Wendy Elaine (née Wilson) Lau

It is with great sadness, but also deep gratitude and peace, that we announce the passing of Wendy Elaine Lau (née Wilson) on November 8, 2026, at Heritage Village Long Term Care in Chilliwack, following complications related to Dementia.

Wendy was born on November 25, 1947, in St. Paul, Alberta. She spent her childhood with her siblings in Forest Lawn, before moving to Chilliwack as a young teenager. On June 8, 1968, she married the love of her life, Sieg, and together they were blessed with two children, Gail and Gary.

Wendy is lovingly survived by her devoted husband, Siegfried Gerhard Lau; her son, Gary Siegfried Lau (Jennifer); son in law, Don Davies; grandchildren Deneesha Lau, Scott Davies, Nathan (Cassidy) Lau, and Jackson (Amber) Lau; and great-grandchildren Jaeda, McKenna, and Abigail.

She was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Gail Denise Lau.

Wendy's favorite place was where her family and close friends happened to be. Whether she was hosting Christmas dinner, baking her famous Kentucky Butter Rum Cake and Peanut Butter Balls, or leading a spirited game of Bugger Your Neighbor, her home was always filled with laughter and the people she loved most. She was equally at home camping with Siegfried and friends or spending time at the shooting range, where her skill and steady aim earned her plenty of respect. No matter what the setting, Wendy had a gift for bringing people together and making everyone feel welcome.

Wendy was a proud and active member of the Black Powder community. She was an honorary lifetime member of the Chilliwack Fish and Game Protective Association and a member of the Fraser Valley Frontiersmen Black Powder Association. She was known as an ‘excellent shot’, proving that while she was one of the kindest people you could ever meet, she was also someone you would definitely want on your side at the shooting range.

Throughout her working life, Wendy was dedicated, dependable, and known for exceptional customer service. She worked hard, took pride in doing things well, and treated people with respect and genuine care. Her warm personality and ability to connect with others left lasting impressions at Woolworth’s/Woolco and Pharmasave.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the nursing staff of Heritage Village Long Term Care for the care and compassion shown to Wendy in her final years.

A private graveside service will be held for immediate family at Vedder View Cemetery, Chilliwack. Extended family and friends are invited to celebrate Wendy's life at a Memorial Reception to be held at a later date. Details will be shared once arrangements have been finalized.

Mom, your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.