Doctor Daniel Watanabe

Just found this searching for Daniel and Akiko. I recently found a small wooden doll commemorating the birth of Fujio from when we all lived in Rensselaer, NY. It brought back wonderful memories of our short time together. I am so sorry that we lost touch over the decades. Hope this finds the rest of the family well. My deepest sympathy on the loss of someone who's company I so enjoyed for a much too short of time.

Dear Akiko, Fujio, Midori and Families,
Today is the first time reading my sister Tina's 1/27/2015 email regarding your dad's passing. (Shame on me.)
He was certainly a wonderful husband, dad and generous person. He was so very proud of all of you.
In the early fifties Daniel came to visit our family in PA when I was only 7 years old. We weren't able to see him very often. He always was close to my mom and she would keep us up on his many interests (and many moves with your mom...

I had the privilege to be Dr.Watanabe student at HCC during fall 2009, he was a great professor and human being. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Hi Fujio, I regret that I was unable to attend the celebration of life for your father Dr. Watanabe. I would like to offer my sincere condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you.

Peace be with you,

Abner

My deepest condolences on the loss of a great man,He was kind,humble,
knowledgeable&compassionate.He is
greatly loved and missed.

Hello Mr. Fujio Watanabe,

My name is Mary Ohno, living in Tacoma, Washington. I've just received your email and made me so surprised that your father Mr. Daniel Watanabe had passed away. Please accept my deepest condolence to your family.

I've been knowing him since 1988. I've received his email, exactly one year ago, Dec. 29, 2013 (I attached below) and we're looking forward to meeting again someday in the future. I couldn't believe, one year later, he is in God's hand....

I was privileged to know Daniel for the 14 years that I lived in Houston through our joint membership in SIETAR (Society for Intercultural Education Training and Research). He was a valuable member both wise and compassionate and it was a pleasure to know him.

I enjoyed talking to Dr. Watanabe and his wife at the Japanese language meetup. I will remember him as a kind and unjudging man. Though, I am surprised to see his impressive past. So, I guess it is safe to say that he was also humble. I offer my condolences to his family and close friends.

Dr. Watanabe was a great friend of the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival for more than 20 years, a member of the Board of Advisors, and a wonderful host of our VIP Japanese filmmakers that attended the film festival each year. He and Akiko were always a warm and gracious presence at the festival and he will be greatly missed. Our warmest wishes and condolences to Akiko and his family. He will be greatly missed by all of us at Team WorldFest. Hunter & Kathy Todd