Clarence Katsuji Ohara
Jan 11, 2026
Clarence Katsuji Ohara, 84, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, in Cerritos, California.
Born on September 25, 1941, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Clarence lived a life marked by dedication to his profession, love for his family, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of life.
Clarence pursued higher education with determination and purpose. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering...
Lynn Scasserra Masada
Jan 7, 2026
Linda Scasserra Masada, 82-year-old, Princeton, New Jersey born, resident of Santa Monica passed away on January 7, 2026. Per her wishes, no services will be held.
She is survived by her husband, Richard “Dick” Masada; sister, Andrea “Andy” Scasserra; daughters, Cyndy (Jeff Pepe) Masada and Lynn (Eli Akiba) Masada; grandchildren, Nicole, Anthony, Sami, and Talia; great-grandchildren, Naomi, Elena, and Emi; she...
Hiroshi Ota
Jan 4, 2026
Hiroshi Ota, age 105, born in Holtville, CA, passed away peacefully at his home on January 4, 2026. He was predeceased by his loving wife Masako Ota; brothers Akira and Kazumi Ota; sisters Chiyeko Naito, Michiye Nakagawa, and Yuriko Suda. He is survived by his loving family; sons Kazuo and Roy Ota; daughters Rumiko Ota, Fujie (Ronald) Ohata, Emily (Howard)...
Timothy Shoji Manaka
Dec 31, 2025
Timothy “Timber” Shoji Manaka, a beloved resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at the remarkable age of 103. Born in Monterey, California, Timothy spent over 70 years in Los Angeles, leaving a lasting legacy in both his community and the insurance industry.
Timothy began his career at Funakoshi Insurance Agency in 1956, becoming President in 1980....
Tsutomu William Okuno
Dec 28, 2025
Private funeral services for the late Mr. Tsutomu Okuno, 92 year-old, San Fernando, California-born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on December 26, 2025 were held on January 8, 2026 at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, officiated by Rimban William Briones and Rev.Yuki Himeji.
Predeceased by siblings, Shuji Okuno and Takako Kawaratani of Japan.
He is survived by his wife, Masako Okuno;...
Rose N. Kinaga
Dec 27, 2025
Harunosuke Nomachi and Miyoshi Yano immigrated from Shikoku, Japan to the town of Winslow in Arizona. There Miyoshi gave birth to a daughter, then a short time after, a son name Junji, nicknamed "Jim".
The daughter was named Rose Isako. Miyoshi named her "Isako" because it means a flower born in a foreign country.
The...
Barbara Reiko Keimi
Dec 19, 2025
Funeral services for the late Barbara Reiko Keimi, 90 years old, Los Angeles born and resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on December 19, 2025 will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, Viewing from 11:00AM and Funeral Service from 1:00PM at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), 100 North Central Ave, Los Angeles, California 90012.
She was predeceased by...
Marsha (Ogino) Aizumi
Dec 18, 2025
Marsha (Ogino) Aizumi was a beloved wife, mother, educator, and activist, and a pillar of love, strength, and acceptance. Born on May 28, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, Marsha was known for her courage, integrity, and fierce love for her family, as well as the way she consistently showed up for others.
Marsha peacefully passed away on December 18, 2025, in Duarte,...
Yoshie Ishigame
Dec 18, 2025
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Yoshie Ishigame, 85-year-old, Los Angeles-born resident of Monterey Park, a long time Member of Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, who passed away on December 18, 2025 will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, 2:30PM at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St.,
Los Angeles, CA.
Predeceased by her...
Masako Koda
Dec 15, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Masako Koda who passed away on December 15, 2025 at the age of 95. Born on March 5, 1930 in Tokyo, Japan, Masako came to the United States in 1956 and lived in Los Angeles and later Gardena.
Masako was...
Shirley Yee Liu
Dec 15, 2025
A public visitation for the late Shirley Yee Liu, 71 year old, New Mexico born, resident of Alhambra, who passed away on December 15, 2025, will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 2 – 4 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary "Chapel in the Garden" 707 E. Temple St. in Los Angeles.
She is survived by her husband, a son, a...
Timothy Paul Ishihara
Dec 12, 2025
Timothy Paul Ishihara, 72-year-old, Gardena-born, resident of Pasadena peacefully passed away at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center on December 12th 2025.
He is survived by his loving family; wife, Melanie; daughters, Camille, Melia (James) Curti; mother, Dorothy; sisters, Deborah, Sarah (Dale) Addlesberger, Naomi (Larry) Campbell, Elizabeth (Matthew) Marchak; many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
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Reiko Suzuki
Dec 11, 2025
Funeral services for the late Reiko Suzuki, 92-year-old, Japan born, resident of Torrance, who passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at her residence, will be held on Monday, December 29, 11:00 A.M. at Gospel Venture International Church, 17811 S. Western Ave., Gardena, CA 90247 with Pastor Akiko Kim officiating.
She is survived by her loving family;...
Glenn Minoru Tamura
Dec 10, 2025
Glenn Minoru Tamura, 68-year-old, Santa Monica-born, resident of Mission Hills peacefully passed away at Residence on December 10th, 2025. He is survived by his loving family; mother, Miwako Tamura; sisters, Suzanne Nepomuceno, Leslie Tamura; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral service was held at FUKUI "Chapel in the Garden" on December 29th,2025, Reverend...
Sherilyn Yuriko Takahashi
Dec 9, 2025
Sherilyn Yuriko Takahashi , 5, a resident of Los Angeles and later Northridge, passed away peacefully with her parents by her side at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center on December 9th, 2025. A private funeral service was held at Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles on December 27th, 2025.
Sherilyn was born on...
Sandra Segal Ikuta
Dec 7, 2025
Sandra Segal Ikuta, age 71, Los Angeles-born, Federal Judge for
19 years passed away on December 7, 2025. Prior to joining the U.S. Court of Appeals, she practiced environmental law with diction for twelve years as leader of the Environmental Practice Group at O'Melveny and Myers, and two years as General Counsel at the California Natural Resources...
Tadashi Naruo
Dec 4, 2025
Funeral services for the late Tadashi Naruo, 92-year-old, Wakayama, Japan born, resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on December 4, 2025, will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, 11:00 A.M. at Venice Honganji Buddhist Temple, 12371 Braddock Dr., Culver City, California.
He is survived by his wife, Ryoko Naruo; daughters, Bonnie Kazuko (Ronnie) Martinez, Peggy...
Yukiko Watanabe
Dec 2, 2025
Yukiko Watanabe, 99 year old, Japan born, resident of Montebello, passed away on December 2, 2025. Services will be held privately on a later date.
Predeceased by her husband, Vincent Hiroshi Watanabe and daughter, Audrey Watanabe; She is survived by children, Alyce S. (Larry T.) Watanabe-Oshima, Nancy (Steven) Wong, and Lloyd Watanabe; son-in-law, Allen Takizawa; grandsons, Akira and Deacon Wong; brother,...
Teiko Fukushima
Dec 2, 2025
Teiko Fukushima
Teiko Fukushima, 96 years old, longtime resident of Cerritos, California, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025.
She is survived by her loving husband, Takeshi Fukushima; daughters, Debra (Hiro) Nishi and Janice (Mark) Hansen; and four grandchildren: Akemi Nishi, Greg Hansen, Emily Hansen (David Harada), and Chris Hansen.
A private funeral service was held at Palos Verdes Baptist Church.