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HIROSHI JOSEPH "JOE" TACHIBANA Hiroshi Joseph "Joe" Tachibana of Calgary passed away at the Agape Hospice on Monday, December 3, 2001 at the age of 65 years. Joe is survived by his loving wife Misako and his sister Kumiko of Japan. In his retirement, Joe greatly enjoyed fishing at Kananaskis. No formal services will be held; however, the family will have services in Japan at a later date. Joes family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Agape Hospice, Drs. P. Forsyth, J.A. McKinnon, M. Hamilton, along with nurse Maureen Matthew at the Tom Baker Centre, for all their care and compassion. In addition, great thanks to Dr. S. Morys. Also expressions of gratitude to Kotobuki-Kai seniors and to the K. Shimizu family (Winnipeg) for their concern and support. A special heart-warmed thanks to a dear friend of "Joey", Bernie Keller. Flowers and (Koden) gratefully declined. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Hiroshis memory directly to Agape Hospice, 1302 - 8th Ave. N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1B8 or to the Alberta Cancer Foundation in care of Tom Baker Centre, 1331 - 29th St. N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2. HERITAGE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Chapel" Telephone 403-299-0111
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 06, 2001
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Joe Tachibana was one of a kind, a very good and special person. He was always there to give a hand and he also had a million dollar smile. We miss you Joey. - Posted by: Bernie Keller (Friend) on: Oct 19, 2015