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TSUBOUCHI, Kazuko “Kay”
February 21, 1933 — May 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Kazuko (Kay) Tsubouchi announces her passing on May 12, 2025, at the age of 92 in Kelowna, BC.
Kay was born on February 21, 1933, in Mission, BC, to Hediki and Mitsuye Mitsunaga. Later, Kay moved to Fort William (Thunder Bay, ON), where she met the love of her life, Kenji (Ken) Tsubouchi. They married in 1957 and had raised two loving sons: Terry and Kelly Tsubouchi.
Kay worked as a hairdresser at Pinewood Court. In 1987, Kay and Ken relocated to Kelowna, BC, where Kay resumed her passion for hairdressing by volunteering at a home for seniors.
Kay enjoyed various sports, including golfing, bowling, and curling, which she had to pleasure of doing in both Thunder Bay and Kelowna – finally retiring from golf at the age of 89. If she was not participating herself, she could be found enjoying watching sports on television. Family ensured not to interrupt her TV viewing schedule of sports, Chicago Wednesdays, and especially, Heartland.
Kay was predeceased by her husband of 60 years; her parents; her mother and father-in-law (Hyakuzo and Umenyiora Tsubouchi); siblings Sue, Dick and Sammy as well as additional extended family members.
Left to mourn her loss are children Terry (Ivana) and Kelly (Cathy); grandchildren Amanda (Nick) and Juno. She is survived by many members of her extended family.
The family would like to thank the attending EMS staff and staff of the Kelowna General ER.
A service, with Celebrant Ali Sheck, will be held on THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM (PDT), at SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. A reception will be held following the service. Another celebration will be held in Thunder Bay, ON, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation in Kay’s name to the charity of your choice.
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Service
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM
Location
SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.
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The service for TSUBOUCHI, Kazuko “Kay” is scheduled for THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.
We send our condolences to Kay’s family. What a lovely woman, we always enjoyed seeing her on walks around our Sandalwood Community. Kay always had a big smile and was so friendly. She will be missed. Sincerely, Jim and Judy Morris
She will be missed. now have another angel to watch over me
Caring thoughts to you Terry , Kelly, and families. It’s been our pleasure having your Mom and Dad as our neighbors for the last 27 years. Both were wonderful people. Our sincere Condolences. Richard & Florence Holland
Such a wonderful lady always so positive. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Kay’s passing. She was a wonderful cheerful person with a great sense of humour. We visited she and Ken many times when they lived in Thunder Bay
We were saddened to read of the loss of your mom. Sounds like your mom had some influence as to the sport of your choice, Terry! Our condolences.
I was heartbroken to hear about the passing of your mom. She was my golfing friend for many years, and I have so many cherished memories of our time together. She was a wonderful person—kind, warm, and full of life. Please accept my deepest sympathy. She will be dearly missed.
June Taylor and Family
We were saddened to hear of your mom s passing. She certainly was a very special friend… Our condolences to you all at this time. We enjoyed so many good times with your parents, visiting them twice in Kelowna as well….know memories will be cherished….you are in our thoughts and prayers….