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Edmund Tang Obituary

Edmund Tang, 74, of Peoria Arizona, passed away June 30, 2003. He was a Korean War Veteran. Visitation 5 to 8 pm Sunday at A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuaries, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd., Phx. Service held at 10 am on Monday at Shadow Rock congregational Church 12861 N. 8th Ave. Interment following in Greenwood Memory Lawn Mausoleum, 2300 W. Van Buren St. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Peoria High Noon Kiwanis c/o Tom Theobald 9960 N 90th Lane Peoria, AZ 85345

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 6, 2003.

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Robert Corella

July 18, 2003

Hello, I first met Edmund about 5 years ago. After that I often met him at Asian functions. He was always so kind and soft spoken. He was easy to like. I will miss him.

Bob Corella

Japan-America Society of Phoenix

Charlotte (Wilson) Poe

July 15, 2003

Oh Wanda and family, I just found out about your loss of our dear Edmund. He meant so much to all of us. There is so much about him I will miss. He was truly a remarkable person in how he cared for and did for others. There are so many childhood memories that include him and your family. I cherish those. My love and many prayers are with you and your family. Charlotte Poe

Phoebe Farrow

July 10, 2003

To the family-the employees of Peoria City Hall extend their deepest sympathies. We will miss Mr Tang's smiling face, his warmth & good cheer. He will be remembered always.

Judy Munden-Breitengross

July 9, 2003

Wanda and family,
My parents, the CK.Vickreys loved and respected you and your family for many years. CK was proud of Ed and his accomplishmets. I thank you for the love and support you and Ed gave me when I was taking care of them. My love and prayers are with you.
Judy Munden-Breitengross

Robert Gomez

July 6, 2003

Wanda

My Condolences to you and your family.

Mike Pell

July 6, 2003

I will always remember Mr. Tang as happy and smiling. I can say that I haven't met very many people who truly enjoyed life and talking with people so much. I always appreciated his advice and encouragement for me taking care of the family. We will all certainly miss his kindness.

Our love,
Mike

Samantha Pell

July 6, 2003

To my Gong Gong,

Thank you for going swimming with us and sending red envelopes for my birthday. I liked going to your house. I will miss you.

Love,
Samantha Pell

martina Aguayo-Dossett

July 6, 2003

To sharon and her family. my prayers and love are with you in your fathers passing. Sharon your father was a great man and a wonderful person.. My condolences to you and your family.
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Peter and Helen Yee and Family

July 4, 2003

Our deepest sympathies to cousin Wanda and family during this time of mourning. Truly a great loss to the family and the Asian community. Edmund was a wonderful family man and a great civic leader.

Tara Lee

July 3, 2003

To such a wonderful Gong Gong,

You have touched so many lives, and you will never be forgotten. Thank you for sharing 18 unforgettable years with me! Your love for life and smiling face will stay with me forever. I love you always! Go Wildcats!

Evangeline (Yee) Song

July 3, 2003

What an enormous, unexpected loss to our community!!! I'll always remember being a bridesmaid at Edmund and Wanda's wedding with great pleasure and enjoyment, and seeing what a perfectly matched happy couple they were. Love and sincere sympathy to Wanda and the whole family. Truly a life well lived.

dave kleinz

July 3, 2003

It was a pleasure to visit with Mr. Tang when he would walk by my home every morning. He was a kind and considerate man that we all will miss.
Great neighbor and friend.

Dave Kleinz

Tara Lee

July 3, 2003

To such a wonderful Gong Gong,

You have touched so many lives, and you will never be forgotten. Thank you for sharing 18 unforgettable years with me! Your love for life and smiling face will stay with me forever. I love you always! "Go Wildcats!"

Michael Lee

July 3, 2003

To My Gong Gong:

I thank you for all the memories that you have given me the past 20 years. Your thoughtfulness and smile always will stay with me. I will miss you very much, and I love you forever.

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