We Remember
SHIOSAKI, Kayla
April 14, 1988 — September 27, 2022
Kayla Yasue Shiosaki was surrounded by family and friends in Kelowna, BC, when on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, cancer took her from us, she was 34 years old.
On April 14, 1988, Kayla was born into a loving family to Garry & Gloria Shiosaki, as there was no hospital in the small town of Elkford, BC, where Kayla’s family lived, she came into this world at Sparwood Hospital. She was a bright and positive kid, attended Rocky Mountain Elementary, and graduated from Elkford Secondary in June 2006. A testament to her compassion, Kayla then attended Lethbridge College for one year in the Child and Youth Worker program. However, in the fall of 2007 she moved to Kelowna, BC to be close to family. Kayla always looked forward to visits from her sister Carly, and now brother-in-law, Jake Knight from Lethbridge, Alberta.
Once in Kelowna, Kayla started looking for a job; it was her Aunty Nona that helped her land work at Sears in the Catalogue Department. She also worked at Dargal Interline Worldwide (travel) and Sears Travel. When Kayla had a goal she was driven, and while working she attended Okanagan College – she worked towards her Business Diploma through online courses. She became Department Manager at Sears, and a Compliance & Enforcement Specialist for Technical Safety BC.
Outside of work and school, Kayla savoured the beach, the Okanagan sun, and being outdoors camping; she delighted in music, travelling, and hanging with the people she loved, friends and family alike. Halloween and Christmas were her favourite holidays, and she always got into the spirit of things. She adored her fur baby, Riley, a 3-year-old English-Cream Retriever. Kayla was witty and stubborn, optimistic and loving. She cared for others and thought of them before herself. Above all, Kayla’s positive attitude and sunny outlook defined her, she always had a smile on her face, and despite the difficulties she endured, she never complained. She will be truly missed…
Along with her immediate family already mentioned, Kayla is survived by her many wonderful and caring family members from the Shiosaki, Swanson, and Mould families. Also feeling loss are her best friends (and their families): Shelley Simmer, Tetcha Simmer, Selina Jmaiff, Jessica Vandale, Kelsey Schneider, Erin Jensen, and many others. Kayla was predeceased by her grandparents: Jack (d. 1981) and Yasue (d.1999) Shiosaki and Lawrence (d. 2015) and Vera (d. 2005) Swanson, as well as some of her aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Kayla’s family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the many people who helped her: Dr. Mary Wall (Oncologist); Dr. Sara Taylor (Oncologist); Dr. Clarkson (Surgeon); the Vancouver General Hospital staff; her GP Dr. David Whiting; the staff of Kelowna Cancer Agency; and the staff at Kelowna General Hospital; as well as her friends and family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local SPCA, your local Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Kayla on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2022, at 1:00 PM (PDT), at SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service (see below), a recording will be made available to view shortly thereafter.
If you wish to send a condolence, post photos, or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area called “Condolences”.
LIVESTREAM:
Service
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2022, at 1:00 PM (PDT)
Location
SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME
To her family and friends my deepest condolences. What a huge loss, Kayla was such a kind hearted and loving lady. Gone way too soon! RIP Kayla.
Gloria, Gary & family we are so sorry to hear of Kayla’s passing. Thinking of you and sending our thoughts and prayers.
Gloria, Garry and family, sending our sincere condolences for your loss. Keep all your memories of Kayla in your heart and she will always be with you!
Sincerely,
Barry, Debbie and family
I’m so sorry Gloria & Garry for your loss of your daughter Kayla! You have my deepest condolences to you’re family!❤️❤️❤️
Deepest Condolences to her family and many friends. RIP Kayla. ❤️❤️❤️
We are so sorry to hear of Kayla’s passing. We send our deepest condolences to Gary, Gloria , Carly and family at this sad and hearthbreaking time. Thoughts and prayers for you!
I’m very sorry for your loss Garry and Gloria. It is with a heavy heart that I extend my sincere condolences to Kayla’s family and friends. Shelley introduced me to Kayla and Gloria three years ago. Every time I saw Kayla from that day forward, she always wore a smile. I’m so glad I was able to meet her, and learn from her positive outlook on life. I hardly knew Kayla and yet I’m feeling the incredible sadness of her passing. It’s emotional, and the grief is real. I treasure the memory of that warm smile and the strength of Kayla.
Samantha and I sends hugs and love to all of you.
Sending our condolences to you and your family for this loss. Cherish the memories you have created. Such a beautiful soul gone to soon. Thoughts and prayers to her loved ones. ❤️
Garry, Gloria and Carly I am so very sorry for your loss. So many great memories made as kids at the lake.
Gloria & Garry we’re so very to hear about Kayla. Our deepest sympathies ❤️❤️
Kayla and I worked together at Sears. She left a forever imprint on my heart. Beautiful, intelligent and genuine. Goodbye my sweet friend. Forever and one more day ❤️
Our prayers go out to all your family and friends.
I’m very sorry to hear this news about Kayla. We spent many years growing up across the road from each other back in elkford and always had a great time when we would get together. Always full of joy and happiness. My thoughts go out Garry and Gloria, and the rest of the family.
My deepest condolences to your family at the loss of Kayla. She will truly be remembered by her beautiful smile and shining eyes. Always like a daughter at our home. Love Gail
Sending you all love and support during this difficult time for someone who had such a bright light. I am so truly sorry for your family’s loss. Kayla will be deeply missed.
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. To Kayla I say Aloha my friend as I know how much she loved Hawaii.
She fought a long and hard battle with such strength and determination. May God Bless.
Dear Gloria & Garry & Carly
Sending love & deepest sympathy to you at this time of unspeakable loss. 🥀 Kayla was so happy & kind. She will be missed.
Our sincere condolences. Our hearts break for all of you
I am sorry to hear of Kayla passing. My thoughts go out to you all. Such a hard loss. Hugs.
Our sincere condolences to Gloria, Garry and family. I cannot remember Kayla without a smile on her face, she was a beautiful woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
To family and friends…ease and peace. I worked with Kayla over the years and always appreciated our short exchanges, I always appreciated her ability to problem solve, tenacity, her cut to the chase and her wrap ups to our issue with a smile, or an email smiley emoji. Blessings to all.
My deepest condolences to Kayla’s family and friends. She was a kind hearted lovely young lady. She has left us all too soon. May you have some resolve in knowing that she touched many lives and that she left her impression on each and everyone of us. RIP dear Kayla.
Our sincerest condolences for you at this time. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Sending caring thoughts your way to support you through this. With all our love Doug and Jackie
What a beautiful service for Kayla.
Gloria, sending our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Brad, Diana, Norelle, Gillian and the KPR team.
Dear Gloria, Garry and Carly,
Our thoughts are with you as you grieve but also remember the many happy times with your beautiful daughter and sister, Kayla.
Walter and Ursula Ruesch
My deepest condolences to Kayla’s family. I met Kayla at Sears where she was a co worker and eventually she became my manager. She was such a lovely young woman. I am so very sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to Kayla’s Family and Friends. I will always cherish the time I had with Kayla. Every visit to the TSBC head office we would connect and it was like we never were apart. She was so full of life and her smile was contagious. She will be dearly missed. Rest Easy K
We are so sorry to hear of your Kayla’s passing. Our hearts go out to you at this time. We hope sweet memories of happier times will be of comfort to you and your family.
Our deepest sympathies to all. Kayla was a beautiful sole and will be missed by many. Sending our love.
I’m so sorry for your loss! I went to Elementary school with Kayla and she was always a kind, caring friend who truly cared about those around her. I’m so glad to see she continued that as she grew up. She is extremely fondly remembered, and it is with lots of sorrow I express my condolences to her family!