Donna Jane Yamasaki
Dec 21, 2019
MRS. DONNA JANE YAMASAKI, 71, Fresno, CA born native, resident of Montebello passed away peacefully on December 21, 2019.
She is survived by her loving family: husband, Bryant Shigeo Yamasaki; sons, Matthew Isao and Daniel Naoya Yamasaki; and many relatives here and in the San Francisco Bay area.
Private family funeral services were held on...
Fumiko Sue Yano
Dec 20, 2019
Fumiko Sue Yano, 94-years-old, resident of Gardena passed away on December 20, 2019.
She is survived by her son, Stanley Yano; daughter, Michi (Nobuo Bob) Nakamura; sister, Miyo (Phil) Cronin; Sisters-in- law, Masako Harada, Hisa Yano, Tomi Yano, and Yone Yano; brother-in-law, Thomas Yano; 3 Step-grandchildren; 4 Step great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews...
Claire Ayako Nakashima
Dec 19, 2019
Claire Ayako Nakashima of Monterey Park died Dec. 19, 2019 at age 96 at Kei Ai Los Angeles.
Claire was raised in Boyle Heights. She and her family were incarcerated at Manzanar Relocation Camp during WWII. After the war ended, Claire lived briefly in Minnesota before moving back to Southern California.
Claire is survived by...
Carolyn Hiroko Matsumura
Dec 18, 2019
Carolyn Hiroko Matsumura, 75-years-old, Manzanar, CA born resident of Los Angeles passed away on December 18, 2019 at her residence.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Masakatsu Matsumura; daughter, Loren Kimi (Gary) Siapno; son, Michael Tadao (Jill) Matsumura; sisters, Grace Keiko (Joe) Seto and Eleanor Kumiko (Otto) Nakano; sister-in-law, Martha Nakano; loved dog, Elle; and other...
Gene Keichi Danbara
Dec 16, 2019
Gene K. Danbara died peacefully at home on December 16, 2019. He was born on May 27, 1931 to Takaharu and Ito Danbara in Pahala, Hawaii. Upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1949 and served in the Korean War. He moved to California in 1955 and lived in Torrance for over 55 years....
Yoshiko Uemura
Dec 14, 2019
January 23, 1932 - December 14, 2019
Yoshiko was born on January 23, 1932 in a rural farming and fishing town in Kagoshima, Japan. As the oldest daughter in a large family, from a young age she helped in the family business and in caring for her younger brothers and sisters. In 1960, she immigrated to Southern...
Chad Takahiro Araki
Dec 14, 2019
Chad Takahiro Araki, 41, born and resident of Montebello California, passed away unexpected on Dec. 14, 2019, at LAC+USC Medical Center, Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 28 th 3:00 P.M. at Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St. Los Angeles, CA 90012.
He is survived by his wife, Jessica Thao Araki,...
Patricia Etsuko Dozen
Dec 13, 2019
Celebration of life service for the late Patricia Etsuko Dozen, 70-year-old, CA born resident of Lakewood, who passed away on December 13, 2019, will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2020, 10:30 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church 2115 W. 182 nd St. in Torrance. Aloha attire requested.
Predeceased by her parents Takeo "Fred" and Michiko Dozen;...
Mitsuko Hirose Sakai
Dec 11, 2019
Mitsuko Hirose Sakai, 96-years-old, Los Angeles-born resident of Monterey Park passed away on December 11, 2019.
She is survived by her son, Wayne Sakai; daughter, Elaine (Steve Pein) Sakai; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Yuji Hirose; niece, Darlene (Bruce) Ujihara.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, December 28 at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the...
Frank Kay Omatsu
Dec 9, 2019
Memorial service for FRANK KAY OMATSU, 95, WWII veteran and a resident of Mission Viejo who passed away peacefully on December 9 at his residence, will be held on Saturday, January 4, 11:00AM at the St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 961 S. Mariposa Ave., L.A.
Frank, an original co-founder of Keiro, served as the Senior VP...
Sechiko Shinmoto
Dec 9, 2019
Private funeral service for SECHIKO SHINMOTO, 97, an Oso Falco, CA born Nisei who passed away peacefully at her residence on December 9, was held on Saturday, December 28 at the Pasadena Buddhist Temple.
She is survived by her sons, Scott (Shelley) and Allan Shinmoto; daughter, Carolyn (Gregory) Fong; grandchildren, Lindsey (Steven) Taylor, Melissa (Eric)...
David Kiyoshi Nakaki
Dec 9, 2019
Memorial services for the late David Kiyoshi Nakaki, 62 year-old Los Angeles born Tustin resident, who passed away on December 9, 2019 will be held on Friday, December 27, 11:00A.M. at West Los Angeles United Methodist Church, 1913 Purdue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
He is predeceased by his father, Hideo Nakaki, and brother, James Nakaki.
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James D Eakins
Dec 7, 2019
James D. Eakins 12/1/1971 - 12/7/2019
James left what had become a painful, demon-filled life on December 7, 2019. He leaves his parents, Anna (Kozaki) and John Eakins; siblings Keith (Kimberly) Eakins and Janet (Michael) SooHoo; nieces and nephews, Ella SooHoo, Micah SooHoo, Emma Eakins and Jack Eakins. Also many extended family and friends.
Growing...
Elina Mitsuyo Chinen
Dec 5, 2019
Elina Mitsuyo Chinen, 86-year-old, Honolulu-born Nisei resident of Gardena, passed away on December 5, 2019. She is survived by her daughter Lesley Chinen of Gardena; stepdaughter Lynda Iraha of Honolulu; stepgrandson Evan Yamamoto of Honolulu; sisters Kathryn (Masaru) Miyataki and Ruby (Paul) Kakugawa both of Hawaii; brothers Douglas Oshiro, Sanford Oshiro, Keith Oshiro and Derek (Norine) Oshiro all of...
Kikuo Hanano
Dec 4, 2019
Kikuo "Phil" Hanano passed away unexpectedly on, December 4, 2019, at the age of 82. He was a retired civil engineer from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. He was a member of Kyodo Golf Club for over 40 years. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives. A private memorial service was held at...
Yoshiko Watamura
Dec 4, 2019
Yoshiko Watamura, 97 year old resident of Monterey Park, CA, passed away on December 4, 2019. Beloved mother of Linda Watamura and Marina Ota; grandmother of Jennifer Uyeda, Kazuko Tuttle, James Ota, Seika Ota and Jaimie Ota; great-grandmother of Emi, Tadashi, and Akemi. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and relatives.
Funeral service held at...
Antonia Grajeda Villaseñor
Dec 3, 2019
VILLASEÑOR, ANTONIA GRAJEDA (June 13, 1918 – December 3, 2019) passed away peacefully on December 3, 2019 in Eagle Rock, CA at the age of 101. Beloved mother of sons, Leoncio (Delfina Peña) and Enrique (Ana Maria) Villaseñor; daughters; Maria Lucina Casanta, Genoveva Villaseñor, and Antonia (Katherine Ng) Villaseñor. Survived by four generations of grandchildren and by many nieces,...
Mitsuko Hashi
Nov 30, 2019
Private family services for the late Mitsuko Hashi, 93-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on November 30, 2019, will be held on a later date.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Henry Hashi and her parents, Moyo and Yuzo Arima; she is survived by her children, Julia (Neal) Fahrer, Linda Miyuki and Steven Kaoru...
Peter Paul Yamamoto
Nov 28, 2019
YAMAMOTO, PETER PAUL
January 14, 1955 - November 28, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Paul Yamamoto announces his passing, on Thursday, November 28, 2019, at the age of 64 surrounded by family. He was born to the loving parents of Kenneth and Edith Yamamoto, on January 14,...