With great sorrow we say goodbye to Leslie Suey Wang Lum, who passed away peacefully on February 1, 2022 at Victoria Royal Jubilee Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Leslie was born in Guangdong China and immigrated to Victoria, BC in 1952. He came to Canada with virtually nothing, but worked very hard and sacrificed everything for 6 straight years to save enough funds to bring his wife Oye Lin and son Paul safely to Canada.
Leslie, also lovingly known as Gung Gung, Yeh Yeh or Bak Yeh to his grand and great-grandchildren, was extremely generous and hardworking, but most of all, was a very humble and selfless man. He was the foundation of the family, and a loving husband of 73 years who always put his family first.
He was at his happiest when hosting family get-togethers, which always included plenty of delicious food.
In true Canadian fashion, he embraced our national sport of hockey, cheering on his favourite team, Vancouver Canucks.
Leslie is survived by his wife Oye Lin; sons Paul (Donna), Bill (Laura), John, Dan and daughter Janice (David); grandsons Michael (Rachel), Bryan and Kevin; granddaughters Sian, Emily and Ayva; great-granddaughters Isabelle and Madelyn. He is also survived by his nephew Sunny Lum (Wendy) and family; and will be missed by extended family in Hong Kong, USA and Canada.
A family Memorial Service is scheduled for Friday, February 18, 2022.
Viewing will be at 2:00 pm, with service to follow from 3:30-4:30 pm
Sequoia Centre McCall Gardens, Royal Oak location
4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria BC.
For those unable to attend the service in person and would like to attend virtually, a Zoom link will be provided here closer to the date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Victoria Royal Jubilee Hospital, Cardiac Care:
www.victoriahf.ca/donatecardiaccare/
Condolences may be left for the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
The family has requested that all attending guests be fully vaccinated.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Leslie Suey Wang Lum February 2 1928 February 1 2022..
mccall gardens funeral and cremation service
Death notice for the town of: Victoria, Province: Colombie britanique