Kenno, Mrs. Yaye “Jane” (nee Yada)
passed away peacefully in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on August 3, 2003 at the age of 85 years. Jane was born in North Vancouver, daughter of the late Sutejiro and Tama Yada. Jane married Kato George Kenno in 1947 and resided in Fort William, Ontario until moving to Nanaimo, B.C. in 1989. Jane was predeceased by her husband Kato in 1986. Her family, friends, puzzle making and gardening were her main interests. Jane will be dearly missed by sons George (Barbara) and Kenji (Claire); grandchildren Kara, Adam, Paul, Sara, Staci and Kristen. Funeral Services were held Friday, August 8, 2003 at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1720 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, B.C. at 2:00 pm with Buddhist Reverend Orae Fujikawa of Vancouver officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Thunder Bay, Ontario. As expressions of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jane’s memory to a charity of choice.
First Memorial Funeral Services
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