After a long and hard battle with Parkinson's Disease, Bert Nakano passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, in Gardena. He is survived by his wife Lillian, son Erich and his wife Sandra and his two beloved grandchildren Alina & Gabriel, along with many relatives and good friends, all who will miss him deeply.
The memorial services for Bert will be held at the following:
DATE: Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003
TIME: 11 a.m.
PLACE: Sozenji Buddhist Temple, 3020 W. Beverly Bl., Montebello
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that you send donations to Nikkei for Civil Rights & Redress (NCRR) at 231 E. Third Street, G104, Los Angeles, CA 90013.
[Click here for NikkeiWest's web site obituary]
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Bert Nakano, far right, at the 1984 U.S. Senate hearing in West Los Angeles - Photo Janice H. Yen
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Bert Nakano receiving his redress check from Bob Bratt in 1992 - Photo Janice H. Yen
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Bert with his favorite granddaughter Alina in 1999 - Photo Janice H. Yen
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Bert & Lillian Nakano in the 1980's (photo from NCRR photo file)
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Bert with congressman Norman Mineta at the 1988 redress celebration (photo credit Janice H. Yen)
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