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Tokokichi and Oei Taiji outside their home in Winfield, 1950s.

Both Toyokichi and Oei passed away in 1981, at the ages of 88 and 89 respectively. Their two younger children, Susumu and Michi still live in the community. Their eldest son Kiyoji returned to Japan.

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Toyokichi and Oei Taiji
1950s
Winfield, BC