Akira Mike Tanaka

Akira Mike Tanaka obituary

Akira Mike Tanaka

Akira Tanaka Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Jan. 28, 2017.
Akira Mike Tanaka November 28, 1927 - December 23, 2016 Mike passed away peacefully and is survived by his wife, Mary, children Wayne (Rachael), Glenn, Karen (Brad); grandchildren Steven, Alex and Dustin. A memorial service will be held at the Vancouver Buddhist Temple, 220 Jackson Avenue on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers or koden, a donation may be be made to Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society or the Haro Park Centre Society.

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February 7, 2017

Akimi Roy & Kazuko Kariatsumari posted to the memorial.

February 1, 2017

Maria Soriano posted to the memorial.

January 28, 2017

Ian Gallagher posted to the memorial.

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Akimi Roy & Kazuko Kariatsumari

February 7, 2017

To Mary and family,

We wish to express our sincere condolences to your family.

Maria Soriano

February 1, 2017

Rest in peace Mike. We always appreciated your beautiful roses at the store. My deepest condolences to the Tanaka family

Ian Gallagher

January 28, 2017

To Mary and family sorry to hear Mike passed away , good person always fun to be with.

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February 7, 2017

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