Hisaye Niiya
She was born on 28 November 1921. Her maiden name is Hisaye Yonemura. She was a housewife. Her family includes Senzo Yonemura (father), Yukio Niiya (husband), Christine Niiya [also listed as Yukie Niiya] (daughter), and Donald Niiya [also listed as Hisayuki Niiya] (son). Her home address is listed as Paldi, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Tashme, BC and later Farnham, QC.
Metadata
| Forename | Hisaye |
| Surname | Niiya |
| Regularized Name | Hisaye Niiya |
| Custodian Identification Number | 8030 |
| Nationality | Unknown |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Tashme, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Paldi |
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