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Jacqueline Nakakihara Obituary
Jacqueline Nakakihara passed away on Monday, July 4, 2011 in Los Angeles. Jacqueline was born in San Antonio, TX. She was preceded in death by parents, Enrique and Sarah De La Rosa. Jacqueline attended DePaul University in Chicago and graduated from St. Mary's University in San Antonio. She had a successful career as a marketing director. She had passions for oil painting, making jewelry, cooking, gardening and entertaining. Those who met her loved her immediately. She will be greatly missed. Jacqueline is survived by her adoring husband, Douglas Nakakihara and step-daughter, Taylor Nakakihara of Culver City, CA; sister, Jeannette Melendrez, and nephews Pvt. Jerry Chavez II and Jonathan Chavez of Floresville, TX; and sister, Jennifer Olmos and nieces Sarah and Jacqueline Olmos of Houston, TX. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church, 7990 SW Military Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78227 with Rev. Msgr. Adolfo Valdivia Aguirre as main celebrant. An informal reception will immediately follow at the Church. Her final resting place will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UCLA Foundation, UCLA Health System's Partnership for Care, UCLA Medical Sciences Development, 10945 Le Conte Avenue, Suite 3132, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1784 (https://giving.ucla.edu/pfc) in Jacqueline's name.
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Frank Ruiz
July 25, 2011
To my cousin Jackie, I will always remember your beautiful smile, and how much your family loved you! My prayers and thoughts go out to the family.
Angela Clack
July 21, 2011
What a beautiful lady and wonderful soul. I am deeply saddened by this loss. My prayers for God's comfort go out to the family.
Rest in peace my friend.
Mandy Tovar
July 20, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
The Aleman Family
July 20, 2011
Our most heartfelt condolences to the Nakakihara-de la Rosa family. We pray that the God of all comfort embrace you with peace during this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you.
jennifer olmos
July 20, 2011
Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.
Lydia Bosquez
July 14, 2011
You and your family will be in my heart and prayers in this most difficult time. I have fond memories of Jackie at Henry De Osso.
God bless you.
norma espinoza
July 14, 2011
sending my condolences and prayers to family and friends..
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