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BORN
September 06, 1954
DIED
February 04, 2024
Michael YUEN Obituary
Mike is survived by his wife of 49 years, Karen, and his children, Terri (Gary), Chris (Diana), grandchildren Cole and Brooke, and Vanessa and Michael. His mother Victoria Yuen (Lam) and brother Russell.
Mike worked for CIBC for 30 years, and was very passionate about the banking industry. He enjoyed the people he worked with immensely - many of whom remain close friends.
He loved his Montréal Canadiens, travelling frequently to Hawaii, and his family above all else. His great sense of humour and unwavering optimism were a constant in all our lives.
Thank you to the kindness of the staff at the Richmond Pavilion Hospice. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the BC Cancer Foundation.
To honour Mike's wishes, there will be no service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael YUEN
18 Entries
Geof and Ellen Markovich
March 10, 2024
I was fortunate to have married into the Lam/Yuen family, and knew Mike when he was just in high school. I always remember how loving and close the family was, and enjoyed the wonderful family dinners. I miss the wounderful lunches with Mike, Russ and cousin Cliff, which often erupted into laugh fests. Thank you for your friendship. You will be missed! Our heartfelt thoughts are with Karen, Russ and Mom Victoria.
Neil Walton
March 3, 2024
I have been thinking about Mike a lot over the past month. He was such a great guy. What I remember most is laughing with him. His wicked sense of humour added so much to each time we met. Reminiscing about our days at CIBC or our mutual love of the Habs, he always remained a positive force. Mike will not be forgotten.
Toni Lowe
February 23, 2024
I am so saddened to hear of Mike's passing. Gone too soon. He was one of those people that once they crossed your path you never forget. I very much enjoyed knowing Mike and thought of him often as he left such a great impact on the person he was and how he influenced joy and kindness in his actions. I will miss Mike and send my condolences to Karen and family. He was one of the best people I met in my career with CIBC. I first met Mike when we worked in HR back in 1979 and then came across him when I worked with him again at Park Royal in 1995 and then with HLC. Forever in my thoughts.
Linda Powell
February 20, 2024
Mike was my Manager at CIBC Park Royal in West Vancouver. Truly one of the finest people and best Managers in my long career with the bank. Gone way too soon. My sincere condolences to Karen and family. May he rest in peace.
Art & Carrie Kendall
February 18, 2024
I met Mike when we were 18, and we quickly became very good friends. I benefited from 51 years of that friendship.
Mike pulled me into the bank in 1976, and it would become a lifelong career for both of us.
Mike was the best HR person I ever met. He loved and cared about people. He always had time for family, friends and employees, and guided with salient advice. I benefited innumerable times from his coaching.
Mike had the most enjoyable sense of humour. Since his passing I have been revisiting the memories. Every time, we laughed until we could barely breathe. I will miss Mike´s quarterly calls, laughing about the past and catching up.
Mike was without a doubt one of the most influential people in my life. If a person´s life can be measured by how much they help others, then Mike lived a perfect life and countless people benefited from knowing him. I´m forever grateful for his friendship and guidance.
My sincere condolences to Karen and all of Mike´s family, your loss is so profound.
Art and Carrie Kendall
Tammy Hooper
February 14, 2024
We are very sorry to hear of Mike´s passing. He was one of my first managers at CIBC in Vancouver and I will never forget his kindness, mentorship and amazing sense of humour. We were fortunate to be able to keep in touch in later years through our friends the Kendalls. He will be missed and our thoughts are with Mike´s family.
Joy Holt (Rundle)
February 13, 2024
With my deepest sympathy, gone too early. A friend from both SJ and Vic High, you were a funny guy, enjoyed our conversations in the hallways at school. So sorry to hear of your loss, rest in peace my friend!
Dan
February 12, 2024
Our sincere condolences to Karen, Vicky, Russ and all of Mike's family and friends
From first meeting Mike at the age of 8 years he was a thoughtful and caring boy and man.
Mike was always fun to be with but also a brave, trusted and reliable family member and colleague.
Rick would say, " just a great friend and person".
The Bells
Sid&Connie Hucul
February 12, 2024
Michael and I were patients in the hospital at the same time ,so we passed our time becoming friends.This also involved interacting with Karen and my wife Connie.We too will miss Michael.Condolence to the family.
Bruce Rowbotham
February 11, 2024
I had the pleasure of knowing Mike from our early days in Banking. He was always honest, kind and we had lots of laughs over the years. So sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to the family.
Kathy Fraser
February 11, 2024
My sincere condolences to all the family over the loss of Mike.
Feeling very grateful to have known Mike & family, I carry many happy & warm cherished memories of Mike because of the caring, gentle, compassionate, fun loving & oh so humble person Mike was in life and what he resonated to those lucky to be in his presence. Every amazing trait bundled into one person
May you find comfort in the love of family & friends, also knowing heaven has gained a true angel. My love to each of you
Kevin McCleave
February 11, 2024
While I did not work directly with Mike, I enjoyed his friendship for many years. A truly fine gentleman. He will be missed.
Condolences to the family.
Ray and Patti Hemmett
February 11, 2024
Mike was a beacon of light combining his wonderful sense of humour with kindness, intelligence and love of family.
Our thoughts are with Karen and family.
John Goucher
February 11, 2024
I remember Mike from S.J. Willis and Vic High and brought my first car from him back in the early seventies and would run into him at the CIBC branch at the Hillside Mall.
Gone too soon
May you rest in peace.
brooke gardner
February 11, 2024
the best grandpa ever
Debbie Curtis
February 10, 2024
RIP Mike. Gone to soon.
Mike was a fantastic guy. Always funny, friendly & kind.
My sincere condolences to his wife & family.
Judi Pidcock
February 10, 2024
With deepest sympathies to Karen and family. RIP Mike.
Mike Labrecque
February 10, 2024
My deepest sympathies to Karen and the entire Yuen family on Mike´s passing. He was a longtime friend and colleague and will be missed by many. Rest in peace my friend.
Mike Labrecque
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