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1927
DIED
2014
Diana Chiu Obituary
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Jamie Shanahan
November 12, 2014
Dear Mr. Chui, Herb and family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your wife, mother and loved one. Mrs. Chui, as she was known to me as a child and neighbor, was a woman of great quiet strength and dignity. Her love, pride and joy in her husband and son was very apparent. She greeted everyone with a warm effusive smile and kind words. All who had the occasion to know her felt honored. She exuded hospitality when I visited by welcoming me into her home with an offer to share in a repast with her. I will forever fondly remember the day she learned to drive. This was a big day for her and I remember cheering her on as she faced her challenge and forged ahead learning a new skill. I recall her smile as she independently and cautiously pulled from the curb. It was a previlege to have known your wife and mother. It is my hope that your faith, love and memories of her will comfort you in the days ahead.
Respectfully, Jamie Shanahan
Louisiana Chiu
October 31, 2014
An exemplary caring and giving mother, who never faltered. Her signature smile, and courteous disposition; rarely unnoticed.
May God bless Aunt Diana.
Our thoughts and prayers are with our beloved Uncle Herbert and his family. We hope time eases the searing pain of today, as the family shoulders this terrible burden of grief.
From Louisiana and Andrew, and all family members of the late Peter Put-Lai Chiu.
Venus Gonzalez
October 30, 2014
Deepest sympathy to Herb and Liliana. Your mom was a wonderful woman with a smile that brightens the room. She will surely be missed. Our prayers are for you during this difficult time.
Venus Gonzalez and Family
Sylvia Peddycord
October 30, 2014
Diana was a special angel here on Shasta Drive. Her wonderful smile made this neighborhood home. Rob and I will miss her so very much and am honored we were able to share time with her.
Rob and Sylvia Peddycord (Encinitas)
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Susan Chiu and Michael Vong
October 29, 2014
With our deepest sorrow and eternal sadness, we bid farewell to Cousin Diana, who was a warm, kind and an incredible person, always with an effulgent smile. We treasured the time with her during her visits to Toronto. Cousin Hubert and Family, please accept our most sincere condolences. May all the good memories comfort you at this difficult time.
This note says it all … God lived in her heart!
Bert Chiu
October 29, 2014
Leo, Dulce and Family, Naty Urrutia
October 28, 2014
Our heartfelt condolences to the Chiu Family. We will always have wonderful memories of Mrs. Diana Chiu, especially her beautiful smile. May our Lord give you comfort during this time of grief and may her soul rest in peace.
October 28, 2014
Remembering our dear Auntie and Great Grand Auntie Diana,
A kind and cheerful lady who always had a smile for everyone.
A skillful seamstress who sewed the white baptismal white dresses, hats,booties for our daughters, Jennifer and Stephanie.
A caring, compassionate Auntie who encouraged and inspired us with many Scripture passages.
She hand copied Bible verses in Chinese and sent them along with her annual Christmas wishes.
Auntie Diana had long distance chats with us on the phone, sharing her thoughts experiences with encouraging words.
While living in Vancouver and Auntie Diana and family were in Seattle, we visited and had the opportunity to get to know her, Uncle Herbert and Bert much better!
Auntie Diana will be missed! May she rest in peace! She is home!
Linda,Brian, Jennifer, Stephanie & families
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The Happy Couple on Carnival Cruise (1987)
Bert Chiu
October 28, 2014
Carnival Cruisin' w/Uncle Laurence (1987)
Bert Chiu
October 28, 2014
Onboard a Carnival Cruiseship (1987)
Bert Chiu
October 28, 2014
Mom and Dad on the Coast of California
Bert Chiu
October 28, 2014
Grade school photo (late 1930s)
Bert Chiu
October 28, 2014
Mother Diana and newborn "Junior" (1960)
Bert Chiu
October 28, 2014
The young couple in Seattle (1963)
Bert Chiu
October 28, 2014
All dressed in white (1954)
Bert Chiu
October 28, 2014
Mom and her brother Donald dancing in Hainan (2009)
Bert Chiu
October 28, 2014
Family Portrait • circa 1982
Bert Chiu
October 28, 2014
Amelia and Wilfred Medel
October 27, 2014
Our condolences to the Chiu's family. Aunt Diana always have sweet smile and great to talked to everytime we get together on Holidays, or every special occasions. You became our great and wonderful Aunt . Very loving and very generous. You will be always in our hearts.
Love,
Mely, Wilfred, Melissa and Angelo
Mom w/auntie Rose Tchang … her longtime friend from her childhood
Diana Chiu
October 26, 2014
Chiu family circa 1980 w/our first Samoyed Snuffy!
Diana Chiu
October 26, 2014
Dan Martinez
October 26, 2014
My condolences to all the Chiu Family for their lost, I will always remember every time I came to visit or be part of their past family festivity the unique smiley welcome of Mrs. Chiu. Dan Martinez & Fam
October 26, 2014
Dearest Diana, a true lady in every sense of the word with a beautiful smile and a kind and gentle disposition. An enormous loss to us all.
You will be sorely missed. All my love Mason
David Tien
October 25, 2014
Aunt Diana will surely be missed. We will miss her kindness and the always cheery personality. It was always great to see her because she always understood life, but always had a happy face to confront any obstacles in life.
Love,
David
October 25, 2014
I have always felt lucky to have you as my sister. I love you very much and will miss you. many thanks for your love, care and support. Please rest in peace.
love, Julia
October 25, 2014
I will always remember our dear sister Diana for her many spiritual, inspirational words: e.g. "Thank you dear Heavenly father for your blessings to all 10 of us sisters, brothers and our families" (after our reunion in 1994); "The special ties we share grow sweeter and more meaningful as the days and years go by"; "God's promises are new every morning" ; and her favourite scripture "This is the day which the Lord hath made" and her favourite hymn "Just a closer walk with thee."
May eternal peace be granted you and perpetual light to shine upon you!
Love, Anita Toronto
David N
October 25, 2014
I'll always remember the way she'd smile so bright and say "hello, hello" when she would greet you. Always so joyful!
Will keep the family in prayer in their time of loss.
Patrick Voo
October 24, 2014
although half a continent away our love, thoughts and prayers are with all of the Chiu family as we have fond memories of auntie Diana and will also miss her wonderful smile and buoyant personality.
Linda Velasquez
October 24, 2014
Deepest sympathy on the loss of a caring mother to Herb and Lilian and a loving wife to Tito Herb Sr. Our thoughts and prayers to the Chiu family
October 24, 2014
You will be forever in hearts. We love you, Mom, and you will be greatly missed. Your beautiful smile, kindness and generosity will never be forgotten and forever treasured. Thank you for giving me a wonderful husband. May you rest in peace in the kingdom of God.
Love from your daughter-in-law, Liliana
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