Akira Hamatani

AKIRA HAMATANI of Lethbridge passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on August 21, 2017 at the age of 87 years.

Aki was born in Pitt Meadows, BC on July 24, 1930 to Matsuyo and Hachiro (Taise) Hamatani.

Aki leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter Deborah and son Douglas (Joyce), both of Calgary. He is survived by his grandchildren Nicholas (Holly), Sarah and Victoria. He is also survived by his sisters, Betty Kadonaga, Rose (Nobby) Yamashita and Nancy (Dunstan) Griffin as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his wife Keiko (Oka), his sister Meiko Kuramoto and brothers-in-law Tom Kuramoto and Masuo Kadonaga.

He is also mourned by dear friends Tom, Chuck, Brian, Gail and Craig Tajiri.

The family wishes to express appreciation to his friends and the staff and residents at Black Rock Terrace.

In lieu of koden and flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

A Memorial Service will be held at CHRISTENSEN SALMON GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, at 703 – 13 Street North, Lethbridge on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Canon Erin Phillips officiating.

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