Edmond Kwai Cheung Lau 劉貴章

Edmond Kwai Cheung Lau, known to all as ‘Eddie’, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026 in Vancouver, BC.

Born in Guangzhou, China, Eddie immigrated to Canada to build a life that would support his family and to provide his children with opportunities that weren’t afforded to him. As a steadfast worker in the Facilities and Maintenance Department at St. Paul’s Hospital, Eddie took comfort in the simple and routine rhythm of life. Eddie was a stoic, reserved man and led a life of quiet strength and humility.

Eddie read the English and Chinese newspapers daily and meticulously browsed flyers for coupons. He enjoyed books written by Alexandre Dumas, his favourites being The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers, and watching classic 1960’s James Bond films.

Eddie was fascinated by how things worked and would often be seated at the dining room table, tinkering with the internal mechanisms of watches and clocks or testing the electronic components of appliances. He was driven by a strong sense of resourcefulness, practicality and loyalty, traits he passed on to his three children.

Above all, Eddie lived by one simple rule: no meal is complete without a bowl of white rice.

Eddie is survived by his wife Lily Lau; three children, Gordon Lau (Jody Goudreau), Jackson Lau and Tina Lau (Andrew Skinner); and his four grandchildren.