Born
July 7, 1920
Passed Away
Monday, November 20, 2017
Service
West Los Angeles Buddhist Church on Friday, Dec 15, 2017 at 10:00 AM
Obituary for Kaoru Nakamura

(97) passed away on November 20, 2017 in Torrance. She is survived by her children Gail (Frank) Yanai, Marsha (Roy) Hatanaka, Alan (Jackie) and Eric Nakamura; grandchildren, Mark (Noemi) Yanai, Cathy (Brian) Yanai Lew, Gregory (Christine) and Bradley (Carrie) Hatanaka, Shelley (Matt) Mahaney, Lindsay Nakamura and Kayce (Charley) Matzar; 11 great grandchildren; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A private funeral service was held on Friday, December 15, 2017 at West LA Buddhist Temple.
Note: Flower orders for Kaoru Nakamura must have been made at least 48 hours before the service time.
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