Tomo "Tom" Tajiri

Tomo (Tom) Tajiri, beloved husband of Tsuyako (Chuck) passed away peacefully at the age of 93 with 3 generations of his family by his side.

Tom was born May 2, 1924 to Juro and Shizuka Tajiri in Mission, BC.

In the late 1950’s Tom and Chuck moved with their family to the Vauxhall area and purchased land and began his farming operation. Tri-T farms was incorporated just a few years later in 1960.

After Tom retired from farming, he moved to Vauxhall and his spare time quickly filled with his grandchildren’s hockey games, piano recitals, and dance competitions. His grandchildren were his life! When time allowed Tom loved to golf and curl. In 1993 he moved with Chuck to Lethbridge where he lived the rest of his life.

Tom leaves behind the love of his life and kindergarten sweetheart Chuck Tajiri. He is survived by his sons, Brian and Craig Tajiri and his daughter Gail Ikebuchi, four grandchildren, Bradley Tajiri, Tyler Ikebuchi, Stephanie (Bryan) Reynolds and Stacey (Brandon) Petite, as well as two great grandchildren, Emmitt Reynolds and Leo Tomo Petite. He is also survived by his long time family friend Gary Kirk.

Tom was predeceased by his parents, son Gene Tajiri, and his three brothers and sister.

A memorial service will be held at the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta, 470 40 St. S Lethbridge AB on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 1:00pm, prior to the service there will be an opportunity to meet the family at 12:00pm-12:45pm. Koden and flowers are gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta 470 40 St S Lethbridge, AB T1J 3Z5 or SACLA (Southern Alberta Community Living Association), 401 21 A St N Lethbridge, AB T1H 6L6.

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