Order of Canada
Towards the end of his life, Miyazaki was recognized for his services to the community by being enrolled in the Order of Canada, an honour shared by one of Lillooet's other notable citizens, Kansas-born Margaret Lally "Ma" Murray.
His Order of Canada commendation reads:
C.M. (Member) December 15, 1976 April 20, 1977
| “ | Retired osteopath who, over a period of 35 years, has given unselfish service to the residents of Lillooet, British Columbia, particularly those of Japanese and Indian backgrounds and who continues to serve his community in spite of ill health. | ” |
Miyazaki died of diabetes in Kamloops, British Columbia on July 23, 1984.
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