Kuo Nan Kao passed away peacefully on April 29, 2019 at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, SK at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Wendy, daughters Anna and Valeria, son-in-laws Stanley and Daniel, grandchildren Hewitt and Emmett, Leia and Elena; also three brothers and one sister and their families.
Dr. Kao was an accomplished scientist, having made significant discoveries and contributions in his field of plant biotechnology. He loved to be outdoors and work at his farm. He felt that he lived a long full life.
At Kao's request there will be no funeral service. A private farewell was held at Acadia-McKague’s Funeral Centre.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial donations can be made to Canadian charities for the environment, wildlife, conservation and sustainability in Kao's honour.