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...
Hiroko Jeanne Miwa
Feb 18, 2026
Hiroko Miwa
August 17, 1936 – February 18, 2026
Hiroko Miwa, age 89, Los Angeles–born and a longtime resident of Pasadena, California, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at Truewood by Merrill in West Covina, California.
She is survived by her nephews, Ronald Glenn and Keith Okamuro; niece, Donna Tanaka.
Honoring her wishes, no services will be held. The family kindly requests no...
Tadayoshi Suzuki
Feb 12, 2026
We joyfully remember the life of Tadayoshi “Tad” Suzuki, who passed away on February 12, 2026, just one month shy of his 99th birthday. Tad was born in Kahuku, Hawai’i on March 31, 1927, the second son of Shuzaburo and Neyo Suzuki.
Tad was a loving husband, devoted father, caring brother, and beloved grandpa and great-grandpa. He is survived by his...
SUEKO MIYASHIRO
Feb 12, 2026
Sueko Miyashiro, 82-year-old, Okinawa-born, resident of Fountain Valley, passed away peacefully at home on February 12. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Clarence Sanji Miyashiro. She is survived by her son, James (Jessica) Miyashiro, daughters, Petra (Fernando) Ablaza and Marie Miyashiro (Amy Umezu), and her siblings Shigeko Kinjo, Masao Tsukayama, Yoshiko Tsukayama. She is also survived by four grandchildren...
Naoko Isabel Kurotobi-Tawara
Feb 9, 2026
Naoko Isabel Kurotobi-Tawara
February 18, 1930 – February 9, 2026
Naoko Isabel Kurotobi-Tawara, 95 years old, longtime resident of Henderson, Nevada, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, at Los Angeles General Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.
She is survived by her son, Ernesto Kurotobi; daughter Sandra Naomi Kurotobi; grandsons, Eric Tatsuya and Kenneth Tatsujiro (Soya) Kurotobi; great grandson, Keian Kurotobi; great...
Kimiyo Ige
Feb 8, 2026
Kimiyo (Yamamoto) Ige, 81 passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 in Rolling Hills, California. Born in the Poston, Arizona internment camp, Kimiyo was the youngest of eight siblings—a beginning that shaped the resilience and creativity she carried throughout her life. From a young age, she immersed herself in the study of traditional Japanese arts, including Odori, Tea Ceremony, and...
Ann Kimiko Yamane
Jan 29, 2026
Ann Kimiko Yamane, 91-year-old, Honolulu, Hawaii-born, resident of Altadena, passed away on January 29, 2026. Per her request, no services will be held.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, George Takeo Yamane; she is survived by her son, Michael Yamane; daughters, Julie Toyama and Sandra (Lewis) Watson; grandchildren, Michael Yamane and Kendall (Sam) Decker, Luke Arienti, Jordan (Darin) Nakauchi, George and Joseph...
Fumiko “Mickey” Maruya
Jan 27, 2026
Fumiko “Mickey” Maruya, 94, of Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026.
She is survived by her loving husband, Al Soto Maruya. Children: Gordon (Susan Liu) Maruya, Craig (Robin Kushi) Maruya, Cynthia (Frank) Adkins, Caroline (Christine Lee) Maruya, and Sharon (Philip Shin) Maruya Shin. Grandchildren: Russell Maruya, Lauren Maruya, Kasey Maruya, Christopher (Shobana) Adkins, Timothy Adkins, Jillian (Robert...
Mary Hisako Enomoto
Jan 21, 2026
Mary Hisako Enomoto was born September 21, 1929 in Las Vegas, NV and died January 21, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.
She was the third child and only daughter of Kintaro "Ben" Enomoto and Kimiko Shimojima Enomoto.
Mary graduated from Las Vegas High School and then spent many years teaching home economics among other subjects at Hollywood High School.
Mary was kind to...
Fujiyoshi Fuji Yamamoto and Chieko Yamamoto
Jan 20, 2026
A combined funeral service for the late Chieko Yamamoto, 84-year-old, Okayama, Japan born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on January 30, 2026, and who was preceded in death by her husband, Fujiyoshi Fuji Yamamoto, 89-year-old, Fukuoka, Japan born resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on January 20, 2026, will be held on Sunday, February 22, at 2...
Fumiko Hamayasu
Jan 19, 2026
Fumiko Hamayasu passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at the age of 99. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on December 16, 1926, to Isami and Rin Asano. She was the youngest of six children. Fumi was preceded in death by her husband, George Hamayasu, in 1981, and lived a quiet independent life during most of her widowed years...
Toshio Okumura
Jan 19, 2026
Toshio Okumura
December 7, 1950 – January 19, 2026
Toshio Okumura, 75 years old, Japan-born, longtime resident of Gardena, California, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at his residence.
He is survived by his nephews Dean and David Okumura.
Graveside service will be held at Rose Hills Memorial Park – Gate #10 on February 6, 2026, from 11AM.
Dan Masaru Kishi
Jan 18, 2026
Dan Masaru Kishi, age 105, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026. After internment camp, he met and married Janice Yoshiko Ishisaki in Los Angeles, where they lived for the duration of their lives. He is survived by his nieces, Diane Shigekawa, Florence Koga, Joyce Nakazono, and nephew, Robert (Pam)Tsushio, as well as many extended family members. He will be...
Miyoko Kanzawa
Jan 17, 2026
A funeral service for the late Miyoko Kanzawa, 84-year-old, Los Angeles, California-born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on January 17, 2026, will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2 p.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 815 E. First St. in Los Angeles.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Sanji Kanzawa; she is survived by her children, Kiyoshi (Luanne), Tsuyoshi and...
Judy Yoshiye TAWATARI
Jan 13, 2026
Private family services for the late Judy Yoshiye Tawatari, 97-year-old, Fresno, CA born, resident of West Covina, who passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, were held at West Covina Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple.
She is survived by her loving family; son, Arthur Tawatari; daughters, Rachel (Jeff) Ciabattoni and Vicky (Keith) Fujii; 6 grandchildren; she is also survived by many nieces,...
Naomi Nozaki
Jan 12, 2026
Naomi Nozaki, 89, born in Sacramento, CA, resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, passed away on January 12, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Tomiko and Akira Fukuda.
As a young child, Naomi experienced significant hardship. She and her parents had to relinquish their belongings and were sent away to Tule Lake internment camp near the Oregon border and eventually...
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)...