Mrs. Wai Mun Chan

Passed away in NorthShore Hospice surrounded by loved ones

Born on a golden autumn day in Hong Kong, Vivien was a light entering the world and would go on to touch every life with kindness and soften the world with her warm heart. A child born in the year of the water dragon, Vivien was filled with her gift of fire, a true dragon through and through with her quiet strength, and a spirit that radiated bravery and resilience.

An artist in every sense, Vivien, crafted wonders in brush and pen. Her life was marked by quiet grace and unwavering love, unfolding in gentle gestures, warm smiles, and thoughtful acts in lasting ways. Devoted to her family and friends, Vivien cared deeply, loved generously, and gave without asking in return.

Even amid life’s shadows and in her final days of sickness, Vivien bowed her soul and lifted her head, embodying the words of Scripture:

“For I am already being poured out like a drink offering,

and the time for my departure is near.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,

which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—

and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”

– 2 Timothy 4:6–8

Now the light of God has led her home—to the embrace of Heaven, to the company of angels and saints, to the arms of the Lord. As our tears fall like late spring rain, we are humbled by and grateful for her courage, her humour, and her heart of gold that touched so many lives.

Though she has left this world, the love she so freely gave lives on as we carry her memory in our hearts, holding it with reverence, and letting it guide us. She will be deeply missed, always remembered, and forever loved.

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In Loving Memory of My Beloved Sister Vivien

It is with deep sorrow and love that I share the passing of my elder sister , Vivien— my best friend, soul mate, and lifelong counselor.

She was more than just a sister to me. She was the steady hand that lifted my spirit when I was down, the gentle voice of reason when I felt lost, and the laughter that brightened even my darkest days. Her sense of humor was one of a kind — I’ll never forget how she warned me, with a smile and a wink, not to be a camel, carrying too many shopping bags at once. “You’ll hurt your back, Camel,", she would say.

As children, I remember how we would walk home from school together, facing the long flight of stairs leading home. She would always reach the top first, then turn around to wait for me, waving with that warm, familiar smile that made everything feel alright. Vivien, I hope you will also wait for me at the Heavenly Gate when my time comes.

Throughout my life, she was fiercely protective and endlessly caring. When I first arrived in Vancouver, she was my guide and guardian. I didn’t yet have a driver's license, so she drove me everywhere — to apply for my SIN card, to meet my son's school staff, to her trusted family doctor who welcomed me as a patient, to the banks, and even to help me pick out and bring home my very first car — with the tank filled, of course. She thought of everything, big and small.

Vivien was always there when I needed her most. I am very accident prone . When I injured my leg or burned my hand, it was she who drove me to the hospital and tenderly cared for my wounds. Her love was not loud, but it was steadfast — shown through thoughtful deeds and constant presence.

We spoke on the phone almost every day, chatting about everything and nothing — the kind of conversations that only two souls deeply connected can share. Her voice still echoes in my ears, and I miss it terribly. That voice that once made me laugh, comforted me, and reminded me I was never alone.

It took me about 45 minutes to drive to her place, and she always worried about me driving on the highway. She would caution me not to visit on rainy days, or when it was snowing, or at night. And without fail, she’d remind me to call her once I got home safely. Her love was in those reminders, in every small but deeply thoughtful gesture.

She was a very good artist and Chinese calligraphist. I still keep her calligraphy and also the suitcases. She had painted my suitcases with cartoons (mother duck and her family) so i can spot them easily on the carousel at the airport. These suitcases are my treasures that i will keep for life.

We also shared some of the happiest moments of our lives traveling together. I still remember our cruises to Alaska and California, our trips to Yellowstone and the Rockies, and the tulip tours to Seattle. We took multiple trips to Kyoto and Taiwan— each time filled with laughter, discovery, and love. Looking back at the photos we took, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the joyful, peaceful moments we shared. Those memories are etched forever in my heart.

There are no words that can fully capture the depth of what she meant to me, or the emptiness her absence leaves. But I carry her love and wisdom in my heart every day. She lives on in every smile she gave, every kindness she showed, and every step I take — still guided by her strength and grace.

Rest well, my dearest sister. Thank you for everything. I will love you always.

Helen

深切懷念我摯愛的姊姊 Vivien

我懷著無比沉痛與深情，告訴大家我摯愛及最尊敬的姊姊Vivien離開了我們。她是我最親密的朋友、靈魂伴侶，也是我一生的心靈導師。

阿姐Vivien對我而言，不僅僅是一位姊姊。當我情緒低落時，是她輕輕托起我；當我迷失方向時，是她為我指引；她的笑聲，是我生活中最溫暖的陽光。她有獨特的幽默感——我永遠不會忘記她笑我像駱駝，毎次購物都一次過把東西扛上背囊，手上還提起六、七個購物袋，每次給她看到、她都會搶看幫我拿、還提醒我「會扭到妳的背喔、駱駝！」她總是這樣輕鬆又貼心地照顧我。

我仍清晰記得我們小時候一起放學回家的情景，途中有一段長長的石級（堅尼地道）。她總是先爬到頂端，再轉身對我揮手，臉上帶著那熟悉又溫暖的微笑，那笑容永遠在我心中。我希望當我被寵召的那天，阿姐你也會在天堂門口等着我。

她總是那樣保護我、關心我。當我剛到溫哥華時，人生地不熟，還沒有學曉駕駛，是她陪著我辦理社會保險卡（SIN）、帶我去孩子的學校介紹我給老師認識，安排她的家庭醫生收我為病人、陪我去銀行開戶、幫我選第一架車，甚至親自開車載我把車開回家、還幫我把油加滿……這些看似日常的小事，在我心中卻是無價的溫暖。

當我受傷、摔斷腿、燙傷手時，也是她開車送我去醫院，替我換藥包紮。她的愛並不張揚，卻總是在我最需要時靜靜守護著我。

我們幾乎每天通電話，聊各種話題，無論是瑣事還是心事，她總是耐心聆聽。她的聲音至今仍在我耳邊迴盪，我深深懷念那熟悉的聲音，那讓我安心、讓我笑、讓我感覺不再孤單的聲音。

以我的駕駛技術，開車到她家要四十五分鐘，她總是擔心我在高速公路上行駛，特別叮嚀我雨天、下雪天或晚上不要過去，也不要隨處去。每次探望她之後，她都會提醒我要記得打電話報平安。她的愛，就藏在這一點一滴的叮嚀與牽掛中。

我們還一起旅行，渡過了許多快樂的時光。我們搭郵輪遊覽過阿拉斯加和加州，探訪黃石公園與洛磯山脈，去過西雅圖看鬱金香花海，還多次一同前往京都、台灣。每一次旅行都充滿笑聲與溫柔的陪伴。翻看我們一起拍的照片，我心中滿是感恩與幸福——那些日子，是我此生最珍貴的回憶。

言語無法完全表達我對她的愛與思念。她的離開讓我心中留下巨大的空缺。但她的智慧與愛，早已深植我心。她活在我心中每一個微笑裡，每一個善意的舉動裡，也在我今後每一個日子裡繼續陪伴著我。

親愛的姐，請安心安息。謝謝妳為我做的一切。妳永遠是我心中的摯愛。

姬

以下是一首新詩、希望你喜歡

妳一直與我同在

（改編自 David Harkins）

我在靜謐時懷念妳，

在笑語中、在無聲的淚水裡；

在妳曾說過的話語中，

那些聲音至今仍在回響。

妳從不渴望讚美，

也不追求虛名，

只用愛與溫柔的心，

留下永不褪色的名字。

妳用甜美填滿了我的生命，

給我忠告、給我力量與慈愛；

雖然妳離開了這個世界，

卻在我心中留下神聖的位置。

所以當微風吹過，

或夜空星光閃爍，

我知道妳仍然在我身旁，

我的姊姊，我的愛，我的光。