Yoriko Masukawa
She is also named in the file as Yoriko Bessie Masukawa; her maiden name is Yoriko Bessie Hosaki [or possibly Yoriko Hosaki or Bessie Hosaki]. She was born on 22 February 1916. She was a dressmaker, being the owner of the business Annex Dressmaker, 6033 West Boulevard, Vancouver, BC. Her family includes Koto Hozaki (mother; nee Koto Tabuchi), Yonekichi Hosaki (father), Toshio Masukawa (husband), Shizue Masukawa [also listed as Annette Masukawa] (daughter), and Toshiyuki Masukawa (son). Her home addresses are listed as 701 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC and 6033 West Boulevard, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Slocan Extension, BC. Her listed seized property includes household chattels; an English baby pram; and a wedding dress and two veils.
Metadata
| Forename | Yoriko |
| Surname | Masukawa |
| Regularized Name | Yoriko Masukawa |
| Custodian Identification Number | 12855 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Slocan Extension, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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