Passed peacefully on April 28, 2025 at Centenary Hospital. Predeceased in 2008 by her devoted husband of 50 years, Mark (Kazuhira), her parents Yaichiro and Tokuno, and her loving siblings Lily, Mas, Toki, Mike and Mits. She will be dearly missed by her sister Ichie Yamamoto. Remembering her with love are her children Gary (Susan), Karen (Michael), Lori (Christopher) and Cindy, her grandchildren Matthew, Daniel, Sarah, Meagan, Darcy, Duncan, Max and Ben, her great-granddaughter Naomi, and her many nieces and nephews.

Miyo was born in Vancouver, interned with her parents and siblings in Lemon Creek, then settled in West Rouge where she raised her family. Most recently she resided at the Momiji Residence alongside her sister and friends. Many thanks to Miyo’s caregivers Marita, Lisa, and Ellen, and to the staff at Momiji. We would also like to express our gratitude to the caring nurses, doctors and staff at Centenary Hospital.

Family and friends will be received at PINE HILLS FUNERAL CENTRE, 625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, on May 7 from 4-8pm and on May 8 from 10-11am. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on May 8 at 11am. In lieu of flowers or koden, donations may be made to Momiji Health Care Society, Cummer Avenue United Church or Scarborough Health Network Foundation.