Benita Chan Obituary
CHAN _ Benita Jane, born on October 3, 1934, to the late Steven and Rosy Chan (nee Wing), passed away on May 6, 2006 at home in Victoria. She is survived by her sisters, Vivian (Daniel) Costa, Carol and Adrienne; brothers Anthony (Angela Wei Djao) Lynnwood, WA, and Reginald (Eileen) of Quesnel, B.C.; niece Lian Djao Chan, and nephews, David and Michael Chan; Thoreau and Ibsen Moy. Also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins (Chan and Wing). She will be missed by friends and family. A memorial service will be held at ST. JOHN THE DIVINE ANGLICAN CHURCH, 1611 Quadra Street, Victoria on Monday, May 15, 2006, at 2:30 pm. Donations may be made to BC Cancer Foundation, 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 6V5 or 200 - 601 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2.
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Howard Mark
June 8, 2006
Benita, we'll always remember you at our wedding. You were full of energy and fun. Peace be with you.
Howie and Brenda Mark
Milton Chan
June 6, 2006
Benita, We'll will miss your smiles and hugs at all the Chan family gatherings. And catching up on all that's going on in Victoria.
Angelle Jodoin
May 17, 2006
a living legacy, I'll miss you aunt benita.
Kim Shaw
May 15, 2006
I will always remember Nita's ready smile and welcoming hugs on our family visits to Victoria.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time .
Cousin Kim Shaw {Chan}
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Lister Chen
May 14, 2006
Benita jie-jie,
So sorry to hear you are gone.
Gone but not forgotten!
David & Sandra Anderson
May 12, 2006
Benita: a friend to three generations of our family. An irreplacable gem
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