Ching Hsaio Chen, also known as Charlie Chen, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, at the age of 89.
Born in Calcutta, India, Charlie was fluent in five languages. He immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong with his family in the late 1960s.

He is survived by his wife, Cheung Lau; his four children, Wei Wah (Simon), Fai (Tom), Tak (Maria), and Rick; along with his four grandchildren, Elaine (Eike), Alexandria, Bryan, and Stephanie.

Visitation and interment will take place at Pine Hills Cemetery and Visitation Centre, 625 Birchmount Road, north of St. Clair Avenue East, Scarborough, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., followed by a reception.