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Manny Wong Obituary
born on New Year's Day 1938 in Manila, Philippines was overcome by cancer on December 28, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. Manny is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Wai Ching, and his children, grandchildren, siblings and extended family. In loving memory of our dear father, a loving and giving husband, a respected and honorable citizen and community supporter and volunteer, Manny Wong will be forever remembered as The Asian Publisher who lived the American Dream. Memorial services will be held on January 14th, 2012 at 11:00am to 2:00pm at Tempe Church of Christ, 2424 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282, (480) 968-7847. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Manny Wong Memorial Fund #7144242083 at any Wells Fargo Bank or by mail to The Manny Wong Memorial Fund, 998 E. Divot Drive, Tempe AZ 85283. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.facebook.com/mrmannywong
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Michael Lee Zollner
January 2, 2023
Hello Dennie. It's Mike Zollner. I sure do miss Manny. He was like a Father to me. He always say life will not always be a Bowl of Cherries so you always have to be positive you have to plan ahead your life because failing to plan is planning to fail. But no matter what the circumstance he could always put a smile on your face in the midst of any adversity. So many times in my life when I think about giving up I think of Manny and it helps me to keep going forward. I love you Dennie. Mike Zollner in Virginia.
Michael Zollner
January 2, 2023
Michael Zollner
January 2, 2023
Elena Brady
August 23, 2017
I miss Manny. He was an excellent leader, patriot, and compassionate man. God bless his soul. Rest In Peace Manny!
Elsa Cheung
August 23, 2017
I was very saddened by the news of Manny's passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Rest in Peach Manny Wong.
Michael Zollner
May 8, 2012
I miss Manny everyday. I am lost without him. If only I could have spent more time with him, but I know that I am a better person having known him for over twenty years.
Manny and Dennie Wong in Maui
January 21, 2012
Manny Wong with his wife Dennie Wong and W. Clement Stone at awards ceremony
January 21, 2012
Karl Rove, Manny Wong, and Senator Jon Kyl
January 21, 2012
Barbara Barrett and Manny Wong
January 21, 2012
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Bill Clinton, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Manny Wong
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January 21, 2012
Arizona Republic Photo
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January 19, 2012
Hon Kachina Volunteer Award Photo
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Peter & Connie Geiger
January 17, 2012
We had only met Manny a few times through our dear friends Bobbie & Gerry Samos. It was easy to see that Manny was a man overflowing with joy. That happens, I think, when you give of yourself to others. Our condolences to all his family. We know his physical presence will be greatly missed by all his family and many, many friends.
Peter & Connie Geiger
Mark Sample
January 14, 2012
Lillian,
You have my genuine and most sincere prayers during this precious time in the passing of your father. My support to your mom and brothers, always.
Your friend,
Mark
Bill Wong
January 11, 2012
Thank you ALL for your condolences!! Really means a lot!
Brenda Sison
January 9, 2012
Dear Bill and family,
We all send our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Love,
The Sison Family
(Stockton, California)
Jonathan Dune
January 9, 2012
G'day Lillian - Sorry to read of your father's passing. Manny, "dream maker," the grand "people person" touched so many in his unique way leaving a great legacy and forever his foot prints deeply embeded in the sandy beach of time. He truly left this world a better place than he found it. He will be missed. Manny Wong, truly a citizen of the world. Fondly - your mate, Jonathan Dune
January 9, 2012
Manny Wong was my professional associate and close friend for more than fifteen years. We worked together on many immigration-related issues, including CBO participation in the naturalization process and immigration outreach in the Asian-American community throughout greater Phoenix. He was a wonderful individual who dedicated himself to the betterment of others. We have all lost a true friend with his passing, but we are better for having the honor to have known him.
- Russell Ahr, San Antonio
Ty Ng
January 9, 2012
Manny was a kind, compassionate person and a close personal friend to our family. He and my father were close friends in Los Angeles. The day after I moved to AZ, my father asked Manny to look after me. I am forever grateful for having Manny in my life and will always honor his memory.
Joe Kuehn
January 9, 2012
Although I haven't seen Manny in a number of years, I still think about him from time to time. I can't hear the song "Tiny Bubbles" without thinking of him. He just brought joy into any room he entered.
Stella Hegarty
January 8, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to Manny's family. He was a wonderful person with a great smile for everyone. It was my pleasure to have known him. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace Manny.
Kim Doan Pickell
January 8, 2012
Manny you will missed by all of us!!! We love, appreciate and grateful for everything you gave done and contributed to the large Asian Communities. Our prayers and thoughts to the families at this difficult time.
Jane Dee Hull
January 8, 2012
Manny--you will be missed by many..I will miss your always smiling face at events, both Asian and political.
The Honorable Jane Dee Hull
Lorenzo Sierra
January 8, 2012
I had the honor of serving with Manny at the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He was a wonderful human being. I always enjoyed talking with him. My deepest condolances to the Wong family.
sam selga
January 8, 2012
Lillian condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father!
Linda Bottega
January 8, 2012
I came to know the wonderful Mr. Wong when I was a recruiter for Vanguard and he was helpful in enabling me to reach out to the Asian community. He was a gentle and delightful man and a pleasure to know and call a friend. I extend my sympathies to his family and those who loved him. He will be missed.
Lillian Wong
January 8, 2012
Hi Dad, We all miss you so much and would do anything to have you back with us but we know you are in a much better place now looking down on all of us with your big bright smile. No more hospitals, doctors, nurses, and no more suffering. We are planning your Celebration of Life Memorial Service at the Tempe Church of Christ where we will be celebrating you and your life and through this memory guest book page, we will share with your friends and loved ones near and far for years to come. I want everyone to know how truly wonderful and caring you were to everyone. You are dearly missed Dad.
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