LARRY NAOTO TAMAKI of Lethbridge passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, March 15, 2010 at the age of 59 years.

Larry is survived by his son Travis Tamaki of Las Vegas, daughter Jody (Mike) Pontillo of Las Vegas and their mother Linda Tamaki of Las Vegas. He is also survived by his brothers Koji Tamaki and Jack (Shirley) Tamaki of Lethbridge and sister Helen (Brian) Murkin of Lethbridge. Larry is also survived by nieces and nephews, Amy Tamaki, Jamey (Brandon) Beekman, Tim Tamaki, Stacey (Gerard) Sherry of Red Deer and Shaun Dennis.

Larry was predeceased by his son Larry Naoto Tamaki Jr. and his parents Tomi and Michigoro Tamaki.

Larry accomplished much in his life including raising his three children. He had a love of life and people and touched the lives of all who knew him. He had a unique sense of humour and a quick wit.

Larry was very active in the past with the Lethbridge Softball Association and helped to build the Peenaquin Park Softball Complex. He worked for the City of Las Vegas for numerous years until falling ill then returning to Lethbridge in 2008. He loved golfing and spending time with his son’s dog Tori.

Larry’s quiet courage, strength of spirit, creativity and sense of humour will be carried forward by those who loved him.

A Graveside Service will be held at MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY, Scenic Drive and 11th Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Yasuo Izumi officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Larry’s honour to the Lethbridge Kidney Foundation, 438-10 Street North Lethbridge, AB T1H 2C7.

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