So shocked to hear that you passed away! Angela, I just learnt and did`t get the chance to come to visit you for the last time. We met when attending UBC and sharing the same studying room in 1989. Since then, we had many light laughs and serious discussions. I remember vividly seeing you in last May at the Gateway Theater to enjoy my daughter's band concert. When there was no response since December, I was thinking you were just out of reach to explore the world... We will miss you!

I will think of you each time...
as I walk a trail in a foreign land, i.e South Africa;
as I hike up mountain, i.e. Whistler;
as I cross raging mountain creek, i.e. Mt. Baker
as I float down a river with rapids in a raft, i.e. Rio Napo, Ecudor;
as I go snorkelling in the ocean, i.e. Galagapos Islands;
as I squeeze through a narrow canyon, i.e. Antelope Canyon;

You have been there with and for me at home and abroad. I shall keep you in a special corner of my heart!

In memory of my little sister Angela,
She was kind, generous, and capable,
Strong as bamboo, steadfast like the spruce,
Weathering through wind and snow
Eight years in school, she stayed to serve her country
Walking across the world, where few have tread
Always ready to help friends and family
Generous to people everywhere
She left us as she went for a swim,
Let us mourn her and remember her forever

Eulogy for Angela Choi, in memory of my beloved little sister         Thursday, September 3, 2015
Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends and relatives:
Angela weighed little over 4 pounds at birth. Doctors and family members were quite worried. Even underweight, she was quite healthy and she didn't cry much. As baby Angela grew older, she learned things very quickly. She was curious about everything and she often asked questions that I could not answer, even when she was very young. She was always cheerful, and brought a lot of joy to our family. When she was 4 years old, Angela and I started playing together, games like hide and seek, stealing food from the kitchen, etc. I was always getting the two of us into trouble.
Angela had a favourite yellow dress when she was about 6 years old. I teased her and gave her a nickname and I also gave myself a nickname. She was pleased with the nickname I gave her but quite displeased the nickname I gave myself. We kept this secret between the two of us.
To enter an English primary school, she needed an English name. Lily suggested we give her the name Angela, a name that Lily used to describe her sister as an angel from the Heaven. In her early school years, she made two life-long friends, Terry Chan and Sui Cheung, neither of whom could attend today. Angela, Terry and Sui would sometimes gather in our house to play. 
My favourite memory with Angela was when she was 8 years old. That was the year I started working to earn my own income. I said Angela, I got money from work. Let's go see a movie and have snacks. I held her hand and watched to make sure she would not run or fall. Mom often reminded me, Look after your little sister. Angela loved the idea of going to see a movie, and we went for movies once a month. We had a nephew working in a movie house who got us 4 free movie tickets every month.  
When she started high school, I still held her hands every time when we went for movies. One day, as I was going to take her hand for a movie, she slowly pushed my hand away and said to me, I am old enough to walk by myself. She was 12 years old.
Angela started high school at the age of 11. She was accepted into The Sacred Heart Girls High School, the most prestigious girls' high school in Macau, a school run by Catholic Mothers and Sisters, mostly in English, that only accepted students with high academic standing.  As a comparison, Sacred Heart School is like Crofton House School in Vancouver. Getting accepted into it was difficult but the tuition fee was also very high.  We managed her tuition fee in the first year. In the second year and the remaining high school years, she was able to earn some scholarship and partially relieved the family's financial strain. At school, she constantly placed among the top 3 in her grade. She graduated as the top student in her class. 
I left Macau for Vancouver in 1976. Angela was 14 years old. However, she took over the responsibility of looking over Mom and Dad and helped out with the house chores without any complaint. In one of our family correspondences, she consulted me if she should find a part-time job. I replied to her that her primary responsibility was to do well at school. The older sisters and brother would try to solve the finances and sent support back to the family. At the end of the letters, we each signed our nicknames.
Angela came to Vancouver in the summer of 1980. The sisters and I were so delighted to be together again. My little sister grew up as a young lady, still maintained the same personality, very intelligent, active, passionate, eager to learn and willing to accept new challenges. In September, she started her first year at Langara College, uncertain of what to do. We had a little discussion and she decided to do an Engineering Degree. She finished the first year as an honours student at Langara and transferred to the Faculty of Applied Science at UBC where she chose to study Electrical Engineering, a major most students would have found difficult. Yet, she was able to earn enough scholarships to complete her degree. She graduated in 1985 and worked for a couple of years, before returning to UBC and beginning her Master's study in Biomedical Engineering. She completed her Master's degree and accepted a job in Industry Canada. While she was working there, she received a number of job offers from other organizations, including offers from MIT and Motorola. However, she chose to stay and serve her country. Her work, as revealed from her co-worker, affects many of us. She chose to stay in order to look after mom and dad. Even after she moved out, she still came home to cook for mom and dad. She still came home to do the house chores. 
Angela liked music and reading. She liked to listen to folk songs, country music and classical. Sometimes she sang at home to express her joy and sadness. She liked to read stories about ancient heroes. She loved characters that started a difficult life and gradually worked hard to gain a better living. Mom kept telling us not to read in the dim light and not to read during bedtime but we never listened.
Angela loved hiking and travelling. She has travelled across the globe and has had experiences and gained a vast amount of knowledge that many people could only dream of. She was such a remarkable individual that she could still find time to take French, Spanish and cooking classes after work.
Dear friends and relatives, our beloved Angela and my dear little sister has left us but she will remain in our hearts and we will remember her forever.
I would like to close my Eulogy by recalling how dad felt about Angela's personality:
Angela is Brave, Kind , Intelligent and Passionate just like a heroine in ancient China.

I didn't know you well, but you always had a kind word and a smile when I met you at your old condo at Raintree Gardens.  You will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing you.

                                                 Cyndi Stephens (Vancouver, BC)

Rest in peace Angela. You were a bright spirit and always there to help. I am saddened and shocked of your passing. Thank you for the hallway chats and advice, it was lovely to know you. May your family find solace in knowing you lead a full, active and accomplished life. My thoughts are with them during this time.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Angela was a thoughtful and very skilled engineer with a fine sense of humour.   It is hard to believe she has left us so soon.   I will always remember her patiently explaining the basics of engineering analysis when her reports dealt with controversial topics.   When Industry Canada was preparing for the Winter Olympics Angela was an unmatched source of expertise and her estimates were always of the best quality.  

All of us who had the privilege of working with her will forever miss her companionship.

A nicest person I have had the pleasure of working with on a daily basis.  Angela`s leadership, guidance, support and friendly conversations will be missed very much. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this tough time.

Angela will always be remembered as an extremely giving, selfless and gifted person. "Girl Power" is what she shouted out at my son's high school graduation to the girls that received multiple scholarship. We miss her so much already!

I met Angela when we were both employed at DOC/Industry Canada.  It has been some years since we last spoke, but I will always remember her kindness and friendliness.  My condolences to her family on this terrible loss.

Ode to Angela
In radios and engineering she excels and shines
Amid mountains and hikes she leads and guides
Gone with the wind her strong body it may seem
In our memories her beautiful soul will never dim
Vanity in vanity all is vanity the Preacher did declare
In God we trust, life everlasting the hope we all share
Our deepest condolences
Ann and Michael

Angela, I got to know you on the Saturday walks and at the fish dinners. You always had that ready smile; you were the symbol of life and energy; you seeked and led the more challenging walks. I am saddened by your passing, but your friendliness and vivaciousness will be remembered. May you rest in peace.

It was my honour to know and work with Angela from her very first day with Industry Canada until my retirement in 2007.  No one could be more capable and dedicated with any of the multitude of projects undertaken by her.  Her buoyant personality and sharing of her travel adventures were bonuses for all of us who were privileged to share our workplace in the Pacific Regional Office.

Sincere condolences to Angela's family and loved ones.

After working together with Angela daily now for many years I am going to miss our many great conversations about engineering, economics and the wonders of the world around us. Now her office is so very empty and quiet and I'm deeply saddened I will no longer share those times together with my good friend and colleague. My heart goes to Angela's family and many loved ones, who I know will miss her profoundly. For you, we will all keep her close in our memories.

Angela was an inspiring role model, but an even more caring friend. She was never one to turn down a good adventure or challenge, and had an amazing gift for bringing together people from all walks of life. Her cheerful energy had turned many rainy days into sunny ones. I will always miss you.

Our hearts go out to you Angela.  We miss you so much.  Your smile and caring of others are engraved in our hearts.

We are saddened and surprised by Angela's sudden death. She was a good neighbor and stata council member for the past 20 years. We shall miss her positive attitude, her keen intelligence and her broad sense of humour. May she be happy and one with the cosmos.

We will miss you so much,your smile,your energy and your love of life.We have been inspired by your wealth of knowledge in planning travels around the world.We can never keep up with you in hiking,but you always stay to make sure we are OK.We have named our Saturday walk "Angela Walk"in your memory.You have accomplished so much and you have done so much for your family,you can rest ...Anita and Peter Lee,Vancouver

I am so saddened.  As a UBC classmate, I have very fond memories of Angela's friendship, kindness, and sense of humour.
May she rest in peace.
My condolences to her family and friends.

Angela, we all will miss your smiles and your energy. You took us to high mountains. You lead us to snow shoeing.
You always jumped in to help leading the walks when I cannot be there. God be with you now.

We missed Angela dearly.  She led many hikes to place that we went the first time.  Angela is always kind, caring, energetic and willing to share.  It is very sad and difficult to accept her passing. We'll remember Angela in a long time to come.

Angela was one of the first people I met when I started with the DOC in 1989...she was always very helpful, kind and insightful. When I got stuck she was always there to help. She will be missed.

Missed your smile!
Missed your stories!
Missed your jokes!
Missed your leadership!
Missed your kindness!
Missed our friendship!

ANGELA. YOU WILL BE MISSED!!
REST IN PEACE!!

I was lucky to have known Angela. We met 20 years ago at our apartment building. I will cherish every moment I spent with her either on trips or just hanging out. She was an amazing, smart, kind, generous, special person. I loved her adventurous spirit and zest for life.Angela will be in my heart forever and will truly be missed. The last thing she said to me was "see you soon" as she walked to return some library books. It was too soon to lose my best friend but knowing she is at peace is comforting.

We really enjoyed our time spent with Anglea, she organized and led wonderful hikes and we had good conversations over lunches. We will miss you.

Angela was one of the youngest and healthiest members of our hiking group, so it has been difficult for us to accept her sudden passing. Optimistic and full of life, she brought so much happiness and energy to others, with her sincere and helpful manner and welcoming smile.  Our only comfort was that she didn't sufferAngela, we will miss you dearly.  May you rest in peace.

I enjoyed my time with Angela, at Industry Canada. She will never be replaced, Engineer's of her intelligence, wit & knowledge, are unique. My condolences to coworkers, family, and friends. We are going to miss her.

I lost a hiking friend and a caring companion.
Angela, your smile will be flashed every time I scale a mountain.

Ah Fong

Angela was such an inclusive, caring, and welcoming person. I really admired her intelligence, her drive, and her humanity. 
I worked with her during, and after the Olympics. We had some very interesting, and amusing Coffee breaks. She was an avid reader, her back pack was usually stuffed with books from the Library, most nights when she went home from work. I will miss our girls night out, and our movie nights, and all the other times when the girls get together.  You will be very much missed.  
My deepest sympathies to Angela's family, and friends.

Deeply saddened to hear of Angela's passing. We worked together at Industry Canada for many years. She was my Engineer, my Broadcasting mentor, and my friend.  God Bless. You will be greatly missed, Angela.

I worked closely with Angela from the Ottawa Office of Industry Canada.  She was one of the hardest, intelligent and most dedicated person that I ever met here at Spectrum Management.  She will be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of meeting her.  I pray that her family can get through these difficult times ahead.

Angela will live on in my heart forever.  She was one of the kindest, most free-spirited people I have known.  She always took on challenges with a burst of energy that blew me away.  I will miss you greatly, my dear, dear friend.

Angela, your passing hurts because i know you have all the quality of being my good friend but there was not enough time for us to get to know each other better. Thank you for counting me as your friend.

OBITUARY

Angela Sio Van Choi

March 31, 1962 – August 15, 2015

Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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