Bella Ma Chiu

Bella Ma Chiu Passed away peacefully on April 22, 2009, at her home in San Francisco. She was forever kind and compassionate to her family and friends, who will miss her dearly. Bella was born in Sydney, Australia, on November 26, 1915, and moved to Hong Kong as a child. There, for decades, she and her late husband, Dr. P. P. Chiu, were major supporters of art and music organizations, graciously hosting many local and international musicians. San Francisco became Bella's adopted home in the mid-1990s where she continued her generous support of various musical organizations. She is survived by her brother Jimmy (Maude); her daughters Yeeha and Yee-Wan (John); her sons Sin-Chong (Maxine), Yanek (Mary), and Sin-Tung; her granddaughters Lynette and Tanya; her grandsons Mark (Fiona) and Jason; and her great granddaughter Kiana; as well as many nieces and nephews. A private family service was conducted last weekend. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Bella and P. P. Chiu Memorial Scholarship Fund, Community Music Center, 544 Capp Street, San Francisco, CA 94110.