Meriko Yamaoka
She was born on 17 December 1921. Her maiden name is Meriko Shimizu. She was a housewife. Her family includes Suzu Shimizu (mother), Kichiji Shimizu (father), Kiyohiro Yamaoka [also listed as David Yamaoka] (husband) and Richard Yamaoka [also listed as Hiro Yamaoka] (son). Her home address is listed as 1006 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC. She was forcibly uprooted to Toronto, ON.
Metadata
| Forename | Meriko |
| Surname | Yamaoka |
| Regularized Name | Meriko Yamaoka |
| Custodian Identification Number | 14877 |
| Nationality | Canadian born |
| Residence (after uprooting) | Toronto, ON |
| Residence (before uprooting) | Vancouver |
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Terminology
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