CHIEKO LILY YAMAMOTO

Peacefully on January 8, 2026, Chieko (Lily) Yamamoto (née Watanabe) passed away after a lengthy illness.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Kanao; daughter Kelly Macdonald (Bruce); grandchildren, Miya and Cameron; and daughter Karen (Derrick Stamm).

She was predeceased by her parents, Naochi and Kiyoko Watanabe; siblings, Donna Yamamoto; Jerry, Arthur, and Henry Watanabe; and grandson Bryce Picklyk.

Lily was born in BC and along with her family, was relocated as a child to Manitoba.

She excelled in school and sports, and went on to become a Registered Nurse at the Misericordia Hospital.

She loved to cook, sew, read, play cards, and hang out with her grandkids.

Her smile and laughter, and love of gossip and cashews will be sorely missed.

In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private ceremony will be held at a later date.

The family would like to thank Dr. Obara, the staff at the Canoe Club, and the staff at Deer Lodge Centre and Concordia Hospital for all of their love and care.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Cancer Care Manitoba.

RIP

Momma/Bachan

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