Today is the third anniversary of my mother’s passing. It was a beautiful day for visiting my parent’s grave. The weather was unusually warm for February, so we gathered for a picnic to celebrate. When we were cleaning the memorial bench, a well-dressed young woman walked up to us with a catering tray and offered us some delicious dessert. The creamy yellow rice pudding with pistachios toppings, beautifully wrapped cupcake and golden-brown flower shaped sugar cookies were irresistible. Later we found out this well-dressed woman was also celebrating her grandparents passing anniversary nearby. This is the first time we met one of my parents’ neighbor’s families. This simple kindness exchange gives me a profound feeling, a feeling that my mother acknowledge our presence and smiling at us from above!

Dear Mommy, 

It’s hard to believe that it has been two years since you left us. We miss you dearly. There is not a moment we stop thinking about you.

Love,
Winson

親愛的文姨：
妳己和天父一起，將來我們也會再會，好髙興認識妳，妳教了我很多東西，無論人生和煑食，知道妳安息主懷，需然我捨不得妳離開！感謝主！妳現在和天父為妳地上的家人禱告，我們有見面的一天！謝謝妳！🙏


I'm Winyan's childhood buddy and tagged along with the family often. I remember seeing PohPoh when I would be at their house or even maybe for holiday gatherings when PohPoh would be there. I remember her sweet smile when I said hello. I'm sure there were times she wondered who I was, yet she still smiled a bright smile at me and invited me in just like Winyan and the rest of her family.

I feel honored to have known her for so many years.  

My memories of Aunty (舅母) go back as far as some of my earliest as a child growing up in HK in the 70s. Winson was the older and cool cousin to hang out with, and Aunty was always there to keep us in line so we don’t get ourselves in trouble. She was strict but fair, and always nice and loving at the same time. After my family moved to the states, Winson moved here too not long after. I was overwhelmed with joy since my cool cousin was now accessible, and we started spending more time together even though we were on opposite sides of the country. That’s when I got to know Aunty more, and I began to see how loving she was as a mother, and how well she treated family and even my friends. She would always take time to cook a huge pot of my favorite beef stew every time she came to LA to visit, so I can continue to enjoy it even after she’s gone home. I realized how lucky we were to have a relative that really cared about us just because we’re family. As I got older and busy with my own life, I saw Aunty less but would always feel the warmth from her everytime we spoke on the phone. Rest In Peace 舅母, you’ll be missed by all of us. I look forward to having your excellent beef stew again one day, when we see each other again in heaven. 

With Love,

Gary Lo 

Hi Winston and Janice, 

I can’t even imagine what you are going through especially since you spent the last 10 years providing the most support, care and love for your mom.  She was my sister in law, but in my heart I saw her as my sister. I can always count on her advice whenever I am in need.  I miss her so much.  She was very loving  to  me, my husband, my children Gary and Karen.  She has made impact in our lives.  They always had so much respect for her compassion and generosity.  In her loving memories, may she Rest In Peace. 

Love, 

Auntie Maisie

Hey Cousin Winson, Janice, and Jenson,

I interestingly had a very strong memory of your mom on the day that she passed. I feel that it was a blessing. 

I was just cleaning the kitchen when I stopped and remembered a moment we had together when I was very young (maybe 6 or 7?). She was visiting our house and doing all sorts of cooking that my mom never does (Chinese turnip cake, New Year cake, etc.) and I felt struck by how knowledgeable and capable she was. 

I admired her a great deal and for many reasons, but the thing that made the biggest impression on me and continues to influence me, was her tenacity. She was capable and fearless; and it was in everything that she did. She loved fearlessly and without hesitation. She moved through life with decision and purpose. She was a force to be reckoned with. 

So while we grieve for her passing, I would also like to celebrate the positive influence she had on everyone around her, just by being who she was. Most of us mere mortals cannot hope to be written into history books. But what defines a life well lived is not about being a historical figure - and is instead better measured by the love we spread and the courage we give. And you mom did that in spades. She will always live strongly in the memories of those she touched. 

Much love to you all,
Cousin Karen



My condolences to my daughter, Janice, Son-in-law, Winson and grandson, Jenson. Even knowing that your mom went home, you miss her terribly because you took care of her in her later years. She was a lovely and gracious lady. Always cheerful, generous and kind.
God bless you all.

Every time we met your mom she was always smiling and welcoming.   Even though we met her late in her life and did not get to know her for as long as many others, I feel like we have always known her from the stories that Janice told us about her.  Her memory will always be in our hearts.




親愛的姨媽:

得知您靜靜地安詳的離開了我們.也難掩蓋我內心的悲傷!在我和阿強還未來到這個世界的時候您和我媽媽已是好朋友、更是同一日生日的深交.自我和啊強來到這個世界後由小至大的成長過程中您都一直給我照顧及愛戴如親兒子一樣!尤其是給我帶來了一個非一般的快樂童年!到此刻也深深的在我腦海中像還沒有過去歷歷在目.雖然我們分隔兩地,未能經常來探望您.但幸您晚年時得到阿強和Janice的悉心照顧.我也感到十分安慰!在此最後我祝您一路好走去到另一個快樂的世界....

啟良敬輓


親愛的啊簡:

妳走了.一路好走.妳走得好好!我們相識大半個世紀.雖然係好唔捨得、不過這是只是暫別.下一世我們再重聚大半個世紀....

淑華敬輓


Keeping your mom in my thoughts and prayers 🙏💝  May her soul rest in peace and may the beautiful memories of her give you joy and peace.  Take care fam Love you all! Sending our sincerest condolences and virtual hugs...
Maria (on behalf of the Ricasa and Viray families)

Janice, Winson, and Jenson, 

  I am so sorry for your loss. I feel so blessed to have met your mother once. She was such a gentle and kind person.  May you be comforted in knowing that you brought her peace and love.


Love, 

Susma

Dearest 契媽, 

I known you since I was a baby.  You had witnessed the growth of me.  

My memory of you is that when I was a little girl , you always bring me and mum to many different types of parties, including BBQ and Christmas parties which I had a great time there.

You had encouraged me to learn swimming and riding bicycle.  

Thank you for your hospitality which let me know what is Japanese Teppanyaki and how delicious it was.

May you rest in peace.

Always loves you 契女  靜欣


親愛的姨媽：
得知您靜靜地安詳離開了我們.也難掩蓋我內心的悲傷!在我和阿強還未來到這個世界的時候您已和我媽媽是好朋友,更是同日生日的深交.自我和啊強來到這個世界後由小至大的成長過程中您也一直給我照顧及愛戴如親兒子一樣!尤其是給我帶來了一個非一般的快樂的童年.到此也深深的在我腦海中像還沒有過去歷歷在目!雖然我們分隔兩地、未能經常來探望您.但幸您晚年時得到阿強同janice的悉心照顧我也感到十分安慰.最後在此祝您一路好走.去到一個快樂的世界!
                                                                                    啟良敬輓

親愛的啊簡:
妳走了.一路好走、妳走得好好.我們相識超過大半個世紀.雖然係好唔捨得!不過這只是暫別.下一世我們再重聚大半個世紀...
                                                                                       淑華敬輓

I got to know Auntie many years ago.  She was my good friend Ming’s mom. She was a very lively, friendly and hospitable woman. She liked to look young and took very good care of her skin. I remembered the first time we met, my husband joked that she and Ming looked like sisters. When Ming moved overseas we sometimes visited her  and took her out for dimsum and she would give us homemade wontons and other food. We missed her greatly, yet we are thankful that she has accepted the Lord and we know she is resting in the Lord.  Mae

親愛的契媽

雖然在這些年頭我們不是常常見面，但是我都不時會記起妳。 記起妳在我年幼時常常帶我的媽媽跟我去吃喝玩樂。 是妳令我學會踏自行車，游泳。因為妳我見識到日本鐵板燒，好好味的金必多湯。好多謝妳帶給我這些童年的回憶。現在妳也去了天家與我媽媽相聚了。
永遠懷念妳的契女 靜欣


I feel so blessed to have Auntie as my friend for all these years. Her loving kindness touched me when I was in need.  She was not gone, but lives in our hearts forever.  Her love for me will not be forgotten.

Dear Auntie,
I miss you very much! I couldn’t believe that you’re gone! I could not visit you due to the pandemic situation; and I looked forward to when this is all over, and I could come and visit you,  and have a couple of coffee or milk tea again, and enjoy cookies together!  
I have known you since you came to the United States , and you were always like a mother to me: you always shared your delicious cooking with me and teach me how to cook!  I missed the time that we could bump around, going to the mall, trying all the new fashion, laughing together; or go to the Asian bakery enjoying afternoon tea time.............. Now they all become memories, good memories! I thank God for putting you in my life! 
You are a blessed woman & God loves you: He gave you a wonderful son, Wing and daughter in law Janice, and a sweet heart grandson Jenson, they love and stayed right close to you and take care of all your needs! I thank God for their love to you!
My tears won’t stop falling, I miss you so much and I love you! ❤️ I know that you are with Jesus now, no more pain and suffering; and I know one day I will see you again in heaven!
My dear Auntie, may you Rest In Peace! I love you!

Ann 燕丹


Miss my mother who led a very full and long life. From an early age, she had to fend for herself without family support. She succeeded because she was strong, courageous, and smart. Over the years her independence enabled her to care for herself and later her children. I am proud of her.  Her cooking was great with many wonderful dishes such as yummy wanton, carrot cake, zongzi, my favorite bamboo pork dish, and many delicious soups like shark fin soup, etc.  She was also socially active and was often the life of the party. We often hung out together having fun.  I am comforted that she is in heaven with the Lord.  She loved singing and now enjoys the freedom from the bounds of earth and sings praises.  I am assured that we will meet again.  Love, Ming.

“Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything”   -C.S. Lewis

Dear Mommy, 
Words cannot express the emptiness overwhelming me. Nearly 33 years of shared memories, I will always cherish until it is my time to reunite with you. From the time you laid your eyes on me at sweet sixteen, you have always loved me as your own daughter. Impossible as it seems to imagine my life without you, you empowered me with resilience and appreciation even during the most challenging times. Thank you for loving me Mommy. I love you always and forever, Janice

Your mom always had a beautiful  smile and warm greetings when we saw her.  We will miss her warmth and love.  

We are honored to have know you all these years, we always remembered the good time we had together in Hawaii. Rest In Peace.

Steve and Xue


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Kan Lai Man 簡麗文

10 octubre, 1933 – 5 febrero, 2021

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