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...
Mildred Hisako Toyofuku
Apr 10, 2020
Memorial services for the late Mildred Hisako Toyofuku, 79-years-old, Hawaii born, resident of Gardena, who passed away on April 10, 2020, will be held on a later date in Hawaii.
She is survived by her children, Craig (Patricia) Toyofuku, Audrey (James) Mito, and Diane (Alan) Takeda; grandchildren, Ryan, Ethan, Samantha, Alexssa, Anderson and Logan; siblings, Yasuko Masuda...
Eric Tomomi Shigeno
Apr 10, 2020
Eric Tomomi Shigeno , MD, born Dec. 18, 1975
Beloved son, brother, uncle, passed away on April 10, 2020
Eric Tomomi Shigeno was born on December 18, 1975, the first of two children. Even from a young age, Eric loved to learn. He studied diligently throughout his schooling, making the Dean's Honors List...
Eric Yuichi Oshiro
Apr 8, 2020
Eric was born on December 21, 1958 and resided in La Mirada, California where he and his wife Lori raised their 2 sons. He enjoyed music, golf, drinking wine, and listening to NPR on the radio. He had a quiet strength and cherished his friendships, but most of all loved spending time with his family.
After a...
Shizuko Horita
Apr 6, 2020
Shizuko Horita, 88 years old, born in Fresno, CA, resident of Los Angeles, passed away on April 6, 2020 at Providence Saint John's Health Center - Santa Monica after a brief illness.
She is predeceased by her beloved daughter, Marilyn Horita-Hill. She is survived by her beloved husband, Ted Horita; son, Neil (Claire) Horita; son in law,...
Hideko Matsumoto Iwamaye
Apr 5, 2020
Hideko Iwamaye , 95, passed away on April 5th peacefully at home. Services are currently pending.
Hideko, who is predeceased by her husband, Mitsuhiro Iwamaye and her son Hiroshi Iwamaye is survived by her daughters, June Matsushita (Jerry), Grace Toy (Jeff), daughter-in-law (Deborah Rola) and grandchildren Garrett Matsushita (Jessica Aguirre), Justin Matsushita, Matthew Iwamaye (Melissa),...
Mineko Hashimoto
Apr 5, 2020
Mineko Hashimoto, a beloved auntie, passed away on April 5, 2020, at the age of 104. She was born on May 2, 1915, to Masaki and Shina Yamaguchi in Watsonville, California. As a toddler, she moved to Japan with her mother and older sister, Aiko. She returned to Watsonville when she was 14 years old. She was interned at...
Dorothy Tazuko Umekubo-Tanizawa
Apr 4, 2020
Dorothy Umekubo-Tanizawa, born and resident of Los Angeles, passed away on April 4, 2020.
Beloved mother of Glenn Tanizawa and Donna (Bill) Takakuwa;
Grandmother of Courtney Takakuwa; twin sister of Irene Nakano;
sister-in-law of Joanne (Ron) Nakamura and Mitzie Tanizawa; Cherished Dog,
Curry Tanizawa; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
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Klete Ikemoto
Apr 2, 2020
Funeral services for Klete Ikemoto who passed away at age 52 on April 2, 2020 will be held on March 26, 2023, 2 p.m. at Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 S. Dale Ave. in Anaheim. The family kindly requests you RSVP to memorial4klete@gmail.com and for attendees to wear business casual and/or aloha attire.
Klete was born in...
Cheri Mieko Sakai
Apr 1, 2020
Cheri Mieko Sakai, 85 years old, was born in Los Angeles and raised three children with her husband in Culver City. A friend to many, she was an active member of the church and the community. As an early trailblazer in holistic health, she helped several people overcome ailments. She was also a prolific writer and journalist. Cheri passed...
Tomiko Shibata
Mar 30, 2020
Tomiko Shibata, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2020. Tomiko was born on Terminal Island where she lived until her family was relocated to an internment camp in Rohwer, Arkansas. Upon release the family settled in the Los Angeles area where later Tomiko worked for Robinson's for four decades. Tomiko was predeceased by her parents, Katsuyemon and...
Toshio Yoshinaga
Mar 30, 2020
Toshio "Bull" Yoshinaga, 94 years old, WWII Veteran, born in Maui, Hawaii, resident of Los Angeles, CA, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2020 at the VA Hospital in West LA. His parents took on his mom's maiden name of Yoshinaga because she was the last in their family. Bull did his part in spreading the good name of...
Garry Tsuruo Hankawa
Mar 29, 2020
A private memorial service for the late Garry Tsuruo Hankawa, 75-year-old, California born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on March 29, 2020, were held privately on Saturday, April 2 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Janice (Wadamoto) Hankawa; daughters, Jill (Arvin) Gungap, Lynne (Joe) Lasecki, and...
Margaret Haruye Abo
Mar 29, 2020
MRS. MARGARET HARUYE ABO, 71, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2020, at her home in Huntington Beach, CA. Born February 21, 1949, in Los Angeles, CA, to Hatsumi and Tom Morita.
She enjoyed watching Laker games, fishing in Mammoth, spending time with her family, involvement with Kimekomi dolls,...
Akiko Kobata
Mar 27, 2020
Akiko Kobata, resident of Long Beach, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2020 at the age of 101 at the Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center in Gardena.
She is survived by her son, Brian (Nancy), and her grandchildren, Anne and Kevin. In accordance with the family's wishes, no service will be held at this time. The family...