It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mai Ho (Huynh Thi Xuan Mai). Mai, age 74, passed away at Vancouver General Hospital on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Mai is survived by her children, Linh (Tram), Tung (Amanda), Kim; grandchildren, Jovan, Liam, Mirabelle and Mila, and her dog, Bosco.
Mai was the sister to 10 siblings, (late) Hai, Ba, Nga, (late) Khoa, (late) Son, Lan, Sang, Minh, Nguyet and Sing.
Mai and her family came to Canada in 1978 as refugees from Vietnam. Originally arriving in Windsor, Ontario, the Ho family moved to Whitehorse in 1980 and has since called the Yukon home. Mai had many stories that told of her strength and resilience living through the Vietnam War and making a new life for her family in Canada. For those who joined Mai at her kitchen table for family dinners, she shared her first-hand experience being at the forefront of fighting against communism and surviving two assassination attempts. Mai has lived multiple lifetimes in her 74 years.
Mai will be remembered for the love she shared with her family and friends, being an incredible cook, her kind heart, infectious laugh, analytical mind, and her keen fashion sense.
Mai’s celebration of life will be in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 10:00 am.
Memorial donations may be made to the Whitehorse Food Bank. www.whitehorsefoodbank.ca/donations/
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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1948 2022
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mai Ho Huynh Thi Xuan Mai 1948 2022..
mccall gardens funeral and cremation service
Death notice for the town of: Victoria, Province: Colombie britanique