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MICHAEL HAYASHI
Born: Apr 26, 1965
Date of Passing: Dec 04, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMICHAEL HAYASHI Sensei Michael Hayashi passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, MB, after losing his short battle with cancer. Sensei Michael was born on April 26, 1965 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Like many Japanese-Canadians, he grew up in the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist home. His grandfather, with whom he lived with was the lay-minister at the Thunder Bay Buddhist Church. This connection would become the roots for his future. In 1992, Sensei Michael attended Lakehead University receiving an Honours Bachelors of Arts in English and Education. With the encouragement of his family he went on to study at Ryokoku University in 1997 where he received a Master of Arts in Jodo Shinshu Theology. Following graduation, Sensei Michael became a minister at the Buddhist Federation of Alberta (1997-2000), the B.C. Interior Shin Buddhist Temples (2000-2004). In 2010, he accepted a position at the Toronto Buddhist Temple and moved to Winnipeg in 2014 to become the minister of the Manitoba Buddhist Temple. Sensei Michael is survived by his wife Kiyomi, three sons (Brandon, Justin, and Ethan), mother Chiyeko (Roy Masuda), sister Kelly Dulude and stepbrother Kenji (Nicole) Masuda and uncles Tosh and Bruce (Jean Ann) Hayashi, aunts Catherine (Lorne) and Debra Hayashi, and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service is planned for Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the Manitoba Buddhist Temple, 39 Tecumseh Street, Winnipeg, MB at 7:00 p.m. Bardal Funeral Home 204-774-7474 Condolences: www.bardal.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 08, 2015
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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RIP Michael and my condolences to his family. I always enjoyed the many discussions with Mike at Westgate HS in the classes we shared. A very smart low-key guy that everyone liked. I never knew he had become a Buddhist minister but I am sure he was absolutely perfect for it. - Posted by: Mike Humeniuk (High School Friend) on: Jan 06, 2016
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Sorry to all the Hayashi family on your loss of Michael. Have many fond childhood memories of playing with Michael at our grandparents houeholds. Many fun times as kids on Rosslyn Road, thanks for the friendship.All the best health to Chekyell and family in this sad time. - Posted by: John Borkowski (chilhood friend) on: Dec 12, 2015
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Growing up with Mike was an adventure. He was a great athlete and could make anyone laugh at will. I have fond memories of you Mike. We went in separate directions as we both had to find our way through life. I'm glad to see you found yours as I have mine. My condolences to your wife and sons and your mother and sister and their families. I'll always Crack a smile when I think of you. Rest easy my friend. - Posted by: Brent Galon (Childhood friend) on: Dec 09, 2015