Hanaye Nakazawa (nee Nishimura): loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on March 17, 2015 at the age of 86. Hana was born on May 21, 1928 in Port Alberni to Fumi and Zengoro Nishimura. Having gone to rest on her own father's birthday, her loved ones hope she is enjoying a lovely reunion with her pop. She was predeceased by her parents, her two brothers George and Yoshio and two of her son-in-laws, Ernie Howe and Randy Potts. Hana is survived by her husband of 64 years, Isao, and two sisters Kay Nakazawa and Yaeko Weatherford. Also by her five children Gerrie Howe, Donna Barrell (Ken), Cathy Potts, Brian Nakazawa (Rhonda) and Todd Nakazawa (Suzanne), eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Hana was a fabulous cook and loved to feed her family and friends; she was a talented artist and she loved her garden. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Dr. Kilian and the Interior Health Home Support staff for their assistance with Mom. We are so grateful for your thoughtfulness, compassion and support. A service of remembrance will be held on March 28, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Providence Funeral Homes, 1258 Main Street, Penticton, BC. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.providencefuneralhomes.com. 250-493-1774
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