It is with great sadness that we remember Robert Banno. He left us unexpectedly and left for his family, friends, colleagues and community, memories and legacies that were created through a happy, meaningful and full life. He is remembered for his upbeat, principled, honest, kind and fair nature to all the people he interacted with. Robert was born in Tashme, BC, at a tumultuous time for people of Japanese ancestry. From those internment towns to Kamloops and Vancouver, he lived his life with dedication to those around him, and he was a visionary in his legal work and community work. Robert was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Mata Banno.
Robert is survived by and missed by his wife, Cathy Makihara, his son Kevin (Christine and granddaughter, Eva, Kevin's mother Aline (Ian)) and his brother Victor (Debbie, Brian, Katherine) and Dale, and the nephews he looked after Emil and Matthew. He will be remembered for his gentle soul that influenced us all to be better. Robert was of unfailing good humour, and he leaves behind many close and lifelong friends, colleagues across Canada and the globe, and a Japanese Canadian community he served for over 35 years.
