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Ray Nakasone Obituary

Ray I. Nakasone 52, of Tucson passed away after a long illness on March 24, 2011. He was born September 17, 1958 in Wahiawa, HI to Larry and Helen (Nakata) Nakasone and married Deborah J. Smith on September 16, 1999. Survivors are wife, Debbie; brothers, Bruce and Mark; sisters, Nora Nakasone and Debra Gutierrez. Ray graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1980. He served six years and ten months as a Chemical Research Officer. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 3, 2011.

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Jerry and Orpha

April 14, 2011

We are unable to put into words how much knowing you and Ray has impacted our lives. We will miss him greatly! There will be a great reunion when we all see him again in Glory.
You are in our prayers Debbie.

April 13, 2011

Debbie, We always admired the love you two had for each other. That love will remain in your heart and the good memoriesin your head as you continue your life here on earth. We know Ray will be waiting for his princess and you will dance on the clouds in Heaven. We are so sorry and will continue our prayers for you.
Steve and Shirley LaGrow

Cathy Gallo

April 10, 2011

Debbie I am so sorry for your loss and the lastness of my responce. My heart aches as yours does, he was a blessing to me as he was to many others. He will be remembered.

April 4, 2011

Debbie,

I will remember all the hours you and Ray spent assisting our Safe Kids Coalition. He was always there to help, he will be greatly missed. God be with you in your time of sorrow.

Ardith Crow

Larry Fish

April 4, 2011

Debbie sorry for your loss, I pray God will comfort you and Ray's family.

Jim and Biggi

April 3, 2011

Our lives are truly richer for being lucky enough to have shared time with both Ray and you. This world has lost a true warrior for those in need and he is already missed. We have never met anyone as giving as the two of you and we can only hope to try and live up to the example the two of you have set. Know that Ray is now dancing again and playing with Ripples. We love you Debbie. God Bless.

April 3, 2011

Debbie, Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Ray. May God bless you in your time of sorrow. Sincerely, Curt & Dodie Melton #309

Wendy Mack

April 3, 2011

I'm glad I knew Ray, even if it was brief. I'm praying for you Debbie. Love you.

Rex Leaman

April 3, 2011

I met Ray once before he got Valley Feaver and liked him. Full of life and the kind of man that diden't take much BS. Got to know him better after his sickness and I liked Ray he was a better man. I dont know to many people that could take all that life through at him but Ray kept on trucken. If it were not for bad luck Ray would not have had any.I will miss you Ray. See you on the other side.

April 3, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Ray's family. You now have a special guardian angel watching over you . May God give you comfort and strength in the days ahead ,


Pat Lichtle (Lakeland FL)

Carol Miller

April 3, 2011

It was an honor to meet Ray last Summer at Deb's cousins reunion. Deb, you have and always will be in our thoughts and prayers. Ray is with our Lord and Savior and is free from all pain. We will all be together someday and what a reunion that will be! I know how strong you are and we know you will be OK!! Love always, Cousin Carol and Dennis

Maggie Wilson-Sands

April 3, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kelly Hobrock

April 3, 2011

My thoughts and sympathy are with all of Ray's loved ones. Godspeed to the departed soul.

Rachel Graham

April 3, 2011

You will be missed Uncle Ray.

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