MISUMI, Kiki (Karen) Ruth Hannako - Born May 2, 1960, passed away at home on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at age 58.
After bravely and nobly fighting cancer for over 12 years, Kiki, died from Leiomyosarcoma.
Kiki was a gifted jazz cellist, pianist, singer, composer, and spiritual leader who gave so much joy, compassion, help and guidance to her family, friends, colleagues and community.
Kiki is survived by her loving husband jazz guitarist Reg Schwager.
Kiki was the cherished daughter of Naomi Rae Misumi, beloved sister of Gregory Misumi and Tia Downer (nee Misumi).
Loving Aunt to Sasha and Charles Downer, brother-in-law, Jeff Downer, and in-law to Aunt Ina Finlay and Hilda Downer, Gary Downer and David Downer. She is also survived by Uncle Dr. Sam Misumi and Kiki's loving cousins, Auntie Ruth Oda, father-in-law Walter Schwager, sister-in-law, Jeanette Schwager.
Preceded in death by father Dr. David Y. Misumi, Granny Sue Kutsukake, Uncle Jerry Kutsukake, Mother-in-law Agatha Schwager.
A celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Kiki's Buddhist Church, SGI Canada, 2050 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ontario, on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations In Memory of Kiki Misumi can to made to: 1. SGI Canada, Charity Registration No. 12984-9899, RR0001, 2050 Dufferin St, Toronto, Ontario M6E 3R6. 2. Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care. a) Donate online at tlcpc.org (in honour of Kiki Misumi) b) Donate over the phone 416-586-4800 c) Donate by mail, Cheque made out to Sinai Health Foundation, write in the memo line on the cheque: "In Honour of KIKI MISUMI - Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care", address: Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care, 522 University Ave. Room 1001, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1W7.
Kiki lives on in the hearts of those she touched, for nothing loved is ever lost and Kiki was loved so much.
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