1946 – 2017

It is with great sadness to announce that Karlau Uyeda, age 72, passed away on Friday (March 10, 2017) at Kamloops Hospice after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was blessed by being surrounded by her close family at the time of her passing. 

Karlau was the oldest of eight children. She was born in Vancouver, BC on April 6, 1946 and grew up in Mission, BC. In 1968, Karlau moved to Kamloops and started her career as an RN at Royal Inland Hospital. While in her training she met her beloved husband George Uyeda and settled permanently in the area. 
Throughout her career she wore many hats; she was a nurse at RIH, a housewife, a business partner, a nurse at Overlander Extended Care and Kamloops Mental Health. During her busy life she still was able to earn her Nursing Degree from TRU in 1998, something that she was very proud of. 
Karlau was an incredible, caring and compassionate woman who gave back so much to others around her. She loved to pass on her vast knowledge of everyday life and take her chances at the Casino. She also enjoyed gardening, baking and simply spending time with her friends and family.
Karlau is survived by her husband, George; daughters, Shelley and Tanya; her son Bryan and his spouse Tomoko; and two grand-children Kazuto and Maiya; brothers, the families of Vern Babuik, Del Babuik, Lyle Babuick; her sisters Jaqui Brogden and Heidi Babuick. Predeceased by her sister, Elaine Singh; brother, Ralph Babuik and parents Ernest and Eileen Babuick.
The Uyeda family would like to extend our gratitude to all of the staff on 3W of RIH, Kamloops Hospice and especially to Dr. Gorman and Dr. Hamilton for their attentiveness and loving care.
Her celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 2:00pm at Schoenings Funeral Home in Kamloops. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Karlau’s name to the Kamloops Japanese Canadian Centr

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

• Date : 2017-03-10
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.