In memory of
Vann Heng
March 2, 1963 - June 1, 2024
Vann Heng was born on March 2, 1963 in Battambang province in Cambodia.
After the rise of the Khmer Rouge in 1974, her family fled Cambodia to Khao I Dang refugee camp in Thailand.
In 1984, she and Sokhom Phan got married at Khao I Dang and settled as refugees in Canada.
She lived a very simple life. Her passion was gardening. She found purpose by teaching Khmer traditional dance to the students at the Khmer Buddhist Temple of Ontario. She was devoted to doing good deeds for the Temple and its community. In 1998, she successfully beat breast cancer. In 2021, she was diagnosed with stomach cancer. After an over 2 year long battle, she passed away at home surrounded by her family. She leaves behind her loving children, Veasna Phan, Chally Phan, and Melissa Phan. She will forever be remembered by her soft speech but tireless devotion to others in her family, her temple community and more.
After the rise of the Khmer Rouge in 1974, her family fled Cambodia to Khao I Dang refugee camp in Thailand.
In 1984, she and Sokhom Phan got married at Khao I Dang and settled as refugees in Canada.
She lived a very simple life. Her passion was gardening. She found purpose by teaching Khmer traditional dance to the students at the Khmer Buddhist Temple of Ontario. She was devoted to doing good deeds for the Temple and its community. In 1998, she successfully beat breast cancer. In 2021, she was diagnosed with stomach cancer. After an over 2 year long battle, she passed away at home surrounded by her family. She leaves behind her loving children, Veasna Phan, Chally Phan, and Melissa Phan. She will forever be remembered by her soft speech but tireless devotion to others in her family, her temple community and more.
Funeral Details
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Reception
Khmer Buddhist Temple of Ontario
23834 ON-48, Baldwin, ON, CANADA, L0E1A0
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Saturday, 8 Jun 2024 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Info: Please be welcomed and feel free to have snacks and coffee.
Funeral
Khmer Buddhist Temple of Ontario
23834 ON-48, Baldwin, ON, CANADA, L0E1A0
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Saturday, 8 Jun 2024 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Info: The formal funeral service will begin at 2:30pm.
Cremation
Highland Hills Funeral Home and Cemetery
12492 Woodbine Ave, Gormley, ON, CANADA, L0H1G0
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Saturday, 8 Jun 2024 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Info: The police escorted funeral procession will leave Khmer Buddhist Temple of Ontario at 4:45PM. The funeral procession will contain a maximum of 15 vehicles. Other vehicles are welcome to follow behind. At Highland Hills Funeral Home, guests will enter the viewing room which can fit many people. The monks will do a final chant at the front of the room. The crematorium room will be for members of the immediate family only.