Tsugio ‘Robert’ Mori
March 23, 1926, Vancouver, BC – December 29, 2021, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Tsugio ‘Robert’ Mori in his 95th year on Wednesday, December 29 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Beloved husband of the late Ryuko ‘Ricki’ Mori (nee Ayukawa), father of Christine Mori, and ‘Papa’ of granddaughter Alexis Kimiko Spieldenner.
Predeceased by his parents Hachizo and Masa Mori, sisters Fujiko, Fusako, and Yaeko, and brothers Kazuo, Shozo, and Yoshio. Survived by brother Shigeru and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Tsugio ‘Robert’ (Bob) Mori was born on March 23, 1926 in Kitsilano, BC. During World War II, he and his family were uprooted from his childhood home and interned in Grand Forks, BC. Despite the injustices endured by the Japanese Canadian community, Bob strove to create a better life for himself and his family.
Post-war, he set out for Toronto to begin anew and soon married his wife Ryuko (Ricki) of 57 years. They met on a “streetcar named desire,” as he often fondly recounted. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, ingenuity, and a tenacious work ethic, Bob and Ricki started and successfully built their own business, Mori Safety, designing and manufacturing safety harnesses.
In his retirement years, some of Bob’s favourite memories were travelling with Ricki and their dogs Koko and Daisy in their motorhome and spending time with their daughter and granddaughter. For the past ten years, he called Niagara-on-the-Lake home. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Special thanks to Dr. Timothy Bastedo and caregivers Grace Nunez and Amy Lagrimas. A private memorial service will be held at a later. Private family arrangements in care of the Morgan Funeral Home, 415 Regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Those who wish may make a memorial donation to the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in memory of Tsugio Robert Mori.
Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Tsugio Robert Mori Wednesday December 29th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Province: Ontario