We sadly announce that Sassy passed away peacefully Monday September 10th @ her home in Garibaldi Highlands after a lengthy spirited battle with Cancer.
Sassy had her loving husband, Cuz, her mom Kazumi, her god-sons Isshin, Yamato & Ryoma Chiyasu + her dog Brandy all by her side when her journey ended.
Sassy’s deceased father Akira, brother Kazumasa & dog Daisy accompanied her into the spiritual world.
A beloved wife, boss, aunt & friend, Sassy is survived by her husband Steve Cuz Cousins, mom Kazumi Kobayashi, brothers Kazuhiro & Masayuki + her 3 nieces’ Chinatsu, Sakura, Asuka & her nephew Yuki as well as numerous aunts, uncles, staff & friends around the world!
Sassy was born & educated in Osaka Japan where she operated her own Dental Clinic for several years before moving to Whistler, BC in 1997 to marry Cuz & become an owner of SPICY Sports Inc. Sassy always felt at home in the Great outdoors, she enjoyed skiing, hiking, biking & ice hockey.
Sassy volunteered her services to help the Canadian Alpine Ski Team during the 1998 Winter Olympics in Japan.
Sassy loved to help people & she had to complete every task she took on.
Sassy’s Amazing Warm SMILE touched everyone she met!
The family would like to recognize & Thank the many health professionals that assisted us throughout Sassy’s battle. Special Thanks to Dr. Boyd (VGH), Dr. Malherbe (Squamish), The Squamish Palliative Home Care nurses & support staff, Hospice Staff & Heidi from Physiotherapy.
A Very Special Thanks to Tara Coulter & Pat McCullagh for the Amazing REIKI, Reflexology & Energy Healing Sessions to keep Sassy’s Quality of Life and to make her transition easier as her journey came to an end.
To our unsung Hero’s: Hide, Chieko, Isshin, Yamato & Ryoma Chiyasu:
Thanks for all the foods & daily support helping Sassy battle this awful disease.
Donations can be made is Sassy’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. For those wishing to share a memory of Sassy, please go to www.hollyburnfunerals.com
Hollyburn Funeral Home 604-922-1221
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