Suet Sin Chiu

In loving memory of Mrs. Suet Sin Chiu, a resilient and beloved cornerstone of our family, who gracefully completed her life's journey on December 6, 2023, reaching the remarkable age of 100. Born on October 7, 1923, in Fuzhou, China, to her devoted parents, including her beloved mother, Chau Si Yeung, with whom she shared an extraordinary bond, Mrs. Suet Sin Chiu's life unfolded across continents and generations.

Mrs. Suet Sin Chiu epitomized quiet strength, independence, and enduring love throughout her rich life. Leaving her homeland for a better life with her children, she embraced the challenges and opportunities of building a new home in Washington D.C. which became a haven of warmth and culture, a sacred space where family legacy, heritage, and traditions were lovingly passed down through generations.

Devoted to her family, Mrs. Suet Sin Chiu was a beacon of love as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Renowned as the most joyful soul at family gatherings, she immersed herself in shared moments, quietly smiling and savoring the laughter and camaraderie that enveloped the room. Her mere presence served as the adhesive that bound her family together, emphasizing the importance of connection and rootedness.

Mrs. Suet Sin Chiu is also remembered for her culinary expertise which served as a living connection to our ancestry. Meticulously crafted Fuzhou fish balls, golden battered spareribs, fluffy steamed buns, and sticky rice in bamboo leaves (zongzi) graced our dinner tables, each dish carrying the weight of the rich heritage she lovingly preserved. Beyond her role as a nurturing matriarch, Mrs. Suet Chiu found solace in her hobbies, such as knitting and Fuzhou opera. She also enjoyed long walks and having her portraits taken. Residing in D.C. Chinatown for over four decades, Mrs. Suet Chiu discovered immense pleasure in socializing with friends, finding a sense of belonging and contentment within the bustling atmosphere and rich cultural tapestry of the community. She radiated a vibrant zest for life.

Mrs. Suet Sin Chiu was preceded in death by her husband, James Li Yang Jen, and her dear brother, affectionately known as Yee Haw. She is survived by her sister, Chiu Mei Sin, and her three children: Julia (Ping) Cheung, Betty (Benny Siu) Yam, and Sam Yam. Her memory lives on through her five grandchildren: Anthony (Brenda) Cheung, Jennifer (Sam) Hong, Sarah (Dominick) Pham, Eric Siu, and Angela Yam, as well as her six great-grandchildren: Ryan Cheung, Katie Cheung, Maxwell Hong, Astrid Pham, Lucas Hong, and Rylee Pham.

Please join us in honoring the life of Mrs. Suet Sin Chiu at a memorial service on January 3, 2024 at 9:30 am at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, located at 11800 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904. Following the service, we will gather for a reception at Silver Fountain, located at 13533 Connecticut Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20906. Family and friends are invited to gather to pay their respects, share memories, and find solace in the collective remembrance of a life well-lived.

Mrs. Suet Sin Chiu will be deeply missed, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of those who carry forward the values and love she so beautifully embodied. May her soul find eternal peace, surrounded by the love of those who cherished her.

敬悼邵雪仙女士，她是我們家堅韌, 受人愛戴的基石。于2023年12月6日圆满结束人生旅途，享年100歲。她出生于1923年10月7日中國福州。她的父母深爱她, 她与母親揚秋使有著非凡的聯繫。邵雪仙女士的一生跨足了不同的洲际和时代。

邵雪仙女士是沉稳,獨立且持久的愛的典範。為了给孩子們提供更好的生活，她離開故土,迎接挑戰和機遇，在華盛頓建立了新家，这个新家成為一個温馨, 文化的天堂，一個神聖的空間，傳承着家族,文化和習俗的傳統,留给了下一代。

邵雪仙女士對家庭盡心盡力,無私奉献体现在她作為母亲、祖母和曾祖母所展现出的深沉爱意。在家庭聚會中，她是最快乐的靈魂，静静微笑，沉浸在共同的时刻中,品味笑聲和友情。她就像一道黏合劑，緊密地将家人們聯繫在一起,强調着親情與根本的重要性。

邵雪仙女士以其精湛的烹飪技巧為人們所銘記，也成為我們與祖先聯繫的紐帶。她精心製作的福州鱼丸、金黄酥炸排骨、蓬鬆的蒸包子和軟糯裹粽子為我們的餐桌增添了不少色彩。每一道菜肴都承載着她用心傳承的豐富文化和習俗。除了擔任養育家人的角色，邵雪仙女士也從編織和欣赏福州戲等爱好中找到了慰藉。她也喜歡長途散步和拍攝肖像。在華府唐人街居住了四十多年，邵雪仙女士體验到了社交带来的樂趣，在社區的熱鬧繁華中找到歸屬感和滿足感。她散發著對生活充滿活力的熱情。

邵雪仙女士先于先夫任禮楊和她親愛的弟弟(被親切地稱為义豪)。她身後留下了妹妹邵美仙， 三個孩子：任錦湘, 任義如和任義福, 女婿張炳育和蕭加彬, 内孫女任翠婷,外孫男張振榮和蕭浩賢, 外孫媳 Brenda Cheung, 外孫女蕭穎欣和張韻琴, 外孫婿洪涌誠和 Dominick Pham, 曾外孫男Ryan Cheung,洪崇耀和洪崇傑,曾外孫女Katie Cheung, Astrid Pham and Rylee Pham。

邵雪仙女士的追悼會將於2024 年 1 月 3 日上午 9:30 在 Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, 位于11800 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904 舉行。隨後,我們诚挚邀请家人和朋友聚集在Silver Fountain, 位于 13533 Connecticut Avenue, Silver Spring Maryland 20906 共同缅怀并分享对她的回憶。

我們將深深懷念邵雪仙女士，但她的精神,價值觀和愛心永遠在我們的心中。願她的靈魂在那些珍惜她的人的愛中找到永恆的安寧,願她一路走好。