R.I.P.
Dr. John Fong (WYK '60) passed away peacefully at North York General Hospital on July 8, 2025, at the age of 83. He faced both lung cancer and urothelial cancer, thriving despite these challenges over the past seven years with remarkable strength and purpose.
Born on December 20, 1941, in Hong Kong, he was the son of Man Chong Fong and Chi Wai Leung, and one of eight siblings. He attended Wah Yan College before moving to Canada, where he earned a bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax and went on to complete a medical degree at the University of Toronto in 1968.
Visit the memorial page for Dr. John Fong.
前九華老師 梁沛錦博士 已於 2024 年 8 月 26 日蒙主恩召，安息主懷，享壽 88 歲。後事將安排如下：
【安息禮】
日期：2024 年 9 月 20 日 ( 五)
時間：晚上 7 時 半
地點：紅磡世界殯儀館二樓永恩堂
【出殯祈禱】
日期：2024 年 9 月 21 日 ( 六)
時間：早上 10 時
地點：紅磡世界殯儀館二樓永恩堂
出殯祈禱，靈柩奉移火葬場進行火葬儀式，及後家屬將在中華遊樂會設纓紅宴。
Wong Hin Shing, R.I.P.
(May 17, 1944 - February 7, 2024)
(Update) The funeral home advised that Wong Hin Shing had been transferred to St. James Cemetery for cremation, most likely to take place on Friday March 1st, around 9 o’clock a.m. The burial of the cremated remains will take place on Monday, March 4th at 11:00 a.m. at St. James’ Cemetery & Crematorium.
635 Parliament Street, Toronto, Ontario M4X 1R1
Tel: 416-964-9194
A world traveller, avid historian, natural athlete, beloved husband, and dedicated father, Rudy Pun (WYK '63 and a former director of WYKAAO) passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024, and is survived by his wife, daughter, and son-in-law, Philomena, Cynthia, and Nick. The following is a link to an online memorial for Rudy.
https://mountpleasantgroup.permavita.com/site/MrRudyRudolfChung-OkPun.html?s=100
Fathers:
Fr Chan, Albert SJ
Fr Chan, Francis SJ
Fr Doris, Seamus SJ
Fr Farren, Anthony SJ
Fr Finneran, Patrick SJ
Fr Headon, Maurice SJ
Fr Maguire, Rory SJ
Fr McCarthy, Richard SJ
Fr Moran, John SJ
Fr Reid, Derek SJ
Fr Toner, Patrick SJ
Fr. Doyle, Francis SJ
Fr. Kane, Ciaran SJ
Teachers:
Mr Chow Cheng-Lam
Mr Choy Shing-Pang
Mr Fung Kin-Fung, James
Mr Hsueh Wei-Shiang, Wilson
Mr Lau Kai-Yip
Mr Li Yiu-Bor Eugene
Mr Lim Hoy-Lan Andrew
Mr Liu Ki-Ming
Mr O'Flanagan Patrick
Mr Tsui Yan-Sau Peter
Mr Wong Chuen, Alexander
Mrs Ma-Wong Kit-Kwan
Ms Agnes Hwong
Mr. Laurence Tam
Tribute to Fathers and Teachers by Eric Lai (Class of 70)
[Most of the above links are the work of Yu Fong-Ying and Wong Hin-Shing of Class of 61.]
Dear Friends, Wahyanites and Classmates,
May I pass the very sad news to you that our beloved Tam Sir has just passed away (early afternoon Friday, March 22) at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Information from a close friend of him is that he has passed away peacefully without much pain. The Organizing Committee of the Cradle Project will keep in contact with Mrs. Tam to see how we can help in arranging Tam Sir's funeral and other related matters. Regards, Yim Pak Kai (72).
Obituary Memorial Page Wah Yan College Kowloon
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Please clickto view messages in memory of Tam Sir.
There was a reception in the church hall after mass.
The centre piece is from Ontario alumni of HK and Kln Wah Yan Colleges.
Please click the images for larger pictures. [photos by Edmond Wong (WYK71)]
"Dear classmates of WYK1975,
I am sad to receive a message that our classmate Poon Siu Kow passed away this morning, May 14.
Poon Siu Kow studied in 1B, 2B, 3B, 4C, 5C, 6A & 7A.
Details of his funeral are listed below:
14/6 (Sat) 設靈- 鑽石山殯儀館
15/6 (Sun) 出殯
I understand Keung Yiu-ming, Chan Hing-yau and Lai Kin-to are familiar with his family members. They can be contacted for further details.
I will arrange a flower wreath in name of WYK1975.
Take care in all aspects.
Best regards,
LAI Wing Leung, Peter"
Please click the images for larger class photos.
Fr. John Russell went peacefully to the Lord on September 22, 2023, at St. Paul Hospital, Hong Kong, at 3:27 p.m. Cause of death: pneumonia
Fr. Russell was born in Dublin, Ireland on Aug. 24, 1926. He entered the Society at Emo, Co. Laois, Ireland, Ireland, on Nov. 12, 1943; was ordained to the priesthood on July 31, 1957 in Milltown Park, Dublin, and professed the final vows on Feb. 2, 1961 at the church of the Gesù, Rome. (In Loving Memory of Fr. Russell)