Richard Yuen Gong

Richard Yuen Gong Passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on May 30, 2006 in San Francisco at the age of 89, with his loving family by his side. After 50 years owning and operating neighborhood markets in San Francisco, Richard enjoyed many years of leisure. He and wife, Lai Sheong traveled the world and were fixtures at Spreckels Lake, exercising every morning and often walking from their Richmond District home to Chinatown. He also made many friends in Christ at Chinese Grace Baptist Church. Richard loved and valued his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of over 73 years, Lai Sheong Gong and brother, Albert Gong. He will be dearly missed by his children Virginia Owyang (husband, Walter), Norman Gong (wife, Susan), Judy Gonzales (husband, Norman) and Wallace Gong (wife, Mary). Adored by his 11 grandchildren: Michael, Mark, Alex, Matthew, Alyssa, Ryan, Jeff, Erin, Lindsay, Lianne, Sheryl and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Yuey Foon and Cho Fung Lay and sister Lai Heung Gong. Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at a Wake on Saturday, June 10th from 5PM to 6PM and a Funeral Service on Sunday, June 11th at 1PM at Ashley & McMullen Mortuary, 4200 Geary Blvd. in San Francisco with interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Colma. Memorial gifts may be made to Chinese Grace Baptist Church, 900 Balboa St., San Francisco, CA 94118.