Obituary of Minoru Hashimoto

Minoru Hashimoto of Calgary, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2007 at the age of 100 years. Minoru Hashimoto was born in Misumi, Kumamoto, Japan on October 1, 1907. Minoru had an incredible zest for life and people. Everything he undertook he did with extreme passion. A man who was young at heart, he loved time spent with the Kotobuki Club, friends and especially his family. He was always willing to undertake any challenge and especially enjoyed perfecting and practising his many talents that included painting, carving and singing karaoke. Mr. Hashimoto was a member of the Kotobuki Kai, Karaoke Club where he enjoyed every meeting until he was one-hundred years old. In the past, he belonged to the Carving Group and served as an active member with the Calgary Buddhist Church. The family would like to thank all who shared in the many “celebrations of Minoru’s life” honouring his one-hundred years. We will all cherish and remember the memories. Minoru is survived by his children Alice (Bruce) Kimura of Calgary, AB, Stanley (Terrie) Hashimoto of Vancouver, BC; six grandchildren, Diane (Jeff) Sawa, Robert (Jeanine) Kimura, Elizabeth (Dave) Ambedian, April Hashimoto, Lara Hashimoto, and Skip Hashimoto; five great-grandchildren, Steven, Sydney, Tatum Sawa, Maren and Nathan Kimura; sister-in-law Sally Hashimoto; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife Chisae, parents, sister Tsugie Tateyama and brother Noburu Hashimoto. A Private Family Service will be held. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. The family graciously declines any “Koden”. In living memory of Minoru Hashimoto, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.