Nao Takasugi

I worked for Nao some fifty years ago, he hired me at the Ashi Market working for him after school hrs. He was a very nice and respectful person and I have always admired him. My prayers are with you and your family.

He was Oxnard's "Best Mayor" and got things done! My grandmother had told me this when we use to go to Asahi's Market to buy are ajinamoto! Truely a great man that his family can be proud of. My deepest sympathies.Gina

My deepest sympathies to you and your family, Mrs. Takasugi. I don't know if you remember me, I had lunch with Mr. Takasugi when I was a kid in the 80's when he was Mayor. I would say hi to him when he would stop by at Sal's Mexican Inn where I used to work. He was a great friend. I wish I had kept more communication with you all during these past years as I live now on the East Coast.

It was an honor to be his friend. My prayers are with you and your family.

Mrs. Takasugi - my deepest sympathies to you and your family on Mr. Takasugi's passing. I heard the news from Ron who wrote to the Nisei Student Relocation Commemorative Fund. Mr. Takasugi was a long and devoted supporter of our scholarship fund because he knew how important a college education was. I first met him when you and he attended the NSRC Fund's 20th Anniversary dinner in Massachusetts in 2000 and he told me he worked with the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council...

My good friend, Nao.
I will always remember you with the most fondest memories. First, as a child growing up in the "downtown" and going to Asahi Market (one of my favorite stores). I remember how patient you were with me as I asked so oooo many questions about the products in your store. You enriched my childhood.
Then, as an adult, I had the pleasure of working with you in city matters and "downtown" rehabilitation projects and again your gentle ways taught me well. We were able...

What a very special human was Nao Takasugi. I feel very fortunate to have known Nao and His wife Judy for many years here in Oxnard. My late husband worked for the city for nineteen years and had nothing but good things to say about Nao and Judy.
He will be missed here in California, but welcomed in Heaven.

Dear Judy and family-

I knew of Nao all my life-he was OUHS Student Body President when my brother was a freshman and Asahi was across the street from Inadomi where we bought staples once a month when we lived on the Donlon ranch as children.

I got to know him personally when he joined the planning commission. We served together for 2 years until he was elected to the council and we reconnected 2 years later when I too joined the council. I served on the council during...

A great man

Nao and my dad, Robert Owens were good friends and they always respected each other. I remember that he gave my dad Lakers tickets for his birthday at Yolandas. He also went to the Ms. America pagents, celebrity softball, and the best one of them all, donkey basketball. He will be very missed.