Elaine Hong, age 57, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20th 2024. Predeceased by mother Sau Ping, father Wing Foo Kung and mother-in-law (Jean) Kwai Ying Hong. She is survived by husband Henry, daughter Kelsey, son Daryl, sisters Jean (Jamie), Sue (Tim), Carling (Aaron), nieces/nephews Marlyse, Trevor, Alex, Tamera, Kyle & Sophia. Uncle Tin Kuen (Susan) of New York, cousins K.Y. (Lisa), Fred (Louisa), & Frank (Carolyn). Half sister-in-law York Quin Hong, Stella (John), Norma (James), nieces Jennifer (Andrew), Selena (Peter), Miranda (Mike), Alexa (Juan) Carissa and many other loving relatives.
Born and raised in Victoria, Elaine lived and enjoyed life as best as she could despite her progressive Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis. Never wanting to be the center of attention, she was content being in the background. Elaine really enjoyed time spent with family, friends, and the many co-workers, colleagues, and acquaintances she met who became her personal friends while working 28 years for the BC Ministry of Finance, Revenue Division.
She wanted to continue working full-time but her deteriorating health condition over the years made it impossible. So, she reluctantly went on Long Term Disability spending the majority of her time at home. During her active years, she enjoyed cooking, baking, eating out, planning and hosting lunches, dinners, parties, etc., traveling on many family road trips and cruises, having movie nights out then later family movie nights at home, completing Sudoku puzzles, online iPad memory games, coffee and munching chips!
Elaine had an admirable quality of remembering and recognizing family/friend’s milestones. She was able to partake in many celebrations over the decades and really enjoyed all of the events. She had a very kind heart, ensuring everyone was doing well, and having a good time.
The Hong household has always been ‘Party Central’ over the years with many family and friends visiting all the time. Even more so when Elaine was not able to leave the house as easily. During her last year when daily care-aides came 4 times a day, the regular health care staff became her new temporary best friends. They loved talking to her and vice-versa about their personal lives and they did their best to make Elaine’s life at home more enjoyable.
Elaine was a truly wonderful person and we will all miss her dearly.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Elaine can be made to Muscular Dystrophy Canada, 500- 40 Eglinton Avenue, East Toronto, Ontario, M4P 3A2, Attn: Jennifer Williams, Online- www.muscle.ca/donate or via telephone (1-800-567-2873).
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service was held on Monday, September 9th, 2024, at 2:00 PM, in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, British Columbia.
To view a recording of the Celebration of Life please click on the video below.
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33 Responses
Henry, Kelsey and Daryl,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and the rest of the family. Thinking of all of you.
To Henry’s family and The Kung Girls,
We are so sad to hear your loss. Please accept our condolences.
Sam and Betty Pang.
Dear Henry, Kelsey & Daryl,
So sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you and your family.
Josie
Dearest Family of Elaine,
Knowing your Elaine was lovely. The years we spent working together I enjoyed her positive, kind and determined spirit and especially her fierce commitment to her family. Every time she spoke of her family, and she did often, it was clear how much love she had for all of you. I feel thankful for the surprise impromptu visit we had this summer. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort. My heart is with all of you.
Elaine was such a wonderful force, made my life so much more enjoyable when I was at Refunds. Such a wonderful person. I will miss her.
Dear Henry,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I was fortunate to visit her not too long ago and had tea with her but did not think this would be the last time. I loved and enjoyed many dinners with her.
Tribute is so true and cannot explain her better.
Dear Henry,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss. We have fond memories of Elaine always being kind and having a smile on her face.
Henry, our heart goes out to you and your family during this most difficult time. Thank you for sharing the lovely tribute about Elaine. Clearly she will always be remembered and never forgotten.
Ginette and Toby Louie
We are soooo sorry to hear about Elaine passing. Our deepest condolences to you Henry, Kelsey and Daryl.
Dear Henry and Family,
My deepest condolences to you during this difficult time. May your many memories together bring you peace and comfort.
Sincerely,
Lily