We Remember
Tanemura, Yukio Harry
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Tanemura, Yukio Harry entered Nirvana on Friday, December 9, 2011 at the age of 75. Survived by his loving wife Shirley of 46 years, three daughters Sandra (Mark) Virtue of Kirkland, WA, Meiko (Greg) Ewuk of Vancouver, BC, Tammy (David) Nishi of Kelowna, four grandchildren Kobe Nishi, Kenji Nishi, Kaylei Virtue and Kai Virtue and extended family. Sadly predeceased by his parents Takeru and Iye and his brother Tom. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the Kelowna Buddhist Temple, 1089 Borden Ave. Interment will take place in Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery.
Service
Monday, December 19, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Location
Kelowna Buddhist Temple
Shirley and family,
We are very sad to hear that Harry has passed away. He was such a wonderful man. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Jack, Gloria and the Johal family
Thank you for your kind words of sympathy.
Your loss is our loss and all those who Harry has touched with his gentleness and kindness. I new Harry since boyhood and was so very proud to count him in as part of my past and future. He will be missed by his friends from the Kelowna Cobras, he was my line mate in minor hockey.George & Claire
Shirley, Tammy, and Family,
Deb and I are so sorry to hear of Yuki’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Peter & Debbie
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
We are very sad to hear of Yuki’s passing. When we first came to the Buddhist Temple I remember how welcome Yuki made us feel. He was quick to introduce himself and offered to help us get to know the Temple. He was always very kind to the children and we have fond memories of handing out flowers at the hospital on Hanamatsuri. He was instrumental in organizing that event every year and we understand it is an experience we have because of him. Our thoughts are with you.
Debbie, Tayla and Josi of Revelstoke BC
Shirley and family,
We will miss Yuki but are comforted in knowing he is in the Pureland and we are grateful for all the lasting memories he has given us. Looking back at Manning Park in 2009, we see Yuki as comfortable as ever in the crowd. His gift was that he was always welcoming to everyone.
Our Love and Gratitude,
Greg, Gina, Anthony, Lexi and Jennifer Chor
A sadness lies in my heart to hear of Yuki’s passing from this world! He always made me feel so welcome at the Dharma school and temple events, his smile always touched my heart! My deepest condolence to Shirley and family…
Hello Shirley,
Our sympathies to you and your family. Yuki was a fine gentleman, he will be missed by all.
I still have good memories of the fishing trip to Spences Bridge that Yuki and I enjoyed just before New Years a few years ago.
Take care.
Don & Eleanor Taylor
Dear Shirley Tammy Sandra and Meiko. So sorry to hear of Yuki’s Passing. He was such a thoughtful kind person to everyone he met. He was deeply appreciated.
We were so sorry to hear your sad news. Yuki was part of our family and a good friend. With our heartfelt sympathy, Wendy Terada
Our sympathies to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Dear Shirley, Sandra, Meiko and Tammy,
Our family is deeply saddened by your loss. Yuki/your dad was one the kindest people we have had the privilege of knowing. He will be very much missed.
Darlene, George, Ricky Terada, Dan and Catherine Romaniuk
shirley our sympatie and thoughts are with you
anita & berni
Dear Shirley and Family
We were so saddened to hear of Harry’s passing.
We will cherish the memory of your wonderful hospitality at your cabin on Woods Lake and Harry’s kind and friendly ways.
We are sorry that we will not be here to attend his memorial since we will be out of town.
Our thoughts will be of you all as you remember him and honor him.
Our deep sympathy. Keep well in your grieving journey won’t you.
Hiroshi and Addie Maehara
Dear Shriley,Tammy, Sandra and Meiko.
Words cannot express my saddness over Yuki’s passing. All my cherished memories associated with the Buddhist Church have him in it. He was a kind friend to my brother Rick and I will always have a special place in my heart for him.
Lani
Dearest Shirley, Sandra, Tammy and Meiko,
I am so saddened to hear of your recent loss. Although I did not have the privilege of knowing Yukio, there is no doubt in my mind he must have been a kind and gentle man to have raised such lovely daughters. It was so many years ago I taught you at Ellison Elem., but I have very fond and vivid memories of his beautiful daughters. You must have given him great pride and joy. I hope you will take comfort in this. Again, I am very sorry for your loss. You are each in my thoughts and prayers at this challenging time.
Most sincerely,
Tracy
Dear Shirley & Family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Yukie’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences and remember all the great times you and Yukie have had together and his constant smile.
Sincerely, Ken & Gloria.
It saddens us deeply to hear of Yuki”s passing. We have fond memories of him throughout the years and will cherish them all. Our thoughts are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. take care
Dear Shirley and family,
So sad to hear of the passing into Nirvana of a very humble, kind and thoughtful man. My memories go back to Sunday School days when Yuki would always be there with a friendly smile and kind words for everyone.
Our condolences to you and your loved ones.
Namu Amida Butsu
Lloyd, Ali, Kris, Alan
Dear Tammy, Sandra, Meiko and family,
We are sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Terry,Naomi,Carolyn Palfrey and Family
Shirley
I just read in the paper that your husband had pass on and wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Take care Love and Light Jean(hairstylists)
Dear Shirley, Sandra, Meiko and Tammy and families,
Please know that you are in our thoughts during this very difficult time. I will remember your dad/Yuki as a quiet, shy man, who had a big heart and an even bigger love for his family and friends.
With deepest sympathy,
Ken Ito and Kim Ito and family
Shirley and familly. Our condolences to you and yours. We will miss seeing Yuki on our visits but we will always remember his kind soul and humble person. See you soon. Take care.
Love Terry, Naomi, Tynan and Sumiko
Dear Sandra,Meiko,Tammy & Families, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. May it help you all to remember that he will always live on in your hearts. Cherish your memories and share them as they will help ease your loss overtime.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Janis Venn.
Shirley, we were so sorry and shocked to hear of Yukio passing away. I just saw the two of you and you gave me a hug. Wish i could give you one now. Take care.
Shirley,Meiko,Sandra,Tammy
My condolences to you all. Yuki was a kind, gentle, loving and rather shy man. You all will have sweet,happy memories to cherish forever. He was a very good man.Take care.
Love Angie Ewuk