Obituaries

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

Chad Takahiro Araki

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

T Nak

T Nak

Nov 25, 2019

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Tom Umemoto

Tom Umemoto

Nov 24, 2019

Tom Yoshimi Umemoto, a WWII veteran, passed away on November 24, 2019, at the age of 95.  He is survived by his brother Herb; niece, Cindy; nephews, Ron and Glenn; grandnieces Nicole and Melissa; great-grandniece, Jade.  A private family service was held at Green Hills Memorial Park, officiated by Clifford Ishigaki.

Tom will be remembered as a...

Tom Yoshimi Umemoto

Tom Yoshimi Umemoto

Nov 24, 2019

Tom Yoshimi Umemoto, a WWII veteran, passed away on November 24, 2019, at the age of 95.  He is survived by his brother Herb; niece, Cindy; nephews, Ron and Glenn; grandnieces Nicole and Melissa; great-grandniece, Jade.  A private family service was held at Green Hills Memorial Park, officiated by Clifford Ishigaki.

Tom will be remembered as a...

Henry Mitsuo Sasaki

Henry Mitsuo Sasaki

Nov 22, 2019

Memorial service for HENRY MITSUO SASAKI, 101, a veteran of WWII, who passed away peacefully on November 29 at the Jasmine Terrace, was held on Thursday, December 5 at Fukui Mortuary Chapel officiated by Pastor Tommy Dyo.

He is survived by his sons, Jon (Teresa) and Carl (Elaine) Sasaki; grandchildren, Brittany, Kyle and Colin; 3...

Fumiko Aoki

Fumiko Aoki

Nov 22, 2019

Public gathering for the late Fumiko Aoki, 98-year-old, Seattle Washington born resident of Hacienda Heights, who passed away on November 22 will be held on Sunday, December 8, 11:00AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. She is survived by her children, Katherine Kumiko (James Hidemichi) Sadamoto and Kenneth Kenji Aoki;...

Fumiko Aoki

Fumiko Aoki

Nov 22, 2019

Public gathering for the late Fumiko Aoki, 98 year-old , Seattle Washington born resident of Hacienda Heights, who passed away on November 22 will be held on Sunday, December 8, 11:00AM at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012.

She is survived by her children, Katherine Kumiko (James Hidemichi) Sadamoto...

R. T.

R. T.

Nov 21, 2019

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