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Edward Wong Obituary
On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Edward Charles Wong, a loving husband and father to Erik and Ethan, passed at age 67. Edward was born on August 28, 1952 in Phoenix, AZ to Dr. Edward and Mary Wong. He received his law degree from the University of Arizona, in Tucson in 1977, and practiced family law for 43 years until June 30, one day before he went Home to our Lord. On July 6, 1996, he married Yumi Urushibara Wong. They raised two sons, Erik (21) and Ethan (17). Edward loved the Lord dearly and looked forward to Wednesday nights where God Spoke His Wisdom and Message through Pastor Scott Richards of Calvary Christian Fellowship. Edward also loved sports. An exceptional high school tennis player who held the top position for three straight years, Edward ended his career in the quarter finals in divisionals. Shortly after college, he joined the El Rio's Men's Club, playing golf on Sundays with his buddies, whose friendships go back several decades. Edward was a family-man. He was also a champion for kids, the voiceless. He was kind, generous, and easy-going. Edward was preceded in death by his father, Edward. He is survived by his mother, Mary; wife, Yumi; two sons, Erik and Ethan; sister, Elaine; brother-in-law, Peter; nephew, Jason; great-niece Sutton, and several cousins. Public Viewing will be held on Friday, July 10, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Evergreen Mortuary, 3015 N Oracle Rd. Tucson, AZ 85705. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to www.faiththatworkstucson.org (Faith That Works Tucson, 7650 N Paseo Del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704) or to El Rio's Men's Club (George Juarez, President 9801 N Calle Solano, Tucson, AZ 85737). Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY.
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Mark Berard
January 17, 2023
Ed and Were friends from our days at the Tucson Athletic Club. He was extraordinary man a fine athlete and a gifted lawyer. I write this now because I just now read of Ed's death. I am a single Dad with a 12 year old son named Tommy. When I appeared in court hopeful of keeping and raising my son (July 2016) Ed was there in court as the assistant Attorney General. During the course of the proceedings Ed and I made it known to the court that we knew each other and his presence was a great help during the course of the hearing. I have raised my son as a single father and from time to time contacted Ed for advice, not only legal but in how to raise my son. Always a thoughtful advisor and ever a careful and professional lawyer; Ed's advice was deeply appreciated. I will miss him very much.
Ted & Valerie Golembiewski
June 24, 2021
Yumi, hard to believe that it's almost a year...remembering Ed, you, and the boys.
Ted & Valerie Golmbiewski
October 24, 2020
Just looking at his picture makes me miss him more...Hope you and the boys are doing OK.
Steven Hernandez
October 20, 2020
I was a classmate of Ed during our time at law school. We played softball on a great team and had our best games against the other law school team . Shysters vs Felons. I moved to NM shortly after law school but would see Ed during our many class reunions. We always caught up during those short visits. I and my fellow classmates and teammates will miss him greatly. My condolences to all the family. Ed was a great role model for all of us.
Karen Nygaard
July 9, 2020
He was a dedicated public servant and a sweet person who will be missed. He was truly one of a kind and a pleasure to work with. I feel blessed to have known such a patient and kind person. We could do well if we had more people like Ed in the legal profession and in the world.
LuAnn Carpenter
July 9, 2020
I went to high school with Eddie. Many fond memories of him. My prayers are with Eddies family at this time. May God bless his family and give them peace and strength. Rest In Peace Eddie.
Keith Singer
July 9, 2020
Ed was already working as an AG in the area of child support when I started as a lawyer a long time ago. I encountered him many times over the years. On each and every occasion Mr. Wong was kind, understanding, exceptionally calm, and always as helpful as possible. He served some of the most vulnerable members of our community with dignity and good will towards obligors, obligees, attorney's judges and colleagues. I rarely, if ever, met Mr. Wong outside of the courtroom but I am not at all surprised that he was beloved by so many. If we could be half the lawyer and man we would be grateful. Please know that the ripples of positive impact from the life Ed lived are doubtless beyond imagination.
Nikki Chayet
July 9, 2020
I was shocked and very sad to see this. Eddie and I were classmates in the class of 1977. He was always pleasant, helpful, supportive. He shall be missed. May his memory be a blessing to all.
Robbie Lewis
July 8, 2020
Did not know Ed well, only professionally, but in my dealings with him over the years he was always a gentleman and a gentle soul. May he rest in peace.
Valerie & Ted Golembiewski
July 8, 2020
Ed was the consummate gentlemen. I had the pleasure working with him at the Pima County Attorney Office in the 1990s and remember with joy his wedding and the birth of his sons. His death is a shock and brings great sadness. Yumi, I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in well-deserved peace, Ed, and may God comfort Yumi, Erik and Ethan.
Stewart Chan
July 8, 2020
A friend since kindergarten. I can still remember us marching around the block during recess; Junior League bowling at Golden Pin Lanes; and our high school years at Amphi. Rest in peace my friend.
Jennifer M.
July 8, 2020
Eddie was one of the kindest gentleman I have known as a young girl.
He was genuine, gracious and always had a gentle side to share with everyone he knew.
My sympathy to his family each and every member. Few genuine people such as Eddie. He will be with his beloved ones in spirit always.
Hugs to his sons who will miss their
dad, his wife and his sister and mom, Mary.
No words would be able to express your loss or sorrow to comfort you at this time.
One honest man with the highest integrity that he passes on to his sons.
Prayers and strength for the void you feel in your lives.
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