UYEDA, Mabel Chiyo (Shirai) October 29, 1919 - November 23, 2013 Passed away on November 23, 2013 at the age of 94. She is survived by her sister Nobuko (Nobby) Ikesaka of Kelowna; sisters-in-law Toshiko Shirai of Kelowna and Kay Uyeda of Vancouver; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mabel was predeceased by her parents Katsunosuke and Kuni Shirai; brothers Jimmy and Isamu Shirai; sisters Eiko Nozak, Alice Hamanishi, Tomiyo Shirai and Mitsue Shirai; brothers-in-law Tomiyo Nozaki, Frank Hamanishi, and Noboru Ikesaka; and husband Bill Toshio-Uyeda in 2002, after 55 years of marriage. Special thanks to Mabel's friends and neighbours for their kindness and support; to the staff of KGH on 4A and the Emergency Room staff; as well as the staff at the Kelowna Hospice House. No Funeral Service by request. We gratefully decline Koden and flowers, please. As an expression of sympathy in memory of Mabel, those who wish to do so may send donations to a charity of their choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077