Chun Shing Chan
April 14, 1940 — November 7, 2026
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Chun Shing Chan, who returned to heaven on November 7, 2026.
Shing was born on April 14, 1940, in Swatow, China. At 19, he moved from his hometown to Hong Kong, where he got married, raised three children, and built his first café business for 18 years. In January of 1982, he and his family moved to Canada.
He has been a chef since he landed in Winnipeg. He opened his second restaurant in 1989, Sumhay Restaurant, located at the corner of Logan and King, until 2006. In 2006, he opened Fortune Cooking Chinese Restaurant, which he operated until his passing. For over 60 years, Shing was a great chef and a great business owner.
Shing was the eldest of four brothers and six sisters.
He was the beloved husband of Wendy, beloved father of Amy, Tom and Nancy, beloved father-in-law of Dominic Lai, and beloved grandfather of Tayla.
Shing will always be remembered, missed, and forever loved by all who knew him for his hard work, his delicious foods, his kindness, and always with a big smile and a thumbs up.
The funeral service for Chun Shing Chan will be held Thursday November 19, 2026. The viewing will be held at 9:30 am, at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd, Winnipeg MB R3T 5Y4
