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KIYO YAMADA (NISHIHARA)
Born: Mar 06, 1921
Date of Passing: Oct 16, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryKIYO YAMADA (nee NISHIHARA) March 6, 1921 - October 16, 2012 Peacefully, with family at her side, Kiyo passed away at Riverview Health Centre on October 16, 2012. Kiyo will be lovingly remembered by her children David (Linda), Janet (Gerald), Patrice (Peri Venkatesh), grandchildren Jason (Cathy) and Darran, great-grandchildren Zoe, Joan and Aaron; niece Cindy; nephews Steven (Cathy) and Gordon; relatives and friends. Kiyo was predeceased by her husband Nobuo; brother Nagayoshi; sister Sadayo; sister Sachiko, and stepbrother Jim. Kiyo was born in Vancouver and moved to Manitoba during the Second World War relocation of Japanese Canadians. With her husband Nobe, Kiyo resided in Edmonton, Bahrain, North Vancouver and Sechelt. Kiyo was a very loving and generous person. She enjoyed entertaining and took great pride in her interior design projects. She was an accomplished water colour artist, having won ribbons in competition. Kiyo and Nobe travelled the world and had many adventures in Japan, Hawaii, Majorca, Jamaica, Great Britain and the Far East. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching her beloved Yankees and the Golf Channel. Fiercely independent, Mom cherished her Ford Focus and was often heard to say, What are you gonna be like when you're my age ! In accordance with Kiyo's wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Auntie and Friend will be missed. Thank-you to the staff of the Victoria General Hospital and the Palliative Care Program for their compassionate and respectful care. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kiyo's memory may be made to Riverview Health Centre, One Morley Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 2P4 or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 www.nbardal.mb.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 19, 2012
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Noticing Liyo's obituary in the paper brought back a flood of womderful memories that I had with the Yamada family. David, we enjoyed some great times together both at your folks place and out at the farm. Your mom and dad were very special people and my folks cherished that friendship. All our condolences to all of you on the passing of your mom. I'm sure she will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Fred Erb (Friend of the family) on: Oct 27, 2012
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My wife Cathy has said it all - and we have many fond memories of her and Nobe. Since a child, Kiyo was such a special aunt to me. She was warm and fun and supportive - and her qualities really shone as she helped our family during mon's illness and passing. I will dearly miss her. - Posted by: Steve Sakiyama (Nephew) on: Oct 21, 2012
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The first time I met Auntie Kiyo was when she came to Toronto for our 1982 wedding. It was a very supportive thing for her to do and I know meant a lot to mom (her sister) A few years later Steve and I and his parents met up with Uncle Nob and Auntie in their place in Vancouver. At one point I could hear this crazy laughing upstairs and went to find out what the story was. Turns out Kiyo and mom are both sitting there in their slips, tears rolling down their faces as they are recalling their shopping that day: one moment being in Salvation Army (they loved a bargain) and the next moment being greeted by a violin player in Holt Renfrew (they also had excellent taste and loved good quality) I married into a wonderful family and am very grateful. Our daughter's middle name is Kiyoko and I tell anyone who asks that this is the beautiful name of our wonderful aunt. - Posted by: Cathy Sakiyama (Kiyo's nephew Steve's wife) on: Oct 19, 2012
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Pat and Peri: My thoughts are with you and your family. I don't remember meeting your Mom but she sounds like someone I would have liked to have known. - Posted by: Renee Will (Nursing Colleague) on: Oct 19, 2012
