Noboru Sugimoto
NOBORU SUGIMOTO of Lethbridge, beloved spouse of Kazuko Sugimoto, passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the age of 91 years. Noboru “Nob” was born July 5, 1925 in Raymond, Alberta. He was the fifth child born to Kisaburo and Moto (Nakata) Sugimoto. He was predeceased by his parents and seven siblings. He is survived by his wife, Kaz; brother, Mamoru (Wendy) Sugimoto; sister, Tomiko Sugimoto; sisters-in-law Fumiko and Takako; brother-in-law Teiji Nakamura, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews whom he held very close and dear to his heart.
Officiating: Rev. Yasuo Izumi Chairperson: Dr. Akira Ichikawa Eulogy: Harry Sugimoto Family Thank-you: Tom Sugimoto Honorary Pallbearers: Sway Nishimura Tosh Ibuki Yuse Matsumo Tosh Saruwatari Robert Takaguchi Tom Shigehiro Mac Nishiyama All in attendance are invited to a reception immediately following the service. First Seven Day Service will follow the reception.
NADAME
UKIYO NO ENISHI KAGIRI KITE WAKARETE YUKISHI NORI NO TOMO HOTOKE NO MIMAYE NI SACHI ARAN NAMIDA NO UCHI NI NADAME ARI.
CONSOLATION (NADAME)
The ties to this “floating world” having reached their limit, A friend in the Dharma had died. But, even amidst tears, we are consoled by the assurance Of our friend’s happiness in the presence of the Buddha
NAGEKI KANASHIMU YONI WAKARE, TANOSHIKI KUNI NI ARE MASHITE; KUSHIKI HOTOKE TO NARINU RAN, NAGEKI NO UCHI NI NADAME ARI.
Having departed from this world Of sadness and sorrow, To be born in the Land of Joy as a Buddha, There is consolation in the midst of sorrow.
TE ASHI NO UGOKI TAENURE DO, KONO MI O SUTETE KAGIRI NAKI; CHIKARA ARU MI TO NARINU RAN, NAMIDA NO UCHI NI NADAME ARI.
The limbs can no longer move, The physical body discarded, The body of unlimited power is attained. Even amidst tears, we are consoled.
NIKU NO MANAKO WA TOZURU TOMO, TAENARU NORI NO MANAKO MOTE; WARERA GA MADOI O MIRU ARAN, NAGEKINO UCHI NI NADAME ARI.
Our friend’s mortal eyes are closed forever. But with the eyes of the Dharma Our friend looks upon this gathering. Thus, there is consolation in the midst of sorrow.
Memorial Service Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta 470 - 4 Street South, Lethbridge Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
Christensen Salmon Generations
403-382-3601
In Loving Memory of
Noboru Sugimoto
Born on July 7, 1925 in Raymond, Alberta Passed away on October 7, 2016 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Officiating: Rev. Yasuo Izumi Chairperson: Dr. Akira Ichikawa Eulogy: Harry Sugimoto Family Thank-you: Tom Sugimoto Honorary Pallbearers: Sway Nishimura Tosh Ibuki Yuse Matsumo Tosh Saruwatari Robert Takaguchi Tom Shigehiro Mac Nishiyama All in attendance are invited to a reception immediately following the service. First Seven Day Service will follow the reception.
NADAME
UKIYO NO ENISHI KAGIRI KITE WAKARETE YUKISHI NORI NO TOMO HOTOKE NO MIMAYE NI SACHI ARAN NAMIDA NO UCHI NI NADAME ARI.
CONSOLATION (NADAME)
The ties to this “floating world” having reached their limit, A friend in the Dharma had died. But, even amidst tears, we are consoled by the assurance Of our friend’s happiness in the presence of the Buddha
NAGEKI KANASHIMU YONI WAKARE, TANOSHIKI KUNI NI ARE MASHITE; KUSHIKI HOTOKE TO NARINU RAN, NAGEKI NO UCHI NI NADAME ARI.
Having departed from this world Of sadness and sorrow, To be born in the Land of Joy as a Buddha, There is consolation in the midst of sorrow.
TE ASHI NO UGOKI TAENURE DO, KONO MI O SUTETE KAGIRI NAKI; CHIKARA ARU MI TO NARINU RAN, NAMIDA NO UCHI NI NADAME ARI.
The limbs can no longer move, The physical body discarded, The body of unlimited power is attained. Even amidst tears, we are consoled.
NIKU NO MANAKO WA TOZURU TOMO, TAENARU NORI NO MANAKO MOTE; WARERA GA MADOI O MIRU ARAN, NAGEKINO UCHI NI NADAME ARI.
Our friend’s mortal eyes are closed forever. But with the eyes of the Dharma Our friend looks upon this gathering. Thus, there is consolation in the midst of sorrow.
Memorial Service Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta 470 - 4 Street South, Lethbridge Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
Christensen Salmon Generations
403-382-3601
In Loving Memory of
Noboru Sugimoto
Born on July 7, 1925 in Raymond, Alberta Passed away on October 7, 2016 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
