Obituaries

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

Koichi Ono

Koichi Ono

Apr 27, 2025

Koichi Ono, 93, a Hawaii-born resident of Monterey Park, passed away on April 27, 2025 after battling cancer.  He is survived by son Daryl Ono, daughter Cathie (Gary) Tani, grandson Andrew Tani and many nieces and nephews in California and Hawaii.  He is predeceased by his wife Hisako Ono, grandchildren Christopher and Kelli Tani, his parents and all his...

Gayle Masumi Wada

Gayle Masumi Wada

Apr 26, 2025

A funeral service for Gayle Masumi Wada , a 73-year-old Sansei, born in Los Angeles, California, who passed away on April 26, 2025 in Torrance, will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Senshin Buddhist Temple , located at 1311 W. 37th Street, Los Angeles.

A public...

Jean Murakawa Nishimoto

Jean Murakawa Nishimoto

Apr 25, 2025

Jean Tokuko Murakawa Nishimoto

Born in Naalehu, Hawaii

Parents: Masao and Kaneko Murakawa

Jean is predeceased by siblings: Lorna Chang, Hubert Murakawa and Joyce Usunoki

Jean attended Naalehu Elementary and Intermediate School and Pahala High School, receiving a scholarship to McMurray College in Alboline, Texas. She entered into the insurance field,...

Yoshiko Yamasaki

Yoshiko Yamasaki

Apr 24, 2025

Yoshiko "Yoshi" Yamasaki, a 91-year-old, HI born resident of Gardena passed away on April 24, 2025.  Predeceased by her beloved husband, Yukio "Yuki" Yamasaki; She is survived by her son, Brian Yukio (Jennifer Schutzman) Yamasaki; grandchildren, Alec and Natalie Yamasaki; she is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives here and in Hawaii.

A celebration of...

Tom Masanobu Teranishi

Tom Masanobu Teranishi

Apr 22, 2025

Tom Teranishi, 91 years-old, born in San Francisco, California, a longtime resident of Los Angeles passed away on Aprill 22 at California Mission Inn, Massie Hall in Rosemead.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carole and 4 children, Paul (Nancy) Teranishi and their daughters, Loryn and Kari; Joni (Mark) Nagata and their children, Marisa,...

Betty Akemi Wong

Betty Akemi Wong

Apr 20, 2025

A private celebration of life service for the late Betty Akemi Wong, 75-year-old, Japan born, resident of Azusa, who passed away on April 20, 2025 was held on Friday, May 9 at Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley in La Puente.

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Leonard James Wong and daughter, Doreen Wong; she is survived...

Jane Kimiko Winters

Jane Kimiko Winters

Apr 17, 2025

Jane Kimiko Winters (née Moriuchi) 1940 – 2025

Jane Kimiko Winters, 85, passed away on April 17 at the Monterey Park Hospital after a brief illness.  She was a resident of Monterey Park.

Jane was born in Los Angeles on April 2, 1940 to Frank and Michiko Moriuchi of Los Angeles.  She was...

Sally Reiko Tagawa

Sally Reiko Tagawa

Apr 17, 2025

Sally Tagawa, 78, a longtime resident of Montebello, Calif., passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025.  She was preceded in her death by her husband, Raymond Tagawa and is survived by daughter, Renee (Victor) Gil de Montes, son Russell (Kathy) Tagawa; Grandchildren, Lauren, Emma, Adam & Olivia Gil de Montes and Kenna & Nolan Tagawa; Brother, Dennis Izumigawa.  Private...

Fumie Lisa Takahashi

Fumie Lisa Takahashi

Apr 11, 2025

Funeral services for the late Fumie Lisa Takahashi, 80-year-old, Hokkaido, Japan born, resident of Torrance, who passed away on April 11, 2025, will be held on Thursday, April 24, 1130 a.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles.

Fumie was the owner of AbAb Sports Boutique in Japanese Village Plaza...

Richard Noboru Takaki

Richard Noboru Takaki

Apr 8, 2025

Richard Noboru Takaki age 63, resident of Torrance, passed away on April 8, 2025.  He suffered a major heart attack and collapsed.  Despite a valiant effort by a good Samaritan and the medical team at the hospital, he could not be saved.

Richard was born on September 23, 1961 to Kenny and Chieko Takaki in Los Angeles.  ...

Evelyn Izumi Ryozaki

Evelyn Izumi Ryozaki

Apr 6, 2025

EVELYN IZUMI RYOZAKI

Sept. 1, 1956 - April 6, 2025

Evelyn "Boo" Ryozaki was born in Yokohama, Japan. She moved to Los Angeles, California with her parents and older brother at the age of two. Evelyn was predeceased by her father, Tadashi Monkawa and stepfather, James Nojima.

She is survived by her loving...

Georgia Paula Suzuki

Georgia Paula Suzuki

Apr 4, 2025

Georgia Suzuki, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully in her home of 60 years at the age of 91. She shared very special moments with her husband, daughters, grandchildren and family members in her last days.

Georgia was born in Seattle Washington in 1934 to hard-working immigrant parents (Paul Shintaro Suzuki and Mary Ayako Suzuki)...

Keiko Horita

Keiko Horita

Apr 2, 2025

Keiko Horita, 83, born in West Los Angeles, CA, and a longtime resident of Montebello, CA, passed away on April 2nd, 2025.

Keiko is survived by her two sons, Keith and Greg Horita, her grandson Nathanial Horita, and her brother Kanji Watanabe.  She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Bryan Matsuyoshi, Paige Kaay, Shelley Matsuyoshi,...

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Mar 28, 2025

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Kiyoko Yanagisawa

Kiyoko Yanagisawa

Mar 28, 2025

Kiyoko Yanagisawa

Kiyoko Yanagisawa, 92, a longtime resident of South Pasadena, CA, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenji, Toshio, Eiji and Masao Watanabe; sister-in-law, Kazu Watanabe and is survived by her loving husband, Yasuo Paul Yanagisawa; daughter, Lily Haruko (Craig) Harada;...

Tong Fong Quan

Tong Fong Quan

Mar 24, 2025

Tong Fong Quan, 95 year-old, China-born, resident of Cypress, CA, passed away on March 24, 2025.  He was one of two sons born to Lui King Jew and Gooey Bing Quan.  Along with his late wives, Lily Ping Wong and Mei Oi Wong, he welcomed many children and grandchildren.

Predeceased by his wives, Lily Ping Quan in...

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