SAISHO, Akinobu - The family is very sad to announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Akinobu Saisho on April 28, 2021, at North York General Hospital, in his 97th year.
Born in Vancouver, BC on December 4, 1924, Aki spent his childhood and teen years in Vancouver before moving to Ontario after his family was released from the Internment camp in British Columbia.
Aki was predeceased by his parents Masuye and Hikoemon, his sister Takako (Alice) and Tatsuni Iwasa, and brothers Tetsuo (Jimmy) and Yaye (Tomoda) and Keigi and Barbara (Nishino).
Aki is survived by his loving wife, June; his 2 children, his son Larry and his wife Dorothy, his daughter Joanne and her husband Stan. He will be fondly remembered by his sisters Kazuko, (late Tom Kawabe) and Amy, (Bob Wiffen) and sadly missed by all his nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Aki will be forever remembered for his love and passion for music.
As a teen, he would take the liberty to skip school, so that he could watch his favorite big bands play. In his retirement years, he took his passion for music to learn ballroom dancing.
This created wonderful memories for Aki and June.
You would see the joy on his face as they magically waltzed across the dance floor. Aki loved life.
The week before he was hospitalized, he was driving his car and was determined to keep his grass green and his fish pond clean Aki was a hard worker, loyal husband, and while quiet in nature, he could be very witty.
He was loved by many whose lives he touched and left us with memories of a long-lasting smile.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Harvey Blankenstein for his many years of care and compassion.
A celebration of Aki's life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Akinobu's memory can be made to a charity of your choice.
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