Yoneko Matsumoto
Aug 19, 2025
A private graveside service for the late Yoneko Matsumoto, 103-year-old, Oakland, California born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on August 19, 2025, was held on Thursday, September 18 at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier.
She was pre-deceased by her husband, Kazuo Matsumoto; grandson, Ricky Requilman; brothers, Masami Tokuda and Susumu (Hisako) Sato; and daughter-in-law,...
Nancy Harumi Tanaka
Aug 16, 2025
Nancy Harumi Tanaka, 84 years old, born in Los Angeles, resident of Montebello, passed away on August 16, 2025, at Kazoku Home of Pacoima, Los Angeles.
She is survived by her children, Stephanie Hiroko (David) Chang,
and Jay Minoru (Rhonda) Tanaka; grandchildren, Cole Minoru Chang, Justin Andrew Tanaka, Sean Aiden Tanaka, and Jacob Aaron Tanaka;...
Naomi Cardenas Koyama
Aug 14, 2025
A celebration of life for the late Naomi Remulla Cardenas Koyama, 72-year-old, Philippines born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on August 14, 2025, will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 11 a.m. at Cornerstone International Christian Church 1130 N. California Ave. in La Puente.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur Koyama; daughters, Amy and...
Rie Aono
Aug 9, 2025
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Fumi Mizuno
Aug 9, 2025
Fumi Mizuno, 100-year-old Nisei and resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully at home on August 9,2025. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Fred Mizuno, daughter, Barbara Mizuno and son, Russell Mizuno. She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Jan (Rand Eguchi) Mizuno; grandchildren, Morgan Mizuno, Megan (Vivek Sethumadhavan) Eguchi, James Eguchi, and Daniel Eguchi; great grandchild, Agastya Eguchi;...
Shinobu Furuichi
Aug 7, 2025
Shinobu Furuichi, 83, passed away in her son's home peacefully in Torrance, California on August 7,2025. She battled cancer for almost 3 years. She was the owner of Sanyo Nursery in East Los Angeles for nearly 40 years. She loved the community and customers that turned into life long friendships. She is survived by her 2 sons. Richard and...
Reiko Hasumi Mata
Aug 7, 2025
Reiko Hasumi Mata, 84-year-old, Japan-born, resident of Granada Hills peacefully passed away at Residence on August 7th. She is survived by her loving husband, Rene Mata; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Memorial service was held at FUKUI "Chapel in the Garden".
Masako Kanogawa
Aug 6, 2025
Masako "Massie" Kanogawa
Masako "Massie" Kanogawa a 96-year-old resident of Montebello passed away peacefully in her home on August 6, 2025. She was predeceased by her loving husband Shoji "Stogie" Kanogawa. She is survived by her loving daughters Lori Kanogawa (Russ) Johnson and Nancy (Kevin) Stiles, granddaughter Dana Niiro (Quinn) Douglas-Hiley, and great grandchildren Enzo Niiro and...
Toshiko Eto
Aug 5, 2025
Toshiko Eto, 89, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 16, at 1:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
Toshiko is survived by her loving family; children Takeshi Kurt (Emilyn) Eto, Atsushi Eric (Kiyoka) Eto, and Yuki Michele Eto; grandchildren,...
Koji Hirai
Aug 3, 2025
Koji Hirai, 90-year-old, born in Tottori, Japan and a long-time resident of Los Angeles peacefully passed away at his residence on August 3, 2025. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Miyeko Nancy Hirai; sons, Steve (Maile) and Brian Hirai; granddaughters Grace and Eve Hirai; and also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Koji always said...
Kazuko Hanami
Jul 31, 2025
Kazuko "Kay" Hanami, 94-year-old, Fukushima Ken Inawashiro Matchi-born, resident of Monterey Park peacefully passed away at Adventist Health White Memorial Hospital on July 31st. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Teruki Hanami; She is survived by her loving family; son, Eddie Hanami; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Farewell service will be held...
Dane Seichi Morinaka
Jul 31, 2025
Dane Seichi Morinaka, 72-year-old, Los Angeles-born, resident of Huntington Beach peacefully passed away at Residence on July 31st. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Jeannie Morinaka, children Corey, Kristine, Brett, daughter-in-law Nora and grandson Lucas. He is also survived by his brother Aaron, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Kai Lee Sandoval
Jul 30, 2025
Kai Lee Sandoval, 20, passed away on July 30, 2025. Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 15, at 7:00PM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
In lieu of flowers family would like donations to be made in Kai's name to Changing Tides. A service of Little Tokyo Service...
Yuko Shelly Hirahara
Jul 26, 2025
Funeral service for the late Yuko Shelly Hirahara, 56-year-old, California born resident of Torrance, who passed away on July 26, 2025, will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 1 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her parents, Tomeo and Masae Hirahara and siblings, Hitomi Kojima, Reiko...
Joyce Yaeko Oyenoki
Jul 25, 2025
Joyce Oyenoki, age 71, of Garden Grove California passed away on July 8, 2025, at UCI Medical Center. She was born on January 8, 1954 in Chicago Illinois to George and Chiyoko Oyenoki. Joyce is survived by her sister, sister-in-law, nephews and grandnephews, predeaceased brother (John). A memorial service will be held on August 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM...
Chieko Sakuda
Jul 25, 2025
MRS. CHIEKO SAKUDA, 98, Oahu, HI born Nisei, resident of Carson, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025.
She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Dianne Sakuda; brother, Kenji (Lily) Komata; 2 sisters, Akiko Nakamura, and Mieko Hisamoto; sister-in-law, Louise Komata; and many nieces, nephews, and relatives.
Private services will be held at a...
Kenji Allen Kato
Jul 22, 2025
Kenji ("Ken") Allen Kato, 92, of Los Angeles, died peacefully on July 22, 2025, survived by his wife of 61 years, Yukiko, his sons, Dean and Douglas, and grandchildren, Kai, Sophie and Keala. He was the youngest son of Sasaichi and Toshiko Kato, and brother of Roy. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, but like many in...
Elizabeth "Liz" Hoshizaki
Jul 20, 2025
After a valiant three-year effort, Elizabeth "Liz" Hoshizaki (nee Chan) has passed away due to cancer and is now with the Lord, and previously deceased parents and brothers. She passed away quietly on July 20, 2025 in Fullerton, CA.
Her family and long-time close friends, also knew her as "Cheese".
Liz was born on August...