Akiko Seino
A funeral service for Akiko Seino, 82-year-old, Osaka, Japan-born Issei who passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026 in Orange County, Calif., will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W. 166th St., Gardena. She is survived by her husband, Tatsuo Seino; children, Duke Yoshifumi Seino, Patty…
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Yoshitsugi Kikuno
Funeral services for the late Mr. Yoshitsugi Kikuno, 89-year-old, Kagoshima, Japan-born, resident of Burbank, who passed away on February 20, 2026, were held on March 13, at Fukui Mortuary “Chapel in the Garden,” officiated by Rev.…
Violet Uzawa Dorio
1921-2026 Our mother, Violet Uzawa Dorio, passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 104. She lived several lives after being born in Summerland, British Columbia, Canada, to Japanese immigrants. As a young girl,…
Ken Hirata
Ken Hirata, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on January 28, 2026. Ken is survived by his beloved wife, Mira; and two sons, Kyle and Russell. Ken will also be missed by his precious…
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…
Margaret Toshiko Machida
Margaret Toshiko Machida passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the age of 80. Per her request, there will be no service, no koden, no flowers, and no donations. She shared the following message: “If…
Takako Sawada
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…
Rumiko Mizusawa Sera
February 14, 1933 – February 5, 2026 Rumiko Mizusawa Sera, 92-year-old, Saitama, Japan-born resident of Rosemead, Calif., passed away peacefully at Kei-Ai on February 5, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shiro Sera. Devoted…
Kazuko Shimbashi (Inaba)
Kazuko Shimbashi (Inaba) was born on October 28, 1927 in Osaka, Japan. She passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at Sakura Gardens in Los Angeles, Calif. She was 98 years old and predeceased by her…
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, Calif. She…
Colleen Hanabusa, Former U.S. Representative, Hawaii Senate President
HONOLULU — Former U.S. Rep. Colleen Wakako Hanabusa passed away on March 5 at the age of 74, after a private battle with cancer. Born on May 4, 1951, in Waianae, Hawaii, Hanabusa dedicated her life…
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