Funeral services for the late Don T. Nakanishi Ph.D., 66-year-old, CA born resident of Los Angeles, who passed away on March 21, 2016, will be held on Saturday, April 2, 3 p.m. at Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E. First St. in Los Angeles.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Marsha Hirano-Nakanishi; son, Thomas Nakanishi; he is also survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to UCLA Asian American Studies Center, in memo line: Nakanishi Award (UCLA Asian American Studies Center, Box 951546, Campbell Hall 3230, Los Angeles, CA 90095) or Yale University, in memo line: Nakanishi Prize #16465 (Yale University, Office of Development, Contribution Processing, P.O. Box 2038, New Haven, CT 06521-2038) or online at https://darcyportal.yale.edu/page.aspx?pid=319 (select New Gift for 'Gift type,'Yale College' for 'My contribution is to support,'Other' for 'Area of support,' and enter Nakanishi Prize (#16465) for 'Other Designation.')