Ayako "Ike" Nishima

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ayako “Ike” Nishima, at the age of 92.

Ayako was born in Hardieville, Alberta, on July 18, 1933, and spent all of her life in Southern Alberta except for a 3-year stay in Okinawa from infancy to three years of age. She went to primary school in Huntsville School, upper elementary and junior high in Crystal Lake School and Hardieville, and graduated from R.I. Baker School in Coaldale, Alberta. She received her teaching certificate in Calgary Normal School and taught for over 36 years starting in Burdett, then in Hopeng, Brooks and finally in Pincher Creek. She was a dedicated teacher, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and cousin, and had many cherished friends.

Ayako was predeceased by her parents Chokei and Uta Nishima, siblings Shige, Isamu, Tom, Hideo, Kazuyo and Yuko.

She is survived by her brothers Mas (Evelyn) and Ted (Judy) and sister Marion (“Mary”), and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on September 13, 2025, at Christensen Salmon Generations Funeral Home, 703 – 13 St. N, Lethbridge, Alberta. Following the service and reception, burial will take place at Mountain View Cemetery.

Koden is gratefully declined.

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