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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We were very sorry to hear about Lan’s passing just now. She was a special treasure. lan was very helpful beyond the call helping us at RBC. Celia and I send our sincere condolences to Brian and all her family. It’s obvious she is missed by all and that others care. God bless her and you Brian & her family. Rest in peace Lan. Celia & Bruce Devitt
Deepest condolences to you Brian and the familyI met Lan at the Victoria Canoe and Kayak club when we were dragon boating together.Lan had the sweetest smile and lovely positive attitude always.We had some great moments together competing in several dragon boat festivals. It was a privilege to know this shining light of a soul. I will treasure her memory forever. So sad to lose this lovely lady.
We were so saddened to hear of Lan’s illness and passing. Lan was our Financial Planner for several years and she was an absolute delight. A lovely, refreshing, kind and compassionate Lady. She will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences to her Family, Friends and Colleagues.
I am deeply saddened to hear of Lan’s passing. My thoughts and wishes are with Brian, Lola and Lan’s family. I knew Lan through her spouse Brian, and it was obvious Lan was a bright, funny, gentle, loving soul who made everyone else feel better simply by being in the room. I am so sorry and I agree, this is not fair at all.
Brian and Lan’s father and mother, Lan was a lovely, friendly, helpful woman. I recall her assisting my elderly mother even though it was not her job, (can’t remember the details, but she was always so very pleasant). It was a pleasure every time I saw her, often in the parking lot at the Esquimalt Plaza. A few weeks ago, as I drove by, I thought “I wonder how Lan is doing?”. I was shocked to see her obituary in an older newspaper. She has been in my mind so much since then. She was far too young to have to go through this. I am so sorry. Giselle Wikelund
My deepest condolences to Lan’s family. Lan always had such a cheerful smile where ever she met us. We will truly miss her contagious smile and her bubbly attitude. Rest in Peace Lan
Dear Family of beloved Lan,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Lan’s passing. Although she was my financial planner for many years she was much more than that. Always with a ready smile and laughter we shared about our lives and she never forgot my son’s name and to ask after him. She saw me through some very tough times, was always empathetic and encouraging, helping me to short out my financial life as a single parent.
What a beautiful person – I’m sorry I didn’t get the chance to thank her and say farewell – until we meet again.
She is terribly missed and I feel your loss.
Kindest regards, Wendy
Brian, Lola, and the rest of Lan’s family.
We were so sad to read of Lan’s passing.
We both enjoyed working with her.
A kind, gentle soul, who always saw the best in everyone. Always a smile and a hug.
She will live on in happy memories and in our hearts.
To Brian, Lawrence, and David,
Our sincerest condolences at the passing of Lan. We will remember her for her kind spirit and joyful disposition.
Sincerely,
Yvonne, Ken, Mark and Lane
We had the pleasure of knowing such a lovely lady for our financial needs buying our perfect home,thankyou.A friend at dragon boat racing also and a day trip up to Nanaimo for the big race some years back.Your excitement for our family my horse thanks again to have so much.