On Wednesday, February 3 2021, Chon Kow, passed away peacefully at the age of 83.
He was born in Guangdong, China on May 1st, 1937. In 1962 Chon Kow was re-united with his father in Tijuana, Mexico, where he helped manage his father’s general store. He married Mui Fun on January 24, 1972 and then moved to Vancouver in 1975 to be closer to his sister and her family. He worked as a chef at several restaurants in Vancouver Chinatown until his retirement at the age of 60. He was a humble, kind and generous person with a passion for good food, reading the news and walking. Chon Kow is lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3789 Royal Oak Ave. Burnaby, B.C.