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George Wataru
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Funamoto
1923 - 2016
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Obituary for George Wataru Funamoto
FUNAMOTO, George Wataru
George Funamoto chose June 16, 2016 to say his final goodbye. He passed away peacefully after a short illness, in his 93rd year. He will be forever cherished by his wife, Theresa Fumiyo, his three daughters, Joyce, Jayne (David Angles) and Janet and his grandson, Brendan. He was born on September 20, 1923 in Kamloops, B.C. and was predeceased by his parents, Shoichi and Mitsuyo and his siblings, Doug, Ina, Junso and Yosh. He worked as an accountant at Rheem Canada for 30 years. George lived life to the fullest even to the end and was always active and looking forward to the next challenge. He loved fishing, playing golf and the great outdoors. He was also dedicated to preserving the history of the internment of Japanese Canadians in WWII. His family wishes to thank Dr. Alanna Smrke, nurse Erica and the Palliative team at Juravinski Hospital. Friends will be received at P. X. Dermody Funeral Home, 1919 King St. East, Hamilton on Friday June 24, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Vigil prayers at 3:30 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church, 128 Edgemont St. South, on Saturday June 25, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 580 Old York Rd., Burlington. If desired, donations in memory of George to St. John the Baptist Church would be greatly appreciated.
“ . . . the time of my departure has come, I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4: 6 -7)
George Funamoto chose June 16, 2016 to say his final goodbye. He passed away peacefully after a short illness, in his 93rd year. He will be forever cherished by his wife, Theresa Fumiyo, his three daughters, Joyce, Jayne (David Angles) and Janet and his grandson, Brendan. He was born on September 20, 1923 in Kamloops, B.C. and was predeceased by his parents, Shoichi and Mitsuyo and his siblings, Doug, Ina, Junso and Yosh. He worked as an accountant at Rheem Canada for 30 years. George lived life to the fullest even to the end and was always active and looking forward to the next challenge. He loved fishing, playing golf and the great outdoors. He was also dedicated to preserving the history of the internment of Japanese Canadians in WWII. His family wishes to thank Dr. Alanna Smrke, nurse Erica and the Palliative team at Juravinski Hospital. Friends will be received at P. X. Dermody Funeral Home, 1919 King St. East, Hamilton on Friday June 24, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Vigil prayers at 3:30 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church, 128 Edgemont St. South, on Saturday June 25, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 580 Old York Rd., Burlington. If desired, donations in memory of George to St. John the Baptist Church would be greatly appreciated.
“ . . . the time of my departure has come, I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4: 6 -7)
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