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Ming Fong Obituary
Owner of Fong's Gift Shop in Chinatown, born February 4, 1931 in Los Angeles, California, passed away on October 17, 2005 in Monterey Park, California. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughters: Kelly Kawashima (Bret), Jamie Fong; grandchildren; Kyle, Kari and Conner Kawashima; brothers, Ming Kuen Fong, Ming Haw Fong (Chung Kit), Ming Chong Fong (Eileen), Ming Gai Fong; sisters, Choey Lau (Irving) and Choey Lon. Services will be held on Tuesday October 25, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. SkyRose Chapel at Rose Hills Mortuary and Memorial Park 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier thru gate #1 with interment to follow. In lieu of flowers please send donations to either: Chinese United Methodist Church 800 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 or Chinatown Branch Library 639 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.
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Ricky Chew
October 25, 2005
Shirley, sad to hear about Gim. I just found out today (Tuesday @ 7pm). I wish I could have attended his services. Gim was very special to me as I was growing up in Chinatown. He had the kindness only found in a person who was very sincere. Your family had the greatest store in Chinatown!! I remember the model cars in the windows and how we use to 'hang out' at your store and play in the arcade across the street. If I can be of any assistance to you or your family please feel free to email me and I will get back to you asap. My condolences to you and your family. I can still remember, Sunday school with Gim, the Lee's and Mr. Frank and after school it was off to the park to play baseball or football. What a childhood. I will miss Gim but will never forget his friendship.
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