We Remember
HAYASHI, George Kiyoshi
August 16, 1945 — March 15, 2012
August 16, 1945 – March 15, 2012
It is with great sadness and love that we announce the passing of George Kiyoshi Hayashi of Kelowna, BC at the age of 66, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He will be deeply missed by many friends and family. Survived by his daughter Stacey Hayashi (Jason Higo), daughter Bobbi Hayashi and grandchildren Josh and Sarah Higo; Mom Shizuae Hayashi and sisters Joyce (Don) Favell, Pegi (Joe) Uyeyama, Gail (David) Brown; mother-in-law Kikue Osaka; sister-in-law Hiroko (Tobo) Kawamoto and nieces and nephews: Maya, Jackson, Lindsay, Kelsey, Robyn, Hayley, Andrew, Nathan, Darren and Rod.
Predeceased by his father Katsuzo Hayashi and his wife Irene Hayashi.
Born and raised in Kelowna, BC, George has been described by his nephew as a combination of Donald Trump and The Fonz. He enjoyed and had a very successful business career in the Electrical Industry. He enjoyed spending time in Vegas and Maui with his buddies and loved playing golf, fishing and travelling. George’s infectious smile, great sense of humour and love for life will forever be imprinted in our hearts.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 22nd at 6:30 pm at the Kelowna Buddhist Temple, 1089 Borden Avenue, Kelowna, BC.
Service
Thursday, March 22nd at 6:30 pm
Location
The Kelowna Buddhist Temple
My sincere condolonces to all the family.Love and prayers Janet Slyter
To the Hayashi Family – My deepest condolences. I will alway remember George with that big smile that he ALWAYS had, I don’t remember him not smiling. He will be missed.
Susan Johal
Gail and Family, I am so sorry to hear about George. Feels like it was just yesterday I was enjoying a glass of with with him at the Capri. Time goes by so quickly….I will miss him. My heart hurts for you. Big hugs, Sher Draper
So Sorry to the family, George is the coolest cat I have ever known!
Our deepest condolences to Gail & David Brown and families. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. Kathy & Norm
Our sincerest sympathy to the Hayashi family. George was a great man with a huge laugh. He will be sorely missed.
Dennis and Gail Glasscock
Staci, Bobbi and the Hayashi Family,
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of George. He will be remembered as a gentle man with a gregarious laugh filling our ears. He will be missed by many.
Kim and Ken and family
Always looked forward to golfing when George was in the foursome. He was encouraging, fun and always had an interesting story and a laugh to share. He will be missed.
I can’t think of a time when George wasn’t packing that amazing smile. Even on the days I could tell he wasn’t feeling well; the smile was always there. George always talked about his family, especially his daughters. I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with this entire family. God bless each of you and comfort you.
Rhonda Rea
I am very saddened to hear of George’s passing. I spent my “Rutland” school days with him and he truly was The Fonz! There was always a twinkle in his eye, filling the room with his mischievous smile and warm heart. I cherish the memories. My heart goes out to his family.
sincere condolences to the Hayashi family. Also to his friends and partners at Keldon Electric.
from Owen Tagseth at former Academy Construction.
Hayashi family
Sorry to hear about your loss.George will live on in memory and will always be close to the people who loved him.
Staci, Bobbi and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Most shocked to hear of George’s passing. He always had a great smile. A cool guy in high school too.
Our sympathies to the Hayashi family.
With caring thoughts and sympathy to the family – may your special memories be a comfort to you at this sad time.
George you will be missed in our Tuesday golf group,I always enjoyed your company riding with me on my golf cart, also dealing with you through business.
To Stacy,bobbie,Shiz and the the rest of the family. i;m sorry to hear of the loss of your Son,Dad, Brother.I’m sadden to know that will not be with us any longer. He was a very special person who try to take care of everyone. He has a heart of gold and very sadden to know he passed away on Jim’s 9th yr. Ann. of me lossing him. His service will also be the same day I had Jim’s service. My heart thoughts and prayers goes out to each and everyone in the family. I’m sorry I will not be able to attend his service as I’m in Mexico but will be strongly thinking of you all on this most difficult time in your live’s. God bless you all to keep you strong through these trying times.
Hello Everyone! I was your MOm’s neighbour on Mackenzie Rd in the 1980’s. I remember visiting your mom’s home next door to me and I also remember George and his family visiting at the same time. I really appreciated your friendship and neighborliness. I remember George at the curling rink, always having a good time and hob nobbing with his many friends including myself. I thought a lot of George and I will always remember him as a loving, friendly, supportive guy who loved his family so very much. I will miss him and his presence in Kelowna. I know this is a hard time for all of you and I wish all of you to take care of each other and remember the good times. George was a good man, father,friend to all. Valerie Charison
Our sincerest sympathy for your loss. May memories of how George’s smile and bigger than life personality could light up a room, keep him with you always.
Marilyn & Rob Greig
I was saddened to hear of George’s passing. Having first meeting him in 1970, I’ll always have memories of George as the happiest person on the planet. He enjoyed life to the fullest,had a great family, and did everything with a smile.
Our deepest condolences to all of the Hayashi family for whom we hold fond memories that began in l974 when we became friends & neighbours on the Rutland Bench. George was always so congenial and no matter how much time elapsed between visits,it was always just like yesterday when chatting with him. We will miss George.
Stacey, Bobbi and family. I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Sending you my deepest condolences. I’ll always remember how friendly and warm your Dad was, he always had the biggest, most sincere smile. He will be dearly missed. My thoughts and love are with you during this difficult time.
Joy
I am saddened by this news. I love the description of George being a cross between Trump & the Fonz… and that infectious smile. The world smiled back at him for sure. Sending my deepest condolences to the Hayashi family & friends.
Iam so sorry to hear of George’s passing. My thoughts are with you.
Our sincerest sympathy for your loss. May memories of how George’s smile and bigger than life personality could light up a room keep him with you always.
Our deepest condolences to all of the Hayashi family. We have such fond memories of first meeting in l974 when we moved to the Rutland Bench. Over the years, every time we saw George he gave us his warm smile & friendly greeting.
We will remember him always.
Love from Ron & Patricia Fazackerley
There was a feeling of profound sadness when news of George’s passing reached us here on Maui. The world is surely a poorer place with his loss. We all remember George’s infectious smile and personality. The last time he visited his buddies here it was evident his health was on the decline. In spite of this he never lost that “George Sparkle”. Our sympathies and prayers to the Hayashi Family for the loss of your Father and our dear friend.
Still shocked after reading about George’s passing — had no idea he was even sick — couldn’t understand WHY I hadn’t heard from him –he was my boyfriend since age of 3 — Fabulous family, beautiful human being — always full of life and love for his wonderful family and the love he had for his mum was incredible — he definately will be missed but the love & memories we have for him will live on forever — my condolances and heart felt sympathy to the Hayashi family — love to you all — lonnie (trousdale) hamill and family
Both Kimerly and I send our prayers to all of you. He will always be remembers for his infectuous Love of Life, selfless caring and sharing.
Me ke aloha pumehana a ‘oe.
To my ‘sister’ Pegi – I met George only a few times, usually with Cam & Shirley at Smitty’s or a golf course in Kelowna when I was visiting. I always thought – such a nice man, always smiling and happy! I can tell from many others who’s lives he touched, my thoughts were right on the money. That Hayashi love of life and sense of humour I always saw in you was in George as well. As someone said, that “George sparkle” – definitely. May his star sparkle brightly always. My thoughts are with you and your entire family during this difficult time ~
My sincere condolences to all.
I had the extreme pleasure to know and work with George,he was a helluva guy who took everyone at face value.I fell very honored to have know him and I will miss his smile and humour
To all of George’s family and friends, I send my sympathy. He will be so missed but always loved and remembered by those who knew him. Rest In Peace George.
Stacey, Bobbi and family. We’re very sorry to hear about your dad passing. We send our deepest aloha to all of you. Your dad, with his Mr. Aloha smile and laughter will be with us every day of the year. Aloha! George…………….see ya!
I remember George from visiting my cousin’s (The Wood family) farm in Kelowna. What a gorgeous guy – he looks like a Hawaiian Elvis. He was taken too soon. My sympathies to his friends and family.
Georgia Trousdale
It was truly an honor to work for George . He quietly made my life a better one … you only meet a few people like George in your lifetime . I have been blessed
thanx George ..for everything …
I haven’t seen George for a dozen years but will always remember the early days when we were friends in Rutland playing cowboys and indians with the gang! I am saddened by the loss but His Journey has just begun.
To the Hayashi family
It was a shock and with much sorrow when we heard of George’s passing. We will forever remember George’s everlasting smile and his tremendous zest for life. Sincere condolences from the Hokazono families. Roger, Nicki,Lloyd, Ken and Gloria.
Bobbi, Stacey and family – so sorry to hear about George. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Bobbi, Stacey and Jason,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father/father-in-law. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Debbie and Craig Matsuzaki
To the Hayashi Family – our deepest condolences. So sorry to hear about George, he was a special person, and a pleasure to deal with. Rick Hoeschle & family, and all the staff at Cavell Excel Tire.
Please accept our sincere sympathy on your loss and know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sue Haibeck and Ken Morris
I last saw George in mid December when we bumped into each other at Ozeki’s and ended up having dinner together.Lots of laugh had as we reminisced about his Austin Minor he would get all of us to push after school to jump start and other crazy things that happened in our lives.You always left meeting George feeling happier for having seen him.My sympathies go out to all of his family – he will be missed by you and his many friends.
George was a true friend we will never forget. Our sincere condolences to the family.
To the Hayashi family. Our deepest sympathy for your loss. George will be missed. Everytime we met he always had a different story to tell.I was very fortunate to see him quite often this past year, while working on a mutual friends home. He will be missed very much.
Richard & Verna Michel
Our deepist sympathy to the Hayashi family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sympathy and condolences to the Hayashi family Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ernie & Barb Matsuba
Since Rutland Elementary School 60 years ago, I remember George’s engaging smile, sports enthusiasm, leadership and many friends. Recently, our contact included golf, recounting some life history and enjoying the moments. Now, our Thanks to George for his support and knowing the importance of ‘working hard and playing hard’.
Dear Bobbi, Staci and family,
I just wanted to say again how sorry I am for your loss. I can’t be there today but I will be thinking of you all & keeping you in my prayers. Luv ya Boo! <3
Sending my condolences and sympathy to the Hayashi Family.
As my father has always worked with George from before I can remember, I’ve known him since I was a small child. He was larger than life and always had a smile! While I didn’t get to see him in recent years, he’ll always be “Uncle George” to me.
Our deepest condolences to the Hayashi Family. George was a good friend and he will be deeply missed. We will be thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Jim & Jean Tateyama
It was a great pleasure knowing George! He had an infectious smile and it was a better day on the golf course when George was there.
To Bobbi, Staci and family. I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I will always remember his laughter bringing a smile to everyone in the room. Lani
My sincere condolences to Pegi & family. Always a great smile and infectious laugh. A friend to all. I’m so sorry for your loss.
we were shocked to hear of Georges passing. Ken worked for him for a number of years and he was always so nice. Our condolences go out to you Staci, Bobbi and the rest of the family.
May your hearts be comforted; George will be fondly remembered by so many. My Dad Miles Stanton who passed in 2003, spoke highly of fun times laughing on the golf course with George.
My sincere condolances to the Hayashi Family. George was a wonderful person and will be missed by his many friends.
I am so sorry to hear of George’s passing. He will be missed by everyone who ever knew him. My heart goes out to the Hayashi family at this difficult time. Take care. Iris