Maria Juliana Bautista Wade
Feb 22, 2026
Mrs. Maria Juliana Bautista Wade, 78, a native of Durango, Mexico and resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026.
She is survived by her loving family: son, Daniel Ronald Wade; daughter, Francisca Ortiz; and three grandchildren, Hailey Isis Gradillas, Octavio Mathias Ortiz, and Emma Violet Wade.
A private family celebration of life service was held on Friday, March...
Emi Shimoyama Hino
Feb 12, 2026
MRS. EMI SHIMOYAMA HINO
Emi Shimoyama Hino, 85yo, of Northridge, California, passed away on February 12, 2026, following a battle with cancer.
Emi was born on December 31st, 1940, in Fallon, Nevada to Densaku and Chiyoko Sano. She was the third of six children, and in 1947, the family moved to San Mateo, California. Emi was a star pupil in grade school,...
Jean Y. Tsukashima
Jan 24, 2026
MRS. JEAN Y. TSUKASHIMA
On January 24, 2026, Jean Y. Tsukashima, age 103, passed away peacefully. She is survived by her three children, Ronald (Jean) Tsukashima, Dan (Shirley) Tsukashima, and Darlene (Edmund) Hosaka.
The Tsukashima matriarch also leaves behind five grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and a great great grandchild.
In April of 2022, mom and dad celebrated eight decades of marriage, both were...
Romola Sachi Maehara
Dec 19, 2025
ROMOLA SACHI MAEHARASACHI Sasaki Maehara, a 98 year old Nisei resident of Cypress, CA went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2025. She was born in Heber (Imperial Valley), CA
A celebration of life service will be held at Anaheim Revive Church, 1001 N. Mayflower Street, Anaheim, CA on February 28, 2026, Saturday, at 10:30 AM. In lieu of...
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...
Toshie Setoguchi
Mar 31, 2026
Toshie Setoguchi
July 7, 1937 – March 31, 2026
Toshie Setoguchi, age 88, El Monte–born and a longtime resident of Torrance, California, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Chris) James; sister, Michiko Matsunami.
A memorial service will be held at West L.A. United Methodist Church on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM. A private casket...
Lily Yuriko Oyenoki
Mar 29, 2026
Lily Oyenoki, age 83, of Santa Ana, California passed away on March 29, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1942 in Arizona to George and Chiyoko Oyenoki. She is survived by her sister-in-law, nephews and grandnephews, predeceased brother (John) and sister (Joyce). Private service will be held on a later date at graveside at Inglewood Park Cemetery, 720 E...
Masakazu Greg Kozai
Mar 25, 2026
A private funeral service for the late Masakazu Greg Kozai, a 62-year-old, Gardena, California born, resident of Cypress, who passed away on March 25, 2026, was held on Day, Month Date at Fukui Mortuary “Chapel in the Garden” in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by his mother, Katsu Sue; he is survived by his wife, Angela M.; daughters, Keiana Sue and Kylie Satoyo;...
Marlene Mitsuko Lum
Mar 23, 2026
Marlene Mitsuko Lum, 86, of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2026. She was born in Puhi, Kauai, and was a 60-year resident of Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her husband, Herbert K. Lum; her son, Gary Michael Lum; her brothers Alvin and Melvin, and her sisters, Elaine and Eileen.
She is survived by her brother Leslie (Margo) Hashimoto;...
Mitsuho B. Aoki
Mar 17, 2026
Private funeral services for the late Mitsuho Aoki, 89, of Murrieta, California were held on April 11th at Orange County Buddhist Church. He passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026.
He is survived by his wife, Eiko Aoki; his daughter, Miho (Tim) Aoki; his sons, Hajime Aoki and Kaz (Ming-Jou Chen) Aoki; his grandchildren, Sara, Alex, and Hobie Aoki; his brothers...
Edna Kazumi Furukawa
Mar 17, 2026
Our dear Aunt Edna Furukawa (1933-2026) has passed away. She was preceded in death by Mr. George Furukawa (Father), Mrs. Yoshiko Furukawa (Mother), Mrs. Elsie Kurata (Sister), Uncle Marty (Boyfriend), Mr. Calvin Furukawa (Brother), Mr. Jimmy Kurata (Brother In-law). We will miss them all and hold their memories dear to us. She is survived by Denice Sato, David Sato, Derek...
Wayne Makoto Kitagawa
Mar 11, 2026
A private funeral service for the late Wayne Makoto Kitagawa, 75-year-old, Tokyo-born, resident of Huntington Beach, who passed away peacefully on March 11, was held on Saturday, April 4th at Fukui Mortuary Chapel in Los Angeles, with a minister from Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple officiating.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Miwako, step-children, Traci (Eric) Tanaka and Kevin Murase; grandchildren, Connor...
Dorothy Truckie Hiraoka
Mar 6, 2026
In February 1930, Truckie was born in the Imperial Valley, where she and her family lived until their relocation during World War II. After the war they went to Los Angeles, where she met and married Tony Hiraoka. Tony and Truckie shared many happy years together as a family with their three daughters. A year or so after Tony passed...
Katsuko Watanabe
Mar 6, 2026
A private funeral service for the late Katsuko Watanabe, 87-year-old, Japan born, resident of Carson, who passed away on March 6, 2026, was held on Wednesday, March 25 at Gardena Buddhist Church in Gardena.
Predeceased by her husband, Hisashi Watanabe; she is survived by her children, Henry Watanabe, Betty (David) Isa, and Edward Watanabe; grandchildren, Douglas (Joana) and Derek Isa; great...
Tsutomu Kawaratani
Mar 4, 2026
Tsutomu Kawaratani
December 6, 1924 – March 4, 2026
Tsutomu Kawaratani was born to Otokichi and Hisa (Murata) Kawaratani in San Juan Capistrano, California. He passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, in his home with family.
He grew up farming in San Clemente, Trabuco Canyon area, where his father and brothers would build their house, dismantle it when they lost the leases,...
Masami Mizutani
Mar 2, 2026
Masami Mizutani, also known by many friends as “Butch” or "Mas" age 92, passed away peacefully, on March 2, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of quiet strength, kindness, and cherished memories. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Masami served his country with honor in the Korean War from 1951-55 before returning home to Montebello, CA to build a humble and hardworking...
N. WAYNE OMOKAWA
Feb 25, 2026
Funeral service for N. WAYNE OMOKAWA, 78, a Los Angeles born Sansei and resident of Glendora who passed away on February 25 at the Keck USC Medical Center, will be held on Saturday, April 11, 1PM at the Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 East First Street, Los Angeles.
Wayne, is survived by his wife, Susan; sons, Jonathan (Paige) and Kevin and...
Takako Sawada
Feb 24, 2026
A private memorial service for the late Takako Sawada, 91-year-old, Kyoto, Japan born, resident of La Habra Heights, who passed away on February 24, 2026, was held on Thursday, March 19, at Fukui Mortuary “Chapel in the Garden” in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her husband, Minoru Sawada; she is survived by her children, Keiko (Gary) Inatomi and Brian (Jolene) Sawada; grandchildren,...
Alvin Kazuto Nakanishi
Feb 22, 2026
Alvin Kazuto Nakanishi, 83-year-old, Honolulu-born, resident of Huntington Beach peacefully passed away at Hoag Hospital - Newport Beach on February 22nd, 2026. He was predeceased by his loving wife Jaynee Nakanishi and daughter Leanne Nakanishi.
He is survived by his loving family; daughters, Lisa (Chris) Aparicio and Laura Nakanishi, sister, Joanne Leong. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and...