It is with great sadness that the family of Ky Vay Su announce his sudden passing on December 25, 2022 at the age of 56 years after a 2.5 years battle with cancer. He is survived by his spouse, Ngo, children Helen, Mary and Alex, his father, Dau, predeceased mother, Muoi, his sisters Anh (JingMing), Cham (Ernie), Kim (Alex), Nam (Carl) and his brother Luc, and numerous nephews, nieces, extended relatives and friends.
Ky was born in Hoang Bo, Vietnam and forced to escape the country in 1978 as boat people. With luck and determination, the family was granted refugee status in Hong Kong in 1979. During this time, Ky at 14 and his father worked in factories to help provide for the family. Within a year in Hong Kong,The Leamington United Church sponsored his family and started a new life in Leamington, Ontario. Within a few years of high school, Ky went to Fanshawe College and graduated with a Chemistry Analyst Technology diploma. He went to work for Environment Canada as a chemical analyst for over 25 years and recognized for his work by his colleagues.
The simple pleasures in life brought great joy to Ky. He loved big family gatherings with
amazing food, conversation and card games. He often played ping pong and tennis with friends and family. Most weekends were spent fixing things for those in the community. He had an uncanny humour and enjoyed a good laugh. He was selfless, generous and had strong work ethics. He will be in our hearts forever and always.
A funeral service is scheduled for 10 -12 pm and from 12-1 pm a traditional Buddhist prayer and chant on Saturday, December 31 at the St. John’s Dixie Cemetery and Crematorium. 737 Dundas Street East Mississauga, Ontario. Refreshments will be provided in the reception area after 12-1pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Trillium Health Partners Foundation: trilliumgiving.ca.
The family would like to express their gratitude of condolences, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sunday December 25th 2022
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Vay Ky Su Sunday December 25th 2022 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Death notice for the town of: Markham, Province: Ontario