Obituary of Norman Takeshi Ibuki

Norman Takeshi IbukiIt is with deep sadness to announce the passing of Norman Takeshi Ibuki at the age of 89. He passed away peacefully in his sleep in the morning of July 23,2020 due to natural causes.Norm was born in Vancouver BC. He grew up on a farm in Winnipeg MB. He later joined the Canadian army and was posted in various locations in Europe.Norm worked for the Canadian Coast Guard for more than three decades in Toronto, Sault Ste. Marie and Churchill, MB as a radio operator and manager. He was a dedicated Toronto Blue Jays and Maple Leafs fan.Norm was known as a gentle, quiet and decent man who didn't complain or criticize others. He was very independent. After he became ill last September, he seldom asked for help from his caregivers.He was predeceased by his wife Sumiko (nee Hayashida) in 2011; sisters Dorothy Toshiko Tahara, Toronto and Kay Misae Inouye, Winnipeg. He is survived by Norman Jr., Joe, Lisa and Paula Ibuki. A special thank you goes out from the family to all of the doctors, nurses, custodians and kitchen staff at Georgetown Hospital, Brampton Civic Hospital and Yee Hong (Finch). He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. A private family service will take place at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.