It is with deep regret and heartfelt sadness that we share the news of the passing of Keiko Belair.
Keiko is a longtime friend to Renison. In addition to being a gifted Japanese instructor for many years at Renison, Keiko, along with her husband Charles, were long-time and generous donors to Renison. The Keiko and Charles Belair Centre for East Asian Studies was named in their honour. In addition, Keiko was an Honorary Senior Fellow, and Honorary Chair and Special Advisor of the Sakura Japanese Language Program.
The Belair Centre Speaker Series, along with the One Sky Festival (formerly the East Asian Festival) will continue to be important and lasting legacies to the memory of Keiko and her time at Renison. Keiko’s daughter, Miya, has continued to maintain a strong relationship with the College. Keiko will be deeply missed.
Keiko's family will receive relatives and friends for viewing on Wednesday October 25 from 6-8pm, and Thursday, October 26 from 2-4pm at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467.
Funeral will be held at Henry Walser Funeral Home Ltd. on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 3:00 pm. Reception to follow at the funeral home.
More details can be found on the Henry Walser Funeral Home website.
