Mitsuko Hamano
Oct 14, 2020
Mitsuko Hamano, 97 years old, CA born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on October 14th at Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center. She is survived by her son, Jim, daughter-in-law Vera Hamano and grandson, Taylor Hamano of San Francisco, sister, Toyoko Shiroma of Los Angeles and her children Aaron/Lisa Shiroma, Elaine/Dean and Martin Ries and family members in...
Hideko Kawaguchi
Oct 13, 2020
MRS. HIDEKO KAWAGUCHI
Mrs. Hideko Kawaguchi, 97, Los Angeles CA born Nisei resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2020 surrounded by her family. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Kazuo Kawaguchi; sisters, Sumiko Nakano, Tamaye Tsuchiyama and Akiko Noritake; son-in-law, Craig McGaughey; and grandson, Andrew Murase.
She is survived by...
Ayako Mary Kawai
Oct 13, 2020
Kawai, Ayako, 97 transitioned peacefully on October 13th at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was an avid Dodgers and Lakers fan and loved being the oldest and longest member of the Brookside Women's Golf Club. She and her husband, Shig, enjoyed bowling with their Aikane Bowling Club ohana and taking trips to Las Vegas.
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Mitty Taniguchi
Oct 8, 2020
Mitty Taniguchi (nee Matsui), age 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Gardena, California on October 8, 2020. She was born in Redondo Beach, California to Masanaka and Tomi Matsui. Her family resided in Redondo Beach, California where they were successful farmers until they were incarcerated during World War II for three years at the Rohwer Internment Camp...
Fumi Adachi
Oct 6, 2020
Mrs. Fumi Adachi passed away on October 6, 2020, at her home in Orange, CA. She was preceded in death in 2015 by her husband of 55 years, Ralph Akira Adachi. She is survived by a son Steven; daughter Kathleen Kawashima; grandchildren Brendon Kawashima, Eleanor Adachi, and Cody Kawashima; and nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Family funeral...
Mary Tetsuko Yokoyama
Oct 5, 2020
Mary Tetsuko Yokoyama passed away on October 5, 2020 after a short stay at Cedars Sinai Hospital. She was 94 years old and able to live on her own until the last month. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy in 2009.
Mary happily overfed her pet dog Peanut. She was engaging, funny, and playfully...
Walter Yoshika Uyemura
Oct 4, 2020
Private memorial services for the late Walter Yoshika Uyemura, 60-year-old, Los Angeles, CA born, resident of Gardena, who passed away peacefully on October 4, 2020 were held at Green Hills Memorial Park with Rev. John Iwohara of Gardena Buddhist Church.
He is survived by his loving family; mother, Setsuko Uyemura; brothers, Kenneth (Diane) Uyemura, and Glenn (Jacklyn)...
Hitoshi Shishido
Oct 3, 2020
TOM SHISHIDO, age 98, passed away on October 3, 2020.
Beloved husband of Kinu Shishido; brother in law of William (Nancy) Matsushima, and Fumiko Ozaki; father of Kenneth (Tammy) Shishido, Carol (Larry) Fujita, and Ron Shishido; grandfather of Shannon Starbird of AZ and Tyler Newland; great-grandfather of Brody and Serenity Vanderpool of AZ, and Emma Starbird of...
Kyoko "Penny" Kodani
Oct 2, 2020
MRS. KYOKO "PENNY" KODANI, 90, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2020.
She is survived by her loving sons, Roger (Brenda Patron) and Peter Kodani; grandchildren, Richard (Yumeko), Katherine, Kristine and Jocelyn Kodani; brother, Yukio (Noriko) Yoshioka of Japan; many nieces, nephews and relatives.
Family funeral services were held on Saturday, October 24, at Rose...
Shoji Mayeda
Sep 29, 2020
Shoji Mayeda, 90-year-old, resident of San Gabriel, Veteran of the Korean War and internee at the Gila River Relocation Center, passed away on September 29, 2020.
He is survived by his wife Kristine Satsuye Mayeda, daughters Lynda (Dean) Shoji and Noel Kinoshita, grandchildren Ryan (Melissa) and Lindsay Shoji, Mikey and Alyssa Kinoshita and Ashley Yamashita, brother George...
Mark Takeo Kawaguchi
Sep 28, 2020
Mark "Garfield" Takeo Kawaguchi, age 56, of Harbor City, CA died Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at his home.
Born in San Fernando, CA on March 15, 1964 to Henry and Mitsuko Kawaguchi. Mark worked at Celestron LLC in Torrance, CA for over 20 years. Celestron is a telescope and optics manufacturing company. Prior to that, his love...
Vincent Hichiro Okamoto
Sep 27, 2020
Vincent H. Okamoto passed away on the afternoon of September 29, 2020, from sudden cardiac failure. He leaves behind his beloved wife, the former Mitzi Nishiyama, son Darby, and grandchildren, Penny and Derek.
Vincent was an alumnus of schools in Gardena where he was a three-year letterman in track and football and president of his...
Yoshiko Takeuchi
Sep 27, 2020
Yoshiko Takeuchi passed away quietly on September 27, 2020 in Torrance, California at the age of 101.
She was predeceased by her husband, Sam Takeuchi, daughter, Sherry and son, Brent.
Yoshiko "Aunty Yo" is survived by many nephews, nieces, grandnephews/nieces, and great-grandnephews/nieces that loved her and will miss her very much.
Gladys Kiyoko Itamura
Sep 26, 2020
Gladys Kiyoko Itamura passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2020. She is survived by her children, Lynne, John (Julia), Michael and Lisa (Robert Kanard), and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Akio, and her older brother, Ben.
Gladys was born in Los Angeles on October 9, 1934, and lived there, in San...
Helen Tatsu Kaneshiro
Sep 26, 2020
Helen Kaneshiro went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2020 at the age of 98. She is survived by her husband Isamu "Ralph" Kaneshiro along with her children Faith/Alex Moy and Jonathan/Janet Kaneshiro. She leaves behind five grandchildren (Timothy, Joshua, Jenna, Nicolas, and Samantha), sisters (Mary Sadahiro and Betty/Frank Hiji), brothers (Joe Ige, Frank/Gloria Ige, and Jimmy/Fumi...
Mine Tonai Tosaya
Sep 26, 2020
On the evening of September 26, 2020 in Torrance CA Mine Tonai Tosaya passed away at the age of 98. She is survived by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Due to the current environment, and to honor Mine's wishes, there will not be a public service. In lieu of Koden, please donate to your charity of choice.
Masato Hayashi
Sep 25, 2020
Masato "Mas" Hayashi
Masato "Mas" Hayashi, 81, a resident of Irvine, passed away peacefully at the Hoag Hospital Irvine on Sept. 25. Private services were held on Oct. 17.
He taught math at Irvine Valley College for 42 years. He enjoyed going to Las Vegas and Disneyland, woodworking and cheering on...
Toshiko "Toshi" Suguro
Sep 24, 2020
Toshiko "Toshi" Suguro, a long time resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2020 at the age of 89. Born in Bellevue, Washington, Toshi was the fourth of seven children of Takayoshi and Michi Suguro, immigrants from Japan. She grew up on her family's farm in the Midlakes area of Bellevue near what today...
Phyllis Hildreth Williams
Sep 23, 2020
It is with great sadness, Phyllis passed in the presence of son Jason, adopted daughter Monica and life partner Larry Iba on September 23, 2020 at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, California.
Phyllis Dean Hildreth Williams born June 8, 1946 to Esther and Joe Hildreth in Monroe, North Carolina. Grew up in Monroe, North Carolina and married Danny...
Misao Frances Kubo
Sep 23, 2020
Misao Frances Kubo, 99 years old, CA born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on September 23 rd at Alondra Manor Home in La Mirada.
She is survived by her son, Arnold Kubo; granddaughter, Kimberly (Jerry) Caloroso; grandson, Tod Kubo; great-granddaughter, Alana and Ani Caloroso.
She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives...