Obituaries

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

Ted Sakio Hashimoto

Ted Sakio Hashimoto

Jun 22, 2020

Private burial services for the late Mr. Ted Sakio Hashimoto 98-year-old, San Gabriel born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on June 22, were held on July 22 at Inglewood Park Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Gary Oba of West Los Angeles United Methodist Church.

Predeceased by wife, Dorothy S. Hashimoto and ex-wife, Harriet Benson-Hashimoto.

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Hisako Furumasu

Hisako Furumasu

Jun 22, 2020

Hisako Furumasu, 96, Compton born Kibei, passed away at her home in Sierra Madre, CA on June 22, 2020. Predeceased by her husband, Masayuki Furumasu; brothers, Kakuo Shintaku, Kunio Shintaku, and Toshiro Shintaku. She is survived by her children, Jim, Ruby (Ryan Zirkle), and Karen; brothers, Kikuo (Kiyomi) Shintaku and Peter (Beverly) Shintaku; sister, Nancy (Minoru) Shigezane; many...

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Jun 22, 2020

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Ruri Miura

Ruri Miura

Jun 22, 2020

MRS. RURI MIURA, 96, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, resident of Alhambra, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2020.

She is predeceased by her loving husband, Toshio Miura; and beloved sister, Susie Emi.

She is survived by her loving family:  Daughters, Marsha (Alvin) Wakasa and Adrienne (Rick) Oka; son, Nolan (Trudy) Miura; grandchildren, Daryn and...

Atsuko Imamura

Atsuko Imamura

Jun 20, 2020

Atsuko Imamura, born September 14, 1927 in Kumamoto, Japan, a resident at Kei-Ai Los Angeles passed away peacefully on June 20, 2020.  Atsuko was a certified Japanese Ikebana flower arrangement instructor and enjoyed doing crafts such as Shadow Box, Tole Painting and knitting. She was an upbeat person who enjoyed traveling and loved supporting her local professional sports teams,...

George Ando

George Ando

Jun 19, 2020

George Ando passed away on June 19, 2020 at the age of 83.  He was the fifth child among 7 children of Shigeru and Kimie Ando in Papaiko, Hawaii, Predeceased by his brothers James (Yone) Ando and Charles (Sumiko) Ando, he is survived by one brother, Kenneth (Joyce) Ando, and 3 sisters, Florence Umstead, Jane (David) Namimoto, and Aiko...

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Jun 17, 2020

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Nobuko Ike

Nobuko Ike

Jun 17, 2020

A funeral service for Nobuko Ike, 98-year-old, California-born Nisei, who passed away on June 17, 2020 in San Gabriel will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, with Rev. Matsumoto from Koyasan Buddhist Temple officiating.

She is survived by her son, Toshiyuki Ike; daughter...

Lillian Hazue Ito

Lillian Hazue Ito

Jun 17, 2020

Lillian Hazue Ito, 94, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2020, in Pasadena, California. Predeceased by her husband, Bill Ito, she is survived by her loving family: Son, Steven(Jackie) Ito, daughter, Barbara(Alan) Hamane, sisters, Emiko Kusano, Yukiko Okada, Terry(Richard) Wilson; also survived by many nieces, nephews, many other relatives, and friends. A private family service was held at Fukui...

Jean S. Kasuyama

Jean S. Kasuyama

Jun 16, 2020

MRS. JEAN S. KASUYAMA, 84, Los Angeles, CA born Nisei, resident of Torrance, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020.

She is survived by her loving family: Son, Curtis (Lianne) Kasuyama; grandchildren, Kanani and Nathan Kasuyama; sister, Barbara (John) Wilcox of NV, also survived by aunt & many cousins.

Private family celebration of life service...

Grace Midori Yokomizo

Grace Midori Yokomizo

Jun 14, 2020

A private family service was held for Grace Midori Yokomizo, 95, who passed away on June 14, 2020.  Predeceased by her husband, Akio Ike, she is survived by her children, Bryce (Rosie), Jan (Dave) Goka, Denise (Michael) Motoyasu, and Rob; grandchildren, Erik, Lauren, Erin, Grant (Heather), Nicole (Stepfon), Madison and Kendra; great-grandchildren, Gavin and Hailey; sisters, Ellen Suzuki, Ruby...

Goro Endo

Goro Endo

Jun 12, 2020

Goro Endo, age 91, passed away on June 12, 2020.  He is survived by his wife, Yemiko; daughters, Carolyn (Alan) Kobayashi and Cheryl (Robert) Segawa; grandson, Bryce Kobayashi; sister, Kiyoko West; and by nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Due to Covid-19 a private service will be held at Fukui Mortuary Chapel.

Grace Shizuko Sanwo

Grace Shizuko Sanwo

Jun 11, 2020

Grace Shizuko Sanwo, 101-year-old, Salt Lake City, UT born and resident of Gardena, Sacramento and Cerritos, passed away on June 11, 2020.  Predeceased by her husband, Steve Hironori Sanwo and daughter, Joyce Michiko Sahara; she is survived by her children, Norman Eiji (Kathi) Sanwo and Charlene Naomi (Stanford Takashi) Hirotsu; son-in-law, Robert Fumio Sahara; grandchildren, Jennifer Yuki (Tim Dalbec)...

Atsushi Taguchi

Atsushi Taguchi

Jun 11, 2020

Family graveside service for ATSUSHI TAGUCHI , 89, Venice, California born Nisei and a resident of Gardena who passed away on June 11 at the Gardena Memorial Hospital will be held privately at Rose Hill Memorial Park.

He is survived by his son, Wayne (Angel) Taguchi; daughter, Donna (Glen) Nakahara; grandchildren, Alyssa Taguchi and Samantha...

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Jun 10, 2020

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Akiyo Kawamoto

Akiyo Kawamoto

Jun 9, 2020

Private family services for the late Akiyo Kawamoto, 93-year-old, Hawaii born, resident of Gardena, who passed away on June 9, 2020 were held on June 27 th at Green Hills Memorial Park graveside with Rev. John Iwohara of Gardena Buddhist Church officiating.

She is survived by her loving family; sons, Derrick (Mona) Kawamoto and Dean (Susan) Kawamoto;...

Misayo Kumakura

Misayo Kumakura

Jun 9, 2020

KUMAKURA, MISAYO "Misi" July 9, 1918-June 9, 2020

Misayo passed peacefully into eternity at one month shy of 102 years old. Born in Santa Ana, CA, she lived in Holtville, Los Angeles, Poston, Chicago and back to Los Angeles. She was predeceased by her dear husband Harry Kumakura in 1999. Married in 1959, they called...

Yoko Kikukawa

Yoko Kikukawa

Jun 7, 2020

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Shirley Shinobu Wada

Shirley Shinobu Wada

Jun 6, 2020

SHIRLEY SHINOBU WADA, 87, Terminal Island, CA born Nisei, resident of Cerritos, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2020.

She is survived by her loving family: Sons, Robert S. (Shelly), Glenn R. (Denise) and Garrett S. (Lea) Wada; daughter, Sharon L. (Raymond) Maeda; 10 grandchildren; brothers, Hajime and Doug (Margie) Hamaguchi; sisters, Doreen Ishikawa and Reiko (Richard)...

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