Alexander LOUIE

Along with just about everyone at the Vancouver Bridge Centre, I loved meeting Alex at the table - even when one of his intuitive bids resulted in a bad board he did it with such glee, one could only laugh. Coincidentally, looking through old photos only days ago I came upon one of Alex at the club - in the background to be sure, but there he was and I remembered once again what delight his presence brought. I think of Alex every Remembrance Day, decked out in his array of ribbons and so very proud of his service to this country. A rare man who deserves every accolade that comes his way.

I knew Alex Louie since 1975 , my father Randy Shim was a very good friend of his , he was alai good friends with his brothers Henry &Victor .I remember my father and I stayed at Alex &Pat Louie's place. My father and I whenever we would visit Vancouver we would always grocery shop at Lekiu . It was one of my favorite places to shop and I always had a good time in chinatown. I also remember the Marco Polo restaurant on Pender st we would go there for dinner . Victor Louie always invited my dad to his restaurant . I knew all of Alex Louie's children , I also knew Hank Louie &Victor Louie ' children .My father and I would always visit the Louie families. My father Randy Shim passed away Oct.4, 1990 , 24 years ago. My mother May Shim passed away April 25, 2002, 12 years ago . Since then I have moved to Vancouver -April of 2003. I have been here 11 years now and really love it here. My brother Greg Shim lives in Port Alberni. We use to live in Coquitlam for 6 years. I will always have wonderful memories of Alex Louie .

Dear Dad,

It's been two years since you left us. I still think of you every single day. It's amazing--amazing, comforting and so inspiring--that you remain so vivid in our lives. We haven't forgotten anything.

Love you, Jari

Happy Birthday, Dad!

We're throwing you a memorial birthday party tonight!
BBQ lamb and lemon squares... your favourites...
And a big piece of Stilton cheese to finish off with, of course!

Your presence is still so strong in our lives.
I miss you so much.

xox Jari

Dear Dad,
I just heard about sweet Uncle Jack. Mark told me he had just finished his morning walk and was sitting gazing out the window when his heart stopped. I imagine the two of you have picked up where you left off--making the rounds, drinking coffee, being friends...

I think about you every single day.

Love, Jari

Missed your jook (congee) after thanksgiving.

Dear Dad,

Guess what? There's no email in the middle of the forest, but I'm positive messages still get delivered and received.

Yesterday I was in the bush from sun up to sundown directing my new documentary and being consumed by Ontario blackflies. Got back to the hotel which had been hit by a blackout. Still no internet.

So this message is a day late being posted but I'm sure you got it all the many times I was thinking of you.

Happy Belated Birthday, Daddy.
I miss you so much.

All my love always,
Jari

Alex was such a generous person, he will be missed by many. His goodness and fun loving attitude touched many lives.
Rest in Peace ,
Dave & Amy (Gee) Lowe

He was a man who lived well. What other legacy could you ask for. I can only hope that people say the same of me. Always game for any adventure.

It's Sunday morning--two weeks on the calendar and it's still an effort waking up to the realization that my Dad is not going to ring me up (much too early!) to ask if my sister, Zina, and I have decided yet when we want to go to China with him...

I would just like everyone to know how comforting it is to be able to read the expressions of condolence left here. Every thoughtfulness is like a bit of bread shared with us. Every remembered story a small white stone marking a path that leads us home...

I miss you, Daddy.

Mark to you and your family. My sincere condolences on the loss of your father.I am recovering from the loss of my beloved brother and mother in December. Take good care of your family. They are everything in this life. Gertie Wong

I will always remember Alex Bui-Bac (Uncle Alex) as someone who was all-knowing, full of wisdom and admirably confident. He was an anchor to my parents when they first immigrated to Canada and always remained a great adviser to them. He was incredibly gracious to our family and from my observance, with everyone he knew. I will miss his presence. Prayers of peace and comfort to Aunt Pat & family.

Dear Auntie Pat and the Louie Family,

We are sorry to hear of Uncle Alex's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. Uncle Alex was a great friend and a great "teacher". We will always fondly remember the fun we had with Uncle Alex.

Sincerely,

Richard, Rod, Helen, Ryan and Ruby Lee

Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Pat, Jari and the whole Louie Family on your great loss.
Sincerely,
M. Cheng, daughter of R.K. Cheng, & family.

My name is Janneke Noort and I was the last person to play bridge with him at the Vancouver Bridge Club on the Friday before he died. Many times he would call me when he needed a bridge partner and I would never say no because it would mean a good few hours with him. He had an infectious personality and didn't know the meaning of growing old. Rest in peace dear Alex.

My condolences to the rest of the family. I didn't know Uncle Alex very well, but what I knew of him is dear to me. He was always kind to this side of the family, and I'll never forget him.

-Wilfred Louie's Daughter

Dear Pat and Family,
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Alex is a friend who will truly be missed.
Ron and Betty Joe and Family
- I had the honour of meeting Mr. Louie several times at my parent's house. He was such a kind and friendly man - I'm so glad that my youngest son was also able to meet with such a proud and historical icon. Rest in Peace.
Kerri Joe (daughter of Ron and Betty Joe)

To The Louie Family,

On behalf of Rose Wong and family and Jim Sing Sr. family we wish to express our sincere condolences on the passing of Alex. My family had known Alex long before I was born but I have many memories of "Uncle" Alex from the Marco Polo and Le Kiu days. He was a generous, thoughtful and lively man and always took the time to have a conversation no matter how busy he was.
I know how much he treasured his family because he always mentioned the kids and grandkids and all the accomplishments they have achieved.
It was a pleasure to know such a wonderful man who will be greatly missed.

Rosalie Sing (Wong)

I know Alex from the Vancouver Bridge Centre. For lunch he would often bring a hug portion of chow mein that he was willing to share with me and many others. A few years ago I asked him if we would give a few of us a lesson on how to prepare this delicious dish. I suggested he give me a shopping list of ingredients but he was having none of that...it would be his treat and pleasure to share his joy of cooking with us. What awonderful afternoon we had chopping, and wokking and laughing with Alex.
I know he had great pride in his family, his heritage and his sevice to his country.
He truly was a special person and I feel privileged to have known him and will miss him dearly.

I will always have fond memories of my grade one pal Karen's Dad. I remember his delight in lighting up fireworks in the front yard at Halloween, or being treated to a show and dinner at the Marco Polo. What an honour to be able to meet up with him a few years ago to interview him for the Heroes Remember Project, in which Alex proclaimed, "I don't think anybody's life can be more happy than my life now."
He leaves a big hole. My heartfelt condolences to Mrs Louie, Karen, Mark, Jari, Xina and families.

Goodbye Old Friend.

I will surely miss you for coffee on Saturdays.

My condolences to Pat and Family.

Ken Jang and Family

To Pat and Family,

I am very sadden to hear of Alex's passing. Alex is kind and never too busy to help. We will miss you.

Dearest Alex,
Our deepest condolences to your family and wife Pat. You were a great hero, mentor and dear friend to us over the years. We enjoyed your regular visits to our vegetable farm back in 1960. Our mom cooked lunch and we remember you and Pat loved picking radishes from our shed, rinsing them and popping them in your mouths. It was cute. Our family and co-workers would all laugh because it was so funny. We also miss your great Marco Polo restaurant food. It was a treat when our brother, Nelson Wong, took us to dine there after shopping at Le Kiu. We miss the good old times spent with you and Pat and your family. Rest in peace, dear Alex. You will always be loved and remembered.
Nancy (Wong) Munroe
Nelson Wong's sister

Our deepest condolence to you, Pat and the family. Alex was my mentor, while I was studying in Australia, he offered me words of wisdom and encouragement. From his friendship with my Father Louie Bing Poy, I had the privilege of meeting Alex's brothers, Henry and Victor, and had spent time with them at Le Kiu and Marco Polo. I will for ever treasure those memories. May God bless you, Rest in Peace, Alex.

Wednesday at the Vancouver Bridge Centre won't be the same without Alex; he made every one of us feel special. What a gift! His sense of humour was infectious. About 3 years ago he shared a ride home from Penticton sitting between two of my bridge partners, both gorgeous women. When I kidded him later about falling asleep en route, he replied, "It was self-defense! They couldn't keep their hands off me." Rest in peace Alex

My deepest condolences to the family. From his friendship with my father, he was Uncle Alex to me and I remember with great fondness the time I spent working for him and Uncle Victor at the Marco Polo. He was a joyous and lovely man. Blessings to Uncle Alex on his new adventure.

I have wonderful memories of my elementary school friendship with his daughter Karen. Times spent in your cool basement and many dinners at the Marco Polo. My condolences to the whole family...

To Pat Suk-Mu and Family, our deepest condolences for your loss. Kee-Suk,I will always be grateful to you for your kindness, generosity and assistance to my grandparents and me both back in China way back when and here in Vancouver. You were like a rock to our family. Thank you and Rest in peace, Kee-Suk.

We send our deepest condolences to Kee-Gor's family. He was always someone you could depend on, his knowledge was vast. Thank you, Kee-Gor, for all that you've done for my (On Bak) family! We will miss you. Rest in Peace!

Our love and deepest condolences to aunt Pat ,Zena,Jerry, Karen,and Mark and Marina.Uncle Alex was always kind and generous..I recall gifts of chinese snacks and many invites to dinner.He was the best cantonese cook..

I send my deepest condolences to aunt Pat Louie, and the Louie family for their loss of uncle Alex. I will miss uncle Alex ; he touched so many of our lives, both my brother, Norman Louie & I had worked for uncle Alex at the Marco Polo Theatre Restaurant, we had great fun together. Uncle Alex was such a creative person, and I am so sorry he died."
God bless you , uncle Alex on your new journey.

Sincerely,
Linda Yuk Ling Louie

I'm grateful to have known you, Uncle Alex. Thank you for the great memories, laughs,sage advice, and taking the time to say hi and ask how I'm doing. You will be remembered.

Bob Sung

On behalf of the directors and members of the Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society, I send our deepest condolences to Mrs. Pat Louie, and the Louie family for their loss of Alex. He was a strong supporter of the Chinese Canadian veterans and we will miss his kindness, perpetual smile and love of his fellow comrades-in-arm.

Sincerely,

King Wan
President
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society

I run several duplicate bridge games in Vancouver and I can say without hesitation that he was loved by everyone. His sense of humour was wonderful and he always had a joke or smile for all of us. I was always delighted to see him come through the door. He'll be missed.

My sincere condolences to the Louie family as you/we grieve the loss of Alex. There are many anecdotes, but I attest to his exacting standards at ANAVET Pacific Unit 280's annual outdoor picnic where he displayed his mastery of the wok as he alone whipped up batches of beef fried noodles! Our comrades mourn his passing. Well done, Alex. Be at peace. Stand easy.

When Larry,Percy and Ray said good by and see you next week after our every Saturday coffee get together not, realizing it was our last farewell.
God bless you Alex on your journey.
Sincerely, Ray Goon

I wish that I had known Mr Louie. The legacy of his colourful over-flowing life was apparent in the documentary that was made about him and in the way in which his loving family always described him. The world is better when we have such people to emulate and celebrate.
- a friend of the family

Very sad to hear of Alex's passing. Over the years Alex was very kind to me and my friends as we started our lives after school. We lived next door to his family and over the years I often remember the many, many highlights involving Alex and the family.

More recently I would run into Alex regularly in Chinatown until the last few years. Always cheerful, I will miss seeing him.

My sympathy to Pat and the family and hope to see you soon.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I will miss him dearly, I have wonderful memories of him , he was such a kind person and always made me smile and laugh. He really was a very special man. I remember watching the documentary on the veterans so intently , and felt so proud of him. He will be dearly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.
With Heartfelt Memories, and with much Love, Joan Louie Southern.

Alex was a wonderful duplicate Bridge player I really enjoyed playing with him and of course it is always a privilege to know a veteran Alex was a super nice guy and will be missed
Eleanor McFarlane a Bridge player