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Miyoko KADONAGA Obituary
February 1, 1911 - March 31, 2012
Miyoko Kadonaga, born February 1, 1911 passed away peacefully at the Bow View Manor on March 31, 2012 at the age of 101 years. She was born in Agarimichi, Tottori- ken, Japan and immigrated to Canada to live with her new husband in 1936. They first settled in Mission, BC. In 1941 they moved to Southern Alberta. She raised her family working on sugar beet and vegetable farms until the winter of 1959 when they moved to Calgary. She celebrated her 100th birthday in style at her home in the Manor Village of Huntington Hills with many friends and family around her. In October 2011 she moved to the Bow View Manor and spent her final days being cared for by the wonderful staff. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff for their care and compassion. Miyoko was predeceased by her husband Toyoichi in 1980 and all five of her siblings in Japan. She will be dearly missed by her children, Hisashi (Holly-Jean), Ray (Edwayna), Ruth (Dennis), Ken (Haruko), John (Shaellyn) and her grandchildren, Dianne (Ernest), Darryl (Pepsi), Richard (Jenny), Karyn (Michael), Keith, David (Danita), Susanne (Josh), Shasta (Justin), Krystalle, Chanone (Russ), Hiather and her 11 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street N.W. on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. As per Miyoko's wishes, please no Koden for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Miyoko's memory may be made directly to the Brenda Strafford Foundation, 4628 Montgomery Boulevard N.W., Calgary, AB, T3B 0K7 (Telephone 403-288-4446. www.straffordfoundation.org ). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca . FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM. Telephone: 403-297-0888. Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial.
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April 15, 2012
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother. May the memories of her many years console you at this time.
Toshiko Sasaki and family
Bobby Omotani
April 5, 2012
Dear Hisashi, Holly and the Miyoko Kadonaga Family
On behalf of the Tottori Kenjin Doshikai Alberta Chapter and its members and family, we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Miyoko Kadonaga Family.
Sincerely yours,
April 5, 2012
Kadonaga Family - Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You were fortunate to have her in your lives for so many years.
Keith and Carol Williams
April 4, 2012
Ruth and Sash - our condolences at the loss of your dear mother.
Marg and Dave Chalcroft
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April 4, 2012
Dear Ruth and all Kadonaga'e family
I am grieving with you at the loss of your dear mother, my dear friend.
It is so hard to give up my good friends. Your mother was one of these and her memory will always be a part of my precious heritage.
With my deepest sympathies. Respectfully Sakiko
sakiko nakagane
April 4, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lucie Prins
April 3, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed getting to know your mom and grandma over the past few years. May your wonderful memories of her soon outweigh the pain of loss. My very deepest condolences.
Malcolm Sharp
April 3, 2012
Sash, so sad to see that your Mom passed away, but she certainly lived a long time. I only hope she passed away peacefully.
Nelda & Malcolm
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