Obituaries

Hirohama, Ethel Sachiyo, 79, Gardena, CA; Jan. 31; she is survived by her daughters, Nathlyn and Afton (Michael) Kobayashi; brother,…

Fukuto, Grace Tsugiko, 85, Torrance, CA; Jan. 28; she is survived by her children, Donna (Paul) Ashcraft and Steven (Erin)…

OKADA, Bette (nee Masuda), 95, of Passaic, formerly of Montclair, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2014. Mrs. Okada was…

Yoshina, James Yukio, 84, Culver City, CA; January 6; he is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughters, Colleen (Frank)Mattoon, Jeanne…

Yoshikawa, Steve Senkichi, 81, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA; January 6; he is survived by his son, Tak (Kerry)Yoshikawa; sister, Emie…

Yonemitsu, Akitaka, 74, Los Angeles, CA; January 14; he is survived by his wife, Miyoko; children, Mike, Ken (Satoko) and…

Yamashiro, Rose Natsuko, 85, Arleta, CA; December 23; she is predeceased by her husband, Jack Mitsuyoshi Yamashiro; she is survived…

Umekubo, Helen Chiyoko, 88, Torrance, CA; December 26; she is survived by her children, Mary Anne (Kent Cox)Umekubo, Wendy Lynn…

Toyoshima, Fujiko, 96, Pacoima, CA; December 19; she is survived by her husband, Dick Toyoshima; son, Ronald Toyoshima; daughter, Joan…

Takeda, Jimmmie Masamitsu, 93, Rowland Heights, CA; January 11; he is survived by his daughter, Janice (Ray)Iwamoto; sisters-in-law, Midori Baishiki…