Mr. Cary Kee Yat Kwan 關其逸

Born on March 1, 1928 in Guangdong, China to Fat Fun Kwan and Wai Ying Kwan, Cary immigrated to Victoria, BC Canada in 1952. He married Grace Shook Hing in 1953 and started their family before moving to Vancouver in 1963 to start a new company, Top-Valu Food Products Ltd, which has supported multiple families and generations. He was a dedicated family man, successful businessman and active member in the Chinese community.

Cary was a long-standing member and leader of the Lung Kong Tien Yee Association in Victoria and Vancouver, attending and hosting many international conventions over the years. He was a founding member of the Chinese Social Development Society (CSDS) in Vancouver which promotes cultural awareness and social integration within the Vancouver community. Cary, along with Lang Wong and their wives were the driving force behind the development of the CSDS building at 499 East Pender Street which opened in 1983. Together with Yip Wai Biu, Cary also co-founded a Chinese Opera Club that promotes participation and involvement within the community.

When Cary retired at the age of 70, he continued his community service, pursued his passion for singing Chinese Opera and enjoyed more time with family and friends. Cary leaves a legacy of connections, collaboration and cooperation for the benefit of all. He will be remembered for his hard work, integrity, generosity and quiet leadership.

Cary is survived by his wife Grace; children Lillian, Douglas (Helen), Edward (Diana), Donald (Pinky) and James (Sandy); ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Dan (Leona), Tim (Patricia) and Arthur (Wendy), and many nieces and nephews.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Neneng Milino for providing Cary and Grace with loving care over the past two and a half years. We also acknowledge the timely support from Esther and the nursing team from Vancouver Homehealth Palliative Care. In addition, we thank the staff from Forest Lawn Funeral Home for their compassionate support during this difficult time.

Family and friends are invited to Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3789 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, BC:

•Evening Viewing on Sunday April 19th, 7:30 – 9:30 pm

•Celebration of Life in the Chapel on Monday April 20th at 1:00 pm

•Committal Service at the gravesite on Monday April 20th at 3:00 pm

•Reception at Pink Pearl Restaurant on Monday April 20th at 5:00 pm

Flowers are welcome and should be delivered to Forest Lawn Funeral Home by 1:00pm on Sunday April 19th.

Memorial donations may be made to the Chinese Social Development Society with e-transfer: [email protected]

關其逸（Cary Kee Yat Kwan）先生於2026年4月4日在加拿大卑詩省溫哥華的家中安詳辭世，享年98歲。

關先生於1928年3月1日出生於中國廣東，父母為關發勳先生和關偉英女士。他於1952年移民到加拿大卑詩省維多利亞市，並在1953年與胡淑馨女士結為連理，共育有五名子女。他在1963年時攜家人遷居溫哥華，創立南華麵廠 (Top-Valu Food Products Ltd)，為多個家庭及其下一代帶來穩定的生活保障。關先生不僅是一位有擔當的家庭支柱與成功的企業家，同時也是積極服務華人社區的一員。

關先生長期參與並領導維多利亞及溫哥華的龍岡親義公所，多年來屢次參與並成功主辦多項國際會議。他亦是溫哥華華僑福利協會 (CSDS）的創會成員之一，致力於推廣中國文化認知，促進社區融合發展。他與王毓麟先生及兩位夫人共同推展位於片打東街499號的 CSDS 大樓興建，並於1983年正式啟用。 此外，他更與葉惠標先生携手創立龍崗音樂部，弘揚粵曲文化，且不遺餘力推動社區參與，至今已歷二十年。

關先生於七十歲退休後，除持續投入社區服務外，亦繼續追隨他對粵曲的熱愛，並時刻珍惜與家人和朋友共度的美好時光。他留下了一份凝聚人心、合作共融的寶貴精神。關先生一生秉持勤勉、正直、慷慨與謙遜的領導風範，將永遠銘記於我們心中。

關先生的遺屬包括：妻子胡淑馨 Grace；子女 Lillian、Douglas (Helen）、Edward (Diana), Donald (Pinky) 及 James (Sandy)；十位孫兒及六位曾孫。他的弟弟 Dan (Leona), Tim (Patricia) 及 Arthur (Wendy)，以及眾多侄兒和侄女。

在此，家屬亦特別向 Neneng Milino 致以深切謝意，感謝她在過去兩年半裡對關先生及其夫人無微不至的照顧。同時亦感謝 Esther 及 溫哥華居家安寧護理團隊 (Vancouver Homehealth Palliative Care) 和 Forest Lawn 殯儀館工作人員的及時協助，在艱難時刻給予我們悉心的關懷與支援。

親友誠邀參加以下在 Forest Lawn 殯儀館舉行的追思活動 （地址：3789 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, BC）：

• 4月19日（星期日）晚上7:30–9:30 守夜

• 4月20日（星期一）下午1:00 禮堂-生命禮讚追思會

• 4月20日（星期一）下午3:00 墓園安葬儀式

• 4月20日（星期一）下午5:00 珠城大酒樓-解慰宴

如欲致送心意，請將捐款贈予 「華僑福利協會」（CSDS）。