Ms Wan, Mei Ying (also known as Margaret Choi to many), passed away peacefully on March 25th, 2021 at the age of 89 in Burnaby, BC. She is survived by her children Vivian, Heman, Emily, and her grandchildren Lena and William.
Margaret grew up in a big family with 15 siblings in Macau. She was well-loved by her father, who ensured she received education, which was not a given in the 30s & 40s there. She became a schoolteacher in Macau before marrying Geoffrey Choi in 1959, and set up her family in Hong Kong. Margaret was full of energy; on top of being a dedicated mom, she still managed to find time tutoring kids at home, and travel the world with Geoffrey.
She immigrated to Canada in 1994 and spent her retirement years cooking, gardening. and volunteering. She loved singing at the church and the Seniors Centre, enjoyed mingling, sharing recipes, and harvesting the fruits of her garden with friends.
Margaret was a natural leader, a teacher through and through, and a true friend with a big heart. Her loving care and boisterous personality will be dearly missed.