It is with great sadness and a sense of immense loss that the family of Florence Senda announces her passing on August 22, 2019 at the age of 93 years. She was born on April 14, 1926.
Florence is survived by her Children; Ron (Collette) Senda, Greg (Jane) Senda and Dawna (Giuliano) Coslovi, her Grandchildren; Deanna (John) Wolsey, Kathryn (Gray) Oseen-Senda, Mika Senda, Teio Senda and Dean Coslovi, and two Great Grandchildren; Shawney Jones and Theo Rybka-Senda. She is also survived by her siblings; Misae Masuda (sister) and Arthur (Pat) Hironaka (brother).
Florence was predeceased by her husband Yoshio Senda and her daughter Mae Senda.
A local girl born and raised in Raymond, Alberta. She married Yoshio Senda in 1947, and together they raised their family in Lethbridge. Mom had strong roots in Southern Alberta and believed in actively giving back to the community by volunteering her time for various community organizations. She will be especially remembered for her many years in the Lethbridge Judo Club and was actively practicing right up until her passing. She led a quietly independent life and spent the last 3 years living in the community at Garden View Lodge with her dog Roo.
Friends may meet the Family on Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta, 470 – 40th Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 3Z5.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta with Ikuta Sensei officiating.
In lieu of flowers and koden, donations may be made to the « Dr. Yoshio & Florence Senda Scholarship Fund » at the University of Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4.
April 14 1926 ~ August 22 2019 (age 93)
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Florence Senda..
Décès pour la Ville: Lethbridge, Province: Alberta