(L.A.) Donald Awakuni, 86, Died at a Residence

Case Number: 2026-11020

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of an 86-year-old Asian male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Donald Awakuni.

STATUS: The decedent’s body is ready to be released. Ruling by the deputy medical examiner is deferred pending additional investigation.

Manner and cause of death will be added to this page when it becomes available.

If the DME has ordered toxicological screening, the next public update may take five to eight months.

RIP DONALD AWAKUNI ( July 11, 2026)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Saturday.