York Yuk Wah Loo

York Yuk Wah Loo, the patriarch of the Loo Clan, passed away peacefully at home July 22, 2025.

York was born on December 9, 1931, in Guangdong, China. As a child and teen, he endured the hardships and dangers caused by the Sino-Japanese War, the Chinese Civil War, and the Chinese Revolution. He eventually made his way to Hong Kong, where he met his wife of 68 years, Lily Lai King Hung Loo.

York and Lily immigrated to the U.S. to provide better opportunities for their children. Denied being able to work as an engineer because his foreign credentials were not recognized, York worked tirelessly - often almost around-the-clock - to provide for Lily and their children, Minnie, Susanna, Stephen, Edward, Lawrence, and Carol. Eventually, he established himself as a technician for a commercial restaurant equipment servicing company, and then as a Realtor. He was proudest of seeing his children succeed academically and in their chosen careers.

York had a thirst for knowledge and liked to learn at least the basic greetings in the different languages he encountered. He enjoyed traveling and dabbled in music and art. York took courses at City College and also studied computer science at Lincoln University. Even in retirement, he often attended lectures and other programs to expand his horizons.

In 2005, York battled fiercely to overcome stage 4 stomach and lung cancer and beat the odds. He was able to see all of his grandchildren, Adam, Cyane, Sienna, Piper, Nika, Vanessa, and Parker bloom into young adulthood.

York was a beloved father figure to Mark, Julia, Denise and Franklin, nephews William Lee and Dustin Kwok, and much beloved by many other family members and friends.

Services will be held in San Francisco. Funeral cortege and interment in Daly City to follow.

York will be reunited with his parents and sisters - may they rest in peace.

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