Obituaries

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

Chiyoe Oki

Chiyoe Oki

Jan 9, 2021

Chiyoe "Joy" Oki, 95 years old, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Nikkei Senior Gardens.

She was a Los Angeles-born Nissei who attended high school in Japan.  After WWII, she returned home and pursued a degree in pharmacy from USC.  She co-founded Sigma Phi Omega in 1949, the oldest Asian-American sorority at USC.  In...

Taizan Kuji

Taizan Kuji

Jan 9, 2021

Dear Taizan

We love you forever

rest in peace

from forever friends

Mary S. Kitabayashi

Mary S. Kitabayashi

Jan 9, 2021

Private family graveside services for the late Mary S. Kitabayashi, 87-year-old, Turlock, CA born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on January 9, 2021, were held on Thursday, January 28 at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier.

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Shiro Kitabayashi; she is survived by her sons, Don and Joey Kitabayashi; grandsons, Griffin...

Keiji Yata

Keiji Yata

Jan 9, 2021

A private graveside service for the late Keiji Yata, 93-year-old, Los Angeles, California-born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on January 9, 2021, was held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.

Predeceased by his beloved wife, Yoneko, daughters, Yukiko and Tsuyuko; he is survived by his children, Gayle...

Kay Fukushima

Kay Fukushima

Jan 7, 2021

Kay Fukushima, resident of Montebello, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021. He fought the battles that accompanied diabetes for 5 years, and showed his resilient strength to the end. He is now making his way to paradise after 90 years in this world.

Kay was born on September 11, 1930 in Gridley, CA. He grew...

Yoshiro Roy Yunouye

Yoshiro Roy Yunouye

Jan 6, 2021

A man of servitude and faith, Yoshiro "Roy" Yunouye passed from COVID-19 from this life into eternity with Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Roy was born to Tadaye and Jimmy Yunouye in Sacramento, CA on March 29, 1939. He was raised in Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan by his mother who also took care of his paternal grandmother....

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...

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