Isamu Sam Kawahira
Feb 18, 2020
Isamu Sam Kawahira, 90-year-old, Los Angeles born, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on February 18, 2020 at Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center.
He is survived by his wife, Hisako Kawahira; brothers-in-law, Aurelio and Mike Ikeda; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Private family funeral service was held on Friday, March 6...
Ted Tetsuo Takeuchi
Feb 14, 2020
Ted Tetsuo Takeuchi, age 92 passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020.
He is survived by his wife Sumiye; son Gary; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at 12:00 pm at Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. 1st street, Los Angeles. CA...
Shosaki Oseki
Feb 12, 2020
Shosaku Oseki, 91-year-old, Japan born resident of Los Angeles, passed away on February 12, 2020 at LAC+USC Medical Center.
He is survived by his daughters, Grace Masako Oseki and Shirley Yoko (Leonardo) Oseki-Rivas; sister, Sachi Oseki in Japan.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 27 at 5:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in...
Ethel Shizue Teshima
Feb 11, 2020
Funeral service for the late Ethel Shizue Teshima, 94-year-old, Hawaii born, resident of San Pedro, who passed away on February 11, 2020, will be held on Monday, March 23, 11:30 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park Chapel 27501 S. Western Ave. in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Predeceased by her husband, Henry Teshima, sons, Joey and Rudy Teshima and...
Gary Lester Gardner
Feb 11, 2020
GARY LESTER GARDNER, 67, Topeka, KS born native, resident of Pomona, CA passed away peacefully on February 11, 2020.
He is survived by his loving family: sister, Betty Rollins of Atlanta; son, Gabriel Gardner; daughter, Heather Gardner; 8 grandchildren; sister, Sarah Gardner; Lillian Gardner and Mariko Gardner; brother, Von Tabb; The Watson Family, many nieces, nephews and...
Nobuo Hirayama
Feb 8, 2020
Mr. Nobuo Hirayama, 89, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2020.
He is survived by his loving family: wife, Asa "Jean" Hirayama; daughter, JoDee (Rick) Yamasaki; son, Lance (Jennifer) Hirayama; grandchildren, Caitlyn and Gillian Yamasaki, Preston Hirayama; brothers, Tsutomu and Hitoshi (Kimiyo) Hirayama; sisters, Miyuki Carlyle, Kikue Masumoto and Haruko (Harry) Kawaoka; and many nieces, nephews and...
Hiroshi Hirayama
Feb 7, 2020
Residents of Gardena, Janet Chisato Hirayama, age 93, born in Waialua, HI, passed away on February 5 and Hiroshi Hirayama, age 98, born in Waipio, HI, passed away on February 7, 2020.
Beloved parents of Dale (Joyce) Hirayama, Lori (David) Nakano, Craig (Jodie, predeceased) Hirayama and Shari (Rodger) Thomason; grandparents of Faith Tamashiro (Bobby, predeceased), Robyn (Geoffrey)...
Shizuka Watari
Feb 7, 2020
Shizuka Watari, resident of Costa Mesa, passed away on February 7, 2020 at her residence.
The private gravesite family service was held on Saturday, February 15 at Harbor Lawn – Mt. Olive Memorial Park.
Jimmie " Jinx" Shoso Jinkawa
Feb 7, 2020
Funeral services for the late Mr. Jimmie "Jinx" Shoso Jinkawa,
90-year-old, Fresno born, resident of Gardena who passed away on February 7 will be held on Saturday, February 15, 4:00PM at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166 th St Gardena, California.
He is Predeceased by Brother, Ben Hisato Jinkawa.
He is survived by...
Nobutaka "Bob" Kiriu
Feb 7, 2020
Nobutaka "Bob" Kiriu, an 86-year-old, Japan born, long time Angeleno, passed away on February 7, 2020. Per his request, no service will be held.
Bob will be greatly missed for his endearing sense of humor and great kindness to humans and animals alike!
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Emiko "Emi" Kiriu; he is survived by...
Janet Chisato Hirayama
Feb 5, 2020
Residents of Gardena, Janet Chisato Hirayama, age 93, born in Waialua, HI, passed away on February 5 and Hiroshi Hirayama, age 98, born in Waipio, HI, passed away on February 7, 2020.
Beloved parents of Dale (Joyce) Hirayama, Lori (David) Nakano, Craig (Jodie, predeceased) Hirayama and Shari (Rodger) Thomason; grandparents of Faith Tamashiro (Bobby, predeceased), Robyn (Geoffrey)...
Fumiko Harada
Feb 4, 2020
Fumiko Harada, 91-year-old, Venice, CA born resident of Gardena passed away on February 4, 2020 at her residence.
She is survived by her husband, Robert S. Harada; children, Robert (Edith), Patricia and Richard Harada; Grandchildren, Steve, Scott and Chrystie Harada; and other relatives.
Private family service was held on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Fukui...
Umeko Horie
Feb 3, 2020
Umeko Horie, 87 yrs old. WA born and resident of Gardena, CA passed away on February 3, 2020 at Sakura Gardens at Los Angeles. She is survived by husband, Henry Horie; daughter, Karie (David Addison) Horie; granddaughter, Sarah Addison; sister-in-law, Sakiyo Horie; sisters in Japan, Emiko Komatsu and Masayo (Nobuyuki) Togashi and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
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Sumiko Sakamoto
Feb 3, 2020
SUMIKO SAKAMOTO, born and resident of Los Angeles, passed away on February 3, 2020. Private funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 11 at Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, Bishop Noriaki Ito officiating.
She is survived by son, Stephen (Lori) Sakamoto; grandchildren, Avery (Kayla), Evan, and Wistan (Alana) Sakamoto;
Step-grandchildren, Ashley and Robert Plumb; brother, Robert...
Clyde Masayuki Ikuta
Feb 3, 2020
Clyde Ikuta, MD
Dr. Clyde Ikuta, 82, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2020. He is survived by his three children, Pamela, Tristan, and Courtney, and three grandchildren. Memorial service will be held Sunday, March 1, 2020, at 3 pm at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions...
Reiko Ota
Jan 31, 2020
Memorial services for the late Reiko Ota, 97-year-old, Santa Paula, California born resident of Santa Ana, who passed away on January 31, 2020, will be held on Friday, February 21, 10:30 a.m. at Wintersburg Presbyterian Church 2000 N. Fairview St. in Santa Ana.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Tetsuo; she is survived by her children, Larry (Anita)...
Noritoshi Kimura
Jan 30, 2020
Noritoshi Kimura was a resident of Long Beach, CA who peacefully passed away at home on January 30, 2020 after a long battle with a heart condition. He was a chef by trade, and loved his craft dearly. He was an animal lover. His proudest role in...
Michiko Yamamoto
Jan 30, 2020
Private family memorial services for the late Michiko Yamamoto, 87-year-old, Redondo Beach, CA born, resident of Alhambra, who passed away on January 30, 2020 will be held on March 2 nd at Rose Hills Memorial Park graveside with Pastor Cory Ishida.
She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Wendy Yamamoto; brother, Hideo "Toto" (Nancy) Kagawa; sister,...
Reiko Fujimoto
Jan 29, 2020
Reiko Fujimoto, 90 years old, Hiroshima ken born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on January 29, 2020. Private memorial services were held on February 29, officiated by Rev. Fumiaki Usuki of West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple.
She is survived by her son, James Masahiko Fujimoto; grandson, Steven Kenji Fujimoto; companion dog, Candy; also survived by...