MR. HARRY OSAKA, beloved husband of Mrs. Mae Osaka, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at Foothills Hospital in Calgary on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at the age of 89 years.
Besides his loving wife, he is survived by Barbara (Brian) Philp of Campbell River, B.C., Karen (Tatsuo) Mizushima of Port Moody, B.C., Marilyn Osaka of Edmonton, A.B., Evelyn (Chuck) Osaka of Edmonton, A.B., Patricia (Douglas) Montgomery of Cochrane, A.B., Dr. Janice (Mickey) Noji of Coaldale, A.B., Mark (Nancy) Osaka of Picture Butte, A.B., and Jo-Ann Dragland of Calgary, A.B. Twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He is also survived by sisters Mary Osaka & Eleanor Katakami and sister-in-laws Kikue, Kay, & Yumiko Osaka.
He was predeceased by his father Otogoro & mother Utano, brothers George, Frank & Hugh, and two sisters in Japan.
Harry was a farmer in Picture Butte area for many years until his retirement to Lethbridge. He loved hunting and fishing, but his special love was his grandchildren. Harry was a loving father & grandfather who will be sadly missed.
There will be a private family service at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, with Reverend Yasuo Isumi officiating.
In lieu of flowers or koden, donations can be made to Garden View Lodge, 751- 1st Avenue South Lethbridge, Alberta, or a charity of your choice.
Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca