Obituaries

Jan 20, 2021

Fumiko Shimada passed away peacefully at her home in Gardena, CA, on Wednesday January 20, 2021 at the age of 90.

She is predeceased by her husband, Utaka Shimada. She is survived by her loving family: son, Steve; daughter, Sharyn (Ed) Huggins; son, Glenn (Lori) Shimada; granddaughters, Amanda and Emily; and several nieces and relatives.

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Jan 19, 2021

Yukiko Sameshima, 87 years old, born in Los Angeles, CA., resident of Orange County, passed away peacefully on 1/19/21.

Yukiko lived a happy long life where she enjoyed vacationing and taking care of her two cats.

Yukiko is predeceased by her beloved husband Akira.  She is survived by her daughter Cassie and sons Eugene and...

Jan 19, 2021

Isamu Sammy Hiraike January 11, 1923 - January 19, 2021

Sammy Hiraike was 98 years of age, born in Los Angeles on January 11, 1923, and passed away peacefully on January 19, 2021. Sammy grew up in Glendale, California, and attended Marshall High School. He was the oldest of five children to Chiyo and Kenzo Hiraike.  During...

Jan 17, 2021

Sonoko Kamidoi, 98, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2021, in San Pedro, Calif.

Predeceased by her husband, Dr. Tom Kamidoi, she is survived by her sons, Lyle and

Gregg, and sisters, Frances Michiko Chikahisa, and Dorothy Setsuko Nagami.

A private Catholic service will be held at a later date. Friends wishing to...

Jan 17, 2021

Henry Hokama passed away peacefully on January 17, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Andrea; and survived by his children, Jason and Joyce (Michael).  Affectionately known as "Hank", he was also survived by many other beloved family members and friends.

Jan 17, 2021

Kimiko "Kay" Teraoka, 97, born in Rexburg, Idaho, resident of Hacienda Heights, passed away on January 17, 2021.

Kay is survived by her children, Toni O'Farrell, Janie Emiko Ono (Ron), Randy (Joy),  granddaughter Kimiko Hiromoto (Toby), and great-grandchildren, Tyler and Kasey Hiromoto, whom she loved very much.

Special thanks to the staff of West Covina...

Jan 17, 2021

Clay Nishiki, 74, born in Honolulu, Hawaii, resident of Hacienda Heights, passed away on January 17, 2021.

Clay is survived by his wife, Nancy; his children, Scott Nishiki (Connie), Ryan Nishiki, (Anna) and Stacey Callahan (Steve), and his grandchildren, Julian, Brandon, Jacob, Madison, Sofia, and William.

He is also survived by his siblings, Lenore Ishimi,...

Jan 17, 2021

Services are pending for MELBA KUGE , 82 , Bell, California born Nisei who passed away at her residence in Torrance on January 17.

She is survived by her husband, Kingo; son, Kenneth Gregory Kuge; daughter, Carole Lynn (Derek Masato) Kawamura; grandchildren, Kanani Takaye, Kamalei Michiko and Kaleo Masato Kawamura and sister, Marie...

Jan 16, 2021

A funeral service for the late Alfred Masaru "Mach" Takeda, 83-year-old, Sacramento, California-born, Kibei Nisei, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on January 16, 2021, will be held at Fukui Mortuary in Los Angeles on a later date.

Alfred was incredibly selfless, talented, kind-hearted, humorous, and deeply loved. His contagious smile and warmth brought comfort to...

Jan 16, 2021

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Jan 15, 2021

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Jan 15, 2021

Henry "Hank" "Uncle Pinky" Shunzo Iizaki passed away on January 15, 2021 at age 90.  Born and raised in Honolulu Hawaii, Henry ventured out to Los Angeles in the late '60s where he met his wife (predeceased) Eiko from Japan. Henry is survived by daughter, Charlene (Hidetsugu), son,  Geoffrey and granddaughter, Ayla.  He is also survived by sister, Elaine and...

Jan 13, 2021

Peacefully passed away on Jan 13 at Kaiser in Harbor City.  She was born on Jan 5, 1932, in Kaumakani, Kauai, and was a resident of Torrance since 1975.

Yuri was loved by and will be missed by so many family and friends.  She loved traveling, going to Alaska on fishing trips, gardening, cooking and baking, reading,...

Jan 12, 2021

Thomas Tamotsu Nakasone passed away on January 12, 2021 at age 88 from congestive heart failure and kidney disease.

Born to George (Shinzo) and Kiyoko Nakasone, Tom spent his early years on a Colorado lettuce farm during the Great Depression. The family later moved to Los Angeles where he attended University High School. Tom served in the...

Jan 12, 2021

Donald Tatsuo Hasuike, 91 year old, resident of Monterey Park, California, passed away on January 12, 2021, at Huntington Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

Donald was born in Burbank, California, on July 13, 1929 to George Susumu Hasuike, one of Southern California's leading produce operators, and his wife May.

Donald served in the Air...

Jan 12, 2021

Jim Izumigawa, 69-year-old, Los Angeles, California-born, resident of Porter Ranch, passed away on January 12, 2021.  Due to the pandemic, no services will be held.

He is survived by his siblings, Sally Tagawa and Dennis Izumigawa; he is also survived by several nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and other relatives.

Jan 11, 2021

HONKAWA, Yukinori, 98, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2021.

He is survived by his loving family; son, Tom (Suzanne Iwamura) Honkawa; brother, Yoshiharu (May) Honkawa; many nieces, nephews and relatives.

Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic.  The family will have a Celebration of Life Service at a later date.

Jan 11, 2021

Family service of JUNKO SUZUKI, 84, a Gunma-Ken born Issei who passed away at Sakura Gardens on January 11, was held on Friday, January 22 at Fukui Mortuary with Rev. Clifford Ishigaki officiating.

Junko, who founded Suehiro Café in Little Tokyo in 1972 is survived by her son, Kenji (Tomoko) Suzuki; daughter, Hiromi  Cyndi (Melvin)...

Jan 11, 2021

BRUCE KIYOMI NAKASHIMA

A resident of Santa Monica, CA, Bruce passed away peacefully in his home on January 11, 2021. He is survived by a daughter, Scarlett (Frankie) of Santa Monica and his sister, Christine of Oakland. He is predeceased by his younger brother, Dale from Oakland in February 2020.

Born in Rohwer, Arkansas, Bruce...

Jan 10, 2021

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