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Yukio "Duke" Okamura

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Yukio Okamura Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun on Nov. 11, 2006.

OKAMURA _ Yukio "Duke" was born on September 21, 1929 in Strawberry Hill (Delta), B.C. He passed away peacefully on November 8, 2006 surrounded by his family. Dad spent most of his life in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He graduated from the University of Manitoba and spent over 30 years employed as a mechanical engineer with Manitoba Hydro. Dad and Mom were married and raised their family in Winnipeg, devoting their lives to their children. Upon retirement, Dad and Mom moved to Vancouver in 1995. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his wife Jean Sachiko; children Jeff (Susan), Wayne (Annette), Janice (Scott), Dean and Derek (Joyce); 8 grandchildren; brothers Masayoshi, Yoshiyuki and Tatsuo; along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters Kimiye and Chiyeko. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of the VGH dialysis unit and PCU. A funeral service will be held on November 14 at 1:00PM at Ocean View Funeral Home, 4000 Imperial St., Burnaby. In lieu of flowers, donations to the VGH Foundation Renal Program Development Fund would be greatly appreciated.

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November 13, 2006

Okabe Family and Nagasaka Family posted to the memorial.

November 13, 2006

Heather Biggar posted to the memorial.

November 13, 2006

Lynn and Ray Krag posted to the memorial.

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Okabe Family and Nagasaka Family

November 13, 2006

Dear Okamura's,
We are all saddened to hear about the loss of your husband and father. Our families have a great history together and many memories of earlier times growing up Strawberry Hill. He will be dearly missed. Our thoughts go out to you during this difficult time.

Heather Biggar

November 13, 2006

Dear Derek and Janice,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you lay your father to rest. Your strength and support to him has been an encouragment to many.

Lynn and Ray Krag

November 13, 2006

Janice, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May you take comfort in knowing that your dad is no longer suffering, and is at now at peace. .

Elizabeth Wong

November 13, 2006

Dear Mrs. Okamura, Jeff, Janice, Dean, Wayne and Derek:
We would like to send our condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. We are saddened by the loss of your husband, the father to one of our dearest friends, and father to one of the best uncles our children could ever ask for and grandfather to two wonderful nephews. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Elizabeth Wong, Gordon Chan, Rachael and Candace Lethbridge, AB

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Kting Wong

November 13, 2006

Dear Jean and Family,
Our thoughts are with you and your family on the loss of a husband, father, and friend. We fondly remember our many gatherings in Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver that gave us the opportunity to share time with our families. We will sadly miss his friendship.
Kting & King Wong, Jason & Faye Wong, Tom & Lyanne Wong (Calgary, AB)

Wendy Boroski

November 11, 2006

Dear Mrs.Okamura and family
Thinking of you all at this difficult time and wishing we could be closer to you. Our sincerest sympathy.
Love Bruce,Wendy,Tia,Ali and Adam

Sue Yoshida

November 11, 2006

Dear Jean and family
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of your dear husband and father. Our thoughts are with you and your children in the loss.
Harry & Sue Yoshida

Alan Grant

November 11, 2006

Dear Mrs. Okamura, Derek, Janice, Wayne, Jeff and Dean.

We would like to offer our sincerest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mr. Okamura. Our prayers are with you all at this trying time.

Maggie, Alan and Philip Grant

CLAIRE AND JACK HAYES

November 11, 2006

Often think of your moving to BC get to-gether at SMALLEYS and my picture with DUKE and his big smile.WE missed you both when you moved. OUR most sincre sympathy to you and family.

Joyce Dalkie

November 11, 2006

Dear Jean and Family- We were very sorry to hear of Duke's passing. Our deepest sympathies to you and your children. We have thought of you often. Sincerely Ken and Joyce Dalkie

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