ALAN (AL) TSUYOSHI YOSHINO (YOSH)

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ALAN (AL) TSUYOSHI YOSHINO (YOSH) February 27, 1945 September 1, 2007 On Saturday, September 1, 2007, after a short battle with cancer, Al passed away at the Grace Hospice at the age of 62 years with his wife Keiko at his side Remaining to forever cherish Al's memory are his wife Keiko; sons, Todd and Garth; mother Shizue; sister Judy (Jack) Mizuno; brothers, Dick (June) and Steve (Mariellen); mother-in-law Kiyoko Nakauchi; brother-in-law Glenn (Lorelei) Nakauchi; as well as many nieces and nephews. Born in Slocan, BC, Al relocated to Manitoba in 1946 with his family. He spent his younger years in the West End playing hockey, football and baseball with people who became lifelong friends. Al graduated from Daniel McIntyre High School where he was active in sports and student council. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from United College and his Master of Education degree from the University of Manitoba. Beginning his teaching career in Glenboro, Manitoba in 1966, he then taught at Daniel McIntyre and Kildonan East Collegiate before becoming the Math/Sciences consultant for the River East School Division. Al then became an administrator at Miles MacDonell Collegiate, Valley Garden Junior High and Kildonan East Collegiate. In 2004, he retired as principal of Kildonan East Collegiate. A great husband, father, son and brother, his family, friends and colleagues knew Al for his compassion, caring, sincerity and humour. He remained positive and never lost his sense of humour throughout his illness. Al enjoyed many sports including football, baseball and hockey, but his passion was for golf. After his retirement, he golfed almost every day. He took great pleasure in coaching his sons' baseball and hockey teams. Al enjoyed taking trips with family and friends all over the world, but his favourite place was Las Vegas to which he returned every year. He also enjoyed going on golf trips with Keiko and friends with stops at nearby casinos. In compliance with Al's wishes, a memorial service will be held on Friday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Knox United Church, 400 Edmonton Street, Winnipeg. Many thanks to all our family and friends for their kindness and care. Sincere appreciation to Dr. D. Hartley and staff at Grace Hospice; doctors and staff at 3N Grace Hospital, St. Boniface Palliative Care Unit, CancerCare Manitoba, W.R.H.A. Palliative Care and Radiology Consultants of Winnipeg for their care and compassion shown to Al and his family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Al's memory to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0V9 or to the Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 180 McPhillips St., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 2J9. WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM FAMILY OWNED OPERATED 897 4665

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 05, 2007