Obituaries
Kawamata, Yuko
January 6, 2024
It’s with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our loving daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, partner and friend Yuko Kawamata at the age of 65.
Yuko was loved by all who met her. Her spirit for adventure and her sense of humour drew people of all walks of life to her. Yuko’s love for travel was only surpassed by her passion for her garden. In particular Yuko worked tenaciously for the preservation of native plants in Saskatchewan through her own garden endeavors and her hours of volunteer work at Nature Regina and David Suzuki Foundation’s Butterflyway Project. Yuko was also a big fan of eccentric musical projects. In 2013 as a theremin player she participated in the Guiness World record for the largest ensemble of theremins to perform together. A Tokyo girl at heart Yuko managed to adjust her life to the cold, outlying region of Saskatchewan without too many complaints.
Yuko leaves to grieve her devastated partner Michael; her brother Yoshikuni; her in-laws Ed, Rose-Ann and Marie, their spouses; her nieces; and countless friends. Yuko was predeceased by her father Eiji Kawamata, her mother Chie Kawamata, and her mother-in-law Imelda Dancsok.
In accordance to Yuko’s wishes there will not be any funeral service but friends who want to hold a memorial “party” may do so at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to Nature Regina or Carmichael Outreach.
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Gregory Strong
Burnaby British Columbia Canada
Yuko was a very special spirit, gentle and good-humoured. Yes, the world would be a much better place if there were more people like her who cared so deeply for others and for the natural world. She will be very much missed. Our condolences to Michael who had lost a very special partner.
Amanda Moleschi
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
Yuko and Mike have been our neighbours for the last 2 years. Her way of anything is so graceful and her love for her yard was second to none. I will miss seeing her beautiful face and her grace walking around. Mike so sad for your loss on this beautiful woman ❤️
Phillippa Sutherland Richards
Saskatchewan
Yuko didn't just love beauty, she created it, gave generously and always had a twinkle in her eye. She was a meticulous free spirit and a straight talker who loved to joke around. I loved all these things about you Yuko - may you rest in natural great peace. I offer my deepest condolences to Mike.
Donna Holmes
Regina Sask. Canada
My sincere condolences to you Mike. I met Yuko at the native prairie garden, and so enjoyed her playfulness and sense of humour. We will all greatly miss her. Take care.
Leann Nixon
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
My heart is breaking for you, so sorry for your loss Mike ❤️
Ellen McKenzie
Preeceville Saskatchewan Canada
I was shocked to hear about Yuko. So sorry for your loss Mike. May you find comfort in the memories of your life together.
Nature Regina
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
Yuko was very much appreciated by the Nature Regina volunteers that take care of the Native Plant Garden near the Museum of Natural History, She volunteered at the garden and hosted seed sorting teas at her home. She was a kind and generous friend to Nature Regina.
Mar Craig
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
I am grateful to have known Yuko at the museum garden where she noticed and documented what caught her attention and then so generously shared it with her friends. She will be remembered and missed.
Florence Stratton
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
I am so sorry for your loss, Michael. I wish I had met Yuko earlier. I so admire her dedication to making the world a better place! She provides a model for the rest of us to follow.
Randy and Joan Farkas
Calgary Alberta Canada
Kono tabi wa goshuushou sama de gozaimasu. Kokoro Yori okuyami moushiagemasu.
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