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JANIE QUEN WONG
June 18, 1925 - Feb. 2, 2008
Janie Quen Wong passed away on Saturday, February 2nd, surrounded by her family at her home in Calexico. She died from complications from pneumonia and advancing Alzheimer's disease.
Janie Quen was born on June 18, 1925 in Nogales, Arizona and was one of 11 brothers and sisters. She was the salutatorian of her graduating class for Nogales High School in 1943. Janie married Charles Lee Wong of Calexico in 1947 and moved to Calexico that year.
Janie was actively involved in her businesses: Wong's Bookkeeping Service, Calexico Stationers, Rag Doll, Calexico Beauty and Barber Supply and the Wong Mini Center as well as Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and the community. She was an active member of the Catholic Women's Club and Calexico Women's Improvement Club. Janie was instrumental in the establishment of Vincent Memorial High School and was one of the original creators of the Red Apple Cook Book and recently helped publish the 2nd Edition which contains more favorite recipes of citizens throughout Imperial. Valley.
Janie was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lee Wong in 1969.
She raised 6 children and is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Rosemary and children, Gary Martin and Leslie and great-granddaughter, Heaven; Stephen and Cecilia and sons Charles, Christopher, Alfonso and Nicholas; Patrick and Sabrina and children, Maya and Lorenzo; Brian and Gloria and daughters, Brianah and Summer; Richard and Carmel and daughters, Brittany, Ashley and Natalie and daughter Janie Alyson and her children, Kaitlyn, Matthew and Justin.
Visitation will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Calexico on Friday, February 8 from 6 to 9 pm. Funeral mass will be at the church on Saturday, February 9 at 11 a.m. Burial will immediately follow at Mountain View Cemetery, also in Calexico.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like contributions be sent to the El Centro Alzheimer's Association, 584 W. Main Street, El Centro, CA or Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Parish Hall Fund, 124 E. 5th Street, Calexico, CA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janie Wong
Martha Martinez
February 18, 2008
Dear Wong Family-
Our deepest sympathy for all the family. Your mother was a lovely person and all of you are so great. We will keep you in our prayers!
The Martinez Family
Louie, Bertha, and Silvia Barajas
February 8, 2008
Patrick, Brian, and Ricky, so sorry to hear about your loss. Your mother's presence in Calexico will be missed.
John Moreno
February 8, 2008
God Bless the Wong family on Pierce Avenue. I remember your mom back when our moms were in the Catholic Women's Club and we'd have picnics in Pine Valley in the early 70's. I believe that's where we met in addition to being an altar boy with Pat...She was always very nice to me when I went to the Stationers to browse for hours. I also remember Pat and Brian always opening their house to all of us on many occasions. You are lucky to have had such a great mother! We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Ernie Montano
February 8, 2008
My deepest sympathy to all of the Wong Family;
Your Mother was always so beautiful and elegant with her poise, and always greeted me with a wonderful smile and I will never forget this. She truly devoted a lot of her life to make Calexico a better place for everyone, and will be missed by the many lives she touched with all of her activities.
Christine Wong
February 7, 2008
Brian, Ricky and the Wong Family
I'm really sorry to hear about your mother's passing. My condolences to you and yours. May GOD bless you and keep you well in your time of need and always. God Bless
Annette Montano Ramirez
February 7, 2008
To all the Wong family,
Sorry to hear about your mom, she was a great lady,you can take confort in knowing that she is resting and inbrace in Our Loving Fathers arms. Our prayes are with each and every one of you.
Annette Montano Ramirez
Roberto Salinas
February 7, 2008
To Gary and relatives. My sincere sympathy on the passing of your loved one. May her passing strength you as a family as you embrace the precious contributions she left in all of you. May her presence within you always guide your way, and her love engulf you with peace and tranquility.
Respectfully,
Roberto Salinas
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