Eleanor Katakami beloved wife of the late Kozie Katakami passed away with her daughter Linda by her side on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the age of 92. Her passing was sudden after a courageous battle with cancer.

Eleanor was born February 22, 1932 in Cloverdale BC, daughter of Otogoro and Utano Osaka. Her family was relocated to Raymond, Alberta in 1942.  In 1950 the Osaka family moved to Picture Butte. Eleanor married Kozie  on December 12, 1955.  They lived in Picture Butte and she worked at the Insurance Agency. She enjoyed golfing, curling, bingo, going to the casino and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. After many grand dogs she was overjoyed to welcome in her life two grandchildren,  Richie and Sarah, whom she cherished till her passing. Through out her life she had very special friends whom she loved dearly: Lois Hattori and Yoko Gillies.  She shared a lifetime of adventures and many laughs and a few tears with Lois and Yoko…The 3 Muskateers were blessed with a fourth, Sam Gillies.  Sam chauffeured, cooked, entertained and generally watched out for their well being.  Evelyn Osaka, her niece also played a part as her special angel.  Eleanor was considered a “favorite” Aunt by many of her nieces and nephews.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Eleanor is survived by daughter, Linda (Jim) Hubbell; grandchildren Richie (Brita) Hubbell ; Sarah Hubbell and granddogs,  Ollie and Jeter; step grandchildren Sean (Debbie) Hubbell; Erin (Mike) Hubbell and Liana (Brian) Trenker and many nieces and nephews and step great grandchildren.

Eleanor was predeceased by her husband, Kozie; infant child; her parents Otogoro and Utano Osaka; siblings Masau, George (Kikue), Mary (Itchitaro), Harry (Mae), Frank (Kay), Hugh (Yumiko), Sidney,

In lieu of koden and flowers, memorial donations in Eleanor’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

A private service will be held at a later date.