Toshiko Sakauye
Sakauye was born on 20 June 1920. Her maiden name is Toshiko Kariya. She was a cannery worker employed by Nelson Brothers Cannery, New Westminster, BC. Her family includes Yone Kariya (mother; nee Yone Shin), Sadasuke Kariya (father; deceased at time of file), Takeo Sakauye (husband), and Kiyomi Sakauye (daughter). She lived in Tofino, BC and at either 694 3rd Avenue, Steveston, BC or 469 3rd Avenue, Steveston, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Bridge River, BC. Her listed seized property includes: household belongings; radio.
Metadata
| Forename | Toshiko |
| Surname | Sakauye |
| Regularized Name | Toshiko Sakauye |
| Custodian Identification Number | 1607 |
| Nationality | Unknown |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Bridge River, BC |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Tofino |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Steveston |
Collections
Custodian Case Files (1)
Terminology
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