Mitsuko Tanaka
Apr 27, 2020
Mitsuko Tanaka, b orn in Mie-Ken, Japan, and long-time resident of Ventura County, passed away in Camarillo, California on April 27, 2020. Mitsuko is survived by her husband of 66 years, Yoneo; children John (Sue) Tanaka, Nancy (David) Nishimori, and Andrew (Karen) Tanaka; grandchildren Kerri, Derek, Lauren, Alyssa, Kelli, Tyler, Kayla, Ashley, and Natalie; great-grandchildren Ethan and...
Rachel Miyoko Kanno
Apr 27, 2020
KANNO, RACHEL MIYOKO, age 97, born in Honolulu Hawaii, resident of Torrance passed away on April 27.
She was preceded in death by husband, Robert K. Kanno.
Beloved mother of Shirley Oda, Patsy (Lawrence) Uyeda, Blanche (Glenn) Tengan, Leatrice (Mark) Taira and 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her...
Edna Uyeno Matsumoto
Apr 26, 2020
EDNA UYENO MATSUMOTO
We will forever remember our gracious, kind, and loving mother. Edna Uyeno Matsumoto.
Edna, a long-time resident of Pasadena, CA., passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 26, 2020. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 66 years, Ben Matsumoto.
She is survived by her daughters...
Chisato - Watanabe
Apr 24, 2020
MRS. CHISATO WATANABE, 96, Terminal Island, CA born Nisei, resident of Montebello, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020.
She is survived by her loving family: sons, Kenny (Miki) and Gary (Lani) Watanabe; daughters, Irene (Greg) Miyata and Jeannie (David) Itatani; grandchildren, Teddy and Lindsay Watanabe, Jena and Tamara Miyata, Kelly Itatani; also survived by many niece...
Glen Itsuo Kazahaya
Apr 23, 2020
Glen was born in Los Angeles to Larry and Lily Kazahaya on April 30th,1950. He went to Dorsey High School, UCLA and graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a BS in Business Administration. He spent his career in healthcare as CFO/CEO of several hospitals and as President of his company, Hospital FOCUS.
Glen was...
Karen Mieko Sueda
Apr 22, 2020
Karen Sueda was born on November 18, 1961 in Okinawa while her father was stationed there serving in the U.S. Army Intelligence Division. As a child of a career Army Officer, Karen moved with her family to Allen Park, Michigan when she was 1 year old, and then to Carson, California when she was 2 years old. At 10...
Frank Kiyoshi Fukuhara
Apr 19, 2020
Frank Kiyoshi Fukuhara, resident of Malibu, passed away peacefully at the age of 105 on April 19, 2020.
Born on February 5, 1915 in Fruitland, CA., Frank spent his childhood in Santa Monica, graduating from Santa Monica High School.
1n 1942, he and his family were interned at Manzanar in the Owens Valley. After serving...
Chitoshi Ryuto
Apr 18, 2020
CHITOSHI RYUTO
March 29, 1925 – April 18, 2020
Chitoshi Ryuto passed away peacefully in Los Angeles California on April 18, 2020 at the age of 95.
Chitoshi "Chic" enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, caring for his bonsai and trips to Las Vegas. He was an active member of...
Waka Sakamoto
Apr 17, 2020
WAKA was born Waka Odaira in Tochiki Prefecture, Japan on January 2 1952 as 6 TH of 7 siblings to the Parents of Shoichi Odaira (Father,) whose lineage can be traced to the feudal domain for Takeda Shingen Clan of Kai) , and Mother, Kezuka Moto ( from Sendai, Iwate Prefecture (former Date Han). With both parents deceased, Waka...
Roy Nobuhiko Shido
Apr 16, 2020
Roy Nobuhiko Shido, born on April 16, 1961 in California, resided in Mission Viejo for over 10 years, passed away on April 16, 2020 at Mission Hospital after battling his cancer.
He is survived by his sister, Akemi Schanze; brother, George Shido; niece, Ada Shido; nephew, Kai Shido and other relatives and friends.
Due to...
Lily Yuriko Tanabe
Apr 14, 2020
In loving memory of Lily Yuriko (Nishimoto) Tanabe, we are saddened to announce her passing on April 14, 2020. Lily was 100 years old.
Born the second child of Kikutaro and Maki Nishimoto in Casa Grande Arizona, Lily grew up mostly in El Centro California where she attended Central Union High School. Later she attended Armstrong College...
Teruko Dorothy Awakuni
Apr 14, 2020
Maui, Hawaii born Teruko "Teru" Dorothy Awakuni , lived life with true aloha spirit, always generous to everyone she met. She gifted family and friends with knitted and crocheted, handmade crafts and her delicious food. The home she made with her late husband, Mas, was a favorite New Years' Day stop for many friends and...
Itsuko Ota
Apr 14, 2020
OTA. ITSUKO , 94, long time proprietor of Johnny's Sport Shop, passed away peacefully at her residence in Pasadena on April 14. Services are pending.
She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Toyota; son, Robert (Deena) Ota; son-in-law, Wade Utsunomiya; 4 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
June Keiko Saito
Apr 11, 2020
Private family service for the late June Keiko Saito, 95-year-old, Pismo Beach, CA born resident of Gardena, who passed away on April 11, 2020, were held on Monday, April 27 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" in Los Angeles.
She is survived by her sons, Craig and Steven Saito; brother, Fukashi (Tomi) Hori; she is also...
Chiyoko Tominaga
Apr 11, 2020
Private family graveside service for the late Chiyoko Tominaga, 99-years-old, born in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo and long-time resident of West Los Angeles, who passed away on April 11, 2020, was held on Friday, April 24 at Woodlawn Cemetery 1847 14 th St. in Santa Monica.
She is survived by her children, James Tominaga and Sharon (Lester)...
Katsuhiro "Kats" Horiuchi
Apr 10, 2020
KATSUHIRO HORIUCHI
JULY 21, 1928 – APRIL 10, 2020
Katsuhiro "Kats" Horiuchi passed away peacefully on April 10th in Pasadena after a lengthy illness at the age of 91. Born to Katsujiro and Moriye (Fujimoto) Horiuchi in Los Angeles, he was the middle child of ten siblings. Kats attended Burnside Elementary...