Obituaries

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

前村宗弘 儀 (66歳) 鹿児島県出身 ロサンゼルス郡シャドーヒルズ市在住 かねてより病気療養中のところ 11月18日 午後5時45分、自宅にて安らかに旅立ちました。 ここに生前に賜りましたご厚情に深く感謝申し上げます。 なお葬儀は、福井葬儀社にて 東本願寺の論番伊東師司式の下に家族葬を以って執り行いました。 喪主 前村 明美 長男 前村ハリー宗周 長女 前村アイリーン実里 兄 前村 良正 姉 山本 英子 義理兄 武田 和人 他日米親戚一同

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.

Kazuko Yokoyama

Nov 18, 2020

A private service for the late Kazuko Yokoyama, 90-year-old, California born, resident of San Gabriel, who passed away on November 18, 2020 was held on Friday, December 11 at Fukui Mortuary 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles.

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Frank Yokoyama and sister, Nakako Tomita; she is survived by her sons, Dan (Linda)...

Junko Ruth "Ruthie" Kitagawa

Nov 16, 2020

Junko Ruth (Ruthie) Kitagawa, 83, resident of Alhambra passed away November 16.

Ruthie is predeceased by her sister, Teruko Lois and brother-in-law, Elman Padilla and is survived by stepmother, Eiko; brother, David (Kathleen) Kitagawa; sister, Cathy Kitagawa-Yamasaki; nephews, Wesley and Bryce Kitagawa, Kyle and Ryan Yamasaki; and many other relatives and friends.

Ruthie will be...

Randall "Randy" Nobu Herrst

Nov 14, 2020

Randall "Randy" Nobu Herrst, a long-time resident of Torrance, passed away suddenly on November 14, 2020 at the age of 69.  Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he lived in California for more than sixty years.  Randy was a graduate of North Torrance High School and the University of West Los Angeles Law School.  An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed camping, hiking,...

Shogo Kanamori

Nov 12, 2020

KANAMORI, SHOGO 91, Oxnard born Nisei and a resident of Oxnard, passed away peacefully at his home on November 12, 2020. Services will be held at a later date.

Predeceased by his wife Mae Sumie, he is survived by his children, sons, Dr. Glenn (Pat) of Orlando, Gene (Vickie) of Cerritos,...

Yasuko Hattori

Nov 12, 2020

大阪市港区出身ロスアンゼルス市在住,  母 服部保子 儀 (106歳)

2020年11月12日、午前九時 敬愛ロスアンゼルス・ヘルスケア・センターにて死去いたしました。

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執り行いました。ここに生前のご厚誼を深謝し謹んでご通知申し上げます。

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Irene Michiko Yamamoto

Nov 11, 2020

Irene Michiko Yamamoto

Irene Michiko Yamamoto, born Feb. 19, 1937, passed away on Nov. 11, 2020. She was 83 years old.

Irene was born in Los Angeles, the second of four children to Grace Sakiyo (Kaguni) Yamamoto and Lawrence Mineo Yamamoto. During World War II, she was...