KEN KANROKU SUZUKI

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KEN KANROKU SUZUKI Peacefully, with his family at his side Kanroku (Ken) Suzuki passed away at Concordia Hospital on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Predeceased by his wife Sayoko (Ann), daughter Kuni, and brother Roy; he will be greatly missed by his daughters, Edna (Jim), Mikki (Robert), grandchildren, James (Ramona), Glenn, Ross (Christina), Michael (Alescha), and Leon (Christine); great-grandchildren, Jordan, Troy, Tanya, Alex, Karissa, Nathan, and Naomi. Ken was born in Delta, BC on February 20, 1912 where he eventually had his Berry and Poultry Farm. After his forced relocation to Manitoba in 1942, he worked on a farm in Marquette until he finally moved his family to Winnipeg where he was employed by Winnipeg Supply until his retirement at age 65. The family would like to thank the staff on the third floor west at Concordia Hospital for their support. Cremation has taken place and following his wishes; there will be no funeral service. Burial will take place at a later date. Flowers and Koden gratefully declined. If so inclined, donations may be made on your own to the Manitoba Buddhist Church or the Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. CHAPEL LAWN 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 25, 2008