Nick W. Kanakares

Nick W. Kanakares

Nick Kanakares Obituary

Published by Highland Park Funeral Home and Crematory on Nov. 1, 2017.
Nick was born on April 27, 1919 and passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Nick was a resident of Olathe, Kansas at the time of passing. He was a Navy WWII Veteran. Visitation will be at 10AM Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 at Highland Park Funeral Home, 4101 State Ave. Kansas City, KS. Services will follow at 11AM and burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Basehor, Ks. Nick was born April 27, 1919 in Kansas City, KS and was a lifelong area resident.

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October 31, 2017

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Nancy & Dwight Custer

November 1, 2017

Nick is our daughter's father in law's dad. Have you ever met anyone else in your life who has said, "I had the perfect life" I've had the greatest life. This says it all. If we all could be more like him. Inspirational and loving,Nick.

Leary & Lea Ann Powell

October 31, 2017

We were so honored to meet Nick.....What a very nice man. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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November 1, 2017

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October 31, 2017

Leary & Lea Ann Powell posted to the memorial.

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