Kathryn Kiyomi (Tabayashi) Okawara Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kathryn Kiyomi (Tabayashi) Okawara (Toronto, Ontario), born in Revelstoke, British Columbia, who passed away on December 14, 2025 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kathryn Kiyomi (Tabayashi) Okawara to pay them a last tribute.
As Kathryn departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Kathryn. Though Kathryn may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Kiheiji Tabayashi and Kimi Tabayashi; and her husband Harvey Okawara. She is survived by: her son Eric (Melissa); her granddaughters, Emma and Violet; her daughter Kathy; and her cousin Kathy.
Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (https://www.heartandstroke.ca) or the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre in her honour.
