Ayako Ura
She was born on 13 August 1921. Her maiden name is Ayako Minemoto, and her previous married name was Ayako Shikaze. She was a farmer’s helper. Her family includes Ei Minemoto (mother; nee Ei Nishihashi), Rintaro Minemoto (father), Tsumoru Ura (husband), Rumiko Shikaze (daughter), Masumi Ura (daughter), and Toyoshi Shikaze (deceased first husband). Her home address is listed as Hatsio Prairie Road, Dewdney, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Diamond City, AB.
Metadata
| Forename | Ayako |
| Surname | Ura |
| Regularized Name | Ayako Ura |
| Custodian Identification Number | 2553 |
| Nationality | Japanese national |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Diamond City, AB |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Dewdney |
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