Patrick peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 in Calgary surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 90 years. He was husband to Ying Yin, father to Gerald (Diane) and Joe; grandfather to Thomas Jay (Allison) and Victoria. He was predeceased by his daughter Whei Fong.
Patrick was born in Xiamen, Fujian (China) where he worked in his father’s grocery store as a young man. When he moved to Hong Kong he became a jewelry salesman and a diamond expert. Later he managed many businesses in import/export, hotel, and property investments. .
He lived in China for 27 years, in Hong Kong for 28 years, and in Canada for 35 years.
He was an honest and caring person. He loved to read the newspaper and keep up-to-date with the news around the world. He loved God and was always grateful.
We would like to thank our family and friends for their love and support during this time.
A Funeral Service will be held at Foster’s Garden Chapel, 3220 – 4 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta (across from Queen’s Park Cemetery), on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 2:00 pm Interment to follow at Queen’s Park Cemetery.