George Akina, Office Assistant III in the Financial Aid Office, who was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, passed away on Friday, Oct. 10 at the age of 63.
Akina began working at Fresno City College in November of 2011. Outside of helping the students at Fresno City College, he was a performer, with a love for singing and acting. He also appeared in numerous productions in Fresno. The last role he starred in was the King in the musical “The King and I” at Roger Rocka’s this past year.
Akina spent much of the last year of his life on stage, appearing with Good Company Players in “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Shrek” and — in a witty, heartfelt and beautifully crafted performance — the King in “The King and I,” which closed on May 16.
Akina’s memorial service will be held on Monday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. at North Fresno Church located at 5724 N. Fresno St.
