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.
Metadata
| Forename | Riyo |
| Surname | Okano |
| Regularized Name | Riyo Okano |
| Custodian Identification Number | 15370 |
| Nationality | Naturalized Canadian |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Lethbridge, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Ganges |
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Terminology
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