Raymond Lawrence Girard, 97, passed away peacefully at Casa Mia Nursing Home, Vancouver, BC. Survived by loving wife Keiko Yakumo, of 35 years, sons Gregory (QiQi) Girard, Jeffrey Girard, daughter Jenna (Jim) Bussey, stepdaughters Kristin (Ron) Schreckenbach and Meredyth Yakumo, brothers Ronnie, William, Ralph, 6 grandchildren (Thomas, Danelle, Samantha, Zane, Qail, and Kai), 2 great grandchildren (David and Sage) and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by spouse Bonnie Barkasy, brother Frank, sisters Yvonne and Rita, and daughter-in-law Sandra.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on July 27, 2024, at 10:30 AM at Corpus Christi Parish, 6350 Nanaimo St. Vancouver BC V5P 4K7.
Graveside service and interment of ashes at Mountain View Cemetery (5455 Fraser St. Vancouver, BC V5W 2Z3). Reception with light refreshments to follow at Mountain View Cemetery - Celebration Hall & Courtyard (5445 Fraser St. Vancouver BC V5W 2Z3)
On behalf of the family, we wish to send our heartfelt gratitude to Annie, Director of Care and all the staff at Casa Mia for their compassion, warmth and care shown towards Ray’s well-being. He truly appreciated their kindness.
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