Wai Man Chang Hung

張偉文先生，廣東恩平黎塘大安村人仕，出生于1929年農應六月初六日，少时在鄉間接受教育，經常往來廣州及香港、澳門之間，曾任職省、港、澳貨船机械師。195 1年4月與鄭千金女仕喜結連理；長子廷湛及次子廷方分別出生於广州及香港；1955年在二叔幫那下，前往南美委內瑞拉国謀生。17年间对在香港的家庭的照顧從不間斷，每月都按时向家裡寄款，接濟父母及妻兒，盡顯对家庭的負責；1972年申請妻兒往委內瑞拉團聚，1974年三子廷忠誕生。1996年移民加拿大溫哥华，常與親友、同鄉共聚暢談，共享人生經歷；2018年妻子去世後，90多高齡还保持運動，頭腦清醒，身體健碩，经常独自步行或乘公交外出。2026年8月底至9月初，不慎在家中跌倒兩次，致顱內出血，神经受損丶意識混亂，無法进食。經20多天多番救治下，終無法克服出血問題，于9月28号晚與世長辭．終年100歲 .

兒子、子媳、孫子，孫女，曾孫们都悲痛不已；主懷

安息，祝愿他在另一世界安息，早登極楽！

Mr. Wai Man Chang was a native of Litang, Da'an Village, Enping, Guangdong. Born on the sixth day of the sixth month in 1929 of the lunar calendar, he entered a world that would require great strength, adaptability, and resilience—qualities that would come to define his character.

He received his early education in his cherished hometown, grounding himself in the values of community and family from a young age. As a young man, he ventured out to build a life, traveling frequently between Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Macau. He found his calling on the sea, working as a skilled marine engineer on cargo ships that served these bustling regions.

In April 1951, Mr. Chang embarked on a beautiful new chapter when he married his beloved wife, Ms. Chin Kam Cheng. Together, they began building their family; their eldest son, Ting Chum, was born in Guangzhou, and their second son, Ting Fong, was born in Hong Kong. Later that very same year, driven by a deep desire to provide a brighter future for his loved ones, he took a courageous leap. With the guidance and assistance of his second uncle, he traveled across the world to Venezuela in South America to seek a new livelihood.

For the next seventeen years, Mr. Chang endured the heavy burden of being physically separated from those he loved most. Yet, despite the vast ocean between them, he never once wavered in his profound commitment to his family in Hong Kong. He worked tirelessly, regularly sending money home to support his parents, his wife, and his growing children. This period of his life stood as an enduring testament to his selflessness and his deep sense of familial responsibility.

His hard work and sacrifices finally bore fruit in 1972, when he joyfully arranged for his wife and children to join him in Venezuela. The family was finally reunited under one roof, and their happiness was made complete with the birth of their third son, Ting Chun, in 1974.

In 1996, seeking a peaceful and supportive environment for their later years, the family immigrated to Vancouver, British Columbia. Here, Mr. Chang found a welcoming community. He deeply enjoyed gathering with relatives and fellow townsmen, finding great joy in sharing life experiences, swapping stories, and staying connected to his roots.

When his beloved wife passed away in 2018, it was a profound loss, yet Mr. Chang carried forward with remarkable strength. He remained physically robust, independent, and mentally sharp well into his nineties. Up until his final month, he could often be seen out on his own, navigating the city on foot or by public transit, a vibrant and familiar presence to those who knew him.

Over his final two years, he also thoroughly enjoyed attending the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Adult Day Program on a weekly basis, which brought him great camaraderie, joy, and a wonderful sense of community.

Between late August and early September of 2026, Mr. Chang suffered two accidental falls at home. These falls resulted in an intracranial hemorrhage, nerve damage, and subsequent confusion that sadly left him unable to eat. Despite receiving more than twenty days of intensive, compassionate medical care, the physical toll was too great to overcome.

On the evening of September 28, 2026, surrounded by the thoughts of those who loved him, he passed away peacefully at the honorable age of 100 at VGH.

His passing leaves a profound void. His sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren are deeply grieved, yet they take comfort in the incredible legacy of hard work, devotion, and love that he leaves behind.

May he rest in peace, and may he find eternal serenity and joy in the world beyond.