Obituaries

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

Hideo Bill Kikuchi

Hideo Bill Kikuchi

May 2, 2020

Services are pending for HIDEO BILL KIKUCHI, a resident of Los Angeles who passed away at the LAC-USC Medical Center on May 2.

HIDEO BILL KIKUCHI BIOGRAPHY

Hideo was born in Stockton, California on January 1, 1923 to Iwao and Toki Kikuchi.  At 4 years old, his family moved...

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May 2, 2020

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Kazuko Ryuto

Kazuko Ryuto

May 1, 2020

Mrs. Kazuko Ryuto

February 26, 1928 – May 1, 2020

Kazuko Ryuto passed away peacefully on May 1, 2020 at the age of 92 in Anaheim, California.  She was born to Yoneichi and Sugiyo Nishimura in Chikugoshi, Fukuoka-ken, Japan.

Kazuko was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed...

Kay Kazue Masamitsu

Kay Kazue Masamitsu

May 1, 2020

Kay Kazue Masamitsu, nee Kishimoto, passed away at the age of 97 on May 1, 2020.

She was born on June 2, 1922, in Colorado, married William Masamitsu in Washington, D.C., raised four children in Chicago and resided in Los Angeles. She enjoyed watching Dodgers games, working on puzzles and traveling, including trips to Las Vegas where...

Seiichiro Mizutani

Seiichiro Mizutani

Apr 30, 2020

Seiichiro "Sage" Mizutani, 68, of El Monte, California, passed on Thursday, April 30 th , following a courageous battle with ALS.

Sage was born on September 24, 1951 in Wakayama, Japan, son of the late Tokiya and Shizuyo Mizutani.  He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Mizutani; his sister, Kiyoko (Yosh) Makita; his nephew, Jeff (Susie) Makita;...

Mitsuko Tanaka

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

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...

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Edna Uyeno Matsumoto

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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Apr 18, 2020

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Waka Sakamoto

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

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...

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