Dr. Naoko Takemaru, age 69

Lost to gun violence on December 6, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  • Personality:
    7 Beautiful gentle soul, peaceful and graceful
  • Occupation:
    6 Japanese and women study professor at UN LV
  • Workplace:
    6 UNLV Las Vegas Nevada
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  • Comments:
    7 Her realtor: Ironic that my dear Japanese friend was murdered on Pearl Harbor Day

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