Joshua Raj Kotaro Yoneda

Joshua Yoneda, our warrior of the light, was born on October 29, 1994, to Navy Sahota and the late Dr. Ross Yoneda. Joshua was an apple face to his dad, a rock to his mom and sister and a gem to all. After a valiant battle with cancer, Joshua passed away on May 16, 2022. He was an extraordinary human being and his will to live and fight was incredible. An intelligent, brave and inspiring soul who was wise beyond his years and lived his life with grace - Joshua was our Sikh-samurai warrior and we will honour him forever.

Joshua had a great love for chess, penguins and travel. He spent hours perfecting his chess game and dreamed of visiting the penguins in Antarctica one day. A few years back, Joshua travelled to India and Japan and was able to get a glimpse of the historical places that gave him his heritage. Joshua was also an incredible classical piano player, a black belt in Taekwondo, a lifeguard and a volunteer for St. John's Ambulance. More recently, Joshua began his journey to seek enlightenment through meditation, a practice that reinforced his already formidable resolve and helped him remain serene in the face of life's most difficult battle.

Joshua graduated from Thompson Rivers University with a major in Cellular Molecular Microbial Biology. He then went on to complete his Master's degree in Microbial Genetics at the University of Regina. After successfully defending his thesis on antibiotic-resistant bacteria, Joshua was accepted into the Southern Medical Program at the University of British Columbia. During this time, Joshua became fascinated with specialties such as Neurology, Internal Medicine and Family Medicine.

Our Warrior of the Light

After spending a year at Royal Inland Hospital he experienced the immense gratification that came with forming patient relationships in Family Practice, which is something his father spoke about often. Next week, Joshua will be graduating from UBC School of Medicine and his sister will accept the medical degree on his behalf.

Joshua was a loving brother, an extraordinary son, a cherished grandson, a beloved nephew and a trusted friend. He leaves behind his mother Navy and his sister Marissa whos will build on his legacy with the help of his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many close friends. Joshua's impact was profound and his values of kindness, empathy, grace and love will live on in all those whose lives he touched.

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