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Cheng Lee Obituary
1921 - 2005 LEE _ Cheng Koon (nee Koh) passed away peacefully on September 7th, 2005 at Vancouver Hospital, surrounded by her immediate family. She is survived by S. K. Lee, her husband of 58 years; children, Chin Yen, Tony (Carol), Chin Su (Jacques) and Ken; grandchildren, Ying (Nicholas), Khai, Patrick and Jordan; Tessa; and relatives in Canada, USA, Singapore, Malaysia and Australia. She will be remembered for her selfless, kind, gentle and loving nature. The Lee family is deeply grateful to all the doctors, nurses and staff of BC Cancer Agency and the Palliative Care Unit, Vancouver Hospital, who have cared for her. Visitation will be at Mt. Pleasant Funeral Home, 306 E. 11th Ave. (at Kingsway) on Friday, September 16th, from 6pm-9pm. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, September 18th, at Grace Vancouver Church, 1696 W. 7th Avenue, Vancouver (at Pine) at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Vancouver Hospital or BC Cancer Agency would be appreciated.
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Lorraine Wright & Idar Uhlving
October 3, 2005
To Dr. Kenny Lee & Family:
We are saddened to hear of your loss. May the warmth and comfort of loving memories of your Mother, someday take the place of the sadness you feel now.
With deepest sympathy.
Tony Pagone & family
October 3, 2005
Dear CY and family
The thoughts of all your friends from Melbourne Australi are with you in these diddicult times.
The Pagone family
Emma Koh
September 19, 2005
Dear Uncle S.K. and Cousins,
In my books, my Tua Ko Neo is very special. She always had a twinkle in her eyes and kind words. She was gracious, she was selfless, she had class, wit and great sensitivity. She cared about her siblings and their families. Her love had no boundaries. I enjoyed every visit with her. I will miss her but her work is done and she had to go.
Hwee Miang Chow
September 18, 2005
Dear Tua Teoh and family,
We are saddened by the passing of Tua Ee. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We pray God will comfort you and your family in your grief. I will always remember Tua Ee with her generous personality and her big smile.
Ah Mi, Ivan, Caroline, Jason and Wesley
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Geoff & Margaret Chiam
September 17, 2005
Dear S.K. & family,
Margaret and I were saddened when we learnt of the passing of your beloved wife, told to us by Ms Vivian Goh - daughter of Soon Tjoei. We offer you our deepest sympathy and condolences. God bless you all.
Sincerely, Geoff & Margaret
Doreen Koh
September 17, 2005
Dear Uncle SK and cousins,
I was greatly saddened to hear of Tua Koh Nio's passing. She will always live on in my memory as a beautiful, gracious lady.
Our thoughts are with you,
Doreen, John Soh, Meredith & Benedict
Bobby Koh
September 17, 2005
Dear Uncle Lee and Cousins
My family and I will miss Tua Ko Neo lots.......my fondest memory is sharing great laughter with her during my recent visit to Vancouver. Everywhere and anywhere,she always had time for joy and fellowship.She was blessed with such great spirit ... she share generously with all.
God bless.
Pearl,Nicholas and
Jill Leversage
September 17, 2005
Dear Su
My thoughts are with you as I know that this will be a very sad time. Please give my regards to your father as I know he will be suffering. It is a very big adjustment in a family to loose such a key member.
All the best
Jill Leversage
Hong Mong Lim
September 17, 2005
Dear Uncle SK & family
Though we haven't seen each other that many times since "Tua Ee" and you left Singapore, the image of "Tua Ee" is always clearly in my mind; in part because of her uncanny resemblance to my mum, and also because there is a picture of the two sisters taken side-by-side in Vancouver prominently displayed in my mum's house in Singapore. My mum's putting up a brave face, but I know she is deeply saddened by the departure of her beloved sister.
Hong Mong on behalf of mother Koh Kian Koon, father Lim Tow Yong and the rest of the Lim family.
Kok Huang Chen
September 16, 2005
Dear Uncle SK and family,
We extend our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of Tua Ee. May the peace and comfort of God and our Lord Jesus Christ be with you and your family.
John & Kok Huang
Suzanne Taylor
September 16, 2005
Dear Tua Kuo and family,
I have not the words with which to express my regret. Tua Kheem, the late Cheng Koon Lee, was a true lady.I will remember her always for her kindness, generosity, and patience. Perhaps what will stay with me most is the way she took such care and such delight in pleasing others. Such selflessness is unheard of these days; I only hope that I have learned something from her example. She will be greatly missed by all those who loved her- and no one who knew her could but love her. I certainly did. So sorry.
Judy Wong
September 16, 2005
Dear Tua Teoh, Chin Yen, Tony, Chin Su and Kenny,
My mum, Kevin, Poh and the boys join me in remembering your beloved wife/mother today. We thank God for giving us Tua Koh Neo who was such a great role model. She was always gracious, kind, gentle and caring. My sister (Emma) and I will miss her cheerful company, her wit and her sense of humour.
May she rest in peace and may God be the family's great comfort in the days to come.
Heng Hong Kee & Kevin
Judy, Poh, Ju Ming, Ju Wei & Ju Cheng.
Vicky Loke
September 16, 2005
Dear Uncle SK, Chin Yen, Tony, Chin Su & Kenny,
Piew and I send our deepest condolences to you and your families on the passing of "Tua Ee". Chin Yen, one of my best memories of your mum will be her "one by one" encounter at Heal's, London.
Vicky & Piew.
Siam Koon Taylor
September 15, 2005
Dear Brother Shoo Khoon and family,
We feel your great loss and though we are glad that she is now at rest and nothing can hurt her anymore, we will always remember her beauty and her gentle grace and her culinery skills - no one is her equal for the care she took and the standards she achieved in the kitchen. We remember her in gratitude and thankfulness.
Siam, David and Suzanne.
Jeanne and David Wong
September 15, 2005
Dear Chin Yen and family,
With deepest sympathy on the passing away of your Mum. May every precious memory of her comfort you at this time of sorrow. She is not gone, but only gone ahead to where love lives on forever.
Gary Koh
September 15, 2005
Dear Uncle SK and all our cousins,
My deepest condolences on the passing of our dear Tua Kou Neo. My family and I just moved to Seattle a few weeks back, and we were talking about coming North for a visit when we heard of this.
With loving thoughts,
Gary, Fiona, Michele & Phillipe
Amanda Chan and Daniel Ngui, Deanna and Henry Chan
September 15, 2005
Dear Mr. Lee, Chin Yen, Sue, Ken and Tony;
Our deepest sympathies to you on the passing of your wife and mother. We will always remember her as a most kind, gentle and noble woman. In her quiet and wonderful way, she has given so much to this world and everyone who was lucky enough to be touched by her will be forever grateful. Know that our love, support and friendship is with you all at this time of mourning.
Carolyn Koh
September 15, 2005
Dear Uncle SK & all cousins,
My deepest condolences on the passing of my "Tua Koh Nio." I will always remember my gracious and generous Auntie.
With loving thoughts.
Evelyn Koh
September 15, 2005
To Uncle S K and all cousins,
Our deepest condolences to all on the passing of our "tua go nio". She will be fondly remembered.
Evelyn & Ernest
Shirley Lee
September 14, 2005
Dear Uncle S.K., Chin Yen, Tony, Carol, Su, Jaques, Ken, Ying, Nicholas, Khai, Patrick and Jordon,
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to you on the loss of Auntie.
Her passing away is a great loss for all who have met her.
The special memories of the times we spent together will always be cherished.
She was a very warm, kind and gracious lady and I am thankful for having met her.
My thoughts are with you .
Erik, Debbie and Sofie Dierks
September 14, 2005
Dear SK and family,
Our hearts are heavy thinking of you in this time of loss. We'll cherish the memories of your dear wife and mother always. With much sympathy,
Phillip S H Lee
September 14, 2005
Dear Bro S K and all members of the family:
Keng, Allun, Michael, Patrick and I will greatly miss Tua Soh's (Tua Mum) gentle smile, love and care towards us.
She had taken good are of me during my stay at Avon Road. Those were fond memories, which I will treasure forever. I thank God for such a good Sister-in-Law.
Though we will not see her anymore, we will look forward to meet at the place Jesus has prepared for us.
"When we come to the end of our way,
When we rest at the close of life's day,
Welcome home we shall hear, Jesus say."
Sok Wah, Ah-Poh, Stefanie and Sabrina Yao
September 13, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to all my cousins (Chin Yen, Tony, Chin Su and Kenny) and uncle SK, for the loss of our beloved "mommy"
David Bulmer
September 13, 2005
To Chin Yen and her family
With sincerest condolences during this trying and unhappy time.
With loving thoughts,
David and Ross
Jacquelyn Koh
September 12, 2005
With sincerest condolences to the family; she is one great lady whom will be deeply missed by many.
From Mdm Betsy Goh and her daughter Jacquelyn Koh (Singapore)
Cynthia, Robert, Sebastian and Anselm Krause
September 12, 2005
Dear Toa Peh, Chin Yen, Tony, Carol, Chin Su, Ken, Ying, Nicholas, Khai, Patrick and Jordan,
We want you to all know that our thoughts are with you. Toa Mm was such a sweet, unassuming, gentle, generous and sometimes funny lady. I have fond memories of her and treasure the love and affection she held for my parents and for us. She will be missed dearly.
With our heartfelt condolences and love,
Moy, Ben, Kevin,Karin,Klement,Karlin,Kenneth Oei
September 12, 2005
Dear Big Brother and all,
I am so glad my family and I had the opportunity to see Tua-Saw this summer.She was in good spirits and eating cherries.Although she is no longer with us now,I will always remember her well.The tidings and gifts she would bring every Chinese New Year many years ago, her trait mark "black meat" dish for children, her distinct "children" call when dinner was ready.These are a few of the many fond memories that will be treasured. Please take care of yourself and we love you all!
Gillian Woolley
September 12, 2005
Gillian Terry and family wish to offer their deepest sympathy at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you.
Eugenie Wong
September 12, 2005
Chin Yen:
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved mother. Keep well during this difficult time for you and your family.
Sheila Paine
September 12, 2005
My sincere condolences
Gabriella Patulli
September 12, 2005
Dear Chin Yen,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your lovely Mom and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary McNeil
September 12, 2005
On behalf of the entire BC Cancer Foundation, I would like to express my deepest sympathies to all of you. Please know that we are thinking of you at this time and hope that you will cherish all of those special memories you have of a wonderful woman.
Margaret Fue
September 12, 2005
Dear Chin Yen & family:
So very very sorry to hear about your Mum's passing. Thinking of you at this very difficult time.
Allison Lee
September 12, 2005
Chin Yen,
I am very sorry for your loss, I know this whole ordeal has been very tough on all of you. I would like to send my deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time.
Li Koon Lee
September 12, 2005
Dear Big Brother, Chin Yen, Tony, Carol, Chin Su, Jacques, Kenny & all grandchildren
Buang Kher and I, Colin & Esther, Nikki & Alex and our five grandchildren are very saddened to hear that our dear sister-in-law (Ah Mah) has gone to be with the Lord. We will always have fond memories of her as a loving and caring sister-in-law and always remember the happy times we had together at Avon Road,later at Belmont Road and in Vancouver. Her passing away is indeed a great loss to all of us, but we are comforted in the knowledge that she is now free from all her pain and suffering and is now in the loving arms of the Lord. We pray that the Lord will bless the family with love and comfort, especially at this hour of grief. Please take good care of yourselves especially Big Brother.
Lots of Love
Lily and Buang Kher & family
Siok Yang Liew
September 12, 2005
Deepest sympathy and love to my cousins and Uncle SK for the loss of our beloved "mummy" Love Nab and family
Ken & Anne Hanlon
September 12, 2005
Dear Chin Yen, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the good memories and awareness of the richness of your mother's life sustain you as you come to terms with your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you as you commemorate her life. love Ken and Anne
Linda Teo
September 11, 2005
Dear Chin Yen,
I am saddened to hear of your mum's passing. My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to you and the family. Take comfort in the knowledge that she is now in a much better world with God - no more suffering and pain, and she is now at peace. Take care.
Love,
Linda
Jeffrey & Susan Chan
September 11, 2005
Dear Tony, Chin Yen and family
our sincerest condolences on your mother's passing. We remember her well from Belmont Road days and from the time of our visit to Vancouver in 1983. Please keep well - and our regards to your father as well.
Peck Yen Leong
September 11, 2005
Dear Chin Yen, Uncle SK, Tony, Su and Ken, We share your grief at Aunty's passing..but also know that she is now at home with the Lord. Our prayer is that the God of all comfort will keep His arms around all of you during this time. We are thankful for having had the privilege of knowing her and enjoying her life here, and look forward to meeting her again in the presence of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Love, Peck Yen and Leong
Jessie Kwong
September 11, 2005
Dear Chin Yen
So sorry to learn of your Mum's passing away. Surely she is relieved of her suffering now although we will miss her. Be assured of prayerful condolences at this time of loss......my deepest sympathies to you, your Dad, Tony, Chin Su and Ken.
Warmest regards,
Belinda Charles
September 11, 2005
Dear Chin Yen
I'm sorry to hear about your mum's death but I know she has gone to a far far better place where there is no pain and no sorrow. Please especially give my condolences to your father - 58 years is a long time together and he will be feeling especially bereft. My love to all in your family.
Do take care of each other.
Meng Cheah
September 11, 2005
To the Lee Family
Our deepest sympathies and condolences.
We remember a gracious and wonderful lady with
a warm and loving family.
She shared a long and full life with others and is now with the Lord.
Tong and Meng Cheah
Zoe and Michael Edney
September 11, 2005
Dear Chin Yen, S.K. and family,
We remember Mrs Lee with great warmth and happy memories of her kindness and generous hospitality. Our thoughts are with you all.
Zoe and Michael Edney
Kathleen Newman
September 11, 2005
Dear Uncle SK and all the Lee clan
Our sincere condolences at Aunty's passing. Thank you for sharing this very gentle lady with me when I was growing up.
Kathleen and John Newman
Roxana & Porus Doctor
September 11, 2005
I share some special memories with the Lee family and was glad to have met the kind and warm Mrs. Lee. Chin Yen, Su and Ken were fortunate to have such a wonderful mother and will miss her deeply.
With our sincere sympathies and thoughts at this difficult time. May God grant her eternal peace and give the family the courage to bear this irreperable loss.
Hsu Hsien Lim
September 11, 2005
My dear Chin Yen,
I shall always remember your mum for her gentleness and warm hospitality during visits to your home at Avon Road and Belmont Road.
My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family.
Elizabeth Choo
September 11, 2005
Glad to know she is in a better place now and that she had a happy life with many who loved her.
Vivien Goh
September 10, 2005
Dear Mr Lee, Chin Yen, Tony, Chin Su and Ken,
My deepest condolences to all of you in the loss of a sweet lady.
Praying that God will give you strength and comfort at this time and in the coming days.
Love, Vivien
Sokee Lee
September 10, 2005
Deepest sympathy for the lost of your dear mother...my "mummy" too. I admire her bravery and courage all the way.
Hoong Phun and Rose Lee
September 10, 2005
Dear Chin Yen,
Rose and I, on the eve of our departure for the University of Victoria, Van Island, are saddened to hear of your mum's passing. We extend to you and your family our deepest condolences.
Tony Lee
September 10, 2005
Very sorry to hear of the passing of this great woman. She had worked hard all her life and looked after her family to the best of her ability and all with care and love. This has even extended to some of the "extended" family, like me, her brother-in-law,when I was at the beginning of my new job. I shall remember her in my heart and mind. Though she is now gone on to be with God ,we who are still here on earth will have our good memories of her .
Gaylord Holder
September 10, 2005
I am sorry to hear of Ms. Lee's passing. I know this is a difficult time for all. You have my prayers and condolences.
Win Rompf
September 10, 2005
Dear Mr. Lee, Chin Yen, Sue, Ken and Tony;
As friends of your family, Margarete and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of your wonderful wife and mother. I have known her but briefly, but I was always impressed with her dignity and her warmth. May God bless and comfort you at this time of mourning.
In friendship and care,
Eugel & Eunice Yeo
September 10, 2005
Dear Chin Yen and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of your Mum. May God bless you and your family with His peace even in this time of mourning.
William Lau
September 10, 2005
Dear Chin Yen and family,
My most heartfelt condolence to learn of the bereavement of your beloved mom.
She had journeyed well, and led a very full life. You can rest in comfort that she has now found her well deserved place with the Lord.
Be assured that all of you are in the tender thoughts of friends around the world during this difficult moment.
William Lau,
Malaysia
Hsiao-Ming Jung
September 10, 2005
I am saddened with Mrs.Lee's death.Her gracefulness,kindness,and loving nature will be missed.
I am thankful for having known her and learned from her.Not just some home comfort dishes, but how to face challenges in life with courage, wisdom, acceptance,and love.
Lorraine Ambrose
September 10, 2005
Thinking of you with sincere sympathy
Shoo, Sian, Sophie, Andrew, Alvin and Albert Lee
September 10, 2005
With deepest condolences from all of us in Edmonton. Our prayers are with your family.
Paul MacNeill
September 10, 2005
I was saddened to hear of Mrs. Lee's passing.
I work with Chin Yen, and she spoke frequently of her mother with great love and respect. I was particularly struck by Mrs. Lee's courage and strength over the past year, and the grace with which she faced her declining health.
I extend my deepest condolences and sympathy to Mr. Lee, Chin Yen, and to the rest of Mrs. Lee's family.
Antje Roomp
September 10, 2005
I was very saddened to hear from Chin Yen that her/your cherished mother had passed away after a long time of illness and suffering.
May you all find peace in the Lord, our God in this time of loss and tears!
With all my love to Chin Yen and her whole family,
Josephine See
September 10, 2005
Dear Chin Yen and the Lee Family:
With deepest sympathies on the passing of your dear mother.
Josephine See
Maureen Chan
September 10, 2005
Dear Chin Yen and family
Laurence and I send our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolence on the passing of your Mum.Our thoughts are with you all .
Maureen
Victor, Wendy and Aaron Lee
September 10, 2005
With deepest condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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