Anna May Sasaki

Anna May Sasaki (nee Louie), of Rochester, Mich., passed away on July 10, 2026, from a stroke at age 92. Ann was born in 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio, the third out of six children of Wah and Shee Huey Louie, who immigrated from Canton, China. The Louie family lived in Cleveland Chinatown on Rockwell Avenue…

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Ikuko (“Iku”) Kato Kiriyama

November 12,1939 – June 28, 2026 Iku Kiriyama wore many hats during her life, but her curiosity and passion for education were perhaps the common thread that connected everything. She was a beloved English and Japanese…

Tayeko Helen Yamashiro

December 21, 1934 – June 23, 2026 Tayeko Helen Yamashiro, 91, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026. She was born in National City, Calif. After her father’s passing, she and her family lived in Japan…

Paige Lindsay Okada

Paige Okada, 74, passed away on Wednesday July 8, 2026. She was a longtime resident of Gardena, California and at one time lived in Honolulu, Hawaii where her son, Matthew Okada was born. She was predeceased…

Shig Miya and Mary Miya

Shig Miya, 104-year-old, Clearfield, Utah-born Nisei, passed away on June 9, 2026 in Los Angeles. Mary Miya, 96 year-old, Ontario, Ore.-born Kibei Nisei, passed away May 12, 2020 in Los Angeles. They are survived by their…

Chieko Miyake

Chieko Miyake, age 96, born in Hawaii, passed away on June 15, 2026.   Beloved mother, grandmother, and sister; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives here and in Hawaii. A private memorial service will…

Reiko Morooka Whitestine

September 19, 1929 – May 17, 2026 Beloved family matriarch and long-time resident of Nipomo, Calif., Reiko Whitestine passed away at home on May 17, 2026. Born in the Otowa district of Tokyo, Japan, middle of…

Haruko Nakata

In Loving Memory of Haruko Nakata, one-year anniversary Haruko Nakata was a remarkable lady who graced our lives for 100 years. She was a loving and beloved aunt whose warm and friendly personality taught us to…

Katsuya Nakatani

Katsuya Nakatani, 97, a devoted family man, passed away peacefully March 13, 2026. A Korean War Army veteran, a mechanic, and avid deep-sea fisherman, he dedicated his later years to preserving the legacy of his great-uncle,…

Masao Okamoto

Mr. Masao Okamoto, 89, Kochi, Japan-born Issei, resident of Los Angeles, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Sayoko Okamoto; sons, Kurt Okamoto and Tsuguo (Sayuri) Okamoto; grandchildren,…

Anna Shishido

A funeral service for Anna Asami Nakamoto Shishido, 99-year-old, Los Angeles, Calif.-born Nisei who passed away on June 29, 2026 in Arleta, Calif., will be held Saturday, July 25, 2026, 10 a.m. at Kubota Mortuary, 911…

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