Obituaries

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

Miyoko Morimoto Mizuki

Miyoko Morimoto Mizuki

May 9, 2026

Miyoko Morimoto Mizuki, born on May 25, 1932, in Los Angeles, to Charles Isamu and Shizuye Morimoto, passed away on May 9, 2026.

Miyoko was born in the home where her parents lived on Vermont Ave. near Exposition Park. She lived there until she was five years old, when the family moved to Townsend Ave. in Boyle Heights. Miyoko attended Malabar...

Michael Shelford Halley

Michael Shelford Halley

Jun 10, 2026

Michael Shelford Halley, age 77, resident of Carson, California passed away at his home on June 10, 2026. He was predeceased in death by his parents E.B. and Fanny Halley of Monroe, Louisiana. He is survived by his loving wife Lynne Hisa Kusada, sisters Diane (Richard) Kiper, Esther Halley, brothers Brice (Patty) and Stephen (Lisa) Halley, and many nieces and...

Elsie Eruko Hayashi

Elsie Eruko Hayashi

Jun 10, 2026

Elsie Eruko Hayashi of Pasadena, passed away peacefully at the age of 105 on June 10th. Preceded in death by her husband, Henry Muneo, and is survived by her three children Sharon (Tak Shimazaki), Gayle (Ron Tanaka), and Bob (Yoshiko). She is also survived by nine grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held...

Haruko Mary Sato

Haruko Mary Sato

Jun 4, 2026

In loving memory

Haruko Mary Sato

February 22, 1926 – June 4, 2026

Resident of South Pasadena, passed away at her home on June 4, 2026, surrounded by family. Predeceased by her husband, Tadao Ted Sato, she is survived by the following:

Daughters: Jean (Koki) Ito, Carolyn Matsuda, Emily Sato.

Grandsons: Derek (Christina) Ito, Tyler Matsuda, Aidan (Bernadette) Williams.

Granddaughters: Kamryn Tsui, Maryanne Matsuda, Tamara Fragas.

Great-grandsons:...

Judy Suzanne Izumo

Judy Suzanne Izumo

May 31, 2026

Judy Suzanne Izumo, age 74, a lifelong resident of the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Judy remained deeply connected to her community throughout her life. She was a proud graduate of California State University, Los Angeles, and later earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University...

Richard Hajime Ohtomo

Richard Hajime Ohtomo

May 29, 2026

A private family service for the late Richard Hajime Ohtomo, 96-year-old, New York born, resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, who passed away on May 29, 2026, was held on Saturday, June 27th at Palos Verdes Baptist Church in Rolling Hills Estates.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Kiyoko Ohtomo; daughters, Lisa (Robert) Hladek and Kathy Ohtomo; grandsons Hunter Hladek and...

Kiyoko Isomura Otsuki

Kiyoko Isomura Otsuki

May 29, 2026

Kiyoko Isomura Otsuki, age 94, of Canyon Lake California passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026. She was born on September 11, 1931, in Tokyo Japan to Yoshitaka Tsumura and Kimi Isomura. Kiyoko survives by her husband, Tony Tsunehiro; Daughter, Sharon (Gary) Morrison; brother, Bob Corrigan.

Funeral service will be held on June 20 at Fukui Mortuary at 11 am, 707...

Yoshiko Iwashita

Yoshiko Iwashita

May 28, 2026

Yoshiko Iwashita, a Kyoto-born resident of Los Angeles, peacefully passed away at her home on May 28, 2026, at the age of 99.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Takamori Iwashita.

She is lovingly remembered by her devoted children: Irene Megumi Adachi; Grace Michiyo (Jon) Kramer; J.W. Jr. (Sherry) Thompson; Bobby (Teresa) Thompson; Sueko (Ray) Gibbs; and Paul (Suzanne)...

Kazuo Paul Kamachi

Kazuo Paul Kamachi

May 28, 2026

Kazuo Paul Kamachi, 92-year-old, Olympia, WA-born, resident of Los Angeles peacefully passed away at Adventist Health White Memorial on May 28th. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Yo; He is survived by many nieces and nephews

Funeral Mass will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHAPEL on Saturday July 11th at 10 am with Father George Aguilera officiating. 222 South...

Ronald Shigematsu, M.D.

Ronald Shigematsu, M.D.

May 26, 2026

Ronald Shigematsu, a lifelong Angeleno whose life was defined by dedication to his community, unwavering love for his family, and an undeniable rhythm on the dance floor, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026.

Born and raised in Los Angeles to Steve and Jean Shigematsu, Ron grew up alongside his older brother, David. When it came time for college, he chose...

Grace Masako Nomura Kono

Grace Masako Nomura Kono

May 24, 2026

Grace Masako Nomura Kono, age 99, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, in Torrance, California. She was born on March 1, 1927, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Tamesuke and Kumayo Nomura.

A lifelong daughter of Hawaii, Grace grew up in Kaimuki as one of seven children in the close-knit Nomura family. As a middle child, she was especially protective of her...

Jimmy Nobuo Koga

Jimmy Nobuo Koga

May 22, 2026

Jimmy Nobuo Koga

June 13, 1946 – May 22, 2026

Jimmy Nobuo Koga, 79 years old, Fukuoka, Japan-born, longtime resident of Torrance, CA, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026.

He is survived by his loving wife Ryoko; son Kevin Koga; daughter Jennifer Koga.

The funeral service will be held at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 11:00AM.

Kiyoshi Yasuda

Kiyoshi Yasuda

May 20, 2026

Kiyoshi Yasuda

October 7,1939 - May 20, 2026

Kiyoshi Yasuda, 87, of Los Angeles, Calif. passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026. He is survived by wife, Jeannie; and son, Kevin. Funeral services will be held at Fukui Mortuary on June 28, 2026, at 11 a.m.

Roberta Mitsuko Suto

Roberta Mitsuko Suto

May 16, 2026

Memorial services for the late Roberta Mitsuko Suto, 72-year-old California-born resident of Hawaii, who passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 11 am at Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles, 1255 San Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770.

Predeceased by her parents, Fred Kazuo and Mary Kimiko Suto, and sister, Barbara Suto.

She is survived by...

Gerald Jerry Tanaka

Gerald Jerry Tanaka

May 15, 2026

A private family service for the late Gerald Jerry Tanaka, 76 year old, California born resident of Porter Ranch, who passed away on May 15, 2026, was held on Saturday, June 27, at Fukui Mortuary “Chapel in the Garden” in Los Angeles.

He was predeceased by his parents, Sigeo and Setsuko Tanaka. He is survived by his beloved wife, Arlene Tanaka,...

Garry Shinichi Tanaka

Garry Shinichi Tanaka

May 15, 2026

A private service for the late Garry Shinichi Tanaka, 82-year-old, Salt Lake City, Utah born, resident of Lomita, who passed away on May 15, 2026, was held on Friday, June 19th at Gardena Valley Baptist Church in Gardena.

Predeceased by parents, Jeff and Midori Tanaka; he is survived by his beloved wife, Sue Tanaka; children, Lisa (Mike) Tom, Julie Tanaka, Wendy...

Kyoko Nancy Oda

Kyoko Nancy Oda

May 15, 2026

Kyoko (協子) Nancy Oda, 1945–2026

A funeral service celebrating the life of Kyoko Nancy Oda, 80, of Van Nuys, will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 3:00 pm at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St., Los Angeles. She passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, just five days before her 81st birthday.

Kyoko Nancy Oda was born on...

SIZAO YEN

SIZAO YEN

May 9, 2026

Sizao Yen, 75, passed away on May 9, 2026, at Hollenbeck Palms in Los Angeles, California, following a brief battle with cancer.

Born on September 20, 1950, in Shanghai, China, Sizao was the only child of CJ Yen and Lianshan Zhang. In 1998, he brought his family to New Jersey to reunite with his father, who had emigrated to New York...

Ikuko Shimizu

Ikuko Shimizu

May 8, 2026

Ikuko Shimizu, age 87, of Los Angeles California passed away on May 8, 2025, at Sakura Gardens of Los Angeles. She was born on January 9, 1939 in Tokyo Japan to Mitsutoshi Kuroda and Kasumi Takeshima. Ikuko is survived by her children; daughter, Diane Shimizu and son, Steve Shimizu, grandchildren; Chelsea Shimizu and Zachary Shimizu.

Funeral service was held at L....

Violet Yoshie Kaya

Violet Yoshie Kaya

May 7, 2026

Violet Yoshie Kaya, 83-year-old, Hawaii born, resident of Whittier, passed away on May 7, 2026. Per her request, no services will be held.

Violet is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Clarence) Robello; grandsons, Kaleo and Bodhi Robello; brothers Henry (Gladys) Shimata and Robert (Kathy) Shimata; she is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces.

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