Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23,2012 with family at her side. Born in 1920 in Vancouver, BC, she was predeceased by her husband Hideo in 1998. She is survived by her children Anthony (Deborah), Marjorie (George) Wallace, Evelyn (Willy) Tobler, and Stephen (Colleen); grandchildren Michelle, Tina (Stephen), Danielle (Anthony), Tamara (Dmytro), Derek (Misaki), Mariko, Lauren, and James; great-grandchildren Quintin and Annaliese, and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her siblings Hiroshi, Sr Catherine SA, Nobby, John, George, and Anna Maeda; and is survived by her siblings Sr Margaret SA, Eugene, Kayoko, Marie, Geri and sister-in-law Kyomi. Family and friends were very important to Mary and she was very proud of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Glengarry Hospital for their special care. She will be missed.
Family and friends may pay their respects at McCall Bros Family Chapel on Sunday, January 29th, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Cross Church, 4049 Gordon Head Road in Victoria, Monday, January 30th at 1:00 pm. Flowers are gratefully declined; donations may be made to Saanich Volunteer Services Society, 1445 Ocean View Road, Victoria, BC V8P 1J8. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Our deepest condolences. At all the wonderful family get togethers we have had the pleasure to attend over the years with Mary she never failed to say how proud she was of all her children and her extended family . Our thoughts will be with you.
Norma & Ken Gibson
A beautiful mother, who lived a beautiful life and left all she touched with beautiful memories, now in a beautiful place. Our warmest thoughts are with you.
My deepest condolences — especially to Tony, Debbie, Mariko, Lauren and James.
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing …. please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Madeline, Bonnie, and Kris Hardy
Tracy and I are very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts. I say this all the time whenever I see my relatives now – as we are now of an age similar to our parents when we were growing up, my cousins now remind me of my uncles and aunts (and even my parents) as I remember them in look and manner. Your grandmother reminds me of my grandmother. Take comfort in her long and fruitful life and remember that she will always be a part of you.
Ted, Tracy, Anna, Amara and Robbie
Very sadden to hear of your Mother’s passing. My deepest condolences to you all.
I have fond memories of working with her at Burnett Nurseries in Kelowna 45 years ago.
Shirley Tanemura
Our condolences to everyone. When I think of Auntie Mary, I think of good food and a room full of family talking and laughing. Good warm memories from a good strong person. She will be missed.
See you soon.
The Palfreys
All my fond memories, wisdom, and strengths from Auntie Mary will be passed on to my children and grandchildren. I will think of Auntie Mary often and cherish her strength. I regret I will not be able to attend her funeral service in person but my heart will be with everyone. Shirley Tyree and family
ご逝去を悼み、謹んでお悔やみ申し上げます。遠隔地ゆえ、駆けつけることがかなわぬことをお許しください。
Our thoughts are with you all during this sad time. With regrets I will be unable to attend the funeral service. I will be thinking of you all. I will always remember Great Aunt Mary’s warm welcome on Sunday nights in her home on Ziprick Road in Kelowna. I will remember the comfort of sitting beside her while my mother set her hair in rollers. Aunt Mary was always very kind to me in a genuine way… a safe haven… I knew her as a spirited, strong willed, trustworthy and loving women. May she rest in peace.
Carolyn, Rob, Kyla and Kara