Katsumi Muramatsu

He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife (of 57 years) Michiyo, his three daughters and their spouses Naomi (Joey), Ruth(Ron), and Maki(Stefan) and his six grandchildren, Olivia(Caleb), Kai, Ethan, Jaimee, Orrick, and Keiden, as well as his great-granddaughter Keziah.

He was born in Toyohashi, Japan in 1942 and graduated from Tokyo Christian University (formerly known as Japan Christian College) in 1964. He has worked as a pastor in Aichi Japan for 20 years and immigrated to Vancouver Canada with his wife and three daughters as a missionary to start the Vancouver Japanese Gospel Church in 1984 where he worked for 17 years. In 2001, he went back to Japan to work for Japan International Food for Hungry for 3 years. After returning to Vancouver, he started a church planting mission for Japanese people in the basement of the Tenth Church for 10 years until he retired.

He enjoyed many hobbies through out his life. He loved playing tennis and the saxophone. He loved Jesus and touched many people’s lives through his ministry.

The family thanks the staff at St. John Hospice and Raven Song Community Health Center for their compassionate care.

He was a dedicated pastor, husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, friend, and saxophone player. He will be greatly missed. We know he is enjoying being a part of the greatest band in heaven surrounded by angels.

“Well done, good and faithful servant” - Matthew 25:23

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 29th 2023 10am at Tenth Church ( 11 West 10th Ave Vancouver).

In lieu of flowers and if you are able, please make donation to your favorite charity. The family supports the St. John Hospice at UBC and Raven Song Community Health Centre.