We Remember
YAMAOKA, Mrs. Chiyoko
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Chiyoko passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on May 6, 2015 at the age of 94. Survived by her loving family: son Alan Takeshi Yamaoka (Barbara Setsuko) of Kelowna; daughter Patricia Kikue Fong (Michael) of Vancouver; two grandchildren: Lisa Kumiko and Carrie Noriko; four sisters-in-law: Shizue Hayashi (Katsuzo ) of Kelowna, Umeno Hayashi (Eiji) of Hikone, Japan, Eileen Yamaoka (Iwamatsu) of Calgary, Mitsuko Shirley Yamaoka (Toshio) of Kelowna and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Shuo Yamaoka in 1998. The family would like to thank the Village at Mill Creek staff for their attentiveness and Dr. Jim Emslie for his many years of care and compassion. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 13th at 7:00 pm at the Kelowna Buddhist Temple, 1089 Borden Avenue, Kelowna, BC, with Reverend Yasuhiro Miyakawa officiating. Inurnment to follow at the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kelowna Buddhist Temple Building Fund or a charity of your choice. If you wish to send a condolence, post photos or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
Service
Wednesday, May 13th at 7:00 pm
Location
Kelowna Buddhist Temple
My mother, Masako Sakamoto and I send our love and condolences on the passing of your mother. Many are the memories that my mom has of the friendship that she had with both your mom and dad over the years in Kelowna. Her kindness to me as well is remembered with great fondness.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your families.
So sorry to hear the sad news about Aunty Chiyoko. We wish we could be at the Memorial Service but Bruce and I leave that day for Ontario for our son’s graduation.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family.
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Mom. While she’s likely happier to be with your Dad now,it is always so difficult for those left behind.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Sorry to lose one of the kindest neighbours you could have. Always cheerful when she saw you with a smile. Our deepest sympathy the Simla’s
We’re so very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Our deepest sympathy to you and the family at this sad time.
So very sorry to hear the sad news of one of our best neighbours! We share your sorrow and send our condolences.
Sorry for the sad news. Thoughts are with you.
we are sorry to hear about the passing of Alan’s mother she will be missed
Gord & Jean McIlveen & Kathleen (PA)
and especially Cheryl
Very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother (grandmother) Alan and Barb, Lisa and Carrie. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
We are so sorry to hear your mother’s passing Alan and Barb. Our thoughts are with you!
Please accept our condolences and sympaties. We are always thinking you and your family from across the ocean.