Obituary - Mitsue Sakamoto
Mitsue Sakamoto
1920 - 2013
Mitsue Margaret Sakamoto passed away on September 10, 2013 at the age of 93 years. Margaret was predeceased in 2010 by her husband of 68 years, Hideo Bob Sakamoto. She leaves to cherish her memory her three children and their families: Ron & Joyce and their family; Shawn & Carrie Sakamoto (Parker, Quintin, & Lennon), Sasha & Scott Mahan (Lachlan & Cadan), and Jeremy & Robin Sakamoto (Alexis): Glory & Gary Oseki and their family; Todd Oseki, and Lana & Cory Cavazzi (Payton & Ella): Stan & Susan and their family; Cameron & Kim Dennison, Chad & Theresa Dennison (Emmett & Calla), Mark & Jade Sakamoto (Miya & Tomi), Carrick Dennison & Amanda Bokamyer, Daniel & Carly Sakamoto (Samuel), Logan Dennison & Jonelle Gladue, and Kumiko Sakamoto. She is also survived by her sisters Susanne Hikida and Mary Nishimura, her sisters-in-law June Hinatsu, Kay Oseki, and Shizuko Sakamoto (Japan) and their families. She was predeceased by her brothers Eichi and Toru Oseki. Margaret was born in Eburne, BC (now part of Vancouver) in 1920, daughter of Yosuke and Tomi Oseki. She graduated from Magee High School and moved to Vancouver to continue her studies in dressmaking and design. She worked in Vancouver as a dressmaker until her family was uprooted and sent to Coaldale, AB during the Japanese evacuation in 1942. The Sakamoto family moved to Medicine Hat in 1948 where they operated a market garden until 1993. Margaret also worked at Dominion Glass until she retired at the age of 62. Margaret did not dwell on the injustices she suffered in her lifetime. Hardship could not impeach her remarkably warm and generous heart. There was always one more seat around her kitchen table, which was a blessing because she was a tremendous cook! There was always time for an encouraging word while sharing a cup of ocha. Her family was her proudest achievement and she showered all of us with a love so patient and so pure it is sure to be felt for the rest of our days. It will be passed down. A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held in at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 - 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., followed by a luncheon in the Grandstand Banquet Room at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede grounds. A family service and burial of ashes will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2013 in Vancouver. In lieu of koden and flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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Cathy Smith:
Sep 13, 2013 at 12:09 AM
Dear Stan and family, I am so sorry to hear of your dear mother's death. She was a real lady and a beautiful Human being. God bless you. Cathy Smith
Bill Jaswal & Family:
Sep 13, 2013 at 04:09 PM
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Shari Gelinas:
Sep 15, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Hi Stan: I was saddened to hear of Margaret's passing, and I'm very sorry for your loss. She was such a dear, sweet person. Mom (Julaine Everett) asked me to give you her condolences as well. (She is living in Red Deer now at Collegeside Gardens). Our thoughts are with you and your family . . . Shari
Thinking of You---Van Christou:
Sep 14, 2013 at 04:09 PM
Ron and Joyce: My heartfelt condolences - you have lost a precious member of your family. However you are left with a rich legacy by a mother "whose love was so patient and so pure". Nobody can ask for more than that. Van Christou
Spencer and Louise Lacey:
Sep 14, 2013 at 09:09 PM
Dear Stan and Susan and family, our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you at this time. How blessed you all were to have had such a beautiful lady in your live's.
Bob & Wendy Batchelder:
Sep 16, 2013 at 03:09 AM
Dear Stan and family, So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. You are in our hearts. May she be at peace. Bob & Wendy Batchelder.
Linda and Jim Zook:
Sep 16, 2013 at 04:09 PM
Our deepest and sincere sympathy to the Sakamoto family at this very sad time. Linda and Jim Zook
G. Wayne Dwornik:
Sep 16, 2013 at 07:09 PM
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our heartfelt wishes are with you and all your family at this difficult time. God Bless. gwd
Kim Doram-Gorrill:
Sep 17, 2013 at 02:09 AM
Dear Ron, Joyce and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I know all too well the difficult time you are going through and there are sometimes not enough words to express what you are truly feeling. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything, please do not ever hesitate to call.
All my love, Kim Doram-Gorrill and family
Elaine Wiedemann:
Sep 26, 2013 at 01:09 PM
Dear Stan & Family . My sympathy and condolences on the death of your mother. Sincerely, Elaine Wiedemann
Betty & Jim Horsman:
Sep 27, 2013 at 04:09 PM
Betty & I extend our sincere sympathy on the passing of Margaret, she lived a very full and challenging life. Her legacy is a fine and successful family who loved and respected her for her generosity and love. She will be missed also by a host of friends whose lives she touched. Our thoughts are with you all. Betty & Jim Horsman
Gary Seher:
Oct 07, 2013 at 03:10 PM
Attention: Ron Sakamoto I received today notice of the passing of your mother. It is with sadness that I pass this message to you with my sincere sympathy. Your mother was very kind to me as well as your father and grandfather and I think of them fondly from time to time. I wish you the very best in the future and think of our youth as small boys in the "Hat". Please pass on my thoughts to your family.
Best Regards, Gary Seher Red Deer