Obituaries

SHIOSAKI, Garry

September 29, 1957 - October 22, 2022

Garry Shiosaki passed away peacefully on October 22, 2022 at the Brookhaven Care Centre in West Kelowna, BC. He was 65 years old.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 37 years, Gloria; his daughter Carly and son-in-law Jake Knight; his siblings Gordon (Debbie), Bernice (Mike Webster), Judy (Mike McDermott); Brian (Tanya), Ronald, Jackie, David, and Cindy; the Engene family, Bennett family, Swanson family, and Mould family; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Long time childhood friends who will miss him include Jeff Middleton and family, Kevin Roche, and the Schwartz family.

Garry was predeceased by his daughter Kayla (d.2022), father Jack (d.1981), mother Yasue (d.1999), brother Eugene (d.1966), sister Susie Engene (d 2002), Sister Nona Bennett (d.2019), father-in-law Lawrence Swanson (d.2015), and mother-in-law Vera Swanson (d.2005).

Garry was born at Kelowna General Hospital on September 29, 1957. He attended school at Raymer Elementary, and graduated from Kelowna Senior Secondary in 1976. Garry worked for Kelowna Nurseries, Kelowna General Hospital - kitchen staff, Western Star/White Trucks, Teck Coal - Fording River Operations from 1981 - 2011.

He attended Selkirk College in Nelson, BC in 1977/78 studying pre-apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanics.

Garry married Gloria in Kelowna on June 29, 1985 and they lived in Elkford, BC from 1981 through until 2014. Daughters Kayla and Carly were born in 1988 and 1991 respectively.

He was a volunteer fireman for the Elkford Fire Department from 1988 through 2012, and a Mine Rescue Member for Fording River Operations from 1988 - 2012.

Garry loved fishing the Elk and Fording Rivers with buddies Russ and Daryl, as well as Koocanusa Lake with buddies Dale, Blair, Dave,Terry, and Doug, and Okanagan and Woods Lakes with brothers Brian and Ron and cousin Rick, and the Shuswap with brother Brian and Uncle Camillo. He hunted in the Elk Valley with buddy Pete. Lots of wonderful memories of camping at Lake Koocanusa with long time Elkford friends Hascarls, Huciks, Roberts, Kliments, Tanners, Walshes and Hills. He was always there for friends, family and strangers and would give the shirt off his back to help. He enjoyed working on cars, trucks, and boats - anything with a motor. He loved sports and played fastball, slowpitch, golf, bowling, and enjoyed hiking and walking. A die-hard Vancouver Canucks fan, he had recently become a Seattle Kraken fan.

Garry was a loving, enthusiastic and involved father for Kayla and Carly. He was a community volunteer coach for youth baseball, women's softball and high school volleyball teams. He was also coach for his daughters' T-ball, softball and volleyball teams. He was a superb spotlight operator for every annual ice show of the Elkford Figure Skating Club .

He was diagnosed with early on-set dementia in 2010. In 2014 he retired to Kelowna to be closer to family and friends. Thanks to family and friends Garry had lots of good times and attended many memorable events. He moved into Brookhaven Care Facility in October of 2018 and passed away peacefully in October 2022.

Special thank you to Brookhaven Staff who became our extended family. Thank you for your exceptional care of Garry. Special shout-outs to the MacIntosh Unit staff and the Spartan Unit staff. Thank you to Dr. David Whiting and staff - especially Angela. And of course, many thanks to our wonderful family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 10:00 am, at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. A reception will follow at the same venue. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service (see below), a recording will be made available to view shortly thereafter.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzeimer's Society of BC, www.alzheimer.ca/bc/, or a charity of your choice.

Condolences, photos, or memories may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com

Link: www.springfieldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/shiosaki-garry/

Condolence Messages

Nov 13, 2022
Dear Gloria and Family

Sending love and hugs to you. So sorry for your loss as he was such a special guy!

Thinking of you at this time.

- Lisa Robinson
Nov 12, 2022
Dear Gloria, Carly & Jake

Our deepest condolences go out to you & your family as you say goodbye to Garry. We feel such sadness for you but know that you will always have wonderful memories of Garry in your heart.

Love Doreen, Blair, Marni, Terry & Darrell - Doreen Cinnamon
Nov 10, 2022
Dear Gloria, Carly and the Shiosaki and Swanson families,

I am so sorry to hear of Garry's passing. I know the last years have been so difficult for you and your family. My deepest condolences to you. May your memories bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead. - Kim Ito
Nov 08, 2022
Dear Gloria and Carly

We are so sad and sorry to hear about Gary’s passing.

Even though we have been apart physically we always keep you in our hearts.

Love and hugs being sent to both of you and your family

Love Gwen and Dave Tanner - Gwen Tanner
Nov 04, 2022
Gloria and Carly, my deepest condolences to you on the loss of your Gary. You have both been through so much. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. - Glenys (Robertson) Larocque
Nov 03, 2022
Dear Gloria and Carly

So sorry to hear of Garry's passing.

Our deepest sympathies to you both.

Vern & Betty Kawaguchi - Vern Kawaguchi
Nov 03, 2022
Dear Bernice,

Sending my deepest sympathies to you and your family.

- Barb Drake
Nov 03, 2022
Gloria and Carly, our hearts are heavy with the news of your loss of Gary, a great father and husband. He was one you could always have a conversation or laugh with.

Just know we are thinking of you at this difficult time.

Greg and Donna Heck - Greg Heck
Nov 02, 2022
Dear Gloria and the whole Shiosaki Clan, growing up across the street from Garry and yes across the street from Gloria Swanson too, were they best years of my life, Garry and I were best of friends during our school years, hunted, fished and even brought in the hay for Camilo Lanfranco together. The thousands of memories will never be forgotten. Rainer Schwarz - Rainer Schwarz
Nov 02, 2022
Gloria and Carly, I am so sorry for your loss! I am also sorry to read of Kayla’s passing! Hugs are being sent your way! Love Carol Mitchell - Carol Mitchell
Nov 01, 2022
Gloria, Carly and family

We are so very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Our hearts are heavy as we mourn your losses. Your in our thoughts and prayers for the strength in the coming weeks. Our deepest condolences, RIP Gary - Donna & Ken Huisman
Nov 01, 2022
Gloria, as I try to grasp the magnitude of your loss, I'm saving a very special hug of support for you and Carly when I have a chance to deliver it. My thoughts are with you and the Shiosaki family. I'm truly so sad to read of Garry's passing. A husband and a daughter in less than a month. You are an amazing lady to be navigating your way through this grief with such strength and grace. - Rhonda R
Nov 01, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Garry’s passing. You have are deepest condolences Bev, Brody & Brent Morrow - Bev Morrow
Nov 01, 2022
Brian, Tanya and family. we are so sorry for the loss of your brother. Hugs and blessings

Kerry and Brent King
Nov 01, 2022
Dear Gloria and Carly -

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Although the passing of your loved ones leaves you with holes in your heart, cherish the wonderful s memories you have. Sending love,

Nancy Buchan - Nancy Buchan
Nov 01, 2022
Dear Gloria and family. Sincere condolences from Rod and Angie Hooper - Rod Hooper
Nov 01, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to Garry’s family. I know I have missed talking to Garry for quite sometime, he was a very good friend. He is missed greatly.

Don & Janet - Don Williams
Nov 01, 2022
Gloria and Carly, words can't express how sad we are to hear of Garry and Kayla's passing. They have special places in our hearts and will not be forgotten.

We're thinking of you with love and hope that the good memories you have bring you peace. Hugs from the Trozzos' - Colleen Trozzo
Nov 01, 2022
Paula & John extend condolences to Gary’s family. - John Smith
Nov 01, 2022
Gloria and Carly,

We send our deepest condolences and pray for strength to help you through this difficult time.

Rick and Monika Betz - Monika
Nov 01, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Garry’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you all. - Steve and Carla Pinter
Nov 01, 2022
So sorry for your loss

- Ross & Jane Kelly
Nov 01, 2022
old family friends so sad

our thoughts and prayers are with you

Domenic and Lina Rampone

- Domenic
Nov 01, 2022
Dear Gloria & Carly,

We’re so sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family . - Bryan and a Cathy Cook
Nov 01, 2022
Sending our condolences to the Shiosaki family! So sorry to hear of your loss! Keep all those happy memories close in your heart and he will always be with you.

Barry & Debbie DeLuca - Debbie DeLuca
Nov 01, 2022
So sorry to hear. Our hearts go out to you. With Deepest Sympathy Judy & Tracy James. -
Nov 01, 2022
Sending hugs and prayers. Lynn Tyssen Ooms - Lynn Tyssen Ooms
Nov 01, 2022
Brian and Tanya, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We know you loved and cared deeply for Garry and his family. With deep sympathy, Gwen and Harv - Gwen Dick
Oct 31, 2022
Dear Gloria & Carly

We are so sorry to hear of Garry’s passing.

You are in our thoughts.

We enjoyed our chats of Elkford etc. whenever we would meet up with you all here.

RIP Garry RIP Kayla

Hugs

Gordon & Mary Deadmarsh
Oct 31, 2022
Dear Brian & Tanya

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Brian’s brother.

Love

Manley & Bonnie - Manley McCorkell