Masayuki Terakita

Masayuki "Mas" Terakita passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the age of 89 years. Mas was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His daughters, Joanne (Bob) Planidin of Calgary, Phyllis Terakita of San Antonio, Texas and Carolyn Terakita (Leigh Morris) of Calgary. Grandfather to Kiyomi Planidin (Daniel Wong), Mikiko, Tomiko and Reid Morris, all of Calgary and Yoshiko Planidin (Mykel Coates) of Lethbridge. Great-grandfather to Abigail and Xander Coates and Emiko Wong. He is also survived by his four brothers and two sisters: Mitsuyuki(Heidi), Yoshiyuki (Jeannine), Masaji (Shirley), Bill (June), Hiroko (Jim) Tateishi and Momoyo Terakita and numerous nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his wife Tayeko Jane, his parents Itoe and Masao Terakita and his brother Kazayuki. Mas was born in New Westminster, BC and moved in 1946 to work on the sugar beet farms of Alberta. He was employed by CPR and then pursued a successful career in life insurance until his retirement. Mas and Jane loved their ice cream shop and grocery store which they ran for 10 years in Waterton Park. He was a consummate volunteer; instrumental with the Japanese Redress movement and served many terms as president of the Northside Buddhist Church. Mas will always be remembered for his zest for life, "every day is a bonus". He loved his fishing trips to the coast, trips to Vegas, family summers spent in Fairmont. He cherished his family and friends and always made a point of keeping in touch. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 between 7:00 - 9:00 pm at GENERATIONS FUNERAL HOME, 703 - 13th Street North, Lethbridge, Alberta. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the BUDDHIST TEMPLE OF SOUTHERN ALBERTA, 470 - 40th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 3Z5, with Rev. Y Izumi officiating. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful, caring staff at Blackrock Terrace. In lieu of flowers or koden, donations may be made to the BUDDHIST TEMPLE OF SOUTHERN ALBERTA, or a charity of your choice.

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