May 29, 1929 – July 22, 2024   

It is with great sadness that the Takenaka family shares the passing of Toshio “Tosh” Takenaka. Tosh passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, at the age of 95 years, with family by his bedside. 

Tosh was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle.  He is survived by his wife of 69 years—Frances “Fran”; children Randy (Keiko), Wendy (Dale), Lana (Dan); grandchildren Shanna (Dustin), Taryn (Matt), Tasha (Chris), Travis (Cyndi), Jeffrey (Sarah), Kristen (David); great grandchildren Preston, Cruz, Riley, Austin, Macklen, Kinzley; siblings Miyo (living in Japan), Mich (Ken), Kaz (Tony), Butch (Joan); and many in-laws, nephews, and nieces. 

Tosh was born on May 29, 1929 in Vancouver, B.C.  His father relocated the family, traveling by train to Kamloops, to avoid being interned. Tosh spent his younger years orchard picking, working in construction and in the mines, and later working for the Post Office where he retired after 32 years (1953-1985) of service. He resided in Kamloops for his entire married life where he and Fran raised the family in their home of 69 years—the house that he and his father built along with Assistant Contractor Fran. 

Tosh enjoyed playing hockey and baseball in his younger years, but golf became his biggest sports passion (a love that filtered down to his son and grandsons).  Tosh was an avid golfer and was the longest Kamloops Golf and Country Club member.  At 90 years, Tosh still refused to take a golf cart and would walk the 18 holes. 

Tosh dedicated himself to his family and worked hard to provide for them.  He cherished and took great pride in his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  He was also a devoted husband—at 95 years, he was still determined to take care of his wife and rejected outside help with cleaning, caregiving, cooking, and gardening.  Tosh will also be remembered for being very meticulous about his lawn—continuing to mow it himself, even at his advanced age of 95. 

Tosh will be missed deeply, but his memory will be in our hearts forever. 

The Takenaka family would like to express their appreciation to all those who took care of Tosh and supported him and the family.  Tosh wished to be cremated and, per his request, there will be no service. 

You may offer a message of condolence at Kamloops Funeral Home for the Takenaka family. 

• Date : 2024-07-22
• Location : Kamloops