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TOMENO HAMADE -
Date of Passing: Jan 10, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryTOMENO HAMADE 1908 - 2012 On Tuesday, January 10, 2012, Tomeno Hamade (nee Nomizu) peacefully passed away at her home at the age of 103. She is survived by her son Harry Hirokazu, daughters Terumi Teri and Brenda Michiyo Moberg (Earl), grandchildren Jason (Sandi) Hamade, Cathy (Colin) Babyak, Thomas (Kina) Hamade, Lisa (Roy) Hilderman, Daryl (Jennifer) Hamelin, Kurt, Britt and Lars Moberg, great-grandchildren, Alex, Kira, Jacob Hamade, Tyson and Kali Hilderman, Alyssa and Nathaniel Babyak, Maxx Hamelin, Keanen Hamade. She is predeceased by her parents Yonekichi and Masaye Nomizu and all her siblings, her husband Risuke and daughter Jessie Fujimi Hamelin, daughter-in-law Chiyoko Hamade. Tomeno came to Canada in 1927 as a picture bride. She resided in the fishing village of Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver Island. With the advent of the Second World War, the family was sent to Hastings Park, then to an internment camp at Lemon Creek, BC for four years. After the war the family moved to Winnipeg in 1946. She worked at home sewing gloves and lampshades while raising her children. Tomeno was a devoted and active member of the Japanese Knox United Church. She later joined the Japanese Buddhist Church seniors group called Hoyu-Kai. She enjoyed traveling with her friend, Mrs. Kurushima. They made trips to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Casinos at Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Shooting Star, etc. She made many trips to Japan with her husband Risuke, Mrs. Kurushima, daughter Terumi, and granddaughter Cathy. New Years Day was always special to her when all the family members would gather to enjoy her fantastic dinner with sushi, chow mein, kamaboko, sunomono, manju, cream puffs, etc. We would like to thank all the homecare workers and support staff who came to care for her during the last three years. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 21 at 2:00 p.m., at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba. It will be officiated by Rev. Y. Masaki. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Japanese United Church, 400 Edmonton Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2M2, or any charity of your choice. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.mb.ca 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 14, 2012
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I still miss her. - Posted by: Mariko Hamade (Great Granddaughter ) on: Jan 21, 2014
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I would just like to say I will always remember how much my Mother enjoyed her times with Mrs. Hamade and how we all enjoyed her tasty treats which she so generously made and gave to everyone. - Posted by: Kyoko Durkin (family friend) on: Jan 21, 2012
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Our sincere condolences go out to you and all of your family. - Posted by: Ron and Maureen Fingler (Friends of Harry) on: Jan 17, 2012
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I remember Mrs. Hamade fondly. She was a close friend with my mother, Mrs. Kurushima. She was often at our house when I was young. I remember my mother having long conversations with Mrs. Hamade on the telephone. She always had a smile on her face. She made delicious manju!! Tsugio Kurushima - Posted by: Tsugio Kurushima (Friend of family) on: Jan 15, 2012
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She was an incredible woman who was loved by all. My sincere condolences. - Posted by: Jane Doliwa (Teri Hamade's friend) on: Jan 15, 2012
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I remember Mrs. Hamade as a woman with incredible energy. She was also an an amazing cook and generous in sharing her Japanese recipes with extended family. I often make some of her recipes and when I am complimented give the credit to Jason's grandmother. She will be missed by all of her loving family. - Posted by: Anne Cathcart (Sandi Hamade's sister) on: Jan 14, 2012
