With great sadness we share the news of our mentor and inspirational leader Kaye Kaminishi's passing this morning.  He quietly passed in his home with his son, daughter, and other family members by his side.

The Asahi Baseball Association and our members would like to send our heartfelt condolences to Kaye's entire family and friends. 

We have been blessed to have had Kaye near us for the past 10 years from our first Tribute Game to our recent 10th Anniversary Legacy Games. His inspirational advice and motivational speeches will remain in the hearts of all our players and coaches. 

Despite harsh the discriminatory treatment by society and the government of 1940s, Kaye carried himself with dignity, poise, and restraint. From the age of 18 to today,  he represented and continued the legacy of the original Asahi. Kaye always believed in playing with honor, respect, loyalty, and sportsmanship.  Virtues that we should all live by. 
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Thank you Kaye San

Come to Nanaimo Park to watch the games and join the festivities.
For more information and event schedule:
https://www.asahibaseball.com/legacygames2024.html

The entire Asahi Baseball Association is saddened by the passing of our dear friend and of the pillars of the Asahi legacy. We would like to send our deepest condolences to Grace's family and friends.

As a historian, Grace helped educate members of our Association with valuable stories of the original Asahi and was proud that our Association has kept the legacy of the Asahi alive.

Thank you Grace

Obituary
Grace Eiko Thomson. Born October 15, 1933, Deceased July 11, 2024, peacefully, at her home in Winnipeg. Predeceased by her parents, her sister Kay, brothers Tom and Kenji, she leaves to mourn her passing her sister Keiko (Art), sons Michael (Donna) and David (Mary), five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and their children. A longer obituary will follow, with a notice of a memorial event to take place in the fall.

Grace Eiko Thomson - Wikipedia