemoto, 73 years old, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2020.
He is survived by his daughters Alayne (Glen Inokuchi) and Kylene, grandsons Dean and Cole Inokuchi, ex-wife Sandra, siblings Glenn and Gail Sugiyama (Randy Thompson), and many nieces and nephews.
Gene was an Eagle Scout who attended the USC School of Pharmacy. ...
Raymond Ichiro Tomooka
Dec 5, 2020
Raymond Ichiro Tomooka born September 1st, 1941 passed away on Saturday December 5th, 2020 at the age of 79. Son to Masataka and Mistuye he was born in Santa Maria. He had four younger siblings, his twin brother Roy, Lee, Carol, and Barbara. After turning one, he spent the next four years of his life in the Gila River...
Jack Okamoto
Dec 5, 2020
Jack Okamoto, age 97, passed away on December 5, 2020 at his home in Cerritos. Mr. Okamoto was predeceased by his wife, Muts; daughter, Nancy; and siblings, Koichi, Jim, Kikuyo, Ayano, Tamaye, Bill, Geo, Grace, and Richard. He is survived by daughters, Lynn (Calvin) Chang and Anne (Steve) Elefante; grandson, Steven Chang; granddaughters Alyson Chang and Renee Elefante; sisters-in-law,...
Dr. Masao Ishihama
Dec 4, 2020
MASAO ISHIHAMA
Masao (Mas) was born (May 20, 1929) to Masanobu and Shizuko and raised in Takamatsu Shikoku Japan. He had 4 siblings, 3 younger half-brothers and 1 younger half sister. He was the last surviving son. He graduated Takamatsu High School as a 5year student March 1947. He used to tell us...
Fumiko Kasai
Dec 3, 2020
Fumiko Kasai
Age 94 passed away on December 3, 2020.
She is survived by her children, Jolene, Douglas, and Dave (Patti) Kasai; grandchildren, Kristi and Garrett Kasai; also survived by many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Taro "Buddy" Kasai.
Burial Service was held December 18 at Green...
Frank Fujio Sawai
Dec 2, 2020
Frank Fujio Sawai was born in Torrance California, on March 19, 1931. He passed away peacefully in his home on December 2nd, 2020. At the time when World War II began, Frank and his family were relocated to Jerome Arkansas, and Gila Arizona internment camp. After his time at camp, Frank and his family moved to Detroit, Michigan where...
Susanne (Nitta) Tanji
Dec 2, 2020
Susanne Tanji, 69, resident of South San Gabriel passed away December 2 nd .
Susanne will always be remembered by family and friends for her kindness, cheerful smile, laugh, and how she loved to fish with her late husband Bobby. Susanne was a swimmer and after her swimming career, she started her own business of teaching private...
Daniel Michio Matsubara
Dec 2, 2020
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and loyal friend passed away of pneumonia at the age of 89. Dan was born and raised in Los Angeles to Kiichi and Kikuno (Hamada) Matsubara of Kagoshima, Japan. He was the youngest of 3 sons and is predeceased by his parents and brothers, Satsuo and Yoneo. He is survived by his devoted wife...
Grace Kiyoko Hama
Nov 26, 2020
Grace Hama, 88 years old, born Seattle, WA, resident of Lake Forest, CA passed away on November 26, 2020.
Grace is survived by her beloved husband George, sons, Allan Michael Hama of Nevada, Mark (Mariko) Hama, Vincent (Amber) Hama, Ryan (Emiko) Hama, of California, grandchildren, Madison, Kayla, Nicholas, Brandon and Allison. She is also survived by many...
Rae Hasegawa Okikawa
Nov 22, 2020
Beloved wife of Kenneth Okikawa; mother of Lisa (Michael) Stafford; grandmother of Natalie Stafford; sister of Sam (Eileen) Hasegawa and Mikki (Ken) Sasaki; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives here.
Due to COVID, a memorial service will be delayed until sometime in the future. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in...
Eiko Kitagawa
Nov 21, 2020
Eiko Kitagawa, 95, resident of Montebello passed away November 21.
Born in Mie, Japan, Eiko will be remembered by family and friends for her strength, courage, and being a loving mother. She was a great cook, enjoyed arts and crafts, recognized for her gateball and sumi-e calligraphy skills, and loved to travel with friends.
Eiko...
Evelyn Hisako Yamamoto
Nov 21, 2020
Evelyn Hisako Yamamoto, age 89, passed away on November 21, 2020. Predeceased by her husband, William T. Yamamoto, parents Kikuichi and Haruyo Sugino and sister, Arlene Hamashita; Beloved mother of April S., Tom T. (Charris), and Robin S. Yamamoto, and Carie M. (Brent) Yamamoto-Henson; loving grandmother of Brian (Emily), Kevin (Victoria) and Brendon Yamamoto; great-grandmother of Vivian, Owen and...
Fumi Yota
Nov 21, 2020
Fumi Yota, 97 years old, born in Japan, resident of Gardena, CA passed away on November 21, 2020.
Fumi is predeceased by her beloved husband, Isao Yota. She is survived by her sons, Masato Yota and Jeffrey (Denise) Yota: daughter, Elaine (Rudolf) Goetz; grandsons, Aaron Yota and Michael Yota; brother, Sumio Ido. She is also survived by...
Fumiye Hamade
Nov 21, 2020
Fumiye Hamade, 89-year-old, resident of La Habra passed away peacefully at Fullerton Gardens on November 21, 2020. She is survived by her beloved family: Son, Vincent (Sr), daughters, Corrine (Dan), Denise (Gilbert); grandchildren, Jason, Monique (Kyle), Vincent (Jr)(Nancy), Serena (Brian) great-grandchildren, Layla, Sienna and Kade, also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral service was held on Saturday,...
Martha Masako Kuwaki
Nov 19, 2020
Martha Masako Kuwaki passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2020 at the age of 98.
Predeceased by her husband, Masao; she is survived by her daughter, Dorothy (Bert) Higa, granddaughter Stephanie (Dan) Gordon. And many relatives.
A private graveside service was held on Dec. 12 at Rose Hills Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Ryuta Furumoto...
Mable Masuye Takenaka
Nov 19, 2020
MABLE MASUYE TAKENAKA, Nisei born in Banks, OR, resident of Monterey Park, CA, peacefully passed away at her home at the age of 92. She was predeceased by her late husband Frank Takenaka after 71 successful years of marriage. Mable was a beloved and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She also co-founded and successfully operated Precise Escrow Corporation for...
Munehiro Maemura
Nov 18, 2020
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Florence Chizuko Tamashiro
Nov 18, 2020
MRS. FLORENCE CHIZUKO TAMASHIRO, 88, peacefully passed away on November 18, 2020.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Frederick Tamashiro.
Survived by her loving family: sons, Davin (Keila) and Keith Tamashiro; granddaughter, Ailani Tamashiro and grandson, DJ Tamashiro.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, services were private.