TSUYOSHI (WALLY) SHIBATA

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TSUYOSHI (WALLY) SHIBATA On Monday, April 1, 2002, after a short battle with cancer, Wally Shibata, at the age of 72, died peacefully at the Victoria General Hospital. Wally was born on September 11, 1929, in Steveston, BC. Surviving are his brother Takanori Shibata (Kikue) of Winnipeg and nieces and nephews from Winnipeg, British Columbia and Ontario. He was predeceased by his parents, Tatsunosuke and Fuji Shibata; and sister Fumi (Jack) Taguchi. He spent his life in Steveston, Sanford, Ninette, Japan and finally in Winnipeg. Wally worked as a draftsman with the LM Architectural Group for over 30 years after he completed his training at the Manitoba Architectural Institute in 1957. Wally was very involved with the Japanese community and was awarded the NAJC National Merit Award for Invaluable Service to the Community in 1996. His extensive volunteer work with the Manitoba Japanese Canadian Citizens Association included 24 years with the monthly Outlook newsletter. He was proud of his Japanese-Canadian ancestry and enjoyed his times with the MJCCA, the Nisei Mixed Ten-Pin Bowling League and the Cultural Centre. Those who knew Wally in his neighborhood remembered him as a kind and considerate man who took pride in keeping the neighborhood surroundings neat and tidy. Many thanks are extended to Dr. Reid Singer for his care. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. Should friends so desire, donations in Wallys memory may be made to the Manitoba Japanese Canadian Citizens Association, 180 McPhillips St., Winnipeg, MB, R2E 2J9. BARDAL FUNERAL HOME 843 Sherbrook Street, 774-7474

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 06, 2002