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In memory of
Christopher "Chris" Katayama
December 27, 1948 - October 5, 2025
Dec 27, 1948 - Oct 5, 2025
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In honor of Chris’s lifelong love of PBS and his joy in its many cooking shows, please consider a donation to PBS instead of flowers.
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All contributions made to Public Broadcasting Service through Ever Loved will be sent with the designation, “Wherever it is needed most”, at Deena Klesel's request.
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Very sorry to hear. He was a great man.
Very sorry to hear. He was a great man.
Very sorry to hear. He was a great man.
In lieu of flowers
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contributed by 3 people
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