15370: Riyo Okano

Riyo Okano

She was born on 19 February 1879. She was a farmer. Her family includes Kumanosuke Okano (husband), James Okano [also listed as Sueyuki Okano] (son), and Victor Okano [also listed as Masatoshi Okano] (son). Her home address is listed as Ganges, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Lethbridge, AB.

Sex	F
Date of Birth	19 February 1879
Nationality	Naturalized Canadian
Locations after uprooting	Lethbridge, AB
Locations before uprooting	Ganges

Reel	C-9431 (1073-1077)
Type	Person
Custodian Number	15370
Name	Riyo Okano

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15370: Riyo Okano

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Metadata Author: Lindy Marks

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Source: Library and Archives Canada, Office of the Custodian of Enemy Property Fonds, C-3 Business Records

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