Kam-Ping Chan

Kam Ping was born on October 17, 1926 in Hong Kong, the youngest of 14 children. Her family had a fruit shop where she developed a life long ability to select the very best produce. During the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, she had to learn some Japanese. Even into her later years she would be able to greet someone in the language with ease.

When Kam Ping was 19 years old, she married Mr. Wah Chan. In the following years she became a mother to five children: Margaret, Michael, Vincent, Philip and Henry. She was a loving parent who placed great importance on education and Catholic values. She believed deeply in fairness and generosity, and she cared for each of her children and grandchildren with equal thoughtfulness. Uncommon for women of her time, she drove and faithfully chauffeured her children to school and different activities.

In the late 1970s, she immigrated to Vancouver, Canada, with her husband. There, she cared for him during his extended period of ill health with unwavering devotion. After his passing in 1991, she embraced a new chapter of life, traveling to many countries and visiting friends and family near and far.

A woman of many accomplishments and talents, Kam Ping enjoyed Chinese calligraphy, painting, knitting, and tai chi. Whatever she pursued, she approached with focus, patience, and care. She was meticulous, steady, and always dependable—someone who showed up and was always on time.

She was an exceptional cook who delighted in bringing people together. Over the years, she hosted countless meals, celebrating occasions large and small. Known for her kindness and sociability, she made everyone feel welcome—especially the many friends of her children and grandchildren. Her warm and inclusive nature ensured that her home was always full of life. Many who met her remember her with lasting affection.

She also loved hosting mahjong gatherings with her friends. Well into her 90s, when her friends were no longer able to travel on their own, she would personally drive to pick each of them up, bring them to her home to play and share a meal, and then drive them safely back.

Kam Ping lived a long and full life. With deep faith, quiet strength, and profound love, she built a strong and enduring family. We are all richer for having witnessed how she lived—she showed us how to love one another, to live with compassion and understanding, and to find joy in both the small and the great moments of life.

Mrs. Chan is predeceased by her husband, Wah Chan. She is lovingly survived by her children: Margaret and her husband James; Michael and his wife Betsy; Vincent and his wife Pauline; Philip and his wife Donna; and Henry and his wife Connie. She was a cherished grandmother to Vivian (Gordon), Winnie (Chris), Brian (Beckie), Andy (Ada), Alex (Iris), Kevin (Tricia), Jessica (Quang), Kristine (Arthur), and Liz (Mason). She was also blessed with twelve great‑grandchildren: Ellis, Gabe, Miles, James, Theo, Leo, Warren, Simon, Joseph, Cosmo, Eliot, and Caia.

Mrs. Kam Ping Chan now rests peacefully with God. Her life remains a source of inspiration to all who were blessed to know her.

For those who wish to 屏send flowers to Corpus Christi Church, or make a donation in lieu, the family is deeply grateful for your thoughtfulness.

陳錦屏女士，敬愛的母親、祖母及曾祖母，於2026年4月7日在加拿大卑詩省溫哥華家中安詳辭世，享年99歲。

錦屏於1926年10月17日出生於香港，為家中十四名子女中最幼的一位。其家人經營水果店，她自幼培養出一生受用、能挑選優質生果的能力。日治時期，她曾學習日語，即使年長後，仍能輕鬆用日語向人問候。

錦屏19歲時與陳華先生結婚，其後育有五名子女：Margaret、Michael、Vincent、Philip及Henry。她是一位慈愛的母親，十分重視教育及天主教價值。她深信公平與慷慨，對每一位子女及孫兒均一視同仁，細心照顧。在她所處的年代，女性駕駛並不常見，但她仍親自駕車，接送子女往返學校及各項活動。

於1970年代末，她與丈夫移居加拿大溫哥華，並以無比的愛心悉心照料丈夫長期患病的日子，始終不渝。1991年丈夫離世後，她展開人生新一頁，遊歷多國，探訪各地親友。

錦屏多才多藝，喜愛中國書法、繪畫、編織及太極。無論從事何種活動，她皆專注、耐心而細緻，做事一絲不苟、穩重可靠，凡事準時，從不失約。

她亦是一位出色的廚師，樂於以美食凝聚親友。多年來，她舉辦無數聚餐，慶祝大小場合。她為人親切友善，待人熱情，使每一位到訪者都感到賓至如歸，尤其是子女及孫兒的朋友，更深受她關懷。她溫暖包容的性格，使家中常常充滿生氣。許多曾認識她的人，至今仍對她懷有深厚情感。

她亦喜愛與朋友聚會打麻將。即使到了九十多歲，當朋友們已不便自行外出時，她仍親自駕車逐一接送，帶他們回家打牌用膳，並安全送回，關懷備至。

錦屏一生豐盛圓滿。她憑藉深厚信仰、沉靜堅毅與無私的愛，建立了一個穩固長久的家庭。我們皆因見證她的一生而深感富足——她教導我們彼此相愛，以慈悲與理解待人，並在生命的大小時刻中尋找喜悅。

陳錦屏女士多年後繼其夫陳華先生離世。她身後留下摯愛的子女：Margaret及其夫James；Michael及其妻Betsy；Vincent及其妻Pauline；Philip及其妻Donna；以及Henry及其妻Connie。她亦為九位孫兒的慈愛祖母：Vivian（Gordon）、Winnie（Chris）、Brian（Beckie）、Andy（Ada）、Alex（Iris）、Kevin（Tricia）、Jessica（Quang）、Kristine（Arthur）及Liz（Mason）。此外，她更擁有十二名曾孫：Ellis、Gabe、Miles、James、Theo、Leo、Warren、Simon、Joseph、Cosmo、Eliot 及Caia。

陳錦屏女士現已安息於主懷中。她的一生，將永遠成為所有榮幸認識她之人的啟迪。

凡欲致送鮮花可送至Corpus Christi教堂，或以捐款代替者，家屬對其心意深表感謝。  

Friday, April 17th, 2026

1:30 - 3:30 pm Visitation (守夜)

Hamilton Harron Funeral Home

5390 Fraser Street, Vancouver

5:00 pm Reception (解穢酒)

Sun Sui Wah Restaurant

3888 Main Street, Vancouver

Mass of Christian Burial (天主教喪禮) will take place at Corpus Christi Parish, 6350 Nanaimo St, Vancouver, BC, V5P 4K7, CA, on April 20, 2026, from 11:00 am.

A Committal Service (土葬) will follow at Gardens of Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery, 15694 32 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3Z 9V1, CA, on April 20, 2026, at 1:00 pm

4:15 pm Reception

Neptune Palace Seafood Restaurant

470 SW Marine Drive Unit 308, Vancouver

For those who may wish to send flowers, they can be delivered on April 17th to the funeral home, or on April 20th to the church. Any flowers sent to the funeral home will be transported to the church for Monday, by the funeral home.