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ROBERT SHOJI MUKAI
Born: Apr 30, 1934
Date of Passing: Jan 12, 2011
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROBERT SHOJI MUKAI Suddenly on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Robert (Bob) Mukai passed away at the age of 76. Bob was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Kazuo and Yas Mukai, and his wife, Lillian whom he shared 39 years of marriage. He leaves to mourn his son Phil, daughter-in-law Sandra, daughter Kim, grandchildren Meghan McOmber (Chris) and Michael Mukai. He is also survived by his sisters Sumi (Tosh) Hoshino, May Mukaida and Sono Tully. Bob was born on April 30, 1934 in (Haney) Maple Ridge, BC. His family was displaced during the war and he grew up in Portage la Prairie, MB. Bob worked for the Greater Winnipeg Gas Company (Manitoba Hydro) for 35 years. He retired in 1993 and volunteered much of his time at the Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. After Lil's passing, Bob shared his love of golf with his friend, Lucy Shimoda. Cremation has already taken place. A celebration of his life will be held at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue (across from Brookside Cemetery) on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 180 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 2J9. NEIL BARDAL INC. FUNERAL CENTRE (204) 949-2200 nbardal.mb.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 15, 2011
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Hi Phil and Kim, we are so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Our memories of Bob go back to 1961 at the Gas Co. The best was when your Dad coached the Melrose Hockey teams. The kids loved him. Time just goes by too fast. We had lunch 2 weeks ago and he said he was feeling good, of course Bob never complained anyway. We have lost a dear friend. We join you in your grief. We are in California and can't be at the funeral. Please say goodbye to Bob for us. Connie & Brian Hampton - Posted by: Brian Hampton (Friend) on: Jan 15, 2011