Ignacio "Nas" Lastra

Ignacio "Nas" Lastra 1950 - 2013 Resident of Alameda Nas, 63, passed away at City of Hope Hospital in Los Angeles, CA following a courageous battle with cancer. He passed peacefully and was surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife of forty years, Wendy; his treasured son and daughter-in-law, Nick and Courtney; his cherished granddaughter, Olivia; his loving siblings, Eddie, Grace, Victor, and Anna; and his adored brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends. Nas was born in Los Angeles, CA. He attended Long Beach State and the University of Southern California. He met Wendy in Los Angeles where the two were married. They then moved to Alameda, CA in 1974. Nas worked in sales in the fashion industry for over forty years. He worked for Jockey International at the time of his death. Nas was an avid tennis player and member of the Harbor Bay Club since it first opened. He made many life long friendships through his love of tennis. Private services were held in Los Angeles, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. A celebration to remember Nas will take place, Sat., Jan. 18th, 2014 at Harbor Bay Club at 200 Packet Landing Rd, Alameda, CA 94502. The celebration will be held in the clubhouse from 6 to 9 p.m.