October 13, 1939 ~ January 18, 2023
Eichi was born in New Westminster, BC; and worked as a mechanic for many years then retired in Claresholm, AB.
He will be forever remembered for his love of camping, fishing, golfing, working on vehicles with his step-son and grandson and spending time with family.
He is survived by his wife Karen; step-son Raymond (Charlotte); grandchildren William and Kimberly Brothers; Allan (Jean), Randy (Heather); sisters Elaine, and Marlene (Charles); nieces and nephews; Ali-Su, Tosh, Clint (Jenny), Daren (Kathleen), Tisha (Brad), Ryan (Tracey), Ellison, Tyson, and Colin; great nephews and nieces, Maddox, Dryden, Isla, Mackenzie, Grayson, Brody and Zoey, and many other in-laws.
Eichi was predeceased by his parents Itchitaro and Mary Sumiko; brothers Richard, Jack, Clifford, Ricky; brothers-in-law Steve Fuller and Anthony Fuller; nephew Josh Degroot and mother-in-law Sylvia Fuller.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at Zentner Funeral Homes – 4079 1 Street West, Claresholm, AB.