Tomiko Kobayashi

TOMIKO KOBAYASHI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 in the Chinook Regional Hospital at the age of 87 years. She was born in Vancouver, BC on August 30, 1922, but was raised and educated in Japan. She returned with her family to British Columbia prior to the war. Tomiko married Kihei Kobayashi on March 17, 1948 and later raised their two children in Lethbridge. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, two brothers and one sister. She is survived by a son, Mitsuru Kobayashi of Calgary, a daughter, June (Duane) Kenemy of Lethbridge, a grandson, Perry Wolfe of Calgary and a great granddaughter, Shylo Rose of Calgary. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. At Tomiko's request, a Private Family Service will be held. In lieu of flowers or Koden, please make donations to the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta, 470-40 Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 3Z5 or a charity of your choice.

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