I just googled Carmie's name and found this.  I am deeply sad.  We were good friends at SFU.  

Hi Big Sis,

When you had dry lips at GF Strong, one of the doctors suggested that you use beeswax as a lip balm because she knew that you wanted to use natural products as much as possible. You insisted on not using beeswax because it is not vegan. At that time, I said to you that I understand it is not vegan, but using beeswax doesn't hurt the bees, so why not?

A couple of nights ago, I was browsing through Facebook and I saw a clip of the rapper, 2Chainz, interviewing the CEO of Just, Inc.; which makes "eggs" out of mung beans (I think you would like it), lab grown "chicken meat" using chickens' DNA. I thought that this would be discussion worthy, so I posted the link to a group I'm in called Sustainable Asian Traits. This group consists mainly of Asians who are into sustainability or at least interested in being as sustainable as possible. Not everyone in this group is vegan, but there are quite a few who are vegans/vegetarians.

There was a vegan girl who commented on the link. As she is a vegan, I asked her why honey is not vegan, since I thought that consuming honey would not really be hurting the bees. She shared a video of the bee industry explaining why. I was shocked. I didn't know that the bee industry can be so cruel! After the bee keepers have harvested what they need, it is common for the bee colonies to be culled afterwards (to keep the costs down), and in very inhumane ways too!

Even though you didn't know exactly why  you shouldn't use bee products, other than it not being vegan, you insisted on not using them. You mentioned that we shouldn't use bee products because the bees need them. In hindsight, I am so glad you didn't listen to me and remained a vegan all the way to the end.  Your persistence was admirable. I hope that you can watch over us from above and guide us with your wisdom.

Miss you. Love you lots.

As posted on the Facebook group, Remembering Carmie Chiu / 懷念嘉美 💕, on July 24, 2020:

Carmie, may you rest in a place with love and blessings, no more pain and worries.

As posted from the Facebook group, Remembering Carmie Chiu / 懷念嘉美 💕, on July 18, 2020:

Carmie, I hope you are in a better place, no need to suffer anymore, you are a Warrior!!!! Love you❤️


As posted on the Facebook group, Remembering Carmie Chiu / 懷念嘉美 💕, on July 23, 2020:

今天懷着悲痛的心情悼念你不幸的離開，一路走好，去一個沒有痛苦沒有疾病比人間更幸福的地方。

(Today, I mourn your departure with grief. Rest in peace. Go to a place where there is no pain or diseases, which is happier than this world.)3

As posted on the Facebook group, Remembering Carmie Chiu / 懷念嘉美 💕, on July 24, 2020:

You will be missed...

As posted on the Facebook group, Remembering Carmie Chiu / 懷念嘉美 💕, on July 24, 2020:

#nopain #noworry #nosorrow

As posted on the Facebook group, Remembering Carmie Chiu / 懷念嘉美 💕, on July 24, 2020:

It’s never easy to say goodbye but here comes the time.  Goodbye, my dear friend, you and all our fond memories will be in my heart forever! May your soul rest in peace! 🙏🏻🤍

I remember when she always listened to what ever I had to say, no matter what it is. She could then recall what I had explained before, like the rules of a game I played. One specific occasion I recall was when she asked me about how to play Pokemon, and later on, she still remembered the rules even later when I asked her.

嘉美問："我坐咗你個(輪椅人士專用)位？", "等我save我的功課入Floppy Disk(電腦磁碟)，俾番個位你坐". 就在這個偶然的時間點，也是我們的第一次交流。她舉措有適，給我留下了深刻印象。
90年代初，電腦並不是普及化，學生們只有借學校的電腦課室開放時間來做功課。嘉美的上課時間比我早一小時。每次她下課時，我和班裏的同學們己在課室門前等著上課。我們偶爾閒談幾句，因此而熟絡了。學期終結時，我們交換電話，保持聯絡，成為知心朋友己近30年了。
幾年前，嘉美告訴我，她身體不適，開始接受治療。我安慰她說："妳心地善良，一定沒事的"。每次我都鼓勵她要保持樂觀，堅強面對，有家人和朋友的關心和愛護，珍惜每天的人生。
上一次我和嘉美的午膳是去年11月。當時她的精神不錯，她推薦我品嚐一些美味素食，繼而還一起去喝咖啡，侃侃而談了整個下午。道別時，我們約定今年夏天再出來餐聚。然而，這個承諾却沒法實現，是一件十分遺憾的事。。。。。。
嘉美，妳好勇敢！跟頑疾搏鬥了一段長時間，太疲憊要休息了。妳好好地憇睡吧。每個人都要停下來休息的一天。也許，我們也會有相遇的一天。
嘉美，永遠懷念妳。
也希望嘉美的家人釋懷。

Nathan Lam


Carmie asked me: "Am I in your seat? (reserved for people with disability) ".  "Let me save my school work onto a floppy disk, so you can have your seat back".  It was this serendipitous encounter that started our first communication. I was impressed by her courteous manner.

In the early 90s, computers were not common personal devices. Therefore, students had to do schoolwork at school in the Computer Lab during operational hours.  Carmie's class started an hour before mine.  When she was getting off class, my classmates and I were already outside of the classroom waiting for our class to start.  We occasionally exchanged a few words and from there, we got to know each other better. At the end of the semester, we exchanged phone numbers to keep in touch.  We became close friends for 30 years.

Years ago, Carmie told me that she was ill and undergoing treatments.  I comforted her: "You are a nice person, everything will be fine".  I encouraged her to be optimistic and to bravely face the battle; to cherish life every single day with the love and care from her family and friends.

I had lunch with Carmie last November.  Her voice was soft, but she looked energetic.  She recommended some delicious vegetarian foods for me to try and afterwards, we went for coffee. We spent the entire afternoon chatting freely.  At the end of our lunch date, we agreed to meet again this summer.  Sadly, this promise could not be met.

Carmie, you were so brave!  You battled your illness for a long time, and you are exhausted.  It’s time for you to take a rest.  Everybody has to stop and rest one day.  Perhaps, we will meet again someday. 

Carmie, miss you forever.

I also hope that Carmie's family can move on.

Nathan Lam

Honey,

Even though we were married a short time, being with you was the best thing that ever happened in my life. You will forever be in my heart. We will meet again.

Love 
Your husband Johnny

Dear John and Justin,
We extend our deepest sympathies to you. May the soul of Carmie be at peace with our Heavenly Father. Her kindness and love will always be remembered.

Dear Carmie, 

This afternoon we placed your ashes in your final resting place. You chose a good location for your niche. It is so serene, and surrounded by purple flowers, the colour that you love.

I will cherish the moments I had with you. You have shown me what it is to be brave and strong. Even during your final weeks, despite being exhausted, you still went outside to G.F. Strong's garden for a stroll with us. You still maintained a positive attitude until the very end.

I am proud and fortunate to have had you in my life, and as my big sister! May we meet again.

Miss you and love you always,

Lili

Dear Carmie’s Family,

May you keep beautiful memories of Carmie, kind, generous, compassionate, fun-loving, forgiving, selfless. She loves Life.

I am grateful to spend my years in Vancouver with Carmie. She leads me to be a better person. 姐妹. I miss her.

May Carmie be peaceful, eternally.

OM MANI PADME HUM

~Sarah Chan

永遠懷念你，Carmie，你是一位賢妻良母，孝順女兒；勤奮努力，善良正直，愛助別人。你用無比勇氣面對困境，從未退縮。有緣與你相識，使我人生加添正能量；大家同是素食者，懷念與你一起談論人生，互勵互勉，使我感悟良多。現在你返回天國家鄉，消遙自在了。願你的家人多保重！

(Miss you forever, Carmie. You were a good wife and mother, filial daughter, hardworking, kind, honest, and eager to help others. You bravely faced your adversities head-on and never backed down. Getting to know you has added positivity in my life. As we are vegetarians, I'll miss discussing about life with you, and supporting each other, which has led me to become more insightful. Now that you have returned to heaven, you can feel at ease. May your family take care!)

Your family’s tributes reflected the wonderful wisdom and love Carmie passed onto your families. The positive influences, compassion and instilled family values help Carmie extend to other people she knew.

She was a very strong spirited woman who lived her life to the fullest.

Rest In Peace Carmie. Your memories will live in our hearts. 

Anita, Rick, Brandyn & Nicole

Dear Mrs. Chiu, 
In my memory you have always been a cheerful and peaceful person. Even during the most challenging time with cancer, you never lose your calm and smile.  You always put your family and friends first. 
I shall always cherish this memory for a long long time to come, till we meet again in heaven,
Mr. Chung 

It was the last Parent Advisory Council meeting of the year at David Thompson Secondary PAC, usually the least attended, and I saw a new face, Carmie, among the usuals. An incoming Grade 8 student's parent attending a meeting three months in advance of her son attending high school! Had never seen this happen before!

Carmie volunteered to be the treasurer in that meeting and worked closely with me over the summer - another example of her desire to contribute any way she could to her son's new school community. When she realized her health came in the way of her intensive involvement, she 'voluntold' her husband John!

We marvelled at the time she gave so generously and quietly and the meetings she attended and the events she helped plan! Her desire to contribute to her son, her family and the David Thompson Secondary community was quite remarkable. 

Thank you for sharing yourself with us Carmie. 
Love and respect. 

Dear Amy, Patrick, Lillian and Calvin:
When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. May you treasure all your memories of Carmie!
My deepest sympathies,
Patrick 

My dearest friend Carmie,

You were such an amazing friend and I am blessed to have known you.  I will never forget the time we spent together.  You were the first friend to visit me when Stephanie was born.  You brought Justin over for play dates with Nicholas.  You drove all the way to my workplace to take me out for birthday lunches.  You encouraged me to go vegetarian for my health and to go to temple for my spiritual well being.   We had great chats over the phone, delicious meals in many vegan restaurants and nice walk at downtown and Everett Crowley Park.  I still remember the great taste of your vegan Chilli and non-dairy chocolate cake.  Whenever I told you about an issue about my health or family, you always remembered and checked on me to ensure I was fine.  You gave me a lot of positive energy even when you were sick.  All the fond memories will be with me forever.

You were a caring mother and you taught Justin very well.  I saw Justin giving his speech and he has grown into such a mature and good looking teen.  You should be proud of him.  May you rest in peace with no more worries and pain.

Carmie
Rest In Peace 
“As you were you will always be, treasured forever in our memory.”

Family of Carmie ~~take care 🌼



Carmie, 

You are always gentle, kind, loving and strong.  You are forever loved.❤️

Cousin Nina

Carmie, you were such a beautiful and caring  Mother and Wife ❤️ taken way too soon. Rest in peace and know that you will be missed. 
To John and Justin, so very sorry for your loss. Praying for strength during this difficult time.

Scott and I wish we could be there. We’re there spiritually.  Our condolences to you  all.  I’m happy she’s finally at a better place and in peace. She was a strong woman fighting for her life all these years. She will be missed.

Sincerely, 
Maria & Scott

Dear John and family.

We are so sorry for your loss. Carmie was a wonderful, pleasant and caring  woman. I have warm memories of working with her. She always had a welcoming smile and a great sense of humour.

Derrick and Bonnie.


May you Rest in Peace Carmie, you will be missed. Your memories will live in our hearts.

匆匆的人生旅程畢業了。

在那邊，痛苦沒有了，悲傷沒有了。
出發吧。
放懷的，也安然的在那個新的世界開展妳的旅程。

未來的某年某月某日，在對岸的某地方，我們會再次相會。

謝謝你，讓我在這旅途上遇上你。

(You graduated early from this swift journey called Life.

Go on, to a place with no pain and no sadness, and start your new adventure without worries.

Someday, somewhere in the future, we will meet again on the other side.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your life.)

Dear Sister Amy & family, John & Justin, 
We are so sorry for your loss. 
Dear Carmie,
I was there on the day you were born,  at your wedding (you were so beautiful ) ,  when you were pregnant,  and when you became a new Mom.
You have been a caring daughter,  grand daughter,  daughter -in-law, elder sister , then a loving wife and mother.
You were so brave and strong throughout the battle and earned more precious family time.
You will always be remembered and loved.
May you rest in peace,  in beautiful Vancouver. 

Our deepest condolences to Johnny and Chiu family. Rest in peace.

你的離開，現在只有怀念，深深地记住并感谢你陪着我们一起走过从前，有你在的时候，阴雨天也时常阳光灿烂，你的笑容永留人間，回到天國沒有痛苦、疾病，一路走好。

(With your departure, we are only left with memories now. I deeply remember, and am thankful that you were by our side in the past. Whenever you were around, gloomy, rainy days would become bright and sunny. Your smile will remain in the world forever. When you return to heaven, there will be no more pain and diseases. Rest in peace.)

嘉美，不用掛心，一路好走！

(Carmie, don't worry, rest in peace!)

Dear Carmie,

We love you and you will be dearly missed. You will always be in our hearts.
Rest in peace.

Cousin Jackey & Family (North Carolina)

嘉美，

希望你安心離去，不再有任何牽掛
願主祝福，天國安息

大舅父大舅母上

(Carmie,

Hope you left peacefully, without anymore worries. May the Lord bless you and rest in peace in heaven.

Big Uncle and Big Auntie)

嘉美，你很堅强，终於解脱，離苦得樂，回歸天堂。

(Carmie, you were so strong. You are finally free from suffering, and have returned to heaven in happiness.)

嘉美，有妳倍伴一起成長，時常分亨生活點滴，實在美好。願妳安息，我們天國再見！鳯姿

(Carmie,

It was wonderful growing up, and sharing life's experiences with you. May you rest in peace. We will meet again in heaven!

Caroline)

Dearest Carmie, 
I'm so blessed to meet you in my life journey.   You were such a great friend to me as you always remembered my birthday and sent me hand-written birthday cards for years.   You said you flied all the way to my country not for travelling but just for seeing me.   I was so touched.   
I always thought that you were a beautiful girl but you were always so down to earth without fancy clothes and excessive  make-ups.   The way you looked on your wedding day had proven me right.    
Being a vegetarian for so many years,  you were kind to all animals and you always advocated enviromental protection.  
You taught your son, Justin very well.   You should be so proud and I'm sure he feels the same as he must feel so proud to have a mother like you.   I'm also sure that he will be carrying on your legacy.   
I had promised you that I would be doing good deeds when we talked on the phone.   So I will and I'll also do them on your behalf.    I'll be missing you forever until the day we meet again!  

Where lives pass, memories carry on forever. Miss you, love you!

Dear Johnny and your family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Carmie was such a lovely and kind-hearted lady. Her pleasant smile gave us a deep impression when we first met in Canada. She was so amazing and we believe that she had a remarkable life. We feel so lucky that we got to know her.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.


Dear Johnny,

Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family during this difficult period. 
Carmie was a loving, kind and compassionate person and will be missed dearly.  May the soul of Carmie rest in peace.
Today and always, may fond memories bring you and your family peace, support, and strength.

With you in sorrow,
Sunny and Patrick

My deepest condolences for your loss. We will always remember her love, warmth and  beautiful smiles. 

May fond memories bring you comfort, the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.  

Carmie 
一路好走
永遠懷念妳！

(Carmie,

Rest in peace.
Miss you forever!)

There are no goodbyes. Wherever you'll be, you'll be in our heart. We will pray for you and your family. Rest in peace.

OBITUARY

Mrs. Carmie Chiu

20 February, 1969 – 17 July, 2020

Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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