Ms. Shin Yee Lore

September 8, 1925

Actual Date of Birth, in Hong Kong

August 15, 1931

Registered Date of Birth, in Hong Kong

1933 – 1940

Primary Education, plus 1-year Secondary Education at Tak Ying Girls’ School (寶血會德婴中小學).

At home, often enriching her knowledge by reading books of her elder sister, Ming Sum (銘心).

Schooling was interrupted due to Second World War.

1936

Had her elder sister graduating from Tak Ying Girls’ School and starting working as a primary school teacher there.

1941 - 1945

Due to war, unfortunately lost the whereabouts of Ming Sum and her little son, even though looking for them with all means.

Ming Sum and her little son were probably on board a ferry to Macau, which was reported to have been bombed in war.

During the 3-year-and-8-month period when Hong Kong was occupied by Japan, engaged in clerical work at the Taikoo Dockyard (太古船塢) in Causeway Bay-Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, each day walking from and back home (at Wanchai), often had to flee away from air bombing.

Was then the sole family bread-earner due to a halt in remittances from her father (Gin Kok Lore 羅振覺) from Canada, as a result of Canada being an Enemy Country of Japan during the war time.

1948 – 1950

Was a well-received actress participating in about 40 films in Hong Kong, though not being the lead actress,

Here is the link for a short extract of a film in youtube :

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoLAMg5IzlE

A list of 37 participated films, with detailed information about each film, can be found from:

http://gy99.org/database/yanyuan/396247.html

Often had to utilize self-owned clothing in films, which could be quite costly.

Early 1950’s

Occasionally took some private tutorials in Cantonese opera songs and in some English.

Occasionally participated, at Radio Hong Kong, in performing broadcasting drama, as well as Cantonese opera songs.

1955 – 1959

Setting up and running a restaurant at Ma Tau Wei Road in Hunghom, under the name “Kiu Hing Cafe (僑興茶餐廳)“, with capital mainly provided by her father (who was then in Canada) , operating in collaboration with her mother (So Chun 蘇珍).

Unfortunately, due to inexperience, lack of business knowledge, keen competitions, as well as some frauds/thefts by a couple of employees together with a couple of relatives, the Restaurant was run at a sustained and worsening loss situation. The business was finally sold at an unfair and considerably low price to a creditor/supplier, leaving substantial liabilities to shoulder.

1957 - 1959

Had her father retiring and returning to Hong Kong.

Her father got a stroke in about 1958, resulting in walking disability.

Her father was then mainly under the care of her mother at home, assisted by her.

He was subsequently arranged to stay in an elderly nursing home.

1959 – 1966

Engaged in part-time work.

Also earning through home industry - composing plastic flowers and affixing doll-clothes buttons (together with other family members).

Thankfully, got some financial supports from certain valued friends and from a charitable society affiliated with the Catholic Church.

September 18, 1961

Had her father passing away in elderly nursing home, at age of 77

1961 - 1963

Teaching at St. Mary's Canossian College, at the non-profit-making primary school section for poor kids.

January 1964

Got assigned a low-rental housing unit at Choi Hung Estate for the family.

April 18, 1965

Baptized at Holy Family Church, Christian name being “Anna”.

June 1965

Had Agnes starting working as secretary.

1966 – 1973

Took full care of her mother, who, due to a stroke, had to lie in bed for latter part of life – for7 years.

Picked up full housework responsibility, including cooking for the family through self learning by practice.

1967

Had Magdalen starting working in banking.

1972

Sent Paul to Taiwan, for studies at Taiwan National Normal University.

Had Clement starting working as a teacher

October 5, 1973

Had her mother passing away in hospital, at age of 83.

1976

Flied to Taiwan to attend Paul’s graduation ceremony.

1976/1977

Had Paul starting working in Hong Kong as a teacher.

1977-1978

Took full care of Paul’s son (Mo Kit), at no cost to Paul, improving markedly the character of this little grandson.

1978

Had John’s graduation from Chinese University of Hong Kong and starting working in banking.

1980

Had Maria starting working in banking.

1985

Had Magdalen and Vincent (husband) immigrating to Canada, landing in Fort St. John, B.C.

1987 – 1995

Lived with John in a new apartment unit at Cityone Shatin

1995

Had John, Maria and Albert immigrating to Canada, landing in Fort St. John, B.C.

Mid 1996

Had John, Maria and Albert moving to Calgary, Alberta.

Late 1995 – Early 1997

Staying alone at Cityone Shatin.

1997-2013

Lived in Canada with John

- First 15 years in Calgary, Alberta

- And then Over 1 year in Burnaby, B.C.

July 13, 1997 – April 21, 2002

Residing in Calgary, Canada, under repeated-renewed visitor status, with a short trip back to Hong Kong in 1999

Living with John in a single house at Santana Crescent in Sandstones, Calgary, just a 5-house distance from Maria and Albert’s home on the same street.

September 13, 1999 – November 7, 1999

Short trip back to Hong Kong with John, staying for a couple of days in Vancouver with Magdalen and Vincent

April 2002

Trip to Edmonton for 2 days, with John, Maria and Albert

April 22, 2002

Successfully got Canadian resident status (thanks to God!), under support guarantee of John, Maria and Albert

June 2004

Was sent twice to Emergency Unit of hospital in Calgary for short of breath and irregular heartbeats, caused by cardiac issue.

Started taking blood thinner (Warfarin) and other cardiac medicines to combat cardiac issue, as prescribed by doctor.

August 9, 2004

First appointment with Cardiology doctor, followed by semi-annual reviews subsequently.

September 18, 2004

Moved with John to Edgemont, Calgary, to live in a 3-level townhouse unit, at a nice townhouse complex at Edgeridge Terrace, Calgary

November, 2004

Having Maria and Albert moving to a close-by bungalow unit at the same townhouse complex.

May 2005

Had Agnes visiting Canada, a week in Vancouver (with Magdalen and Vincent), and 3 weeks in Calgary.

Had Magdalen and Vincent coming forward to meet in Calgary for a couple of days.

Visiting Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, resorting its museum and viewing Cantonese Opera Shows there.

March 23, 2006

Obtained Canadian citizenship, marking a congratulating milestone in her Canadian life.

October 9, 2006 – November 9, 2006

A month’s trip back to Hong Kong with John.

August 5, 2007

Trip to Banff, with John, Maria and Albert.

August 14, 2007

Got first denture under Alberta Senior Benefits.

September 15, 2007

Trip to Heritage Park, with John, Maria and Albert (having funs with ferris wheel, horse-driven carriage and in-park train)

December 13, 2007

Obtained Parking Placard for Persons with Disabilities, due to a fallback in her walking ability.

October 13, 2008 – November 14, 2008

A month’s trip back to Hong Kong with John.

August 9, 2009

Trip to Banff and Lake Louis, with John, Maria and Albert.

August 22-27, 2009

Trip to Vancouver and Victoria with John, viewing Cantonese opera show and visiting various spots in Vancouver, as arranged by Magdalen and Vincent.

Through a tour, visiting the Butchart Gardens and the Wax Museum in Victoria, on rented wheelchair driven by John.

May 2010

Started receiving basic amount under Old Age Security Pension (OAS), having resided in Canada for over 10-calculated-years (years prior to landing being counted as half years).

October 30, 2010

Suffered from sudden gout at fingers and a knee.

Got cured in a few days with medication prescribed by doctor.

But since then had to walk in heavy short steps.

November 2010

Started having Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) added to basic amount under OAS

August 29, 2011

Had Maria and Albert moving to Burnaby, Vancouver, to live in an apartment unit.

October 14, 2011

Started taking anti-osteoporosis medicine as prescribed by doctor.

August 14, 2012

Got second denture under Alberta Senior Benefits.

September 5, 2012

Moved with John to Vancouver, B.C., to live in an apartment unit in Burnaby, just neighbouring Maria and Albert’s apartment

October 15 – December 25, 2013

Last trip back to Hong Kong with John.

Having met relatives and friends in Hong Kong.

Having paid tribute to her parents at tombstones in Hong Kong.

Having visited the Disneyland Park, funs with the Small World, the Tea Cup, the 4D film, and the Christmas Illumination.

Unfortunately, got flu during the last few days of the trip.

December 25, 2013

Flied back to Burnaby with John.

December 26, 2013

Passed away in the Burnaby Hospital at about 4:39 am, at age of 88, due to respiratory and cardiac issues, with Domino effects on stomach and kidney, combined with badly internal bleeding while being rescued with CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)

January 13, 2014

Niche in place peacefully at Ocean View, Burnaby (God be ever with you, Mom!)

********** Ms Shin Yee Lore - A Brilliant Life to Celebrate **********

A brilliant life to celebrate,

With upright character,

With love, kindness and forgiveness,

With outstanding wisdom,

With good memory,

With high level of culture,

With elegant manners,

With markedly pleasant outlook,

With kind face, charming smiles and nice voice,

With nice performance elements

(participating in Cantonese films in 1948-1950, and in broadcasting drama and Cantonese opera songs in early 1950's),

With marked perseverance and patience during hardship,

With incomparable bravery,

With full ability to take care of herself in daily life basically, plus undertaking partial housework, even at an old age.

And, being a diligent daughter, and a respectful great mom and great grandmom.

Mom, God be with you forever!

********** Shin Yee Lore (羅倩儀) - Filmography (1948-1950) **********

Film Name (in Chinese) Film Name (in English)

1 本地狀元 (1948)

Long Distance Romance (1948)

2 方世玉與苗翠花 (1948)

The Outstanding One (1948)

3 步步高陞 (1948)

Local Scholar (1948)

4 顛鸞倒鳳 (1948) ... 阿珍

Moving Upward (1948)

5 真假新郎 (1948)

Perfect Matching (1948)

6 銅鎚俠大戰九花娘 (1948) ... 侍女

The Groom and His Double (1948)

7 歸來燕 (1948)

The Powdered World (1948)

8 萬緣叢中一點紅 (1948)

Return of the Swallows (1948)

9 七月落薇花 (1948) ... 婢女

Long Wait (1948)

10 飛天女俠 (1948)

Flowers Drop in July (1948) ... Maid

11 花香襯馬蹄 (1948)

Fang Shiyu and Misao Cuihua (1948)

12 雙飛蝴蝶夢 (1948)

Flying Heroine (1948)

13 金粉世家(上下集) (1948) ... 小憐

Man or Woman? (1948) ... Ah Zhen

14 千里姻緣 (1948)

Butterfly Dream (1948)

15 打破玉籠飛彩鳳 (1948)

Big Fight between Hero Copper and Madame Nine Flowers (1948) ... Servant

16 望穿秋水 (1948)

Gone the Phoenix from the Cage (1948)

17 慈母殺嬌兒 (1949)

Kiddy Stone's Night Fight with the Five Masters (1949)

18 石鬼仔夜戰五虎將 (1949)

The Red Chamber Dream (1949)

19 背解紅羅 (1949) ... 鄭小姐

Fang Shiyu's Nine Battles at Emei Hill (1949)

20 郎是春日風 (1949) ... 李師奶

General Di Qing (1949) ... Palace Maiden

21 方世玉夷戰峨眉山 (1949)

Emperor Tang Ming's Nocturnal Trip (1949)

22 到處惹相思 (1949) ... 阿嫦

Adventure at the Women's House (1949) ... Tin Ngo

23 大鬧廣昌隆 (1949)

Chen Mengji and Huang Tangjing (1949)

24 唐明皇遊月殿 (1949)

A Good Mother Killed Her Son (1949)

25 淒涼姊妹花 (1949) ... 看護

Faces as Red as Peach Blossoms (1949)

26 陳夢吉與荒唐鏡 (1949)

My Love Is Like the Wind of Spring (1949) ... Mrs. lee

27 古屋行屍 (1949)

Ruckus at Guangchanglong (1949)

28 大鬧粉粧樓 (1949) ... 天娥

Bo-Yuk in Memorial of Ching-Man (1949)

29 人面桃花相映紅 (1949)

Peach Blossom Hero (1949)

30 紅樓夢 (1949)

The Wandering Dead (1949)

31 三盜九龍盃 (1949)

Loosing the Red Sack (1949) ... Miss Cheng

32 狄青 (1949) ... 宮女

Three Attempts at the Nine Dragon Cup (1949)

33 紅蝴蝶大戰採花賊 (1949) ... 洪梅

Romance Everywhere (1949) ... Ah Seung

34 寶玉憶晴雯 (1949)

Between the Suited and the Suitor (1949) ... Hung Mui

35 桃花大俠 (1949)

The Miserable Sisters (1949) ... Nurse

36 重生 (1950) ... 阿香

The Misjudged Spirit in the Well (1950)

37 井底冤魂 (1950)

A New Life (1950) ... Ah Heung

* * * * * * * * * *

It was with deepest sorrow to announce the passing away of a great and respectful mother, Ms. Shin Yee Lore, in the morning of December 26, 2013.

Visitation took place on Sunday, January 05, 2014, between 5:00pm - 7:00 pm at Ocean View Funeral Home.

Funeral Service, basically in private family profile, was done on Monday, January 06, 2014 at 10:00am, at Ocean View Funeral Home, followed by Cremation ceremony at West Coast Crematorium at 11:30 am. the same day.

Niche setup was completed in the morning of Monday, January 13, 2014.

We, family members, hereby express our heartily gratitude to all those who have forwarded us their condolences, who have signed the Guest Book, and who have given us whatever supports during this hard time of us. We are particularly grateful to Ocean View and their personnel for providing their quality services in the arrangements relating to the matter.

********** Ms Shin Yee Lore - A Brilliant Life to Celebrate **********

A brilliant life to celebrate,

With upright character,

With love, kindness and forgiveness,

With outstanding wisdom,

With good memory,

With high level of culture,

With elegant manners,

With markedly pleasant outlook,

With kind face, charming smiles and nice voice,

With nice performance elements

(participating in Cantonese films in 1948-1950, and in broadcasting drama and Cantonese opera songs in early 1950's),

With marked perseverance and patience during hardship,

With incomparable bravery,

With full ability to take care of herself in daily life basically, plus undertaking partial housework, even at an old age.

And, being a diligent daughter, and a respectful great mom and great grandmom.

Mom, God be with you forever!

****** A Message for my Respectful Mom ******

Dearest Mom,

You have gone so suddenly!

We are all missing you so much, so much!

Mom, you are a great great mom!

You had got a lot of hardship in bringing us up, struggling among years of difficulties.

You had given us your tender care and your deep love.

You had taught us, with patience all the time, to go the right ways.

Mom, for long, I knew some day, sooner or later, you had to go.

So, I did treasure so much all the days that I had been living with you!

Yet, I had not been prepared to let you go so early and so suddenly!

I know you were absolutely unready for that too!

Your recent purchases in Hong Kong were meant for use in the days and years to come. But now, …….

Mom, I know your leaving us may be interpreted as an unavoidable destiny, or summoning by God, our Heavenly Father. Your duties on Earth have all been excellently discharged.

Mom, I think you have already got re-union with grandmom and granddad and also with those relatives and friends that have already gone there. We wish that, together with them, you would be enjoying everlasting happiness and blessings, embraced in the love of God!

Mom, it sounds somewhat comforting that your leaving us is sort of unloading all worldly sufferings and trivial concerns, after bearing them so hard for over 82 years (or 88 years, to be exact). As commonly said, your longevity upto this age, is already a scarce blessing, particularly as you were not alone throughout, and you could manage your daily life without actual assistance from others. Thanks to God! Needless to say, I did always wish that you would go far beyond this age.

We should also be thankful that you had just met relatives and friends in our recent trip back to Hong Kong.

Mom, please wait peacefully for our reunion with you too, some days within this century.

Mom, we always pray for you!

Mom, your life here had been so brilliant! Your presence had been so great a treasure to us!

You had utmost upright character, and you were always so kind to everybody.

Mom, for most of your years (especially during my childhood), you had been facing marked bullying, from different sources; but even so, you just always repaid such with forgiveness, reconciliation and love, rather than hatred or battling back, though you must have already got badly hurt inside yourself!

Mom, you had been our great example!

Mom, you are really so great and so respectful!

(Bullying could be in the form of either words, behaviours, attitude, misrepresentations, or lack of due concern or care.)

Mom, you had been a lady with outstanding wisdom and well-sustaining memory ability!

You had been a lady with utmost perseverance and patience!

You had been very brave in face of hardship, sicknesses, pains, or family issues!

Whenever anyone in the family happened to come across an endangering issue, you did manage to resolve it, with bravery and wisdom.

Mom, you had been suffering, for so many years, from foot pains due to foot corns (which were gradually developed from footwear during your bread-earning days as well as due to your being always too hard-working over the years.)

Mom, you had been suffering from cardiac problem for 9-1/2 years and you had been very diligent in taking proper medication to combat it, for maintaining your health.

Mom, you had been so brave and persevering in your recent flying back from Hong Kong while being badly sick!

Mom, your behaviours had been so noble and your outward appearance had been so nice-looking!

Despite all sorts of hardship, you managed to be optimistic, so that you had a peaceful mind and you were always displaying so kind a look as well! Your internal beauty is outwardly reflected and recorded by your photos, whether taken during your young days or subsequently – as delighting memory for us, thanks to God!

Mom, although you had not got the chance of getting proper secondary education (due to the ugly Second World War), you had been so cultured and so elegant in your manners!

Mom, starting from the horrible Second World War, you had been the worrying-but-brave bread-earner for the whole family until we got brought up to work one by one in later years. You had suffered from sustained and immense hardship of all sorts during all those years.

Mom, let me conclude and summarize your brilliant and respectful life with 10 boastful Chinese characters:

德慧兼雅緻 毅勇偉母親 (as put on the front page of the memorial video)

Mom, you absolutely deserve this graceful statement in description of your celebrated life on Earth!

Though you seldom explicitly said that you love us so much, yet your actions spoke louder than your words!

I am most proud of having you as my respectful great great mom! Thankful to God!

Mom, we all wish that you would be enjoying everlasting happiness and blessings in Heaven, embraced in the love of God, our Heavenly Father, together with those relatives and friends that are already there!

蒙主寵沐愛 永享樂天福 (as put on the front page of the memorial video)

Mom, God bless you!

We always pray for you!

Mom, we love you so much!

Everything recalls our treasured nice days together with you!

Mom, you are always living in our minds and hearts, ever and forever!

Ever salute from:

Your beloved son, John (with other family members) - January 2014