Obituaries

Okinaka, Fumiko, 99, Los Angeles, CA; January 7; she is survived by her son, Dean Akinori Okinaka; daughter-in-law, Ruby Kayoko…

Oda, Sajiko, 89, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA; January 1; she is survived by her daughters, Tami (Eddie)Hayashida and Lisa (Brian)Frumm;…

Nozaki, Jimmy, 83, Gardena, CA; December 6; he was a veteran of the Korean Conflict; he is survived by his…

Nishimura, Joe, 92, Arleta, CA; January 9; he was a former internee at Manzanar camp during WWII; he was predeceased…

Murakami, Arthur Ichiro, 85, Whittier, CA; January 14; he is survived by his wife, Lena; children, Timothy (Norma) and Julia…

Misawa, Thomas Tadashi, 58, Los Angeles, CA; December 30; he is survived by his mother, Mitsuye “Mitzie”; brothers, Larry and…

Masuo, Akiyama, 97, Spokane, WA; November 29; he is survived by his wife, Miyo; son, Paul (Linda)Akiyama; daughter, Laura (Steve)Yoshihara;…

Masuhara, Miyoko, 97, Granada Hills, CA; November 29; she is predeceased be her husband, Joe Masuhara; son, Allen Masuhara; she…

Masuda, Yuri, 76, Torrance, CA; December 10; she is survived by her husband, Tom Masuda; children, Kimi (Douglas)Tanji, Miki (Randy)Morris,…

Kurakazu, Clifford Sueo, 77, Monterey Park, CA; December 20; he is survived by his wife, Mavis Kazue Kurakazu; daughters, Susan…