Chow Lam Ng

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Chow Lam Ng on June 3, 2025 at the age of 94. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Fai Nam, and cherished daughter, Ali.

A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she will be remembered by her daughter Florence (Sam), son Harris (Peggy); granddaughters Bergan (Patrick), Baltic (Teddy), Adrienne, and Alvina; great-grandchildren Aden, Adelyn, Holden, and Charlotte; along with half-sons 吳添明 (唐如英), 吳天桂 (何順愛); half-daughters 吳琴英, 吳琴珍, 吳秀英 (應漳雄); and their respective children and grandchildren 吳仲翹, 吳仲堯 (鄭美儀), 吳子妮, 吳仲堅 (何燕芳), 吳姻彤, 吳柏賢, 蔡志滿, 蔡志清 (李美芬), 蔡彥彤, 蔡彥亭, 蔡潔玲, 吳錫豪, 徐子謙, 蔡潔恩 (余德榮), 余嘉康, 余嘉禧, 蔡潔宜 (潘頌恒), 潘雅姸, 潘欣姸, 潘卓姸, 吳樹基 (鄧紫君), 吳俙彤, 吳俊熹, 吳樹泰 (李敏敏), 吳柏皓, 劉文熙 (李珮珊), 劉思行, 劉翠怡 (黃偉倫), 黃哲桐, 應江恒 (黃嘉玲), 應子雅, 應子濤 and various extended family members and friends that held her dear.

Born in a loving family to a shipwright in Shantou, Guangdong Province, China, Chow Lam led a truly remarkable life. While Chow Lam’s formative years were marked by war and occupation, her resilience and determination led her to forge a path of her own. After the passing of her father, and with her brother away at war, she was left with the sole responsibility of taking care of her mother from a young age. It was her drive and determination that turned the tide of a life of hardship.

Chow Lam subsequently met her husband upon moving to Hong Kong with her mother. It was through an introduction by a friend that Fai Nam was immediately enamoured by her, and together they had three beautiful children. She assisted her husband in running his restaurant and was recognized as a tough but fair, well-respected employer. In retirement, Chow Lam dedicated her time to her family, shuttling between Hong Kong and Vancouver to spend time with her grandchildren, leading the charge to explore local attractions and hot spots. She was especially happy to have seen a fourth generation, her great-grandchildren in her lifetime.

As a "social butterfly", Chow Lam made friends easily while engaging in many activities. Having lost the opportunity to complete schooling due to war, she found joy in learning. She enrolled in various classes in her community. She particularly liked to do arts and crafts and take day trips with her friends. This tenacious lifelong learner will be dearly missed.

The family would like to thank Villa Cathay for their compassionate care of Chow Lam for the past years.

Memorial service and burial for Chow Lam will be as follows at Ocean View Funeral Home and Burial Park (4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, B.C.):

Visitation: June 25, 2025, 4-6pm

Funeral service: June 26, 2025, 1pm

Burial service: June 26, 2025, 2:30pm