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YOSHIO FURUTANI
Born: Jul 06, 1930
Date of Passing: Nov 12, 2000
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryYOSHIO FURUTANI On Sunday, November 12, 2000 at the Victoria Hospital, Winnipeg, MB, my darling husband Yosh Furutani went to his second home unexpectedly but peacefully. He will be greatly missed by myself (Betty) and our daughters, Christine and Lisa and his wonderful sons, Norm Gallant and Dave DeMings; grandchildren, Stephanie, Nicole, Nadine, Ashley, Ryan, Daniele, Gabreille, Yoshelle and Zachary. Yosh was born July 6, 1930 in Strawberry Hill, BC and moved to Winnipeg in 1942. In 1965 he married Betty and together they spent 35 years of companionship, while also working together at his pride and joy, Career Apparel. Yosh was a memorable man, whose lives he touched will remember him forever as a generous, humourous and most unpretentious man. We will all miss him terribly. Yosh was predeceased by his parents, Chojuro and Hanayo and his sister Misako and brothers, Isamu (Sam) and Minoru. He was survived by his siblings, Shizuko (Mr. Kawata), Tamaye (Mitz), Akira (Virginia), Donald (Maryln), Clara; extended family, Eileen, Elvia and his many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 17 at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. A special thank you to the emergency crew and staff at the Victoria Hospital.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 16, 2000
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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The best friend anyone could have. I still wear the "Hydro" parka I got from him 30 years ago. - Posted by: Garry Rogers (Friend) on: Aug 02, 2019
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I, unfortunately, was too young to know my grandpa. I've heard wonderful stories about him and often can picture him not only by appearance but also by personality. Its funny, tho I've never met him, I feel a connection to him in the way we act, always trying to act through the kindness of our heart. After reading this beautiful passage and memories about him, I feel as though he's still with us and lives on through us and the small acts of kindness we share. It's beautiful to see a person live their life, and live on through our memories. I Love You and miss you, Yosh - Posted by: Yoshelle Gallant (Granddaughter ) on: Nov 28, 2018
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I was a youthful stranger to Winnipeg in the mid seventies. As an aspiring businessman still in my teens, Yosh took me under his wing and with great humor, character and generosity, he treated me to many coffee breaks where he mentored me on all matters of life, both business and personal. Here I am doing a Google search on him fourteen years after he has passed -- a testament to what a great impact he had on my life! - Posted by: Rolande Kendal (mentor) on: Jul 13, 2014
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Thank you so much for your wonderful memories, how oddly synchronistic to discover this site and your comments today! April 13, 2014. I will be sure to pass this on to my Mother (Betty) I think I remember your Dad and maybe even you. Take great care! Many blessings! - Posted by: Christine Furutani (Daughter) on: Apr 13, 2014
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I am just leaving Tokyo, Japan, to return home to NYC, and somehow recalled the kindest, funniest Japanese (well, Japanese-Canadian) person I've ever known: Yosh Furutani. I tagged along with my dad, Gord Baxter, to Yosh and Betty's Career Apparel studio in Winnipeg to order hockey team jackets on many occasions in the late 70s. Yosh was always service-oriented and of amazing humor and humility -- qualities lost in much of today's business culture. And I'll never forget his infectious, smokey laugh. Great guy. I'm 13 years late with this comment, but hope it makes it to a Furutani. :) - Posted by: Roger Baxter () on: Dec 05, 2013