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Raymond Yen Obituary
YEN Raymond. April 30, 1942 - October 22, 2007. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Yen of Vancouver. As co-founder and President of Yen Bros. Food Service, Ray worked tirelessly for his family and his business. He was looking forward to a retirement filled with travel, grandchildren and the time to explore the endless things that fascinated him when he succumbed to his recent battle with cancer. Ray is survived by his wife Shut Wah "Allison"; sons Bradley, Alan, Norman (Hailey); grandchildren Ethan and Selena. Funeral service will be held at Ocean View Funeral Home, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, B.C. on Monday, October 29th, 2007 at 2:00 pm. Following the funeral service a reception will be held at the Golden Swan Restaurant, 5380 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, B.C. In lieu of flowers a donation to the BC Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Shannon McRae
November 12, 2007
I met Ray on our street as he went for his daily walk. We also chatted some mornings at Starbucks. I will miss his kind, gentle manner and interesting conversation. Our deepest sympathy to you, Allison, and your children and grandchildren.
Your neighbours, Shannon McRae and family.
Roland and Judy Plessis
November 2, 2007
I met Ray in front of our house and his gentleness was apparent right away.
I will miss seeing him around, not having had a chance to know him better in the short time our paths crossed.
Our deepest sympathy to his wife children and grand-children
Joanne and David Tait
November 1, 2007
We send you our heartfelt sympathy at this very sad time for your family. We will remember Ray's twinkling eyes and easy smile as he offered uplifting thoughts to us during his daily walks. He will be missed by all of us. Allison, we are here for you whenever you need us and we send you and your family much love, your neighbours
Linda and Ian Cumming
November 1, 2007
Ray was a kind, gentle man and a wonderful neighbor. It was our privilege to know him. We and the whole neighborhood will miss him very much.
Our deepest sympathies go to Allison, the children and grandchildren.
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Mark Hetherington
October 27, 2007
I met Raymond when I moved to Vancouver in May '07 to work for VANOC. Raymond was our landlord at 1220 east 2nd Ave. and I immediately liked him. he was an honourable, honest and very likeable man.
My deepest sympathies to his family.
Mark Hetherington
Lloyd Watt
October 26, 2007
Always a happy man, Ray was a true gentleman. Whenever I'd come in to Yen Brothers, he'd make a point to stop and chat. Sincerest condolences to the entire Yen family.
Raechel Tupman
October 26, 2007
I had the greatest of respect for Ray. He was a kind and humble man. I know he will be missed by all. Raechel Tupman
Dennis and Corrine Llanera
October 26, 2007
Our Sincere Condolence to the "Yen Bros.Family", Ray will be greatly missed.
philip,kandy,jesse,mark fung
October 26, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
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