Mr Yoshi Hanabusa
1948 - 2012
Mr Yoshi Hanabusa
1948 - 2012
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BORN
1948
DIED
2012
Yoshi Hanabusa Obituary
Born in Kumamoto, Japan, Yoshi was the son of Tameyoshi & Hanako, sister to Yoko, husband to Shirley, father to Jeffrey, stepfather to Melanie and a great friend to many.
Yoshi was a proud, warm, caring, generous person with a sharp sense of humour and an impeccable golf swing. His unique charm, infectious laugh and care free spirit won him many friends where ever he went.
In 1987 he and Shirley married at the Bramalea United Church. They had met at a wedding three years earlier and he and the Hanabusas quickly became part of Shirley's large family, mostly located in Newfoundland.
In 1990 Yoshi & Shirley welcomed their son Jeffrey Tameyoshi into the world, much to the delight of Melanie who had always wanted a little brother or sister.
Over the years Yoshi had a very colourful career, which gave him the opportunity to meet many people who were instantly attracted to his magnetic personality and quick wit.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked a donation be made to the ICU Department at the Brampton Civic Hospital, William Osler Health Centre. The doctors and nursing staff cared for Yoshi in his final hours with the perfect blend of professionalism and compassion. A service will be held at 2:30 on Wednesday, March 7 at the Andrews Community Funeral Centre in Bramalea. The service will be followed by a reception at a location to be determined.
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Joe Gramarossa
March 22, 2012
Shirley and family from the little I know and what I read he was a good man Iam very sorry for your loss
Sergio Simoes
March 17, 2012
Shirley and Jeffery, I hereby send my deepest and most sincere condolences, Yoshi always managed to put a smile on our faces, I will always carry him in my heart. So sad...... so sad......love you guys.
Maureen Crocker
March 9, 2012
Dear Shirley and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We are thinking about and praying for you. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
Sincere sympathy,
Keith and Maureen Crocker
Mount Pearl, NL
March 8, 2012
Shirley, Jeff and your families: My deepest sympathy to you all at this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Treasured memories and love and support of family will help make his passing a little easier.
Lillian Brenton
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March 7, 2012
Shirley, the sorrow of the heart is a burden no other can understand, but you and your family are in my throughs and prayers. My Deepest Sympathy at this difficult time. Hopelyn.
March 7, 2012
Shirley, My deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jenelle
April Bertrand
March 7, 2012
Yoshi, it was a pleasure knowing you, your smile made others smile .You will be truly missed. Shirly and family my deepest sympathy goes out to you all.
Home Depot Friend
Dana, Greg, Jacob & Lauren Farrell
March 7, 2012
Aunt Shirley, Jeff, Melanie, Mark & The Hanabusa Family :
Our hearts are with you all today as you celebrate Yoshi and the blessing he was to all our lives; a true gentleman with an infectious smile and a hearty laugh. We pray that you will feel the support from friends and family who love you so much. I am willing to bet there is a buddy with a game of golf and a drink of rum waiting for him...Wish we could be with you. Love, Dana, Greg, Jacob & Lauren xox
March 7, 2012
We were so shocked and deeply saddened at Yoshi's passing. He was a wonderful man. Always smiling and happy to see you. We will miss him. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his entire family.
March 6, 2012
Uncle Yoshi I love you and miss you dearly. I cherished every moment ever spent with you. Wish we had many more. You always told me that my smile lit up a room but it was your smile that lit us all up. I Love You.
Aunt Shirley, Jeffrey and Melanie I wish I could be there but Uncle J will be there soon.
Love Jodi
Joanne Burton
March 6, 2012
Shirley, Melanie & Jeffrey,
I am so sorry to hear this very sad news. I didn't know Yoshi well, but I do know that he brought so much love, laughter and joy into your lives. My deepest sympathies.
Lindsay Moore
March 6, 2012
I am not sure where to begin, I'm still taken back by this very sad news. Yoshi was a great friend that always found a way to make me smile even when I didn't want to. I am very lucky to have been able to work with such a wonderful and caring individual. Your constant smile and outgoing personality will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
JUDY HYNES
March 6, 2012
SHIRLEY & FAMILY
REMEMBER TO TAKE COMFORT IN ALL THE HAPPY TIMES YOUR FAMILY HAS SHARED WITH YOSHI, SUCH A GENTLEMEN & A GOOD MAN,THINKING OF YOU. JUDY HYNES
March 6, 2012
Dear Shirley & family,
We are indeed saddened to hear the news of Yoshi's passing. We met Yoshi while your family visited Bill & Joan a few years ago, such a nice & happy man. All the nice memories will comfort you now & may God bless all of you at this difficult time . Sincere sympathy, Bernadette & Dennis Dwyer
March 6, 2012
Dear Shirley & Family,
We were shocked to hear the news of Yoshi's sudden passing. God bless you all at this difficult time.
Sincere sympathy, Pat & Roland Riggs
March 6, 2012
Shirley and Family
Our deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. We are thinking and praying for you at this sad time.
Betty and Bill Hodder
March 6, 2012
Dear Shirley:
My thoughts and prayers are wih you and your family. May the memories comfort you during this difficult time.
Lucy Tonello
March 6, 2012
Shirley,
my heartfelt sympathies are with you,jeffery and all of your extended family at this time.I can appreciate your unbelieveable shock in the sudden and so unexpected passing of yoshi.he was a true friend.
Cliff Hodder
March 6, 2012
My dear friend Shirley my thoughts and prayers are with you Jeffrey and
Melanie. Take care.
IRENE STACEY
March 6, 2012
I am so sad to Yoshi's passing.It certainly was a pleasure to meet him,actually it was a privaledge,he was one of a kind.Please accept my Deepest Sympathy .Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of the love of your lives.God be good to you all,Take Care.
christine ingram
March 6, 2012
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Yoshis passing. I worked with yoshi at the homedepot, he will be greatly missed.Our deepest sympathy are with the family at such a difficult time.
March 6, 2012
Shirley, I am so saddened and heartbroken to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Nicole Francis.
Emerson Lowe
March 5, 2012
Dear Shirley& family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May the memories of your loved one bring you peace and comfort. Our deepest sympathy.
Emerson & Enita.
shanna kelly
March 5, 2012
will miss Uncle yoshi very much,Love you all and wish I was there with you!!
Linda King
March 5, 2012
Today we heard the very sad news. Yoshi you were a wondeful man. You brought joy to so many.Your smile will always be remembered.Our thoughts and prayers are with you Shirley,Melanie & Jeffrey.
All our Love Cal & Linda King (Dunford) Aubrey & Jessie Dunford
Anne DiCristofaro
March 5, 2012
I had the pleasure to know and work closely with Yoshi for the passed 5 years at Home Depot. He was truly a fun loving man, he had an amazing sense of humor. He was always cheerful and pleasant.I will never forget his smile and the many laughs we shared. He will be greatly missed by many people.My deepest condolences goes out to the family.
Huseyin Nizam
March 5, 2012
I am still in shock over this very sad news. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.
I remember when I first started working with you, we got along right away because of your great sense of humor. You had the utmost confidence in me and made coming to work very enjoyable and I thank you for the many great memories created
March 5, 2012
Shirley, Jeffery and Melanie,
We are so sorry to hear the sad news about Yosh....
Our thoughts are with you all. We will always remember Yosh. What a fabulous person he was.
Gary & Laurie Mayo
Melissa Mayo
March 5, 2012
Aunt Shirley Jefferey Melanie and Mr & Mrs. Hanabusa, words cannot express the sadness we feel for you at this difficult time,. Uncle Yoshi was certainly one of a kind his wonderful sense of humor an picture perfect smile which he always wore on his face .I wish there was something we could do to ease your pain , but know you are in our hearts forever and always. We love you all soo much an wish we could be there. We will miss him everyday! All our love Melissa , Scott , Blake & Reyd xoxoxoxo
March 5, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Peace and prayers to you.
Valery McMurdo
March 5, 2012
The sadness of your news is overwhelming. To my buds, Shirley, Mel, Mark and Jeffers..love you and know that my thoughts with you.
Gail Taylor
March 5, 2012
Dear Shirley,
I am saddened to hear about your loss. I send my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Doreen Mclennon Toronto, On
Przemek & Lila Chylinski
March 5, 2012
Our deepest condolences to Shirley, Jeffrey, Melanie, and all of Yoshi's family. Yoshi will be greatly missed by all who knew him, and our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.
Carole
March 5, 2012
Sincere condolences to all of Yoshis' family. Yoshi will be greatly missed. He was a very pleasant man and always smiling and caring. He will be truly missed.
Jankey Chotalal
March 5, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
March 5, 2012
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Shirley.
Camilla Sammut
cora foote
March 5, 2012
We were so shocked and heartbroken to hear of Yoshi's passing. We will never forget that infectious laugh and big warm smile. Our hearts and thought are with you all at this very difficult time. Much Love, Darryl and Cora Foote
March 5, 2012
Shirley and Jeffrey
We are so sad to hear of Yoshi's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you both.
Love Angie & Frank Giordano
March 5, 2012
Shirley, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Kim Revoy
Guy Mastrocola
March 5, 2012
It was a joy and pleasure to know him. We were very good friends and we enjoyed each others company, lot of laughs and fun, I will really miss him. My deepest sympathy to all of Yoshie's Family.
Guy/Norma & Chantal
francisco ardanaz
March 5, 2012
Yosh!!!! you always had a smile in your face.. the fifty years that I knew you never changed...will miss you.....Francisco.A
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