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...
Mary Naruko Nakajima
Jan 28, 2020
A private funeral service for the late Mary Naruko Nakajima, 100-year-old, California born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on January 28, 2020, was held on Wednesday, February 19 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Ichiro Nakajima; she is survived by her daughters, Frances Kiku Shibuya, Karen (Michael) Dote,...
Tomoko S. Yoshida
Jan 27, 2020
Tomoko Yoshida, 94-year-old, Hakodate Japan-born, resident of Torrance peacefully passed away on January 27 th . She is predeceased by daughters, Coral Akie Yoshida and Patricia Norie Yoshida. She is survived by husband, Nobuo Roy Yoshida; daughters, Linda Takae (Craig Akiharu) Ogawa of Riverside, Dr. Jenny Kazue (Oscar) Palacios of Florida, Fayth Tamie Yoshida and Richard Shafer; son, Dr....
Brian T. Morinaga
Jan 26, 2020
Brian was the only child of Takeo and Ikuko Morinaga. Brian's mother, Ikuko, was the daughter of Kumeji and Hina Deguchi. Ikuko's father was a famous performer. He met Hina in England, where he was performing and were married, traveled all over together, and had their daughter Ikuko. Takeo and Ikuko met in Chicago, fell in love, and married. ...
John Haruki Tamura
Jan 26, 2020
TAMURA, John Haruki (94), survived by his sons Paul (Dennis Tran) and Dr. Glen (Kenneth Comstock) both of Seattle; daughters Amy (David) Muramatsu of Maui and Susan "Suki" (George) Geller of San Diego; grandchildren Matthew, Serey, John, Brian, and Kevin; and brother Ed (Haru) Tamura. He was predeceased by his loving wife Tomoko. The family requests that...
Sei Imamura
Jan 25, 2020
Sei Imamura, 91-year-old, Japan-born, resident of Monterey Park passed away on January 25th. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Alice Hideko Imamura. He is survived by his son, Daniel (Jennifer) Imamura; sister, Mariko Oishi; He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Private Funeral service was held on February 8th at the Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist...
Donald Morinaga
Jan 24, 2020
Donald Morinaga, 85-years-old, CA born, resident of San Gabriel passed away on January 24, 2020 at his residence.
He is survived by his children, Donna, Jimmy, Donji, Kimiyo, Kenji and Annie. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, February...