Obit Ryuko Pat IKEDA (nee Fujino)

Ryuko Pat IKEDA (nee Fujino)

 The family of Pat is deeply saddened to announce her passing on June 21, 2015 in her 84th year.

 She died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of George for 59 years. Loving mother of Akemi (Phil), David (Maggie), Doug and Naomi (Patrick). Cherished grandmother to Joey, Tom, Mikey, Emi, Charlie, Conall and Cian. Survived by brothers Tom (Becky) and Tak (Rose) and sister Kay (Tad) and sister-in-law Sue.
Predeceased by her parents Itsuki and Aki, sister Emiko, brother Mark, and grandson Sam.

 Her joy in life was spending time with family and friends. She loved singing, her flower garden, poker nights, tai-chi, mah-jong, playing games, doing puzzles and watching movies. She was a dedicated member of the Ikenobo Society of Hamilton and the CJCC. The family is grateful for the care and compassion shown by her oncology and surgical teams at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre and the wonderful nurses, PSWs and OT from the CCAC. With special thanks to Drs. Yang, Tozer, Johanson, and Szarka and nurses Nancy, Theresa and Joanne.

 She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.

 Visitations will be held at Bay Gardens Funeral Home - 947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, (905) 574-0405 on Thursday, June 25, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A memorial service to be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, June 26th at 10:30 a.m. For those who wish, donations to the Hamilton Canadian Japanese Cultural Centre or Juravinski Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated.

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George Ikeda and Don George