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Masaye Nakamura Obituary
August 7, 1923 - February 13, 2020
Dear Family and Friends,After careful consideration and our overriding concern for the health and safety of our celebration participants, we have decided to postpone our mother's celebration originally scheduled for March 22, to a late summer or early fall event date. When we do have the event, our wish is that the primary focus be on the life and accomplishments of a truly amazing woman, Masaye, and not be marginalized by the current events. We apologize for any inconvenience this venue change may cause but we feel safety first is how she would want it.
Thank you for understanding. We will be in touch when our future dates are finalized.
The Family of Masaye Nakamura
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Dr. Darlene V Willis
July 9, 2020
Mrs. Massaye Nakamura was my junior high school English Teacher and she impacted my life! She believed in me and always gave unconditional love! The last time I saw her, she painted a special piece of art just for me! I still have it and the note she wrote just for me! I've always wanted to go back and visit but life got in the way but truth be told, I wasn't sure she was still with us. As I went to give her kudos in my new book I'm writing, something told me to google her name and I found her obituary! Wow...97 years old! I am Dr. Darlene V. Willis because of Mrs. Nakamura and the other great role models in my life. She even risked losing her job by being committed to take the Frick Junior High School honor roll students to Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm every year! Because of her, those of us who loved school, had a place to go before and after school where we could be ourselves, read, play chess, backgammon and other mind stimulating games! Your life will not be in vain as there are so many of us who you made a difference for and are working with children trying to duplicate what you instilled in us. Rest well our beloved and loved Teacher! WE will NEVER forget you! I thank God for allowing our paths to cross!
Joan Nagano
February 26, 2020
High energy, lots of laughs, lively discussions between the adults, and fun playtime amongst us children, the Nakamura family visits were always a high point for our Nagano family living on the Cnetral Coast. "Auntie Mako", as we called Masaye, always had a big, ready smile and a twinkle in her eyes when she spoke to you, as if she knew something that you didn't. She was a warm, genuine person with a progressive, positive spirit, and we will always remember her with great respect and fondness.
Joan Nagano
February 26, 2020
High energy, lots of laughs, lively discussions between the adults, and fun playtime amongst us children, the Nakamura family visits were always a high point for my Nagano family while we were living on the Central Coast. Auntie Mako", as we called her, always had a big, ready smile and a twinkle in her eyes, like she knew something that we didn't. A warm, genuine person with a zest for living and sharing - we will all certainly remember her fondly!
Ruth Nagano
February 25, 2020
As a dorm-mate of "Mako's" during the early !950's at Cal, I'll always remember her caring
and sparkling personality .
Sincerely, Ruth O. Nagano
February 20, 2020
Offering my deepest condolences to the family, may our God of all comfort give you the strength you need during this difficult time
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