In loving memory, Irene Ayako Tabata of Kamloops, B.C, passed away on February 18, 2016 at the age of 82.
Irene is survived by her adoring husband of 57 years, Shoji and by her loving children Sharlene (Dave), Eiko (John), Rosanne (Blaine), Russell (Mary Ann), and Kevin (Romy). She will be deeply missed by her four grandchildren Tyler (Heather), Derek, Nathan, and Aly.
She was predeceased by her parents Rikimatsu and Sakiye Takasaki and all her siblings Matsuye, Takeo, Jun, Yoshio, Akio, and Hiroshi.
Irene was born in Port Haney, B.C. on July 9, 1933. In 1942, her family was relocated and interned in New Denver. It gave her great joy to know it was her family’s cabin on display in the Nikkei Internment Memorial Center in New Denver, BC. After internment, she moved back to Vancouver in 1950 where she met Shoji, the love of her life. They moved to Kamloops in 1970 to raise their five children.
Irene was a loving and caring mother and her greatest joy and pride came from the raising of her children and seeing them grow into adulthood.
A memorial service will take place at 1:00 pm on Monday, February 29th, 2016 at the Kamloops Buddhist Church with Reverend Miyakawa officiating.

Arrangements entrusted to
Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324
Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

• Date : 2016-02-18
• Location : Kamloops, BC