(L.A.) Jeffrey Takeyama, 69, Died in the Palisades Fire

Case Number: 2025-00753

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 69-year-old male that occurred at a residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Jeffrey Takeyama.

Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Kikumoto.

Height: 5 feet 10 inches / Weight: 170 pounds

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Inhalation of Products of Combustion and Thermal Injuries

RIP JEFFREY JAMES TAKEYAMA (March 9, 1955 – January 12, 2025)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

The decedent perished in the Palisades fire. His remains were found in the 23300 block of West Paloma Blanca Drive in Malibu.

Takeyama was a certified public accountant of Japanese descent. He was reported missing by his family who noted he was missing his left eye.

 

GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-jane-after-fire-and-honor-jeffs-legacy

Jeff Takayama is survived by his wife, two daughters, a son, and a grandson.