Chong Tamkei, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday June 29, 2020 at the age of 81. He will be deeply missed by his wife Choi, his two children Mei Kueen (Dino) and Mei Ling (Kyle), grandchildren Chelsea and Riley, as well as many other relatives and dear friends.
Chong was born and raised in Zimbabwe. He and his wife left their family farm and grocery store to immigrate to Canada in 1981 and build a better future for their family. He worked tirelessly to support his family, while still carving out time to go on bike rides with his daughters, play golf and basketball, and tend to his vegetable garden.
In honour of his appreciation for basketball, and in lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to the MLSE Foundation that provides children access to sports and recreational programs. https://www.mlsefoundation.org/donations/one-time-donation
Private Family Services will be held at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home at 6150 Yonge Street, North York Ontario on Wednesday July 1, 2020 with visitation from 12:30-1:30 pm and a service beginning at 1:30 pm.