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KAZUE (KAZ) TERAMURA
Born: Sep 02, 1928
Date of Passing: Dec 02, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryKAZUE (KAZ) TERAMURA
Kazue (Kaz) Teramura peacefully passed away at Hospice House in Kelowna, BC, on December 2, 2025, at the age of 97, surrounded by her family.
Kaz is lovingly remembered by her sons, Daniel (May Jean) and Allan (Kristina Leaning), her daughter Susan McLean (Don McLean), grandchildren Lauren, Eric, Misha, Nicholas, Gabriel, and Isabel, and great-grandchildren Sadie and Paige. She was predeceased by her husband Kenzo and her sister Misao.
Born on September 2, 1928, in New Westminster, BC, Kaz spent her early years in Pitt Meadows, BC. During the war, her family was forced from their land and incarcerated at Hastings Park before being moved to the Tashme internment camp. After the war, Kaz and her family were relocated to Picture Butte, Alberta, where they worked on a sugar beet farm.
In 1950, Kaz married Kenzo Teramura. Together they moved to southern Manitoba and eventually settled in Winnipeg in 1954. From her early days in Winnipeg, Kaz was actively involved in the Manitoba Buddhist Temple, which became an important part of her spiritual, social, and cultural life.
In addition to raising her children, Kaz was known as a talented seamstress. Over the years, she also worked in a garment factory, in retail, and in a phlebotomy lab, where she enjoyed opportunities to meet people and form lasting friendships. Kaz was warm, generous, and caring; she loved getting to know people and cherished her family and friends.
In her later years, Kaz made her home in Kelowna, where she spent a contented time with family, including her two great-grandchildren. The family extends heartfelt thanks to Dr. Thomasse and the staff of Hospice House for their wonderful care.
Flowers gratefully declined. Any donations in Kaz's memory may be made to Hospice House Kelowna (https://hospicehousekelowna.com/how-to-give/), Manitoba Buddhist Temple or a charity of choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 13, 2025
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Dear Susan and family, My sincere condolences to you and your family on learning of your family matriarch's passing. I have fond memories of your mom from hours spent in your home in my youth. I'm remembering an image of her giving a cooking lesson in your kitchen - can't remember what we were learning to prepare but I do remember her calm and encouraging instruction. A lovely lady that your family will miss. Take care, Sandi Massey-Clark - Posted by: Sandra Massey Clark (Family friend) on: Dec 14, 2025
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She was very kind to me and my family with her husaand and nice family. I owe her and family a lot. Putting palms together with the Onembutsu from Japan. - Posted by: Rev. Tak MORIkI, Japan (former resident minister(MBT)) on: Dec 13, 2025
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Dear Susan, l remember with fondness working with you & your beautiful Mom at Cliffords Ladies Wear on Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, in the late 70’s/early 80’s. My sincere condolences to you & your family on the loss of this very good Woman. - Posted by: Karen (Shreiber) Howell (Forrmer work colleagues) on: Dec 13, 2025
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We met Kaz through my father Bill as they were neighbors in a condo development in Winnipeg. She was a very special and giving person and we enjoyed many dinners at her place. We enjoyed all our visits with her and missed her after she moved to BC with Susan and Don. Rest in peace Kaz - Posted by: Kerry and Darlene Pollock (friends) on: Dec 13, 2025