A funeral service for Tsuruko Iwohara, 95-year-old, Hiroshima, Japan-born Issei, who passed away on October 16, 2025 in Montebello, Calif., was held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at L.A. Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.

She is survived by her sons, Rev. John (Eri) and Steven (Maho) Iwohara; grandchildren, Sean, Jean, Ryan and Kyle Iwohara; also survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives in the U.S. and Japan.