It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Minoru “Bob” Shigehiro on October 28, 2024, at the Sunny South Lodge in Coaldale at the age of 95.

Bob was born in Vancouver, BC to Saburo and Shizuko Shigehiro.  He spent his childhood in both Canada and Japan.  He farmed grains and sugar beets with his father and brothers in Coaldale and raised his family in Readymade.  After his retirement, Bob enjoyed creating Japanese Calligraphy art and painting, playing cards with Eiko and friends, playing the GO game and fishing.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Eiko, as well as his children; Irene (Pat) Hager, Ruby (Brian) Brett, Michael (Mary) Shigehiro, Sally (Gord) Allan and Susan (Chris) Goodman; grandchildren Michelle (Zach) Rhodes, Nicholas Hager, Steven (Noirin) Brett, Jenna Brett, Cole Shigehiro, Sean Allan and Brody Allan; and great grandchild Evan Rhodes.  He will be fondly remembered by his brothers, Tom (Mitsuko) Shigehiro and Joe (Mary) Shigehiro, brother-in-law Masatoshi (Sadako) Wakimoto and sister-in-law Mitsuko Kaneko as well as several nieces and nephews.

Bob was predeceased by his parents, Saburo and Shizuko Shigehiro and his sister-in-law, Mieko Oshima

The family would like to thank the staff at the Sunny South Lodge in Coaldale for their care of Bob during the past two years.

As per Bob’s wishes, a private family service will be held.  The family respectfully declines flowers or Koden.  If so desired, memorial donations can be made to the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta (470 40 St S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 3Z5) or the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories.