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Akira Sano Obituary

Akira Sano 70, of Washington, DC, died on Feb. 24. A U.C. Berkeley graduate, Akira was a civil rights specialist employed with the Federal Transit Administration Office. He is survived by his mother, Chiyoko Sano of San Mateo, CA; daughters, Holly (Mark) Cody of Lanham, MD, and Penny (Kevin) Peirce of Manhattan, KS; grandsons, George and Charlie Cody; brothers, Masaru and Hiroshi (Christa) Sano; sisters, Fujiko (Bert) Yamasaki and Emi (Frank) Hino. Funeral services were held in Maryland. A private family service will be held in Colma.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Mar. 4, 2007.

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Tanya Cochran

March 4, 2007

Holly and Penny,
Words cannot adequately express our heartfelt sympathy to you and your families during this time of sorrow. We remember you growing up and playing with our daughter, Dana, when we all lived on Sandchain Road. Dana was heartbroken when you moved to Kansas. Akira loved his two little girls. He was very proud of both of you.

Leroy, Tanya, and Dana Cochran

Monica & Deno Reed

February 27, 2007

Holly, Penny (and your families).
Remembering the goodness of your father, and our friend Akira, will help to sustain and strengthen you. It will enable you to share good thoughts of his life with your children. Our love is with you today and always. [Mrs. Monica Palenski Reed, Dr. L. Deno Reed,
Conal & Andrea Saturno-Sanjana]

Michelle Berry

February 27, 2007

Washington just lost one of its best tour guides. Akira loved his adopted hometown and he enjoyed showing it off. We will always have the memories of the many times he entertained us and our children by showing us around. He became part of our family for much too short a time.
Love, Michelle, Bob, Brendan and Colin

Kenny Peirce

February 26, 2007

Penny & Kevin,
We are very sorry we cannot be there to help support both of you along with Holly and Mark. I am so grateful to have had the chance to get to know him. I could tell he was so proud and thrilled to be at your wedding.

Please let us know how we can help, we love you all very much!

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