Mrs. Sadako Oyama

July 05, 1929 ~ January 24, 2022

With much sadness we say good-bye to our Mom, Sister, Aunt, Nana and great grandma that passed away after a brief battle with cancer. Predeceased by husband Hayaru (Joe) along with sisters/brothers both in Vancouver & Japan.

She leaves behind sister Kiyoko and daughters Ruth (Kiyofumi late) and Emi (Derek) and grandchildren Paul (Raquel), Shari (Wesley), Derek (Prudence), Tyler (Tracy), Melanie (Alex), great grandson Wesson, many nieces/nephews and Tobi, Russell and Waffle.

Since mom & dad’s Vancouver arrival together they started a dry cleaning business, corner grocery store and employment with Hudson’s Bay food services where she retired. Mom enjoyed travel, always remained active through her daily walking, line dance social activities, Nikkei Centre Auxiliary volunteer and a very proud member of Sakura singers.

Sadako’s family would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Crossroads Hospice, Burnaby Hospital Palliative Care, Burnaby Home Health, Royal Columbia Hospital, Dr Myuran Ratnarajah along with the many healthcare heroes who greatly cared for her.

In lieu of flowers or Koden please support Robert Nimi Nikkei Home in her memory would be much appreciated thank you.

Funeral and interment were conducted at Forest Lawn, Burnaby, BC. with immediate family only as per Mom’s request. Our apologies to extended family and friends who would have liked to be included.