Monthly Donations Update (October 24 — November 29, 2019)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from October 24, 2019 — November 29, 2019 inclusive!
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from October 24 — November 29, 2019 inclusive
We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
NEW LEAF!
Orange
Nancy Okano
Yellow
Kumi Inaba
Green
Yu-Zhi & Lynne Kiang
Asa Mori
Florence Mitani
Wakako Morris
Nancy Nesbitt
ADDED TO LEAF
Gold
Yoshio Arai
Burgundy
Don & Kumiko Iwanaka
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Rickey & Margaret Yada
Jim Pike Ltd.
Red
Ryan & Eliza Lang
Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa
Kathy Miki
Orange
Byron Aceman & Caron Bernstein
Frank & Patricia Hamanishi
Chiyoko Inouye
Yosh & Gail Kariatsumari
Yoshiko Wakabayashi
JX Nippon Oil & Energy Coal (Canada) Ltd.
Yellow
Bruce & Vivian Ettinger
Mitsuru & Yuki Tanaka
Harry Tonogai
Green
Wayne & Kaori Lytton
GENERAL
Anonymous
Danielle Cantafio
Takeashi Hayakaze
Nora Kawamoto
Wanda Lee
Akiko Minato
Eugene & Arlene Miyoshi
Alan Nakamoto
Jacqueline Nicks
Hiratatsu Ochiai
Sachiko & Yukio Okamura
Terrie Orthner
Thomas Suzuki
Walter Shore
Ronald Ui
Bernhard Zinkhofer
FRIENDS OF NIKKEI CENTRE MAINTENANCE FUND
Anonymous (5)
Takashi Chijiwa
Rebecca Choi
Christopoulos Family
Akiko Gomyo
Alissa Hamakawa
Mutsumi Hamakawa
Ryan Lang
Cathy Makihara
Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa
Kathy Miki
Nancy Miki
Wakako Morris
John Nakamoto
James Nasu
NNMCC Auxiliary
Nancy Okano
Jim Pike Ltd.
Salim & Lynn Rahman
Dalbir Rai
Norman Shuto & Patricia Wallace
Susanne Tabata
Dave Vallee
Sam Yamamoto
Mas & Kaori Yano
HONOURS & TRIBUTES
In Celebration of Kelvin & Kay Higo's 50th Wedding Anniversary
Barry Higo
In Celebration of Dr. Akira Horii's 88th Birthday
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Noboru & K. Ishikawa
In Celebration of Sumiko Hui's 80th Birthday
Wayne & Kaori Lytton
Hidemi Matsushita
In Celebration of John Nakamoto’s 80th Birthday
Mary F. Kawamoto
In Celebration of Osamu Tanaka's 88th Birthday
Mitsuru & Yuki Tanaka
In Celebration of Mas & Kaori Yano’s 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mas & Kaori Yano gratefully acknowledge: Louis & Gerry Horii, Dr. & Mrs. Aki Horii, Sue & Richard Kanegawa, Bruce & Nan Tasaka, Lou Yano
Tom & Judy Maikawa
Akio Momotani
Roberta H. Nasu
In Memory of Satoru Arakawa
Shirley Lee
In Memory of Shigenobu Chijiwa
Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa
In Memory of Fumi Hamagami
James Nasu
In Memory of Roy Hamaguchi
Howard Shimokura
In Memory of Isoji Hatashita
Kumi Inaba
In Memory of Sayo Hattori
Ruby Hattori
Sumiko Kamachi
Dick Koyanagi
Michiyo Maeda
In Memory of Emmie Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
In Memory of Shigeru Hayashi
Nancy Hayashi
In Memory of Roy Kobayashi
Keith Westover
In Memory of Elanore Kondo
Osamu & Virginia Tanaka & Family
In Memory of Karl Kaoru Konishi
Fred Yasuda
In Memory of Jane Shimokura
Howard Shimokura
In Honour of Susumu & Barbara Tabata
Susanne Tabata
In Memory of Mickey Miyoshi Tanaka
Dr. Robert & Molly Akune
Hollis Barrow
Shigeru & Akemi Hirai
Yoshiko Hirano
Frank & Patricia Hamanishi
Sumiko Kamachi
Alice Kamitakahara
Mary F. Kawamoto
Bill & Toshiko Kajiwara
George Kimura
Dick Koyanagi
Kazuko Koyanagi
George & Emie Naito & Families
Jane F. Nimi
Shoji & Eve Nishihata
Takako Sakakibara
Virginia E. Sato
Osamu & Virginia Tanaka & Family
Etsuko Tsuji
Yoshiko Wakabayashi
Yutaka & Naomi Yamamoto
In Memory of Tich Tuong Ly
Izumi Low
In Memory of Nobby Yano’s 10th Anniversary
Joyce Nakamoto
In Memory of Kathryn Yatabe
Walter & Jean Kamimura
MONTHLY GIVING CLUB
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Manami Calvo
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Tomoko Ito
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Daigo Naito
Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Trevor Jones & Darlene Tanaka
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Mary Yamada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
HERITAGE ESTATE GIVING CIRCLE
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Tamiko Corbett
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Gordon Kadota
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Catching Up with Beth: Environmental Issues, Grad School & The Value of Sports
Beth was our first Nikkei Youth Athletics Bursary recipient! Here’s what she’s been up to…
Catching Up With Beth: Environmental Issues, Grad School & The Value Of Sports
Beth was our first Nikkei Youth Athletics Bursary recipient! Here’s what she’s been up to…
“I am currently in my fourth year at Simon Fraser University. I am studying towards a Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography. I was previously studying earth sciences, but I decided to switch to physical geography because it has a larger focus on the environmental issues that we face today. I plan to finish my degree in the next year or so and then begin a masters program.
Since receiving the Nikkei Youth Athletics Bursary in 2016, I played senior womens softball for a few years but then decided to focus on work and school. I do plan to return to sports, whether it be coaching or playing, because I believe participating in athletic programs provides you with valuable skills and experiences that will continue to benefit you for the rest of your life.”
We're Ringing in the Season on Giving Tuesday — Dec 3
We all know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but what about Giving Tuesday? At Nikkei Place, we’re starting the holiday giving season by giving thanks on Giving Tuesday — December 3rd!
We will be giving our supporters a call on December 3, to show our appreciation!
We're Ringing in the Season on Giving Tuesday — Dec 3rd
We all know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but what about Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Many recognize Giving Tuesday as the start of the charitable giving season.
At Nikkei Place, we’re starting the holiday giving season by giving thanks!
At Nikkei Place, we will be ringing in the season, quite literally, on Giving Tuesday! We will be giving our supporters a call on December 3, to show our appreciation and gratitude for their generosity and commitment to our community.
Together we are changing lives and community for the better. Thank you!
Monthly Donations Update (September 26 — October 23, 2019)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from September 26, 2019 — October 23, 2019 inclusive!
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from September 26 — October 23, 2019 inclusive
We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
NEW LEAF!
Gold
Yuko Yasutake
Copper
Nancy Miki & Adam Smith
Burgundy
Anonymous
Kevin & Denise Isomura
Noriko Nasu-Tidball &
Daniel Tidball
Red
Anonymous
Keiko Kiyota
Kathy Miki
Orange
Anonymous
Ian Miki & Chieko Chijiwa
Kiyokazu Godo
Laura Saimoto
Mitsuo Takahashi
Wayne & Rachel Tanaka
Green
Hiroko Stuart
ADDED TO LEAF
Visionary
Yoshiko Karasawa
Ambassador
Akiko Gomyo
Sam I. Yamamoto
Patron
Robert Banno &
Cathy Makihara
Shig & Akemi Hirai
Gold
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Copper
Dr. Anita Gartner &
David Makihara
Pat & Diane Miki
Bronze
Ryoko Ward
Burgundy
Louise Akuzawa & Ron Kruschen
Kami Insurance Agencies Ltd.
Kumi Shanahan & Mario Deravian
Red
Paul & Sandra Beauchamp
Orange
Kyle Matsuba
Herbert Ono & Tara O’Connor
Green
Rumi Sasaki
GENERAL
Kenneth & Jo Hamamura
Tom & Yoko Matsuno
Salim Rahman
We would like to acknowledge the following estate gift, from one of our supporters and residents:
The Estate of Sayo Hattori
FRIENDS OF NIKKEI CENTRE MAINTENANCE FUND
Henry & Yvonne Wakabayashi
HONOURS & TRIBUTES
In Celebration of Akira Horii’s 88th Birthday
Howard Shimokura
Bruce & Nan Tasaka
Mas & Kaori Yano
In Celebration of George Uyesugi’s 100th Birthday
Ed & Judy Whitehead
In Memory of Sayo Hattori
Dr. Robert & Molly Akune
In Memory of Emmie Hayashi
Robert Banno & Cathy Makihara
In Memory of Toyoko Hayashi
Nancy Y. Hayashi
In Memory of Gordon Kadota
Anonymous
Robert Banno & Cathy Makihara
Shigeru & Akemi Hirai
Japanese Canadian War Memorial Committee
Sato Kobayashi
Tsuneo & Noriko Miki
In Memory of Miyoshi Tanaka
Fumiko & Yoshiharu Aura
David & Kiyomi Minamata
Mitsuru & Yuki Tanaka
In Memory of Kume Tsuzuki
Shizuka Tsuzuki
In Memory of Akiko Wakabayashi
Mitsuko Barclay
MONTHLY GIVING CLUB
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Manami Calvo
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Tomoko Ito
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Daigo Naito
Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Trevor Jones & Darlene Tanaka
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Mary Yamada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
HERITAGE ESTATE GIVING CIRCLE
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Tamiko Corbett
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Gordon Kadota
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Today is National Philanthropy Day!
November 15th is National Philanthropy Day (NPD)! Thank you to all our Nikkei Place supporters.
Today is National Philanthropy Day!
Thank You for Being a Nikkei Place Supporter!
Today is National Philanthropy Day (NPD)! The special day we celebrate the extraordinary change that fundraising and philanthropy have helped to create in our world.
We take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to all our Nikkei Place supporters! Their efforts and generosity play a big part in our community’s continued success and growth.
Nikkei Place Foundation: Proud member of the AFP
NPD was started by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the leading organization in the world in advancing ethical fundraising.
Nikkei Place Foundation is a proud member of the AFP, and abide by their Code of Ethical Principles and Standards, and their Donor Bill of Rights, which helps ensure that our charity is operating under the highest ethical standards and use donor money effectively and efficiently. The Code of Ethics, and the Donor Bill of Rights can also be found in our resources section.
Catching Up with Dante: Engineering, Climate Change & Grad School
Our previous Nikkei Youth Athletics Bursary recipient Dante St. Prix is interested in developing technologies to counteract climate change, and continuing on to grad school.
Catching Up with Dante: Engineering, Climate Change & Grad School
Our previous Nikkei Youth Athletics Bursary recipient Dante St. Prix is interested in developing technologies to counteract climate change, and continuing on to grad school.
It’s wonderful to hear from young Nikkei like Dante, who is working towards an exciting career in engineering, and in particular, being interested in joining the efforts to counteract our global climate change issues. We wish him all the best in his future!
Here’s what he has to say:
“In September, I started my 5th and final year of the Engineering Physics undergraduate program at UBC. For most of my degree, I focused on learning about electronics in addition to micro- and nano-technology. This was perfect since I had the opportunity to work with Microchip to validate complex electronic devices over the summer. It was exciting to combine my working knowledge with state of the art testing equipment to solve real world problems.
While I love this field, after much thought, I decided that climate change is a much more pressing issue and that I’m in a good position to shift toward developing technologies to counteract it – perhaps in fields such as energy production and distribution. I plan on spending the next year speaking to people in this field and will choose a graduate program that will best fit my goals.
As someone who loves travelling, I made sure not to miss any opportunities and visited, Japan, China, South Korea and Taiwan in between my work term and the new school year.”
Monthly Donations Update (August 22 — September 25, 2019)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from August 22, 2019 — September 25, 2019 inclusive!
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from August 22, 2019 — September 25, 2019 inclusive
We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
ADDED TO LEAF
Platinum
Ken & Junko Shinozaki
Copper
Karol Dubitz
Burgundy
Anonymous
George & Elaine Homma
Roberta H. Nasu
Red
Takako Iura
National Association of Japanese Canadians
George & Linda Oike
Joe & Yoshiko Sakurada
Orange
Kelvin & Kay Higo
Bob & Katsi Abe
Joyce Oikawa
Bruce & Nan Tasaka
Sato Kobayashi
Green
Carina Abe
Aiko Marlene Hamakawa
June & George Kawaguchi
Takehisa Kawasaki
Kaori & Wayne Lytton
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Wayne & Rachel Tanaka
GENERAL
Anonymous
Kazuko Kobayashi
Koji Kobyayashi
Mieko Kobayashi
Maddison Proudfoot
Karin B. Yeatts
STEVESTON NIKKEI MEMORIAL PROJECT
Donald & Connie Mayede
Kelvin & Kay Higo
HONOURS & TRIBUTES
In Celebration of Kiyoko Tanaka’s 100th
Kelvin & Kay Higo
In Memory of Jane Shimokura
Brian Yamashita
In Memory of Sayo Hattori
Carina Abe
Karol Dubitz
Aiko Marlene Hamakawa
Taeko Hamakawa
Julia Hattori
Jean Y. Higano
Yosh Hirano
Hollis Ho
Louis Horii
Nobby Ishikawa
Kumiko Iwanaka
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Edward & Kay Katai
Takehisa Kawasaki
Izumi Low
Tatsu & Karen Mizushima
Tom & May Mukai
Frank Nakashima
Roberta H. Nasu
Joyce Oikawa
Joe & Yoshiko Sakurada
Wayne & Rachel Tanaka
Mary Tanaka
Bruce & Nan Tasaka
Yoshiko Wakabayashi
Saburo Wakabayashi
Jean Wakahara
Ryoko Ward
Ken & Dorothy Yada
In Memory of Gordon Kadota
Anonymous
Bob & Katsi Abe
George & Elaine Homma
Annette Lee
Kathryn Lee
Kaori & Wayne Lytton
National Association of Japanese Canadians
Kevin Okabe
Junko Tomita
Ken & Dorothy Yada
In Memory of Rosie Kamitakahara
Anonymous
In Memory of Miyoko Nose
Brian Yamashita
In Memory of Noriko Natsukoshi
Jean Wakahara
In Memory of Sam Shinde
Joyce M. Nakamoto
Mary & Kazuto Nakamoto
In Memory of Aki Wakabayashi
Jessie Ebata
David & Donna Ebata
Roger & Sandra Ebata
Jessie & Clayton Gyotoku
Bill & Addie Kobayashi
Ken M. Kobayashi
Richard & Michele Kobayashi
Sato Kobayashi
Toshiko Maeda
Ron Okada & Carol Nishi
Janet & Jack Ross
Brian Wakabayashi
In Memory of Ben Yoshida
Kelvin & Kay Higo
In Memory of Dinie Hartmans
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
In Memory of Miyoshi Mickey Tanaka
Carina Abe
George & Elaine Homma
Frank & Naomi Kamiya
Roberta H. Nasu
Iuzmi Low
Mamoru Madokoro
Norman Tanaka
In Memory of Richard Tadashi Nomura
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Miyoko Nose
Lucy Yamashita
Susan Thompson & Thomas Yamashita
In Memory of Shin Omatsu
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Dick Seiji
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Sam Shinde
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Edward Kichiro Shoji
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Miyoshi Tanaka
Grace Tanaka
In Memory of Susan Thompson
Thomas Yamashita
In Memory of Hiro Uchida
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Chizuko Uchide
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Akiko Wakabayshi
Shig Kobayashi
Suzanne Tabata
April Yamaoka
In Memory of Steve Yamamoto’s First Year After Passing
Donald & Connie Mayede
MONTHLY GIVING CLUB
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Manami Calvo
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Tomoko Ito
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Daigo Naito
Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Trevor Jones & Darlene Tanaka
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Mary Yamada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
HERITAGE ESTATE GIVING CIRCLE
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Tamiko Corbett
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Gordon Kadota
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi
Gordon Kadota's Life Remembered
Gordon was a great story teller and often started by saying “It’s a long story”. On Sunday, September 22, a large number of the Nikkei community gathered at Nikkei Place to celebrate the life of our dear friend…
Gordon Kadota's Life Remembered
His life, leadership, and lasting legacy in the Japanese Canadian community will never be forgotten.
Gordon was a great story teller and often started by saying “It’s a long story”. On Sunday, September 22, a large number of the Nikkei community gathered at Nikkei Place to celebrate the life of our dear friend and longtime supporter Gordon Kadota, and remember his story.
Gordon was born on January 15, 1933 in New Westminster, B.C., the 8th child of Kantaro and Shigeno (nee Kunita) Kadota. At the age of 7 he was taken to Japan for a visit, but the outbreak of World War II prevented his return to Canada. He spent 12 years in Japan, graduating from Kwansei Gakuin University High School and later returned to Canada in 1952.
“Gordon always struck me as unusual among JCs. As a Nisei who was trapped in Japan during the war and was educated there, but who returned to Canada as a young man, he had the ability to navigate both worlds with ease. He himself carried values from both Japan and Canada, and he was able to serve as a bridge between cultures and generations. He was at once blunt and diplomatic, sometimes at the same time, and he had a strong sense of duty to community, while never seeking credit for himself. As the second editor of The Bulletin, he set a tone and a standard that hopefully carries through to this day.”
—John Endo Greenaway
Editor, The Bulletin
Beginning in the mid-1950’s, he volunteered and became a leader in the Japanese Canadian community, serving both in organizations at the local and national levels. Over the years, Gordon received numerous awards for his work in the Japanese Canadian community, in business and tourism and the betterment of relations between Japan and Canada.
In 2016, Gordon received Nikkei Place Foundation’s Thomas Shoyama Lifetime Achievement Award.
In 2000, his dream of creating a gathering place for the Japanese-Canadian community was realized with the building of Nikkei Place in Burnaby, B.C.
“Gordon was a very unique man — he championed causes and worked with everyone. Like so many great leaders, he was patient and he worked tirelessly to prove that Nikkei Place was a dream that we needed to pursue.”
— Robert Banno
President, NPF
He had a big heart, kind words and a sense of humour that made it possible for him to continue for so many years in public service.
“Gordon Kadota will be remembered for his important work on behalf of the Japanese Canadian community. We will also remember his kindness, good humour and generosity.”
—Lorene Oikawa
President, NAJC
Celebration of Life for Gordon Kadota at Nikkei Place
Join Nikkei Place, as we celebrate the life of Gordon Ryo Kadota on September 22, 2019.
Celebration of Life for Gordon Kadota at Nikkei Place
Join Nikkei Place, as we celebrate the life of Gordon Ryo Kadota. Speeches to begin at 3:15pm. Light refreshments will be provided. No RSVP required. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please no koden or flowers as per the family’s request.
When: Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 3:00pm
Where: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Special Event Hall (6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby, BC)
Gordon Ryo Kadota passed away on July 31, 2019 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia at the age of 86. A private funeral was held on August 6 at Celebration Hall in Vancouver. Gordon is survived by his second wife, Kyoko; daughter Ayako (Steve); grandchildren Sydney, Andrew and Dana; step-sons Takashi (Reiko), Haruyuki (Kim); and step-grandchildren K and Emi. Uncle Gordon will also be mourned by many nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada, the United States, England and Japan.
Gordon was born on January 15, 1933 in New Westminster, B.C., the 8th child of Kantaro and Shigeno (nee Kunita) Kadota. At the age of 7 he was taken to Japan for a visit, but the outbreak of World War II prevented his return to Canada. He spent 12 years in Japan, graduating from Kwansei Gakuin University High School and later returned to Canada in 1952.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Gordon worked in forestry and in the 1960’s entered the travel industry, eventually specializing in tourism between Canada and Japan. This led to Canaway Consultants which provided translating and business consulting services. In the early 1970’s, he also co-founded OK Gift Shop with the Canadian stores opening in Vancouver, Banff, and Niagara Falls. He remained active in the company until recently.
Beginning in the mid-1950’s, he volunteered and became a leader in the Japanese Canadian community, serving both in organizations at the local and national levels. Over the years, Gordon received numerous awards for his work in the Japanese Canadian community, in business and tourism and the betterment of relations between Japan and Canada. In 2000, his dream of creating a gathering place for the Japanese-Canadian community was realized with the building of Nikkei Place in Burnaby, B.C.
In 2016, Gordon received Nikkei Place Foundation’s Thomas Shoyama Lifetime Achievement Award.
Gordon was a great story teller and often started by saying “It’s a long story”. He had a big heart, kind words and a sense of humour that made it possible for him to continue for so many years in public service. He enjoyed travel, sports particularly golf and hockey, and was always helping others in need. Those who wish to make a donation in Gordon’s memory might do so to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation or in keeping with Gordon’s philanthropic spirit, any charity of your choice.
Monthly Donations Update (July 26 — August 21, 2019)
The Foundation acknowledges gifts we receive for Nikkei Place. Thank you to our recent donors from July 26, 2019 — August 21, 2019 inclusive!
Thank you to our recent donors!
Gifts listed from July 26, 2019 — August 21, 2019 inclusive
We apologize for any errors or omissions on this list. If your name has not been included, and you think it has been missed, please contact us and we will look into this right away.
NEW LEAF!
Red
Bill & Noemi Gruenthal
Orange
Dean & Ayumi Dalke
Jpcanada
Tom & Ayako Sakaino
Green
Howard Shikaze
ADDED TO LEAF
Ambassador
Sam I. Yamamoto
Platinum
Ken & Junko Shinozaki
Burgundy
Anonymous
Leigh Shoji-Lee
Red
Anonymous
Edward Kaminishi
Albert & Linda Perkins
Charles Tasaka
Dan & Sho Uyesugi
Orange
Anonymous
Ian & Debbie Burgess
George Koyanagi
Ronald Okada & Carol Nishi
Green
Kiyokazu Godo
Toshie Hosonuma
GENERAL
Anonymous (2)
Miwako Aoki
Delphine Lowe
Shirley Lun
Teruo Nakanishi
STEVESTON NIKKEI MEMORIAL PROJECT
Lois M. Atagi
Umeno Sakamoto
In Honour of the Teraguchi Family – Marie M. Teraguchi, Wanda J. Teraguchi
HONOURS & TRIBUTES
In Celebration of Kiyo Goto’s 90th Birthday
Bob & Katsi Abe
Roberta H. Nasu
Mary Okabe
Barbara Shishido
In Memory of Jane Ayukawa
James & Yoko Nishimura
In Memory of Chiyo Goto
Bob & Katsi Abe
Betty L. Arai
Barbara Shishido
In Memory of Toshiaki Hamaguchi
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Sayo Hattori
Archie & Marjory Kamiya
Yvonne & Henry Wakabayashi
In Memory of Emmie Hayashi
Sam Yamamoto
In Memory of Joan Imai
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Rosie Kamitakahara
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Junko Janet Kadonaga
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Gordon Kadota
Dr. & Mrs. Henry Shimizu
Wataru Shishido
Sam Yamamoto
In Memory of Roy Kunimoto
Isamu Hori
Akiko Minato
Sam Yamamoto
In Memory of Aster Nimi
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Richard Tadashi Nomura
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Miyoko Nose
Lucy Yamashita
Susan Thompson & Thomas Yamashita
In Memory of Shin Omatsu
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Dick Seiji
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Sam Shinde
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Edward Kichiro Shoji
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Miyoshi Tanaka
Grace Tanaka
In Memory of Susan Thompson
Thomas Yamashita
In Memory of Hiro Uchida
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Chizuko Uchide
Marie Teraguchi
In Memory of Akiko Wakabayshi
Shig Kobayashi
Suzanne Tabata
April Yamaoka
In Memory of Steve Yamamoto’s First Year After Passing
Donald & Connie Mayede
MONTHLY GIVING CLUB
Carina Abe
Ian & Debbie Burgess
Manami Calvo
Brian & Marcia Carr
Patricia H. Chan
Michael & Ruth Coles
Grant Dustin
Junichi & Atsumi Hashimoto
Tad & Mitsuko Hosoi
Kenneth & Bernadine Isomura
Tomoko Ito
Mary F. Kawamoto
Satoko Kobayashi
Katsuko (Kitty) Kodama
Greciana Langamon
Tommy Li
Stewart Kawaguchi
Ted Kawamoto
Catherine Makihara
Masako & Ken Moriyama
Anne Motozono
Daigo Naito
Roberta H. Nasu
Takeshi & Mizuho Ogasawara
Hanako Oye
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Jim & Norma Sawada
Audrey Shimozawa
Eva Shiho
Barbara Shishido
Charlotte Takasaki
Sharlene A. Tabata
Joyce C. Takeshita
Trevor Jones & Darlene Tanaka
Grace Tanaka
Ginzo & Harue Udagawa
Hisako Wada
Fred & Linda Yada
Mary Yamada
Chris, Jan Yamamoto & Family
Norine K. Yamamoto
Sam Yamamoto
Tatsuo & Mariko Yamamoto
HERITAGE ESTATE GIVING CIRCLE
Carrie Okano
Linda Kawamoto Reid
Richard & Gail Shinde
Norman Shuto
Haruko Takamori
Sian Tasaka
Fred & Linda Yada
Sam Yamamoto
Tamiko Corbett
Yoshiharu Hashimoto
Mitsuo & Emmie Hayashi
George & Elaine Homma
Betty Issenman
Sato Kobayashi
Gordon Kadota
Cathy Makihara
Robert & Jane Nimi