Lan passed away at home where she wanted to be in Saanich, British Columbia, on Apr 6, 2020, after an unfair struggle against cancer.
Survived by spouse Brian Haug, father Lawrence, mother Betty, grandmother May, grandmother Yeh, brother David (Carolina), niece Rafaella, and nephew Leonardo.
Lan was born in Taipei, Taiwan, on Nov 8, 1979, and immigrated with her family to Canada as a young girl. She attended school in Toronto then Vancouver, obtaining her bachelor’s degree from UBC. She met her sweetheart Brian in 1999 and moved to Victoria where they made their home together and Lan found her career as a financial planner with RBC.
Lan was pretty, charming, and sweet, a lovely soul who saw the best in everything and everyone. She thought of others before herself. Her bright, ready smile and easy laugh brought light to any gathering. Her memory will forever be held close to all our hearts.
Deepest thanks to many friends and loved ones for their gifts, food, messages, and visits, and to the amazing, kind caregivers of Victoria Hospice and Saanich Community Health. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lan’s honour may be made to the BC SPCA (where she found faithful Lola) or to Victoria Hospice.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 2:00 pm in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, Victoria BC. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the service will be limited to immediate family and invited guests only. All others are invited to attend virtually via Zoom by clicking on the link below. Please use your video camera when joining so that family in attendance can see you and feel your support.
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My deepest condolences. I worked with Lan at RBC and remember her as a kind, caring and beautiful person. I am sorry for your loss.
Condolences, Brian and family, on Lan’s passing. I met Lan in 2009 on vacation in Las Vegas, and her positivity and cheerfulness were the first things I noticed about her. We kept up in more recent years, making the Victoria Goodlife Half Marathon and 8km races an annual event each Thanksgiving. This past year, Lan was not well enough to participate in the race, but she still came out to the finish line to cheer us on. Even as she struggled through her illness, she always inquired about how we were doing and wished us a great day. Lan was one of the most selfless people I have ever met and I will miss her. Rest easy Lan ❤
My sincerest condolences to Lan’s family and friends. I first met Lan many years ago, when we both worked together at RBC. I was impressed with Lan’s bubbly personality, she was always smiling and helpful. Throughout the years, even after I retired, whenever I would run into Lan, she always had a cheerful smile & hug, and I will always remember her for that. May you rest in peace, Lan.
Dear Brian and family.
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Lan. We were so fortunate to have met Lan on our journey to Greece last year. We will always remember Lan’s happy personality and her zest for adventure.
May memories of Lan be of comfort to you all.
With heartfelt sympathy
Barry and Ginny Ostrand
Lantzville BC
I am so sorry to hear of Lan’s passing. Lan and Brian were amazing landlords; always leaving home baked treats, eggs, checking in and helping dig cars out of the snow (That darn driveway!). Lan was one of the kindest people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. I am so sorry for the loss, and may Lan rest in peace.
I am so sorry for your loss, I worked with Lan at RBC and she was a wonderful colleague and friend who will be missed. She was always such a positive ray of sunshine and it was a pleasure to have known her.
My deepest sympathy to Lan’s family. I remember Lan so fondly from when we worked together at RBC.
Such a lovely, sweet, beautiful person. Gone far too soon.
I look at this and still cannot believe my eyes. We knew Lan for almost 20 years as a friend and colleague and I can’t imagine this world without her. Brian and family, I don’t have to tell you how much Lan will be missed and what she meant to so many people. I was so lucky to be witness to her wonderful laughter and kind soul on a daily basis and am so grateful for that. Lan babysat my daughter’s and they still remember that night and talk about it to this day. We are a family of four heartbroken souls who will forever miss Lan and never, ever forget her. She truly was a light in this world that will forever shine in our hearts and in our memories… We love you Lan.
Dearest Brian and family,no words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. Lan was an amazing person and someone I will never forget. She was a ray of sunshine and a truly beautiful person inside and out.
My deepest condolences to Lan’s family. I first met Lan through Dragonboat racing a couple of years. She will be greatly missed on our team – always so positive and encouraging. Rest easy Lan ❤️