MIOKO LUCY SHIMIZU (ARAI)

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MIOKO LUCY SHIMIZU (nee ARAI) Mioko Shimizu passed away peacefully on November 17, 2011 in Mississauga, ON. Born in Vancouver in 1930 to Mozaemon and Yu Arai, relocated to Tashme, to Toronto, and then to Winnipeg. Beloved wife of the late Victor Shimizu. Dearly loved by children Kathy (Gregor), Janice (Joshua), and David (Tracy). Adored grandmother of Maya, Aaron, Leah, and Matthew. Greatly missed by brother Arthur (Audrey) Arai, sister Hideko Arai, and brother Arnold (the late Sadie) Arai. Predeceased by sister Yukiko (the late Mikio) Nakamura. Sadly missed by Victor's siblings Ted (the late Shiz) Shimizu, Grace (Tsuguo) Arai, and Dorothy (Ron) Shigeishi, as well as her many nieces and nephews of whom she was so proud. Mio was a primary school teacher in Toronto and Winnipeg before devoting herself to raising her children. An incredibly loving (and VERY patient) mom, she constantly used her wonderful cooking and crafting talents to provide whatever treats and costumes the occasion required. She and Victor shared a great love of music, literature, and cultural activities. They also enjoyed travelling, and after Victor passed away, Mio continued to cross the continent many times to visit her children and grandchildren. Her positive spirit and love for life were an inspiration to many and she will be missed dearly. Visitation to be held at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., 982-8100 on Sunday, December 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., with private interment next day. In lieu of flowers or koden, please make a donation to the Health Sciences Centre Foundation (designated for Dr. El-Gabalawy's Rheumatology Research at Health Sciences Centre' and send to MS107 - 820 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9) or a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Dr. El-Gabalawy, Donna Hart and the entire Rheumatology Clinic staff at the Health Sciences Centre for their exceptional care of Mio over the years.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 26, 2011