<div itemprop="description">Shig Kojima was born February 9, 1929 at Vancouver, British Columbia. He spent his formative years in Shiga-Ken, Japan and in 1958 returned to Canada to settle in Montreal, where he and his wife Masa raised four children. He passed away peacefully in his sleep, September 17, 2024 at CHSLD VIGI Mont-Royal. <br> <br>He regularly met with friends for activities and luncheons at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Center, and was a member of the Montreal Buddhist Church where he proudly served as lay minister for 25 years. <br> <br>A big sports fan who loyally supported the Expos, Canadiens, and Alouettes for over 60 years, he could tell you who scored and which team won or lost. For many years he enjoyed bowling in various leagues and in retirement, he played a weekly game of golf with friends in Dorval. <br> <br>Predeceased by his wife Masa (1999) and his daughter Yuri (2021). He is survived by sons Casey (Sylvia), Michael, and Sam; granddaughters Meagan (Shane Coates) and Olivia; and great-grandson Benjamin Coates. Also survived by his sister Fusako and many nieces and nephews in Japan. <br> <br>Family will be receiving condolences in the Rideau Funeral Home 4275 Boulevard des Sources, D.D.O. QC. H9B2A6, 514 685 3344 On Wednesday, September 25. 2024 staring at 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm. <br> <br>In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory can be made to Montreal Buddhist Church or Japanese Canadian Cultural Center of Montreal. <br></div>
