It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Miyeko (Mike) Kobayashi on Saturday, December 31st, 2022, at Overlander Extended Care Hospital. Mike is predeceased by her parents Ishisaburo and Shizue Kobayashi, brother Shigeo and sisters Pamela and Sumiko. Mike is survived by Toshiko (Irene) Maeda, Kazuko Kobayashi, Mutsuko (Bill) Barclay, Koji Kobayashi, Hiro (Dona) Kobayashi, Yoko McMillan, Satoko Kobayashi, Ines (Doug) Thornton, Eileen Gill, Ken Kobayashi, Jo-Anne Kobayashi (Don). She is also survived by 20 nieces and nephews and 25 great nieces and nephews.
Mike was born on April 10th, 1936 in Vancouver. The family was interned to Blind Bay in the summer of 1942 and eventually moved to Singh Street in Brocklehurst in 1943 until the family home was built in 1948 on Desmond Street. Mike resided at this address until she moved to Overlander Extended Care in late August 2022.
Mike and her siblings walked to Brocklehurst Elementary School (a 2 room school without indoor plumbing) on Crestline Street. After elementary school, she studied business courses at Kamloops High School. Upon graduation, her first and only job was at the Royal Bank at branches downtown and on the north shore. Mike was trained in various departments within the Royal Bank and because of her experience she was asked to train employees from Vancouver. Throughout her career, Mike was able to substitute in any position within the branch. During her 41 years working in the Royal Bank, she enjoyed socializing with several employees.
Mike enjoyed playing the piano, sewing, baking and weeding the vegetable garden. She also enjoyed the family celebrations over the years.
Our heartfelt thanks to her Nurse Practitioner, Natalie, the staff at Overlander Extended Care Hospital and her long time hairdresser, the late, Marie Brooks.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Parkinson Society of British Columbia or a charity of your choice.
A private service will take place at a later date.
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4 Tributes
I am very saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. Sending my deepest condolences to all the family. Mike was an amazing lady. I worked with Mike at the Royal Bank for many years. She was a wealth of knowledge and Mike was someone people always went to for help. She was very dedicated to taking care of her family and was always available to help everyone. Rest In Peace Mike.
I am so sad to read about Mikes passing, my deepest condolences to Koji and all the Kobayashi family. Our families grew up together creating many wonderful memories.
To the Kobayashi family,
We were saddened to learn of Mieko’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Barry & Anna Kato
I am very sad to hear of Mike’s passing. I met Mike at the Royal Bank in June 1960 and worked with her for many years. Went to school with some of her brothers and sisters, the Kobayashi family was well known in North Kamloops. Spent many happy times at her home with her family and enjoyed all the fine cooking & drinking. My husband John also enjoyed his visits. Rest in peace Mike and say hi to John, Love Gloria Trimble