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ELLEN GONG Obituary

Ellen Gong of Five Points, California passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. Ellen was born in Naleck Hong village, China to Chan Chu (father) and Sun Gong (mother). Ellen immigrated to the US in 1947 and resided in Richmond, Ca. until 1955. Ellen moved to Five Points after marrying the love of her life, Chung Gong. She operated and managed Lassen Market for 57 years. Ellen raised six children, loved to cook, shop and garden. Her family wishes to thank Drs. Dexter Estrada and William Tsang; Hines Hospice especially nurse Mary Roelke and Christie, and all caregivers at Acts of Service for their kind care of Ellen. She was devoted to her husband; loved her children and grandkids with all her heart. Ellen was an exceptional person and shall be deeply missed by everyone forever. Ellen is survived by her husband Chung; daughter Katherine; son Kenneth and his wife Julie; son David and his companion Alice; son Stuart and his wife Gena; son Thomas and his wife Joyce; son Terry and his wife Eileen; 12 grandchildren; one brother Henry and his wife Angela; sister Shirley and her husband Tom; sister Patty; and sister Margie and her husband Zak. Visitation will be at Whitehurst McNamara Funeral Service in Hanford on Thursday, February 7, 2013, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Service following on Friday, February 8, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. WHITEHURST-McNAMARA FUNERAL SERVICE Hanford (559)582-0251

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Published by Fresno Bee on Feb. 5, 2013.

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Joe, Frank and Frances,Pete and Angie Jimenez

February 16, 2013

We attended Ellen's funeral last week and what a beautiful service she had. All of you spoke so eloquently about the precious memories each of you have of her.
We also have very fond memories of your family. They gave us our first job working in the store, and for that we shall forever be grateful as we did not have to work in the fields any longer.
May time help heal your sorrow and please take care of your dad, Chung, as now he will need all of you to stay close by.

Estrellita Limon

February 14, 2013

No words can confort your family and friends for Mrs.Gong's passing, she will truly be missed . I have the most beautiful memories when my father would take me to Lassen Market and shed always be there with her big smile. She will be have a special place in our hearts :)

JILO Perez

February 9, 2013

Sad to here. So many memories of her behind the counter , greeting us kids with a smile. R.I.P Mrs. Gong

Janie Rodriguez-Roe

February 8, 2013

Very fond memories of Ellen and the whole family. God bless you all.

Norma Ayala

February 8, 2013

My Simpathy and Sorrow to all of Ellen's family. I remember, when I was small everytime I went to Lassen store, Ellen will give me a candy. Ellen will greatly be missed!

Alice Armendariz Yingling

February 7, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jose Solorio & Family

February 7, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lucy Galvan) and Ramon Servin

February 6, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Jimenez Family, Virginia, Angie, Joe, Frank, Chris, Pete and Jessica

February 6, 2013

To Chung and family: Our prayers and deepest sympathy go out to all of you during this time of sorrow. May the beautiful memories she left behind help ease your pain. Many blessings!

Diane Yraceburu Bain

February 6, 2013

I remember Ellen with fondness, as she was a part of my childhood and a friend to my parents. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Lorea Solorio

February 6, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Chong & Isobel Lew

February 6, 2013

Stuart and Gena and Family, Our love and sympathy to your father, your family and all the Gongs. Although we will not be able attend the service, our hearts and prayers will be with you. The legacy your mother started will be continued in all of you. May God continue to bless you.

Whitehurst McNamara

February 4, 2013

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