Minoru (Min) YATABE

Minoru (Min) YATABE

YATABE, Minoru (Min) World War II Veteran September 15, 1922 – October 12, 2018 Min lived a full and energetic life for the entire extent of his 96 years. His earthly life ended peacefully at his Delmanor Wynford residence with his family by his side.

Beloved husband of Lydia (nee Nakamura) wife of 66 years and dear father of Norman (Heather), Deidre “Dee Dee” Piercey (Brian Kai) and Vivian (Alain Bilodeau). Loving grandfather of Brett, Alyssa (Nicholas), Ryan, Evan and Alexi. Great-grandfather of August. Survived by sister Marnie Hirano, sisters-in-law Amy (Masao), Kazuko (Eiji) and Roe (Tom). Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews and their children. Predeceased by parents Tsune and Gensaku Yatabe, brothers Masao, Eiji, Phil (Lorraine, Irene), Tom, sisters Koto Adachi (Terry), Joanne Kiyonaga (Jerry), brother-in-law Gus Hirano.

As a graduate of the S-20 group of Japanese Canadian soldiers, Min served in Southeast Asia with the Canadian Intelligence Corp attached to the British Intelligence Corp during WWII. A University of Toronto 5T2 chemical engineering graduate, Min enjoyed a 35-year career with Gore & Storrie Ltd. He will be remembered for his volunteer activities in many organizations including Boy Scouts Canada, Better Living, Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10.

Special thanks to Dr Arvanitis, her palliative team and staff at Delmanor Wynford for providing support and compassionate care.

Visitation at Highland Funeral Home, 3280 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, November 2nd. Memorial service at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 3rd.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (Heritage fund), Bayview United Church or the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 would be greatly appreciated.