Jong Hong Jew passed away at the age of 85 on January 30, 2018, in Vancouver, BC. Hong is survived by his loving wife, Mee Sheung Jew (May); his five children Juhli (Fred), Henry (Elly), Suzanne (Craig), John (Marlene) and Jason; as well as his six adoring grandchildren Alexander, Stephen, Derek, Aiden, Danielle, and Garret. He will be dearly missed by his sisters Gloria (Robert) and Jennifer (Whyte), his brother-in-law Haim (Foon Hop) as well as many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Born October 10, 1932, in Taishan, Guangdong, China, Hong immigrated to Canada in 1951. He settled in Victoria and began work as a cook, beginning a career that would span 45 years. Hong worked for CP Rail, Government House, BC Ferries and rose to become a highly regarded chef of The Victoria Golf Club.
In 1960, Hong married Mee Sheung Lee (May, also from Taishan) in Victoria, where for 57 years, they lived a peaceful life. You couldn’t find Hong out of the kitchen for long, even at home, where he loved preparing meals for family and community gatherings, both large and small. He also loved tending to his bountiful garden, carefully mowing its expansive lawn.
Hong was a longtime member and Director of the Hoy Sun Association and actively continued in his volunteer duties until his passing. He will be remembered for his hard work ethic, selfless attitude, and dedication to his family and friends.
While his passing was sudden, he left peacefully with his wife and five children at his side.
An extra thank you goes to the caring nurses, doctors and ICU team of St Paul’s Hospital.
A Celebration of Hong’s Life will be held in The Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, British Columbia, on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at the Royal Oak Burial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent Association or the Lung Kong Association.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCE FOR YOUR LOSS.. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
Suzanne, Craig, Aiden and Garret so sorry to hear about your Father and Grandfather’s passing.
We will be thinking of you and praying for you tomorrow and the days ahead.
Love Uncle Jake and Aunt Marilyn and family
So sorry to hear of your Dad + Grandpas passing. We will remember you all in our prayers. It’s always traumatic to experience a loved ones passing. Your memories of him will live on always❤️
Jason, I know how difficult it is losing a dad who put everyone before himself and who means the world to you, and my heart is breaking for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Big hug to you. Audrey
We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our brother, uncle, grandpa. To Aunt May, and our nieces, nephews and their respective spouses and children, you are in our thoughts – may the memories hold you tight. Take good care, XO, Robert and Gloria
I am very sad to hear of Hong Gor sudden passing. My deepest sympathy to Mee Sheung and family..