With great sadness, we announce his passing at the age of 88.
Born in Fatsan, Guangdong province in China, Willie left his homeland in 1950 for Nicaragua where he opened and operated his own general store until December 1978.
Due to Nicaragua’s civil war, he immigrated to Canada with his young family in 1979 and settled in Victoria. He owned Willie’s Market on Craigflower Road for 13 years before retiring. During his retirement years, he lived a simple life. He loved being a grandfather and enjoyed gardening and traveling.
Willie is survived by Ena, his wife of 57 years, his four children: Carmen (Bill), William (Sandy), Patricia (Phil), and Jose Antonio (Tina) and four grandchildren: Naomi, Nathaniel, Atom and Kyrie.
Our family would like to thank the many doctors, RNs and HCAs for their compassion and care provided to him at RJH and VGH hospitals and at home through the Island Health Community Support Service.
A Funeral Service will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 11:00 am. Those unable to attend in person can attend virtually via the following Zoom link…
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89062296470?pwd=K3UvVE9teFJuVnh2RDI5K1V6K3NwUT09
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Willie’s memory to the Canadian Red Cross Society, 909 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC V8V 3A3. Condolences may be offered to the family below
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De parte de Hortencia Urbina y lucia. Nicaragua!
Nuestro sentido pésame para todos ustedes Que brille para él, la luz perpetua. Siempre lo recordaremos con mucho aprecio y cariño.
Deseando Dios les dé fortaleza y paz en sus corazones.
Our condolences to the Yow family on the loss of Mr. Yow. He was a very kind person, always friendly and attended our Hook Sin Tong Association meetings regularly prior to COVID. We will miss him. We pray that the family will be comforted during this time and that the memories of Mr. Yow will continue to bring you strength.
Alan and Grace Lowe
My heart goes out to you, the entire Yow family. Thank you for including me at the touching funeral service today. I learned so much about your Dad/husband/grandfather. Love to all, Margy Ransford
To Tony and his family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
I can’t even imagine that the pain your family are going through and nothing can describe that
Our prayer is with your family today.
May he rest in peace.
We’re so sorry for your loss. Sending you all of our love!