VANCOUVER, BC, August 25, 2026 – Last month, the Last Post Fund’s British Columbia/Yukon Territory Branch laid Private Sentaro Omoto to rest at the Field of Honour, Mountain View Cemetery, in Vancouver. On August 25th, a graveside service was held, with military honours rendered, giving him the dignity and recognition every Veteran deserves.

Pte. Omoto served Canada with the 10th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War, where he was wounded in the line of duty before returning home at war’s end. He died in 1953, and since then his remains had rested at the Vancouver Buddhist Temple.

Seventy-three years after his death, the gathering brought together members of the Omoto family, including his 98-year-old daughter, alongside the Minister of Veterans Affairs and other dignitaries.

Moments like this are only possible because of the generosity of donors to the Last Post Fund, who believe no Veteran should be forgotten. This event was made possible through their contributions, together with generous support from the Calgary Highlanders (10th Canadians) and the Vancouver Buddhist Temple. None of it would have been possible without community historian Debbie Jiang, whose years of tireless research brought Private Omoto’s story to light. It was truly a team effort: our sincere thanks go to her, to the Omoto family, whose own dedication and perseverance made this moment possible, and to Major (Retired) Ted Usher, CD, President of the Last Post Fund’s British Columbia/Yukon Territory Branch.

To revisit the media coverage of this event: CTV News  |  Vancouver Sun