Janet passed away peacefully on August 07, 2017 in Vancouver, B.C. at the age of 76. Janet was born and raised in Hong Kong. She had a successful career as an educator until she retired and moved to Vancouver, B.C. in 1991. She is survived and will be missed by her brother Peter; her husband William; her children Sandra (husband Kin Man Yu), Edmond (wife Margaret Hui), Eric (wife Christine Tse), Christine (husband Raffaello Aquino); her grandchildren Antonia, Ashley, Carson, Allison, Jenson, Christian, Cameron; and her cousin Lana (and family).
Janet dedicated a lot of her time in volunteering work. She was one of the original Green Coats volunteers at the Vancouver International Airport. She also volunteered at the K.O.M. Community Policing Centre and the Mount Saint Joseph Hospital Gift Shop.
As a devout Catholic, Janet was a long-time active member at Saints Peter and Paul Parish. She will be lovingly remembered by her service, generosity, determination and strong faith in God.
The immediate family of Janet would like to express great appreciation for the kind and professional care over the past months by the staff at Saint Paul’s Hospital and the BC Cancer Agency as she courageously battled against her illness. The family would also like to extend our utmost gratitude to all of Janet’s friends (far and near) who offered compassionate support to her spiritually throughout with constant prayers, encouragement and acts of kindness.
A Catholic Memorial Mass will be held at Saints Peter and Paul Church (1425 W 39th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 1T2) at 10:00am on August 15, 2017 (Tuesday) with Fr. John Horgan and Fr. Frank Landry as celebrants. Interment to follow at 12:30pm, in the Gardens of Gethsemani Cemetery (15800-32nd Avenue Surrey, B.C. V3S 9V1).
A reception will be held after for family and friends at The Jade restaurant (8511 Alexandra Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 1C3) at around 2:30pm. Please RSVP before the Mass on Tuesday (August 15) or e-mail Christine – yingw@shaw.ca by Monday (August 14).
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the BC Cancer Agency and/or Saints Peter and Paul Parish is preferred
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