Kaz Yoshida

Born in Vancouver at Vancouver General Hospital in the late 1930's

Lived on Alexander Street

Moved to Steveston where her father was a fisherman

Removed from the west coast to Greenwood

Started kindergarten in Greenwood at Sacred Heart catholic school

Completed high school in Greenwood

Obtained her teaching certificate in Victoria

Taught in Midway and then Greenwood for four years

Moved back to Vancouver and taught at Grandview Elementary and then moved to Mackenzie Elementary School until retirement

Active volunteer with the Vancouver Buddhist Temple