Obituaries

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

Fumi Yota

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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。

葬儀はローズヒルズ墓地にて日蓮宗米国別院の井上浄充師の下家族葬をもって

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。

喪主 長女 上木美鈴

夫 上木つね雄

孫 上木マイケル純也

妻 とも子

孫 神武ジェーン圭子

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孫 上木ロバート雅彦

妻 ダーリンレイ

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上木カムリンかおり

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Irene Michiko Yamamoto

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...

Kay Hiroshi Kajikawa

Kay Hiroshi Kajikawa

Nov 11, 2020

In the early hours on Veterans Day, Kay H. Kajikawa passed away peacefully at home.

In 2009, his only son, Chris Yoshio passed away followed by the passing of his wife, Judith Ann in 2017.

Kay's health began to decline in the years to follow.

Survived...

Lorna Ozawa

Lorna Ozawa

Nov 10, 2020

Lorna Ozawa, 77 years old, born on Nov. 13, 1942 in California, resident of Lakewood, passed away on Nov. 10 at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center.

She is survived by her daughter, Stephani (Tony) Ozawa of New Zealand: son, Walter Ozawa of California: brother, Stephen (Jean) Lee: grandsons, Nathan and Zac White of New Zealand.

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Bob Nakamura

Bob Nakamura

Nov 6, 2020

Bob Nakamura (Robert George Nakamura) was born on June 5, 1933 in Arroyo Grande to Heigo and Eju Nakamura, and passed Nov 6, 2020 in Los Angeles at 87 years of age. Part of a large family, Bob grew up farming in the Coastal Central California Valley and was interned at Poston Internment Camp. He joined...

Junko June Wada

Junko June Wada

Nov 5, 2020

Junko June Wada, 73 years old, born on June 3, 1947 in Los Angeles, CA, resident of Chatsworth, passed away on November 5.

June is survived by her brothers Haruo (Terri)  Wada and Sakaye (Kimi) Wada; sisters, Fumi Sato, Teruko Hayashi and Shiori Katsuki; in-laws, Pauline Wada, Carmen Wada and Mino Takaki.

She is loved...

Shigemi Naito

Shigemi Naito

Nov 5, 2020

A private outdoor funeral service for the late Shigemi Naito, 102-year-old, California-born, resident of Los Angeles who passed away on November 5, 2020, was held on Monday, November 23 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.

Predeceased by his beloved wife, Fujiye Naito; he is survived by his children, Sumie (Albert) Louie and Jerry (Paula) Naito;...

Tsuneo "Tom" Nakamura

Tsuneo "Tom" Nakamura

Nov 3, 2020

TSUNEO "TOM" NAKAMURA, 92, Heber, CA born Nisei, resident of Long Beach passed away peacefully on November 3, 2020.

He is survived by his loving family: daughters, Emily (Paul) Stovner and Evelyn (Calin) Duma; grandsons, Kyle, Justin (Fiance Angelica) Stovner, John Duma; sister, Reiko Ohashi of Japan; also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives.

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Jack Chiaki Fukuda

Jack Chiaki Fukuda

Nov 1, 2020

Jack Chiaki Fukuda, 93-year-old, Washington-born, resident of Los Angeles passed away peacefully at Senior Manor Care Home on November 01, 2020.  Jack is predeceased by his  beloved wife Yoshiko Fukuda; He is survived by her loving family: daughter, Shelley Chiharu (Fabio) Echeverri; grandchildren, Evan Masao Fukuda- Echeverri  and Nicole Sayuri Echeverri ; sister, Aiko Harada; also survived by many...

James Hachiro Tagawa

James Hachiro Tagawa

Nov 1, 2020

James Hachiro Tagawa, 87-year-old, Bell born resident of Los Angeles, passed away on November 1, 2020 at his residence.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Sumie Tento Tagawa; his daughters, Linda (Stephen) Sueyoshi and Susan Vasquez; six grandchildren, Allison, Raquel, Nina, Angela, Allyssa, and Jessica; great grandson Anthony; brother George (Hatsue) Tagawa; nephew, Koji (Fujie) Terasawa; and...

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