Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, and the surrounding areas in California state.
Kazuko Nakashioya
Sep 12, 2025
Kazuko Nakashioya
Kazuko Nakashioya, a 98-year-old resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2025. She was predecreased in 2017 by her loving husband, Kenichi Nakashioya. She is survived by her three children, Nancy (Edd) Hayashibara, Judy (Paul) Isozaki, Howard (Suzanne) Nakashioya, her grandchildren Ryan Hayashibara, Leslie (Tri) Hoang,...
Deborah Watanabe
Sep 11, 2025
Dr. Deborah Watanabe, 67, California born resident of Austin, TX passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2025. Debbie grew up in Santa Monica, CA. She graduated from Santa Monica High School, received her Bachelor of Science from California State University, Long Beach, and then obtained her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Houston, College of Optometry in 1994. ...
Midori Nakagawa Yoshimura
Sep 6, 2025
Funeral services for the late Midori Nakagawa Yoshimura, 99-year-old, CA born, resident of Torrance, who passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, will be held on Saturday, October 4, 3:00 P.M. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena, CA.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, James Yoshimura.
She is survived by her...
Chikiko Shudo Fegurgur
Sep 4, 2025
MRS. CHIKIKO SHUDO FEGURGUR, 96, Miyagi-Ken, born Issei, resident of Long Beach, passed away on peacefully on September 4, 2025.
She is survived by her loving family: son, Robert S. Fegurgur, daughter, Mary Andrers of Colorado and brother, Hisami (Hisako) Shudo of Japan.
Private family services were held.
Toshiaki Nitao
Sep 2, 2025
Funeral services for the late Toshiaki Nitao, 80-year-old, Kagoshima, Japan born, resident of Tustin, who passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025 will be held on Saturday, September 20th, 10:30 A.M. at Newport Beach Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 254 Victoria St., Costa Mesa, CA.
He is survived by his loving family; wife, Yumiko Nitao; daughters, Janet (Mark)...
Betty Chiyeko Kadowaki
Aug 28, 2025
Betty Chiyeko Kadowaki, 100-year-old resident of Gardena peacefully passed away at Residence on August 28th. She was predeceased by her loving husband, James Tatsuo Kadowaaki; She is survived by her loving families, sons, Barry Ken (Jodell) and Don (Nancy) Kadowaki; daughter, Eileen Kadowaki (Jeff) Press; granddaughters, Lauren, Kelcie; grandson, Brett; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives....
Terrence Hideo Kunihiro
Aug 27, 2025
Terry Kunihiro, 78-year-old, resident of Covina, born in Los Angeles, CA, passed away at Kindred Hospital San Gabriel on August 27, 2025.
He is survived by his loving Wife , Dorothy Kunihiro; son, Aaron Kunihiro.
He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and other relatives.
Memorial Service was held at Fukui...
Hazel Miyuki Higashi
Aug 25, 2025
Hazel Miyuki Higashi, 95, of Woodland Hills, California, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and was the youngest of four siblings. She graduated from Kaimuki High School and Philips Commercial School, where she majored in stenography. In 1954, Hazel moved to California and married Alfred K. Higashi in 1958. They shared 62 years...
Kumiko Shinomiya
Aug 25, 2025
Kumi was a lively 80 year-old tennis and pickleball player, bowler, and occasional Mah jongg player. She was a vibrant member of the San Gabriel Valley and Marine League tennis community and had an infectious personality with many friends throughout Southern California. She was also an excellent cook and loved to work with new recipes and make food for...
Yoneko Matsumoto
Aug 19, 2025
A private graveside service for the late Yoneko Matsumoto, 103-year-old, Oakland, California born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on August 19, 2025, was held on Thursday, September 18 at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier.
She was pre-deceased by her husband, Kazuo Matsumoto; grandson, Ricky Requilman; brothers, Masami Tokuda and Susumu (Hisako) Sato; and daughter-in-law,...
Nancy Harumi Tanaka
Aug 16, 2025
Nancy Harumi Tanaka, 84 years old, born in Los Angeles, resident of Montebello, passed away on August 16, 2025, at Kazoku Home of Pacoima, Los Angeles.
She is survived by her children, Stephanie Hiroko (David) Chang,
and Jay Minoru (Rhonda) Tanaka; grandchildren, Cole Minoru Chang, Justin Andrew Tanaka, Sean Aiden Tanaka, and Jacob Aaron Tanaka;...
Naomi Cardenas Koyama
Aug 14, 2025
A celebration of life for the late Naomi Remulla Cardenas Koyama, 72-year-old, Philippines born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on August 14, 2025, will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 11 a.m. at Cornerstone International Christian Church 1130 N. California Ave. in La Puente.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur Koyama; daughters, Amy and...
Rie Aono
Aug 9, 2025
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Fumi Mizuno
Aug 9, 2025
Fumi Mizuno, 100-year-old Nisei and resident of Monterey Park, passed away peacefully at home on August 9,2025. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Fred Mizuno, daughter, Barbara Mizuno and son, Russell Mizuno. She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Jan (Rand Eguchi) Mizuno; grandchildren, Morgan Mizuno, Megan (Vivek Sethumadhavan) Eguchi, James Eguchi, and Daniel Eguchi; great grandchild, Agastya Eguchi;...
Shinobu Furuichi
Aug 7, 2025
Shinobu Furuichi, 83, passed away in her son's home peacefully in Torrance, California on August 7,2025. She battled cancer for almost 3 years. She was the owner of Sanyo Nursery in East Los Angeles for nearly 40 years. She loved the community and customers that turned into life long friendships. She is survived by her 2 sons. Richard and...
Reiko Hasumi Mata
Aug 7, 2025
Reiko Hasumi Mata, 84-year-old, Japan-born, resident of Granada Hills peacefully passed away at Residence on August 7th. She is survived by her loving husband, Rene Mata; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Memorial service was held at FUKUI "Chapel in the Garden".
Masako Kanogawa
Aug 6, 2025
Masako "Massie" Kanogawa
Masako "Massie" Kanogawa a 96-year-old resident of Montebello passed away peacefully in her home on August 6, 2025. She was predeceased by her loving husband Shoji "Stogie" Kanogawa. She is survived by her loving daughters Lori Kanogawa (Russ) Johnson and Nancy (Kevin) Stiles, granddaughter Dana Niiro (Quinn) Douglas-Hiley, and great grandchildren Enzo Niiro and...
Toshiko Eto
Aug 5, 2025
Toshiko Eto, 89, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 16, at 1:00 PM at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
Toshiko is survived by her loving family; children Takeshi Kurt (Emilyn) Eto, Atsushi Eric (Kiyoka) Eto, and Yuki Michele Eto; grandchildren,...
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