JUNE TANIGUCHI

1934 - 2012

June Sayuri Taniguchi (nee Konno), beloved wife of the late Bill Taniguchi, passed away in her sleep with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the age of 78 years.
Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Sunday, October 14, 2012 between 5:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M.
The Funeral Service was held at Knox United Church, 4929 - 50 Avenue, Taber on Monday, October 15, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Sandra Riddell officiating.
June is survived by her daughters Peggy (Don) Kenyon of Coaldale and Christine Taniguchi of Saskatchewan; grandchildren Jason (Kerri) Kenyon (their daughter Kira), Jeremey Kenyon (Larissa Odland), Jamie Kenyon (Jessica Blanes), Ryan Span, Cody (Ashley) Span (their sons Ryland and Maysen) and Landon Span (Julie Johnson). Also left to mourn her passing are her siblings Catherine Koyanagi of Lethbridge, Ruth Laurie of Lethbridge, Pat (Art) Hironaka, Vi (Jack) Ikeda, John (Barb) Konno, Evie (Jack) Gibbons all of Calgary and Andy (Joan) Konno of Surrey, British Columbia; brother and sisters-in-law Lil & Tom Kaga of Taber and Flo Sameshima of Richmond, British Columbia as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Bill; parents Hideo and Michiko Konno; sister Grace Odagaki; brothers-in-law Tad Koyanagi Bunk Odagaki, Gord Laurie, Yagi Kaga and Sammy Sameshima; sister-in-law Sally Kaga; nephews Keith Kaga and Craig Odagaki; niece Carol Kaga (nee Shigemi).
June was always kind in her relationship with people. She worked for twenty seven years at Safeway in Taber and retired in 1998. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease shortly after retiring. She then left Taber and moved to Coaldale to live with her daughter Peggy and family. June is remembered for the great meals she put together. She will be missed for her caring and loving nature and her love of her family.