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Catherine Nakatani Obituary
Catherine "Cathy" Yoshimi Nakatani, 51, life long resident of Vacaville, Calif. passed away after a brief illness on Oct. 26, at Winsor House Convalescent Hospital Nursing Home in Vacaville. She was born on March 2, 1959 in Fairfield, Calif.
Cathy was a volunteer for many years at the Vacaville Storehouse. She loved animals and contributing to the SPCA whenever possible. She was an avid sports fan and a beloved San Francisco Giants and Forty Niner Fan.
Cathy is survived by her parents, Yoshio and Terry Nakatani of Vacaville, Calif.; brothers, Shigeo Nakatani and partner Brian Gipson of San Diego, Calif., Jon and Marsha Nakatani of Beaverton, Ore., Mark Nakatani and Karen Gardner of Vacaville, Calif.; nieces, Tera and Rod Whaley of Vacaville, Calif., Amy Nakatani of Las Vegas, Nev.; nephews, Matthew Nakatani of San Francisco, Calif., and Scott and Sharon Nakatani of Merritt Island, Fla.; great-niece, River Whaley; great-nephews, Kyle Whaley and Brian Nakatani; and many beloved aunts and uncles.
A visitation will be held on Monday, Nov. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at McCune Garden Chapel. Longtime family Friend Elder Bob Zagata will be officiating a private graveside burial. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to SPCA or Vacaville Storehouse, 1146 E. Monte Vista, Vacaville, Calif., 95688. Arrangements are under the the direction of McCune Garden Chapel, 448-6546, www.mccunechapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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November 7, 2010
Yosh , Terry and family
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved daughter.
My prayers and love are with you.
Jennifer Huff & Ray & Donna Jensen
November 2, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Edie Cances
November 2, 2010
Dearest Nakatani Family, My family owns the Cherry Glen Ranch, there are 3 generations living here now. I have known Cathy for years and would often run into her, once in a while I would drive her to "the ranch" she loved all the animals here. Every holiday I would receive a wonderful card from Cathy with many glittery enclosures and stickers, I and my now 8 yr old grandaughter loved getting the cards. I will sincerely miss my wonderful, sweet, caring friend, her TTY calls and notes when we would see one another in "our town". She is still with us in silent joy. It was an honor to know Cathy. With Love, Edie Cances, Peggy Byrd and the Cherry Glen Ranch critters
Robin Chavez
November 2, 2010
Sending you my prayers at this time to the family. God Bless you all.
Verlene Nakatani
November 1, 2010
Kind spirit, firecracker, always smiling, just a few of the qualities I will remember forever in my cousin Cathy. To our Uncle & Aunty; our deepest condolences, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
All our Love,
Verlene & Pearlani
McCune Garden Chapel Funeral Home
October 30, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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