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Norman Kohyu Nakanishi

8/27/2020

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NORM!!!  Norman Kohyu Nakanishi was born on September 12th, 1977 in Kitchener and passed away suddenly in his sleep on Thursday, August 27th, 2020 at the age of 42. We are shattered that someone who was so busy living life and making plans for his next adventure was taken so unexpectedly. Loving son of Susumu and Itsuyo Nakanishi, brother to Sayaka (Colin) and Yuri (Geoff) and uncle to Cameron, Nolan, and Violet. 
 
Norm broke the mold when he was born. He was one of the good guys: he was compassionate, generous, crazy fun, and he would drop everything in a heartbeat to help anyone. He left a permanent mark on his family, friends, work colleagues at Brock Solutions and himself (literally-he tattooed the order number of his favourite beef noodle dish from a local Chinese restaurant on his arm in Chinese characters, just to see the reaction of those who could read it). Norm was a prankster. For Christmas, he would give his niece and nephews the best gifts. He would often hide funny random gifts such as canned cat food within the real gift or spend hours meticulously wrapping, e.g., a 5 ft tall giraffe that looked exactly like a giraffe (thank goodness his car had a sunroof).
 
Norm loved what he did and loved his family and friends immensely. Norm’s mind was like a Rolodex and when he talked about his friends, it always started with my “buddy”, or my “good buddy” or my “real good buddy”.  How wonderful is that?
 
Norm had an eclectic mix of hobbies. He enjoyed trying new things and always approached life with the simple philosophy of “don’t knock it until you tried it”. He loved travelling, hanging out with his friends, making new friends, searching for the perfect bowl of ramen (since 1990), interior camping, air-soft, building new gadgets, ballroom dancing, motorcycling, attending music festivals... Norm even attended a psychic dream seminar; he didn’t seem to take that much away from it, other than writing the name and address of a restaurant nearby. He wrote “great steaks and mushy peas”. He always found the positive in everything.
 
To our beloved son, brother/brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. We miss you terribly.
 
We will have a private family cremation and burial service. A celebration of life will be organized in the future. We would like to thank everyone who has been so supportive of Norm and our family, it means a lot to us.

Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237. Please visit Norm's obituary notice on Facebook.
10 Comments
Emi
9/5/2020 12:43:41 pm

An irreplaceable man. We could only hope to be as good and giving. Will never forget you Normy

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Jan Hinsperger
9/5/2020 03:51:14 pm


My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow.

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Kristy Corbiere
9/5/2020 05:23:13 pm

Oh my! So sad to hear this... prayers to all of his family and friends he was definitely a cool dude! He was definitely a memorable person and a shining star... RIP Norm...

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Thomas Ichim
9/5/2020 11:10:50 pm

You were always smiling, laughing and giving of yourself. I miss you dearly my friend!!

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Greg Robinson
9/6/2020 05:07:41 am

My condolences to Mr.&Mrs. Nakanishi, Sayaka, Yuri and your entire family. I met Norm in Japan a few years back and he had not changed a bit, always joking and laughing. I have hundreds of memories of playing on Keewatin Ave. and running around the neighborhood with you guys. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.お悔やみ申し上げます。

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Eva
9/6/2020 01:17:23 pm

My deepest sympathies to Mr. and Mrs. Nakanishi, Sayaka and Yuri. I was fortunate to experience Norm’s kindness, generosity and free-spirited nature when I stayed at his home with Yuri and Geoff on a trip to San Francisco. His down-to-earth outlook was refreshing and I will always remember how much fun we had. Norm will be greatly missed; if we could all follow his example and be a little more generous, compassionate and fun, our world would be a happier place.

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Ian Saint
9/7/2020 07:31:57 pm

I met Norm when we both lived in Las Colinas, in Irving, TX. It was shortly after I'd moved there, and I was struck by how outgoing, interesting, and gracious he was. Everybody loved him, and I'm sure that he left a wonderful impression in all of the many other places he travelled to. His spirit was infectious, and he will be dearly missed. My condolences to his family.

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Keith Sullivan
9/8/2020 01:25:30 pm

Well Norm, I guess you've got your line cast out in that great heavenly fishing hole now! I'll never forget all the fun times we had at work and all our weekend excursions...My condolences to all your family and friends, we'll miss you terribly! Keith

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Julie Wiszniowski-Bender
9/14/2020 06:50:55 am

Norm, you've been that other brother to me. Thank you for being that missing brother to my own, only brother Dave. You don't realize what's in front of you until it's gone. Every chance to see you was where we've had great conversations together. There is a big hole missing. That hole is you. Taken way too soon in life. When we meet again, I want a full update on all your continued adventures. Norm, you are missed. You are that kind soul, you are remarkable. Thanks Norm for everything.

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Paulie
12/22/2020 01:53:41 am

Norm was the best friend I ever had. His family is one of the most beautiful families I have ever met and spent time with. I will always Miss you Norm. I really cared about Yuri when I was young, more than she could ever understand at that age. I will see you again in heaven when I get there. To this day I still think of you in tough decisions and always ask myself ' What would Norm have done in this situation ?". The Nakanishi family can be so proud because they raised the best human I have ever been friends with. Rest up and enjoy your spiritual life.

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