It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Teruo Kichi Kiyonaga. He passed away peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario. Beloved husband of late Toshiko Kathleen (nee Onami), loving father of Susan (Mark), Sandra (William), Kenny (Susan) and Karen (Terrance). Devoted grandfather to Mariko (Cody), Presley, Erin and Tyler. Doting Jichan to Emma.
Born in Cumberland, BC, Kichi lived most of his life in Toronto, Ontario. He was an avid fisherman, enthusiastic fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays, and was still repairing family and friends watches until his passing. A special thank you to the staff and residents of Amica Little Lake, and deepest gratitude to the staff in RVH's Stroke and Rehab Unit. No funeral service will be held at this time. An interment service will occur in the spring of 2020. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Toronto Buddhist Church.
Peter Pfingst
Posted on: Wednesday, November 6, 2019Dear Sandra, Ken, Suzie and Karen;
My deepest condolences on the passing of your father. I’ll always remember him as a person of strong clear values and boundless determination. You are in my thoughts.
Sandra Kiyonaga
Posted on: Thursday, November 7, 2019Yes he definitely was. Thank you for your kind words Peter.
Joan Harwood
Posted on: Thursday, November 7, 2019Sending love to you and your family at this difficult time. Find peace in the fact that your parents are together again. Wishing you strength.
Susan Newland
Posted on: Friday, November 8, 2019Thank you Joan. My Dad has missed my Mom for 15 months, so I am happy they are together now.
Kathy and John Dufton
Posted on: Thursday, November 7, 2019To Susan and your family; John and I wish to express our heartfelt condolences to all of the family. We hope that knowing your parents are together again will bring you comfort and peace. xoxo
Susan Newland
Posted on: Friday, November 8, 2019Thank you Kathy and John. Our family is at peace knowing that my Mom & Dad are together.
Lynne Murphy
Posted on: Thursday, November 7, 2019Dear Susan
My heart and prayers are with all during this difficult time. May you and the family find peace and comfort in the many wonderful memories that you carry in your minds and hearts ♥️
Susan Newland
Posted on: Friday, November 8, 2019Thank you Lynne. Our family has been reminiscing all week about the time we spent with Dad. I will be scrapbooking pictures of my parents for each of my siblings.
Alex and Donna Miller
Posted on: Thursday, November 7, 2019Our sincerest condolences for the family Susan. Hoping you all will be spared further sorrow knowing that your Father will be resting in peace alongside your Mother. Sending hugs and love your way🙏
Susan Newland
Posted on: Friday, November 8, 2019Thank you Uncle Alex and Donna. It has been a difficult time, as we lost my Mom just 3 months after we moved them to Barrie, and 15 months later we have lost our Dad. It is wonderful to think that my Mom & Dad are together now in heaven.
Zelda Thompson
Posted on: Thursday, November 7, 2019Dear Susan, Mark and family please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your Patriarch. Susan you spoke so lovingly of your father and I know this will leave such a void, thankfully you have such wonderful memories to carry you forward. Hugs Zelda
Susan Newland
Posted on: Friday, November 8, 2019Thank you Zelda. I have been calling myself an orphan this past week .. I have no parents. XOXOX
Angie Chisholm
Posted on: Thursday, November 7, 2019Im so sorry for your loss. Words can’t convey how much it hurts when a beloved parent passes away, but I know all of you were your dad’s joy. 💕❤️💕
Susan Newland
Posted on: Friday, November 8, 2019Thank you Angie. I was listening to a recording of my Dad’s life story this week, and he mentions how much loved his kids, and would love the next generation as well — yes we were his joy!
Susan Newland
Posted on: Friday, November 8, 2019Thank you Angie. This past week I listened to a recording of my Dad telling his life story … and his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids (possibility at that time) … brought him joy !
Christine Newland
Posted on: Thursday, November 7, 2019Dear Susan, we are so sorry for the loss of your beloved father. Our heartfelt condolences to my niece Susan and all of her family! What a beautiful soul he was! Much love! Christine and Walter ox
Susan Newland
Posted on: Friday, November 8, 2019Thank you Aunt Chris and Walter. My Dad has an amazing soul … his heart was dedicated to family. XOXOX
Ruth Millar
Posted on: Thursday, November 7, 2019Our sympathies to you and your family, Susie, in the loss of your father.
Susan Newland
Posted on: Friday, November 8, 2019Thank you Ruth.
Denise Deacon
Posted on: Friday, November 8, 2019Dearest Susan and family, my prayers to give you strength at this very sad time.
I am sure your Mom and Dad are dancing with the angels.
Susan Newland
Posted on: Friday, November 8, 2019Thank you Denise. We appreciate your prayers. XOXOX
Margaret-Anne Topshee
Posted on: Friday, November 8, 2019Dear Susan,
Chuck and I would like to offer our condolences to you and yours. This bittersweet time is certainly a tribute to your dad as well as your mom as you all share some wonderful family memories.
Sincerely,
Chuck and Margaret-Anne Topshee
Susan Newland
Posted on: Friday, November 8, 2019Thank you Margaret-Anne and Chuck. We shared many wonderful times with our parents. You will see many scrapbook pages over the next while.
Susan Newland
Posted on: Friday, November 8, 2019Thank you Margaret-Anne and Chuck. We shared many wonderful times with our parents. You will see many scrapbook pages over the next while.
Chris Weise
Posted on: Friday, November 8, 2019Dear Sandra and family, We want to Express our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved father. We pray that you find peace in the loving memories you hold. Big hugs.
Love your friends,
Chris and Colleen Weise
Sandra Kiyonaga
Posted on: Sunday, November 10, 2019Thank you Chris and Colleen. We have been enjoying some good food and ginger ale in honour of his love of those things. The main solace we have is that he is now with our mom, whom he so deeply missed for the past 15 months.
Sandra Kiyonaga
Posted on: Saturday, November 16, 2019Thank you Chris and Colleen. We miss him but know he missed our mom too. Good memories will help us through this.