Wai Hung Ng

Wai Hung “Raymond” Ng was born on September 23, 1950, in Huiyang of Canton, China, to Hui Xian Ng and Ping Di Zhang. He was the second of four sons and spent his adolescence in his hometown of Jinglong Village. In 1971, Wai Hung made the brave and arduous journey from China to Hong Kong. There, he met and married his wife, Sau Lan Hui, in 1977; the couple had their first three daughters: Anna, Barbara, and Cindy. In 1980, Wai Hung immigrated on his own to the United States. In 1983, he sponsored his wife and daughters to join him in San Diego, where they eventually welcomed a fourth daughter, Heidi. The family of six settled permanently in San Diego, which was Wai Hung’s dream city — he was drawn to the beautiful weather and loved taking leisurely walks on the beach. He worked as a chef in Chinese restaurants throughout his 50-year career. Deeply rooted in his Chinese heritage, Wai Hung was also a devoted and proud American citizen. Achieving the American Dream was a lifelong goal of his — one he ultimately fulfilled with decades of hard work. Through Wai Hung’s vision and determination, he built a better life in America not only for his immediate family but also for other relatives who came from China, transforming the lives of dozens of family members across generations.

Wai Hung had a strong sense of wonder, curiosity, and deep love of learning. He especially enjoyed studying math, geography, and world history. In addition to speaking Hakka, Mandarin, and Cantonese, Wai Hung studied English at San Diego Mesa College for several years. In the last decade of his life, Wai Hung enjoyed many international travels with his wife, including dream trips to see the Panama Canal and the Eiffel Tower. Some of his favorite activities were eating delicious meals with his family, taking walks at the park, relaxing at Mission Bay, observing planes land and take off at the airport, watching NBA games, and reading the Chinese newspaper. In his retirement years, he drove for Uber because he loved meeting people from all walks of life.

Wai Hung was a remarkable man of unwavering honesty and integrity, exuding quiet strength in all his endeavors. He was known for his selflessness and generosity, always putting others first without expecting anything in return. With his affability, humility, and gentle spirit, he endeared himself to the hearts of many. A true family man, Wai Hung devoted his life to nurturing and uplifting those he loved most.

Wai Hung was preceded in death by Hui Xian Ng (father), Ping Di Zhang (mother), and Chao Hong Wu (brother). He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sau Lan Hui; daughters Anna Wilson (husband Maury), Barbara Ng, Cindy Ng, and Heidi Ng; brothers Chao Tang Wu (wife Qiu Huan Ye) and Wei Rong Wu (wife Jinying Ye); sister-in-law Jian Mei Wu (wife of the late Chao Hong Wu); nieces and nephews Lily Wu, Zhihang Wu, Elaine Wu, Renée Wu, Jenna Wu, Sally Wu, Angel Wu, Kenly Wu, and Emily Wu.

Wai Hung is deeply loved by his family and will be missed greatly; they find solace in knowing that he is now with our Heavenly Father. May his memory be a blessing and comfort to all.

A viewing will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 9:30 am to 10:00 am at El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley, located at 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92121. The funeral service is scheduled for Friday, January 9, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the same location.

A committal for family will follow on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm, also at El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley.