Laura Veleff — 13 October 2021

Very sad to hear of the passing of dear Taka. Such a supportive and loving father to one of my oldest and best friends, Emmy. I have many memories of his lovely nature as a child, teenager and adult. I would love to share in the nori and marvel at the little gifts hed bring back from Japan during his trips there when we were kids. During our teenage and young adult years, Taka would always be available to come and pick us up from anywhere at anytime of night. So many times I can remember Emmy saying, Ill just call Dad, which was incredible to me as it was often way past midnight. Whilst visiting the Nishimura household, he was always interested in how me and my family were and his unexpected one-liners often had us laughing. All my love and sympathy to dear Robyn, Tania, Joh, Kimi and Emmy and to all his close friends, family and colleagues whose lives have no doubt been made all the better for his presence in them. Deepest condolences, from Laura, Greg, Maia, Miro and Lila.