Masae Massey Arima Ritsuko Uto Fred Masao Sahara, May 2 Esther Kazue Nishio Tomiko Nakabara, December 17 Kazumi Takemoto Masanobu Tagami, March 14 L.A. City Council Honors Rafu Photographer for Chronicling JA Community - Rafu Shimpo By GWEN MURANAKA, Rafu Senior Editor "I'm not used to this. Maryann Ito Yoshihiro, February 6 Nobuko Iba , June 15 Consul General Akira Muto at the CSUDH Japan Jobs Training Launch Source: Rafu Shimpo BEVERLY HILLS Consul General of Japan Akira Muto announced on June 30 an unprecedented, four-pillar collaboration between Japan and African American communities, pledging "a deeper kinship and mutual understanding." "We are just so excited by this collaboration," reacted Michael A. Lawson, Los . Yoshinobu Ono, November 17 Shiro Tanimura Kiyoko L. Higashi Later that year as tensions rose between the U.S. and Japan and Japanese Americans became the target of boycotts, his parents decided to temporarily move back to Japan. Phillip Hiyoshi Ad. Ann Hanaye Fujihara It had to be 60 years ago, but I still remember. , April 26 Kirio William Ueki, February 22 Rosie Kazuko Takagi, August 15 Shoko Phyllis Masumiya Grace Sachiko Sasaki, July 19 Emiko Nakai Curtis Lee Donald Katsumi Sakaki Florence Quan Haru Yamasaki Harunobu Charles Yoshida, September 5 Tadashi Tad Oki, June 2 Established in 1903, the Rafu Shimpo has survived two world wars, a depression, and the forced evacuation of our entire community. Toshio Fukumasu Chiyoko Nishimori Eunice K. Mukai Remembering ThemTsuchiya Family Honors Elders Through Ireich Tom Yoshimi Umemoto, December 10 Ted Teruhiko Iida Tom Shoso Nakatsukasa Kenichi Nakashioya Kimiko Kitaoka Dean Kei Ono (76) passed away on September 6, 2022, in Beaverton, Oregon. Ted Yuuji Tamura, July 6 Shinji Inouye , December 2 Masaye Nakashima Midori Sugita, October 5 Mrs. Ruth Mitsuko Ogomori Yukio Fred Fujimoto Shogo Kanamori In Westminster they cultivated strawberries along Sugar Avenue, now known as McFadden. Sachi Mary Tashima Ochiai Kimiko Ichimura Eizo John Yasuda Obituaries - Rafu Shimpo Thomas Tamotsu Nakasone , January 17 Kazuko Ozawa, September 24 He was a leader or active in many other organizations, including Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California (vice chair), Japanese American Cultural and Community Centers Ambassadors Society, Japanese Community Pioneer Center (vice chair), Japan Society of Southern California, Nisei Week Executive Committee (vice president), Japanese American National Museum (board member), North America Hyakudokai (vice president), Ikenobo Ikebana Society of L.A., Omotesenke Domonkai SoCal Region, and Orange County Buddhist Church. Lucky Sawamura Mildred Toshiko Shibata Ikemoto Scott Hidemi Nakakihara Michiko Watanabe Hayase Mary Mieko Imoto Rafu Shimpo: Muto Details Japan, African American Collaboration Kazuyo Ogi Ruby Hiroko Okamoto Kayoko Tamaki Haruo Masamoto Michiko Yanagisawa, December 20 Teruo Nakamura Haruko Adachi , March 3 Little Tokyo Nutrition Services Is Taking Food Insecurity Off the Menu, Nikki Haley Announces Presidential Run in 2024, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Sam Tetsuo Kawata Sadao Watanabe, November 14 Irene Fusako Hoshizaki Mitsuye Mitzi Tawa Marian Yasuda, December 29 Kenji Koda Richard Tatsuo Igarashi Rafu Shimpo, one of the last Japanese-English daily papers in the Henry Hatsuo Nishizu Ichiro Ouchi Percy Hifumi Tsukamoto Brandon Kiyoshi Abo Larry Takeo Wadahara Mineko Sakai, February 11 Dr. Ryo Munekata, October 28 Keiji Kay Yata We are proud to have served the Japanese American community from our Little Tokyo office in Downtown Los Angeles since 1903. Nobuko Tanaka Dr. Hiroshi Mitsuoka John Mitsuo Nomoto 1910-2010. Rafu Shimpo - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding Kenneth Masao Watanabe Elsie Hanako Chung Among the four-page English section's most-read offerings are the obituaries and local sports league . Juno - My Juno Personalized Start Page - Sign in Dennis Isao Nakashima Rev. William Shinya Nakamatsu Yasuo Kikuchi Mary M. Nishi Richard Yutaka Fukuhara Mary Masako Mori Miles Akira Usui Margaret Sachie Yoshida, July 14 Chiyeko Watanabe Kajikawa Koichi Ken Miura Harry Satoru Torigoe Sumiko Abe Thomas Yasuo Irie Masanori Fujimoto The Rafu Shimpo has been the nation's leading Japanese American newspaper since its original publication. Judy Hideko Shima, March 28 Molly Nishimoto Donald Tatsuo Hasuike Shinjiro Shin Hamano Koichi Tagawa Glenn Takazaki, April 25 Johnny Ong April 12, 1943 - July 9, 2021 Hiroko Rocky Nishino was born on April 4, 1943 to Cho and Tsuru Kishida in Tsurugashima Saitama-ken, Japan. Isamu Sam Kawahira Frances Haruye Ishii Jimmy Minoru Matsumoto Faye Fumiko Doi Hanaye Kimura Ralph Sugimoto, Jr. May 27 Nobuo Osumi Rikie May Minato Yoshiko Maeda Sumiko Iwamae Due to his English ability, he was assigned to work in the information department. Hanae Ueki Mitsuko Yamamoto Nobuko (Nancy) Takeda , May 30 La Times reported in 2010, Rafu was losing circulation and $$. Hisao Hamanaka Kazuye Tsuboi Ayako Yasaki Natsuye Marge Fujimoto Yoshio Hamada Morinaga Tashiro. Maybe youll think again after reading this. Judy Kimiko Kunitsugu Helen Sachi Masaoka Sachiko Doi CAIR Condemns Anti-Asian Hate Attack in D.C. 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Florence Fukushima Hayahiko Takase Memorial Service. , December 13 The Rafu Shimpo is the nation's leading Japanese American newspaper, serving the community from our Downtown Los Angeles office since 1903. Andy Chen Saito , January 11 Ryo Hashima Rafu Shimpo | Japan-U.S. Feminist Network for Decolonization (FeND) Samantha Masunaga - New York Daily News 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Nishioka Announcement David T. Maruya , May 6 Sherry Chiyoko Gordon Robert Masayoshi Sakiyabu, March 9 Rafu Shimpo | USC Libraries Gregory Uematsu Jane Masami Oishi, July 27 The Rafu Shimpo is a bilingual Japanese-English language newspaper based in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California. Pauline Misao Nakagawa Ronald Seigo Tanisaki , June 12 Richard Shigeru Nishimura We are proud to have served the Japanese American community from our Little Tokyo office in Downtown Los Angeles since 1903. 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Shoji Sadao Jimmy Katsumi Kawato Sakai Kazunaga Kiyoko Shimomura , November 15 Tamiko Kawashima Yoshihiko Sugii Kazutaka Kishita Clark Masaaki Kishimoto Rafu Shimpo | LinkedIn Kuniko Alice Nakao , February 23 Fumiko Humberd Established in 1903, the Rafu Shimpo has survived two world wars, a depression, and the forced evacuation of our entire community. Frances Hiroko Kawamoto Kohji Tani Ronald Ken Washizaki, January 13 Kei Kurihara Jack Okamoto , April 3 Howard T. Mimura Misao Katherine Matsuda The Rafu Shimpo is a bilingual Japanese-English language newspaper based in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California. Kimiko Nomura Jim Minoru Akioka Satsuko Yoshihara, February 19 , August 22 Robin Hitoshi Nakabayashi Required fields are marked *. Frank Ichiro Takenaka, June 21 Carey Thomas Nakayama Lily Yuriko Ikegami Tamio Mitsunaga , April 12 I'm usually behind the camera," said Rafu photographer Mario Gershom Reyes, who has documented the Japanese American community for more. Amy Ioki Nobuko Noby Uyesugi, September 19 Kikuye Ikeda Yuko Mayemura Rafu Shimpo Obituaries in Los Angeles, CA. George Hiroshi Mano Fujino Furuya, March 20 Mitsuko Goya Ted Teruhiko Iida Mitch Minoru Ogino, June 22 Obituary. Merv Miyashiro Trudes Tsuyako (Osajima) Nishizu, April 29 Elsie Higa Shizume Ellen Kiyotoki Hinako Trea Shiraki Sachiko Ishiwa , November 24 Emiko Kuromiya Nancy (Nobuko) Takeda Patsy Kyoko Iwaki Frank Masamitsu Usui Dorothy Ono Little Tokyo Nutrition Services Is Taking Food Insecurity Off the Menu, Nikki Haley Announces Presidential Run in 2024, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Nobuyuki Kashiwabara Toshii Osaka Kazuko Yokoyama, December 8 Harry Masanao Nakada Shizue Kiyohiro. Robert S. Sato Fumiye Nakamura Tsutaye Mori, September 21 Rafu Shimpo is a Japanese-American newspaper that offers local and international news. He later asserted that in its first years, the new company suffered annual losses Masako (Masaki) Hirose Michiye Nakagawa Midori Okamoto Larry Kiyoshi Suenaka , October 17 She passed away on January 21, 2023, in Fountain Valley, at the age of 84., A funeral service for Katsuhisa Kats Nishi, born in Santa Monica, Calif. on December 17, 1937, resident of Torrance, who passed away on February 10, 2023, will be held on March 4, 2023, at Gardena Buddhist, Private funeral services for the late Mr. Masanobu Hayashi, 94-year-old, Terminal Island, California-born, resident of Monterey Park, who passed away on February 3, 2023, were held on February 16 at Sozenji Montebello Buddhist Temple, officiated by, Private gathering to celebrate the life of Frank Sadao Kawana, 89, who passed away peacefully on January 29, was held on February 16, 2023 at Zenshuji Soto Mission. Ineko Yokoshima Uyeno, October 5 Noriko Minamizono Claudine Cababa, January 15 Los Angeles Times Obituaries - Legacy.com Kazuo Morikawa Thank you, Rafu Shimpo, for publicizing our letter as well as our . Edith Fumiko Nishikawa Mary Nobuko Teraoka Hatsumi Morita George Matsuichi Ito 11/07/2020. Hooshang Shang Barbod Kiyoshi Eddie Sakemi Patricia R. Ichiriu Amey Aizawa Yoshito Fujimoto Tsuyako (Hirai) Nakamura Yoshio Oshiki Michael Tsuneo Hirata Noboru Kato He was 98. Grace Hisako (Nakada) Okamoto Tokuko Fujisaki James Kazunori Minakawa Please reload the page and try again. Robert Bob Takeshi Yajima SERIZAWA, Tom Tomoyuki Roy Yoshihiko Higa Fumiyo Hamasaki William (Bill) Tetsuya Igawa Rafu Shimpo (@RafuShimpo) / Twitter , January 10 James Hayashi Hatsumi Nishimori Peter Paul Yamamoto, December 7 Bob Nakamura Raymond Ichiro Tomooka Setsuka Sam Uyemura Sharon Naomi Aono Taggart, March 29 Michael Seijune Takamine, December 23 Yuri Murayama Yoshie Wada, July 1 She is survived by her children, Tracy Kiyohiro and Bonnie (Robert) Inai; grandchildren,, Dean Kei Ono (76) passed away on September 6, 2022, in Beaverton, Oregon. Mie Okamura Frautschi James M. Tanaka Noboru Nobie Kagawa Peggy Michi Tanimura, March 12 , February 23 Bill-William Taro Okamoto Joe A. Uchida Beatrice Chiyoko Toguchi George Yutaka Mizushima Tsutomu Toot Uchida, January 23 Roy Masayuki Kayano Something went wrong. Chieko Moritani Tada Tom Hayata Kimi Ito Fujie Matsuo Manzanar has a very important place in my heart. Tadashi Kubota Bessie & Nobuichi Nakayoshi Edward Toshio Iwamoto Emi K. Murata Noboru Sumi , May 13 Tajima, Alhambra High Schools journalism advisor for 35 years until his retirement in 1983, was a founder and president of the Southern California Journalism Education Association, which named a scholarship . Utako Connie Takahashi James Mako Nagashiki Takeshi Arthur Omoto Setsuko Agnes Nakaji Masako Sakaguchi , November 10 , February 28 , December 11 John Akira Okazaki, Jr. James Katsumi Komatsu. Patricia Rumiko Mitsuuchi Tsutomu Yokoyama, November 9 Kayo Nagatani Mitsuko Uragami Satogiwa Originally awarded , January 31 Umeko Chikako Nozawa Toshiko Kiyoi The Rafu Shimpo has been the nation's leading Japanese American newspaper since its original publication. , October 8 Hisako Nakada, November 30 Kazuko Imizu Fumiko Harada Florence Tomiko Mikawa Gary Nick Nakano The Rafu Shimpo is a Japanese-English language newspaper based in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California. Frank Takeshi Hitomi Read Part 1 >> New York Tribune, January 14, 1923 In the period after 1932, Yoshie Fujiwara made Japan his primary residence. Frank Nakano Ruby Hideko Kashiwagi, April 4 Masako Kamiyama Established in 1903, the Rafu Shimpo has survived two world wars, a depression, and the forced evacuation of our entire community. Fusako Morita Established in 1903, the Rafu Shimpo has survived two world wars, a depression, and the forced evacuation of our entire community. 1874-1980. Robert "Bob" Mitsuru Wada, a proud veteran and leader in his community, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2023, at the age of 92. Terashi Kusumoto , March 27 Yoshiaki Hamaguchi Kay Kazue Masamitsu Robert Bob Katsumi Fujii HIROKO NISHINO OBITUARY. Setsuko Dorothy Shinmoto, May 21 It contained an editorial stating, "Itsuka mata omemoji no hi made (Until we meet again)" and was signed "Before long, we will be 'your Rafu Shimpo' again." In just under four years, the Rafu Shimpo resumed publication on January 1, 1946. Michiko Yamamoto Yoshiko Ishibashi Grace Miyako (Wada) Miyamoto Kazuko Yano Ward, July 23 This charming home built in 1949 has been lovingly cared for over the years. Michael M. Ego Yasuji Mitch Nagasawa Makoto Miura Leah Miyo Shiozaki Ryoichi Kosaka Kaname Matoi Grace Eiko Kotake , March 23 Sadaye Nakata George Hitoshi Hatanaka Edward Eddie Katsuhiko Shimasaki Harold Fumio Muraoka Margaret Sumiko Masuoka Sue Sumiko Kambe Kenjiro Maeda Fumiko Nishikawa Ruth Tomiko Takata John Yutaka Shinozuka Chikao Kujubu Robert "Bob" Mitsuru Wada - Rafu Shimpo Noboru Michael Kaku Robert (Bob) Oh Sumie Wada Miyoko Y. Hongo Mariko Mary Michiuye This year the deficit is projected to be $350,000. Agnes Yoshiko Chiya It is now the longest running Japanese American daily newspaper in the United States. Junichi Katayama Robert Chikara Oshita Yoshiaki Murakami Patricia Etsuko Dozen Ted S. Hashimoto by Rafu Shimpo Obituary 02/25/2023. Etsuko Etchie Mura Kenni Wake Rafu Shimpo Obituaries in Brea, CA with Reviews , September 6 Evelyn Shizuko Seto, December 6 Shinji Seki Glorian Mariko Kunioka Anna A. Kaneshiro OBITUARY: James Yoshio Yoda, Actor Known for '60s Sitcom - rafu.com , December 11 Masako Kuratomi Kaneko Umeko Horie Tommy Wataru Shimizu Yoshiko Udagawa Mary Kojima Chiyeko Naito, August 1 The paper warned in the spring . Shinji Seki Hideo Murata Mizuye Mitzi Noda Masuko Shimamoto John Masao Katsumata Clarence Masayuki Horio He was also a board member of the California Strawberry Advisory Board (now known as the California Strawberry Commission) from 1981 to 1987 and was active with the Orange County Farm Bureau. Robert H. Uyeda, May 21 Sam Fumio Nieda Darlene Nami Tanaka, February 25 Hideo Tom Taise, April 5 Kaoruko Uyeki, July 11 Lily Miyahara Turuda, May 9 Colette Isawa , June 6 John Hayao Terui Established in 1903, the Rafu Shimpo has survived two world wars, a depression, and the forced evacuation of our entire community. Glenn Hitomi Masuda Nancy (Nobuko) Takeda Cheryl Kei Funada Yemiko Tsukamoto Manny Magno Antonio De La Cruz About. Join our email list to receive updates and exclusive offers directly in your inbox. Isamu Ganiko Susumu Myose Yasukazu Takushi, May 8 Please refresh the page and/or try again. Hiroshi Isago Fred Shigeto Honda Established in 1903, the Rafu Shimpo has survived two world wars, a depression, and the forced evacuation of our entire community. Kiyoshi Takeda Teruko Dorothy Awakuni Clara Chiyeko Sumida, September 2 Hiroko Helen Nakahara, June 3 Patricia Patsy Ann Yamamoto, July 12 Harold Tetsuro Wakamatsu, September 16 Robert Yoshio Murakawa Lily Yuriko (Miyashima, Tanaka) Kunizawa Shoji Sadao Misako Honda By constantly and intensively serving the Japanese community, we have developed a great understanding of the needs, customs, and traditions of our culture. Keiko Ogata Susumu Sus Yasuda, September 12 Mitsuye Uchida Grace Shizuko Sanwo Rose Nakayama The paper began in 1903 supporting the small but growing Japanese community in the Little Tokyo area of Los Angeles, California. Rafu Shimpo Digital Archive | UCSB Library Hideko Inouye Tokuda Robert Masao Baba Ayako Ito James Mikio Chikasawa , August 3 Lillian Yuriko Kuwata Harutami Ajiki Dorothy Haruko Tsuboi, October 10 It was part of the rebuilding of stores and institutions, leading the way as the first Japanese-language newspaper to resume printing after the war. Lillian Letteria Bonanno Yamaka Masayoshi Mas Tsuida Tsuneo Tom Nakamura Masako Nancy Morimoto Mary Kuroyama Akiko Tahara Henry Hank Hokama Amy Kakuda IT PAYS TO KNOW: Can CBD Help with Depression??? Kazuto Taketa Ikuko (Iku) Hozaki A newspaper that has served the Japanese American community for more than 100 years is in danger of closing. Tom Yutaka Nakashima Aiko Kadowaki JoAnne Oba , July 21 Fujiko Nakatani Mary Fujimoto Tomiye Mary Nakagiri Kazuko Iseri Joyce Kimie Ariue Yoshi Fukubayashi Jack Chiaki Fukuda Louise Tsuyako Uyeda Miki Uyeda, September 20 Nobuko Inuma Keiko Kuida Mary Tetsuko Yokoyama, October 14 Sumako Nishinaka Brian Satoshi Okamoto Lois Tomoko Toyama, February 6 Ross Iwanaga Cecilia Sue, March 2 Sono Murakami Florence Sakae Higa Herbert Miyamoto Margaret Haruye Abo During the pandemic, he spent time at home reading newspapers and magazines or watching television, and got light exercise, going outside with the help of a walker or wheelchair. Grace Shinoda Nakamura, June 27 Alan Eugene Miyagi Hatsumi Hirose , October 19 Tsune Yamashiro, July 18 Irene M. Sugiyama In Los Angeles, the short obituary was $400 and the longer one was $1300, with a photo about $100 more. Merilynne Fumiye Hamano Quon, March 11 , May 16 Kay Kaz Gojobori =*= Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. *Note* Obituaries are posted within a week of the published date. Fusako Shinto Mary K. Nakaki, November 24 Miyoko Shimahara Yasuko Amy Yahiku, December 4 In these years, he founded the Fujiwara Opera company, which thereafter remained central to his artistic and business activity. Kimika Yamasaki, January 30 Albert Toshio Ibaraki Linda Mie Nomura, October 6 The Rafu Shimpo is a bilingual Japanese-English language newspaper based in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California. Summary People Technology Signals & News Similar Companies. Yoshiko Okumura, May 19 Rafu Shimpo | 64 followers on LinkedIn. 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Tomio Tom Kita Chieko Carol Masuo Dennis Teruo Mori Yoshiko Mary Kanegawa Jack Ong , March 30 Tomoko Nakawatase Yanagimoto, July 18 Chitoshi Ryuto Renji Ogawa Kay Oshio, April 4 , March 5 In 1944, Ito enrolled in the Army Air Corps Mechanical School in Gifu Prefecture and completed a six-month course. Hiroko Nishino Obituary (1943 - 2021) - Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles Times Ruby Kuniko Shimidzu Yaeko Alice Tanamachi, April 7 105. Nakako Tomita. Obituary Archives - Rafu Shimpo YEARS WITH (818) 860-0027. Kazuhiro Kiyohara, May 5 Frances Tsuneishi, October 21 Momoko Murakami Nobue (Kanazashi) Nakahama, January 16 Williams came to her attention during her work with the popular sitcom Happy Days. Norimichi Sumi Gladys Nakamura Etsuko Momii Richard and Emiko Takahashi Toyoko Yano, May 6 Kuni Ishiwada, July 10 Masayoshi George Tahara, January 22 The Rafu Shimpo is a bilingual Japanese-English language newspaper based in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California. Hiroshi Hori Yasuko Shohara George Katsumi Goto Saburo Sab Horiba Stanley H. Furuta Ruth Retsuko Kataoka document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Rafu Shimpo is a bilingual Japanese-English language newspaper based in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California. Mike Yoshikazu Tenno, December 8 Rowland Toshi Kumamoto We are committed to doing everything we can to provide the most meaningful memorial experience possible. Takaaki Fred Yasui, August 20 Karen Eiko Shimabukuro Arthur Gen Masuda Fumiko Nishimura Rev. Mark Kiguchi Ayako Nunotani Chiseko Miyagishima , December 27 Ito Farms strawberries were so popular that customers would wait in long lines at their local produce stand. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for Rafu Shimpo Obituaries locations in Brea, CA. Junko Shinohara Keherly Within a year, war broke out between the U.S. and Japan. 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Machida Frances Ayako Kurihara Bernard Toshio Tosh Hashimoto Rafu Shimpo Obituaries in Los Angeles, CA with Reviews - Yellow Pages In 1947, Ito became the special interpreter for the president of Victor Auto Co. in Fuchu City. Fumi Adachi Mary S. Kitabayashi Yosie Yoshimura Iida Ami Emiko Nagahori The 12,000 sq ft yard is simply stunning. , June 6 Shigeru Mitsuhashi Mitsuyo Michi Kakiba Ruth Yoshimizu, October 26 Sumiko Doi Ito, with his outgoing personality, belonged to various organizations and worked on PR and sales expansion while assisting his parents and siblings. He is, With heavy hearts, the Yamabe family Regrets to announce the passing of our beloved Noe Yamabe. Fukui Mortuary : Los Angeles, California (CA) Yuriko Lily Abe Bonnie Yoshiko Kojima Services [] Steve Takashi Shigematsu Misako Jocko Fujisawa Betty K. Takahashi Tasuku Tom Daikoku It is now the longest running Japanese American daily newspaper in the United States. Irene Chizu Kamifuji Midori Sakamoto Kikuo Phil Hanano -, October 2 His wife was strict about only selling good strawberries, and it is said that she managed the quality by examining each and every strawberry. Edward R. Monarrez Herbert Mitsuru Okamoto Noritoshi Kanai Katsutoshi Sugita Evelyn Hisako Yamamoto Kazuo Michihara Masaye Esther Fujita Kiyoko Izumi Yasuko Nagata Leo Shigeto Shinohara Lillian Miyeko (ne Higa) Yamashiro, January 12 Hanako Kishiyama. , September 24 Patsy Kyoko Iwaki Shigeru Taniguchi Teruyo Ikari Terry Sunao Ishigo August 4, 1928 - February 6, 2023 Eugene V. Kapetan, age 94, of Los Angeles, passed away on February 6, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Shigeaki Tim Yasumatsu The Rafu Shimpo has been the nation's leading Japanese American newspaper since its original publication.