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S. Nagata Obituary

S. Shigeo Nagata 1924 ~ 2007 Shig Nagata, (a husband, father, and grandfather) passed away peacefully at the VA Hospital of Salt Lake City, Wed. Feb. 28, 2007. He was born on June 26th, 1924 in Tremonton, UT to Fusataro Nagata and Tome Kaneko Nagata. He married Setsuko Murata of Japan in June 1964. He owned SHIG'S BARBER SHOP for nearly 50 years retiring in 2005. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, gardening, the Utah Jazz, and the Animal Planet channel. Shig is survived by his wife and his two sons Alan (Jennifer) Nagata, Bryan (Marie) Nagata, Five grandchildren. Sister-in-law Suzuko Nagata, George (Ayako) Nagata, Brother-in-law Jack Nisogi, Mable (Kusuo) Sato, Roy (Nancy) Nagata, Yoshio (Mitsuko) Taura. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Fusae (Ted) Sakato, brother Sam Nagata, sister Mary Nisogi, brother Akio Taura and his beloved cat Spice. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of the VA Hospital for their tender care during his last days. On Monday March 5th, there will be a viewing at 11:30 a.m. at the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple. The funeral service will follow there at 1:00 p.m., 211 West 100 South, Salt Lake City, UT. Dad we will always love you and miss you. Jichan we will always remember you especially while watching the Animal Planet channel. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.memorialutah.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Mar. 3 to Mar. 4, 2007.

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JUNE & CARL LUBECK

March 5, 2007

MY BROTHERS, HUSBAND AND SON ALL WENT TO SHIG FOR THEIR HAIRCUTS. WE ALSO HAD OUR SON'S 1ST. HAIRCUT FROM SHIG AND SHIG KEPT FOLLOWING HIM ALL THE WAY DOWN THE CHAIR.
WE ALSO NEW SHIG FROM THE BOWLING CENTERS.
SHIG WAS A VERY PLEASANT, CHEERFUL MAN AND WE ARE TRULY SADDEN OF HIS PASSING. WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.

THE CARL & JUNE LUBECK FAMILY

The Seilers- Marv & Jerrie

March 5, 2007

We were shocked to hear of Shig's passing. We realized that he had been sick for some time but that did not change his cheerful disposition and his love for his friends and the outdoors. Our love is extended to his family, particularly to Setsuko and the rest of the family. Love to all, Marv. and Jerrie Seiler -

Frank Cisneros

March 4, 2007

My Condolences to Mr.Nagata's family. I remember at one time three generations of my family was in his shop at the same time on regent street. He was always so nice to my brother and I when we were small children. And those are the people you remember.
The nice ones

Spencer Saito

March 3, 2007

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Shig's passing.

I had just seen him on Saturday night, February 24 at my mother-in-law, Evelyn Iwasaki's funeral.

My father took me to Shig when I was a child. A barber shop on Regent Street.

Shig gave my son his first haircut! I have a picture of Shig and my son of this historic event!

My condolences to the Nagata family. Shig was a gentleman, kind, cheerful, an excellent barber and friend.

Spencer Saito, Retired
Mission Viejo, CA

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