Qing Jessica Zhao

February 27, 1966 – May 28, 2026

Jessica Qing Zhao was born on February 27, 1966, in Chengdu, China. She graduated with a degree in Chinese Language and Literature from Chengdu University.

Upon graduation in 1985, she was recognized as an Outstanding University Graduate. In recognition of her achievements and leadership potential, she was selected for the Sichuan Provincial Outstanding Young Cadres Development Program, becoming one of the province’s promising young leaders chosen for advanced leadership training.

That same year, she met her future husband, Eric Huang. In 1986, they attended the Sichuan Provincial Outstanding Young Cadres Training Program at the Second Cadre Institute in Chongqing. Through shared learning, growth, and aspirations, they came to know and love one another. What began as a beautiful friendship in their youth became a lifelong journey of devotion and partnership, spanning 41 years together. Jessica and Eric had 2 children together: Nissen Huang (born in 1991 in Chengdu, China), and Lisha Huang (born in 1995 in McAllan, Texas).

Jessica served as Secretary of the Youth League Committee of Chengdu Radio Factory No. 3, First Deputy Secretary of the Communist Youth League Committee of Chengdu’s Xicheng District, and She later joined the Xicheng District Policy Research Office as a Research Fellow at the Deputy Division Director level. At the time, Xicheng District was one of the core districts of Chengdu, and had a population of 500,000 with 200,000 youths. In these roles, Jessica led hundreds of youth organizations across government agencies, schools, and businesses, helped guide the district’s young people, and was widely regarded as a highly promising young leader with an exceptionally bright future.

In 1993, Jessica immigrated to the US to reunite with her husband, who was pursuing his Master’s and made the painful decision to leave her baby in the care of her parents in China. She left a promising life to start over in Texas. In addition to juggling various jobs such as a Chinese tutor, server, and cashier, she also worked diligently to learn English from scratch. Through hard work and perseverance, she helped her and Eric navigate the most challenging years of their lives.

When Eric found a job after his Master’s, life became more stable and they welcomed their daughter, Lisha. Jessica also began taking courses in economics and business at the local community college to continue to improve herself. Together, she and Eric also operated a small retail and wholesale business on weekends.

For Jessica, family was always life’s greatest treasure and she and her husband longed for their son, Nissen. In 1997, Jessica and Eric immigrated to Canada to have her family reunited. From 1998-2010, together with her husband, Jessica founded China King Restaurant, beginning their entrepreneurial journey together. In addition to the restaurant, they also explored international trade, investment consulting, media and newspaper publishing.

During this time, she also dedicated herself to community service and education. She worked as a principal and program coordinator at a nonprofit Chinese school in Surrey, actively supporting immigrant families and the Chinese community. She concurrently pursued a profession in accounting, taking night classes at UBC towards her CGA designation, while juggling taking care of her kids, and running the restaurant.

In 2011, Jessica began a new professional chapter as a financial advisor. Over the next 8 years, she built a successful practice and earned the trust and respect of her clients. In 2019, at the height of her independent practice, Jessica made the personal sacrifice to support her husband. As Eric joined RBC Dominion Securities and his career rapidly grew, she sold her practice and joined his team. She continued to work at RBC up until her passing, helping clients achieve both financial security and life goals.

Jessica also served as one of the founding board members of the White Rock Chinese Association, dedicating 7 years (2005-2012) to community building. She devoted significant time and energy to supporting the growth and well-being of the Chinese community in South Surrey / White Rock.

After becoming a Christian in 1996, Jessica devoted herself wholeheartedly to church life and ministry. She was a member of Faith Hope Love Church (1997–2015) and Willingdon Church (2015–2026). Jessica faithfully led Bible study groups and Sunday classes, participated in the church choir, and actively participated in women’s ministries.

Jessica always placed family at the center of her life. She was a devoted and selfless wife, mother, and sister who deeply loved her family. She was a loyal and dependable friend, trusted colleague, and a woman filled with faith and compassion. Her life spanned three countries: China, the US, and Canada. At every stage of life, she was willing to sacrifice for her family, for those she loved, and for shared dreams. Jessica loved gardening, drawing, yoga, hiking, singing, Toastmasters, and dancing. She cherished playing ping pong with her husband, Eric, and loved to travel, with a special fondness for Banff and Lake Como. She had a gift for seeing beauty in the world and expressing it through her art and movement.

In 2024, Jessica was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer. Over the following two years, she and her family walked a difficult journey through treatment, receiving care at several of the world’s leading medical institutions in both Canada and the US. Throughout her battle with cancer, Jessica never gave up. She displayed extraordinary courage, resilience, and faith. Even during the most difficult moments, she continued to care for her family, encourage her friends, and face each day with peace and determination.

On May 28, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family, Jessica passed away peacefully at Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 60. Although cancer ultimately took her life, cancer never defeated her. The love, wisdom, kindness, faith, and example she leaves behind will continue to inspire and influence all who knew and loved her.

Jessica was deeply loved, and she will be forever missed.

赵清（Jessica Qing Zhao): 爱、信心、勇气与奉献的一生

1966年2月27日 — 2026年5月28日

赵清（Jessica Qing Zhao）于1966年2月27日出生于中国四川省成都市。1985年毕业于成都大学中文系。大学毕业时，她被评为优秀大学毕业生。凭借优异的表现和卓越的领导潜质，她被选拔进入四川省优秀青年干部培养计划，成为四川省重点培养的优秀青年干部之一。

同年，她认识了未来的丈夫黄自东（Eric Huang）。1986年，两人共同参加了重庆第二干部学院举办的“四川省优秀青年干部培训班”。在共同学习、成长和追求理想的过程中，他们相知相爱。这段始于青春岁月的美好缘分，最终成为携手相伴四十一载的人生旅程。

他们育有一子一女：长子黄立昇（Nissen Huang）于1991年出生于成都；女儿黄立霞（Lisha Huang）于1995年出生于美国德州麦卡伦（McAllen）。

毕业后，赵清先后担任成都市无线电三厂团委书记、成都市西城区团委第一副书记，以及西城区政策研究室副处级研究员等职务。

当时的西城区是成都市核心城区之一，人口约五十万，其中青年人口约二十万。赵清在区团委领导岗位上领导和服务在区政府机关、学校及企业中的数百个基层共青團组织，为该区青年的成长和发展贡献了力量。她被广泛认为是极具发展潜力的优秀青年干部之一，拥有令人瞩目的职业前景。

1993年，为与赴美攻读硕士学位的丈夫团聚，赵清远赴美国。当时，她不得不忍痛将年幼的儿子托付给父母照顾。她放下在中国已经拥有的事业和发展前景，在美国德州重新开始人生。

初到美国时，她一边从零开始学习英语，同时从事中文家教、餐厅服务员、收银员等各种工作。凭借坚韧不拔的毅力和勤奋努力，她帮助她和丈夫度过了人生中最艰难的自費留学生岁月。

丈夫硕士毕业并找到工作后，家里又添女兒，家庭生活逐渐稳定下来。赵清进入当地社区学院学习经济和商业课程，不断提升自己。同时，她与丈夫利用周末时间共同经营零售和批发小商品生意。

对赵清而言，家庭始终是人生最珍贵的财富。由于长期思念远在中国的儿子，1997年，为实现全家团聚，她与丈夫决定放棄美國身份和已經穩定的中產階級生活，全家移民加拿大，又重新开始了另一个新移民的生活。

1998年至2010年期间，赵清与丈夫共同创办了 China King Restaurant，开启了创业之路。他们在这个餐廳生意穩定经營之后，又开始探索进入国际贸易、報业出版和投资咨询等多个领域。

在此期间，她也积极投身社区服务和教育事业。她曾担任素里市一家非营利中文学校的校长兼项目主任，积极支持移民家庭和华人社区的发展。

与此同时，她攻读会计专业，利用夜间时间在UBC大学修读课程，完成注册会计师（CGA）资格认证。在照顾家庭、抚养子女和经营餐厅的同时，她始终坚持自我提升和专业发展。后来赵清凭着在CGA學习中所获得的专业会计知識，開始在企業和專業CGA會計事務所工作。

2011年，赵清开启了职业生涯的新篇章，成为一名理财顾问。在随后八年中，她建立了成功的理财顾问事业，赢得了客户广泛的信任与尊重。

2019年，在个人事业发展最成熟的时候，为支持丈夫的发展，她做出了重要的个人牺牲。当黄自东加入 RBC Dominion Securities，事业迅速发展之际，赵清出售了自己在 Portfolio Strategies 的理财业务，加入丈夫团队。此后，她一直在 RBC 工作至生命最后一刻，帮助客户实现财务安全与人生目标。

赵清也是白石华人联谊会（White Rock Chinese Association）的创会理事之一。2005年至2012年间，她连续七年积极参与社区建设，为南素里及白石地区华人社区的发展投入了大量时间和精力。

1996年信主后，赵清全心投入教会生活与事奉。她先后参与信望爱教会（1997–2015）和威灵顿教会（2015–2026）的服事。

她长期担任查经小组共同组长和主日学教师，参与诗班服事，并积极参加妇女事工。她以温柔坚定的信仰鼓励和影响许多人，在教会中留下了深刻而美好的见证。

赵清始终以基督的信仰为根基，把家庭放在人生的中心位置。她是一位无私奉献的妻子、母亲和姐妹，深深爱着自己的家人；她也是值得信赖的朋友、同事和充满爱心与信仰的女性。

她的一生跨越中国、美国和加拿大三个国家。无论身处人生哪个阶段，她总是愿意为了家庭、为了所爱的人、为了共同的梦想而付出和牺牲。

赵清热爱园艺、绘画、瑜伽、徒步旅行、唱歌、演讲（Toastmasters）和舞蹈。她喜欢与丈夫一起打乒乓球，也热爱旅行，尤其钟爱加拿大班夫（Banff）和意大利科莫湖（Lake Como）。

她拥有发现美、欣赏美和创造美的天赋，并通过艺术和生活将这份美传递给身边的人。

2024年，赵清被确诊为第四期癌症。在接下来的两年中，她与家人共同经历了一段艰难的抗癌旅程，先后在加拿大和美国多家世界顶尖医疗机构接受治疗。

在抗癌过程中，赵清从未放弃。她展现出非凡的勇气、坚韧和信心。即使在最艰难的时刻，她依然关心家人、鼓励朋友，以平安和坚定面对每一天。

2026年5月28日，在深爱她的家人陪伴下，赵清于温哥华综合医院（Vancouver General Hospital）安详离世，享年60岁。

虽然癌症最终夺去了她的生命，但癌症从未战胜过她。

她留下的爱、智慧、善良、信仰和生命榜样，将继续激励和影响所有认识她、爱她的人。

赵清被深深爱着，也将被永远怀念。