Wei Wing Yip

Wei Wing Yip of North Vancouver, passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2026, at the age of 94.

Wei spent much of his early life in Vancouver’s Chinatown, where he was raised within a close-knit community rich in culture, tradition, and history. He was the grandson of Yip Sang of the former Wing Sang Company.

A man of steady determination and integrity, Wei became one of the first Chinese Chartered Accountants in Canada. He built and ran his own accounting practice alongside his wife, Wendy. Together, they shared a life shaped by hard work, partnership, and a deep devotion to family.

Above all else, Wei’s greatest pride was his family. He found genuine joy in their presence, enjoyed travelling, playing mahjong, and singing along to his favourite classic tunes.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Wendy, who passed away in December 2025; his son Gerald; his brother Winston; and his first wife, Mary. Together, Wei and Wendy built a strong and loving family that remained at the heart of his life.

He is lovingly remembered by his daughter Sandra (Walt); his daughter-in-law Sheila (the late Gerald); his cherished grandchildren Derek, Selena (Greg), Bronwyn, Trevor, and Liam; his brother Bock (Kay); his sisters-in-law Wanda (the late Bruce) and Sharon (Ted); and many other cousins, nephews, nieces, friends, and neighbours.

Wei will be remembered for his strength, wisdom, warm smile, and wonderful sense of humour, which brought laughter and lightness into everyday moments. He will be deeply missed and forever loved by all who knew him.

A private service will be held and dinner to follow for invited close family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia or a charity of your choice.