Kiyonaga, Toshiko Kathleen (nee ONAMI). 82 years of age, died suddenly at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie on Thursday, July 19th, 2018.
She was born in Vancouver, BC, and lived most of her life in Toronto, Ontario and recently moved to Barrie. Kathleen was a past member of the Toronto Buddhist Church Dana and also sang in the church choir.
Survived by husband Teruo Kichi, daughter Susan Newland (Mark), daughter Sandra (William Dodson), son Kenny (Susan), daughter Karen Coates (Terry), grandchildren Mariko Fletcher (Cody), Presley, Erin and Tyler, and great-granddaughter Emma. Also Survived by brother Ron (Norma) and sister Lily (Shozo). Toshiko was predeceased by her parents, Tomiji and Shizue Onami, and her brother Robert Onami.
Services will be held on Saturday, July 28th. Visitation will be from 9:30 – 11:00 am, service at 11:00 am followed by refreshments, at the Toronto Buddhist Church, 1011 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto, ON. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Toronto Buddhist Church.
Deepest gratitude to the doctors and staff of RVH, and a special thanks to Memory Care staff of Amica at Barrie Retirement Home.
Joan Harwood
Posted on: Saturday, July 21, 2018Dear Susan and family, my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother. Hold her memories close and she will always be close by.
Sincerely,
Joan ?
Susan
Posted on: Wednesday, August 1, 2018Joan – Thank you so much for your message. We will have our Mom in our hearts always <3
Sheila Dichiara
Posted on: Saturday, July 21, 2018Our deepest condolences to both you Mark and the girls Susan and to your family. Your mother will be remembered fondly by all who new her.
Sheila and Bruno Di Chiara
Susan
Posted on: Wednesday, August 1, 2018Sheila & Bruno – Thank you for your message. Our Mom / Grandma touched many people – more people than our family realized. Her kindness and ultruistic manner will be remembered by everyone.
Joanne Irwin
Posted on: Sunday, July 22, 2018I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother; I know how much she meant to you all. Sandra has told me what a great and loving lady she was and I know you will remember her with the kindness she shared.
Sandra
Posted on: Tuesday, July 31, 2018Thank you Joanne for your kind words
Morelia Popiuk
Posted on: Tuesday, July 24, 2018My condolences, I had been a co-op student at Amica and held many activities with the residents in the memory care ward and knew Kathleen and spent many days with her. This breaks my heart.. I can’t imagine how you must be feeling, I am so sorry for your loss.. she will be in our hearts forever. Sending many hugs and prayers to her family.
Susan
Posted on: Wednesday, August 1, 2018Morelia – Thank you for your message. Thank you also for the care that you gave my mother. Thank you to all the staff at Amica Barrie Memory Care for taking care of our wonderful Mom.
Linda Dunbar
Posted on: Wednesday, July 25, 2018Sandra, Susie, Karen and Kenny, I was so sorry to hear about your mom! I always enjoyed my visits to your house in Etobicoke. Your mom was always so welcoming and so beautiful. My prayers are with you all.
Sandra
Posted on: Tuesday, July 31, 2018Thanks Linda. We are all supporting each other. Mom was truly a gentle soul
Norma Yoneyama
Posted on: Wednesday, July 25, 2018Mr Kiyonaga, Susan, Sandra, Kenny, Karen and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your wife/mother. I was so glad to have reconnected with you at Scarlett Heights. I don’t think Kathleen really remembered me, but I do have very fond memories from years ago speaking with her about our Japanese heritage and of course everyone at Sunnylea playground. We (including my mom and dad) offer our heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the service this Saturday, but my thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Sandra
Posted on: Tuesday, July 31, 2018Thank you Norma. I will pass on your message to my dad. We should also still try to get together with you before the snow flies.
Stuart Steinhart
Posted on: Friday, July 27, 2018Alison and I are very sorry for your loss are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of passing.
Sandra
Posted on: Tuesday, July 31, 2018Alison & Stuart – Good friends help to ease the pain… thank you for your friendship
Rick zajac
Posted on: Tuesday, July 31, 2018Mr Kiyonaga Karen, Sandra Susan Kenny
And family
My deepest condolences to you all on the sudden passing of your mom.
Your mom will always be remembered fondly as being a kind and thoughtful person to me.
Many hugs and joyful thoughts to you all.
Sandra
Posted on: Friday, August 3, 2018Thank you Rick for your message… and for remembering our mom 🙂
Juneko Nakano
Posted on: Thursday, August 2, 2018Mr. Kiyonaga and family:
With deepest sympathy and may you cherish the fond memories of Kathleen.
From a Cumberland friend (Meiko’s sister)
Sandra
Posted on: Thursday, August 23, 2018Thank you Juneko. I will pass your condolences to my dad