In memory of

Yan Ching Mah 馬 余 潤 清 太 夫 人

July 22, 1919 -  January 23, 2021


Yan Ching Mah (nee Yee) passed away peacefully at her home in Toronto on January 23 2021. She was surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Born in Canton, China on July 22 1919, she was the eldest daughter to parents How Woo Yee and Fai Kum Leung Yee. In 1936, Yan Ching was married to her loving husband Ying Biu Mah (deceased in 1982) and immigrated to Canada in 1965 with her family. She is survived by her 8 children, Tim (Sandra Wan), Andy (Ruri Wong), Ann (Tom Lee), Angela, Tom (Anita Mak), Dennis (Julie Tam), Elaine (Henry Yip) and Karen (Rick Arlt) as well as 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Tim 馬銓欽 (Sandra Wan溫薔薇) has 3 children Wayne, Sue and Ed
Wayne 馬永康 (Wendy Chan陳穎儀) has 2 children Jason振輝 and Jessica 玉婷
Sue 馬婉瑜 (Dan Chan陳家源) has 2 children Ben 一鳴 and Abbey 韻安
Ed 馬永安 (Linh Wong王有玲) has 2 children Ethan 振恒and Tristan振宇

Andy 馬銓泉 (Ruri Wong黃珮玲) has 3 children Janice, Felix and Lillian
Janice (John Gonzales) has 3 children Joey, Cailee and Rosalee
Felix (Elizabeth Jung) has 1 child Abby
Lillian (Robin Lam) has 2 children Noelle and Jossellin

Ann 馬慧翠 (Tom Lee 李本躉) has 3 children Gordon, Clement and Cynthia
Gordon李俊明 (Sandra Seepaul) has 2 children Gideon 健文and Kieran 健明
Clement李俊華 (Koon Wah Leung 梁冠華) has 2 children Graydon健成
and Tristan 健忠

Cynthia 李悅欣 (Clarence Wong 黃承諾) has 2 children Tyson 祖敬 and Aris 祖怡

Angela 馬慧屏

Tom 馬銓槐 (Anita Mak 麥小媚) has 2 children Herb and Jeffrey
Herb 永信 (An Nguyen) has 2 children Matthew修智 and James 修正
Jeffrey 永俊

Dennis馬銓佳 (Julie Tam譚康明) has 3 children Chris 永健 Jordan永傑 and
Justin永仁

Elaine Yip 馬慧玲 (Henry Yip 葉劍鋒) has 2 children Michael 群青 and Jennifer美珍

Karen 馬慧群 (Rick Arlt)

Yan Ching loved to cook and take care of the grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling and cruising with her family, having visited Australia, Asia, Hawaii, and many countries in Europe. Her most favourite pasttime and joy was being with her family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved nothing more in life than being with everyone. She was the foundation of our family and we will miss her dearly. She will always be in our hearts.
Flowers may be accepted at Mount Pleasant Funeral Center, 375 Mount Pleasant Rd, with a small private service Saturday on January 30th.

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TOM MAH (Son)

Entered January 27, 2021 from Mississauga

She is our greatest mom, grandma, great grandmother everyone love her. She is kind and always helping others. For the pass 101 years, she had a very good life and lucky to have so many grand children and great grand children’s over 30
Everyone misses her so much and finally I have a say good bye as she left this world going to heaven peacefully.

Dr Elaine Yip (daughter)

Entered January 28, 2021 from Toronto

Mah Yan Ching-She is a beautiful Soul. I have the privilege and honour of calling her My Mom.
You and Dad were amazing parents. You were the best people that I know. We need to acknowledge and remember all their sacrifices so that we can have better lives.
Despite of all her trauma and sufferings, she lived her life with grace, immense love, kindness, generosity and forgiveness. She was everyone’s “Loving Grandma” and she earned that title.
She was an amazing woman not because she was my mother. She was my role model. Her courage, resilience and unwavering optimism always gave me hope and to be better.
She was an outstanding cook. I can taste the sticky rice and the spicy Ja Ja noodles as I write. She brought such comfort and connection with her fabulous meals and her genuine presence.
Her spirit lives on in our hearts and our souls. I know this, I can feel it! I know I will be joining you again someday.
Thank you for loving me.
Thank you for being there for me.
Thank you for being My Mom.
I love you. Rest in peace.

Alexius Wong (Nephew)

Entered January 29, 2021 from Hong Kong

A few words dedicated to my beloved Grand Auntie, Yan Ching Mah:
Being a mom, grand-mom and great grand-mom, she had great love and affection for all her family members, especially small children.
She loved cooking. Whenever there was a special occasion or family gathering, she spent hours in the kitchen preparing food for the party. She enjoyed the work. She was so dedicated to it and never felt tired. Her satisfaction came from the smiling faces of everyone who enjoyed her cooking.
She had an amazing memory. Even at the age of 90 plus, whenever I talked to her on the phone, she always asked after my wife and kids. At the time when my parents were still there, she talked to each of them in turn, showing her kindness and care for everyone.
She will remain in our hearts.

Ann Lee (Daughter)

Entered January 29, 2021 from Richmond Hill

Dear Mom,
It’s so hard to say goodbye as I suddenly feel like a lost child in a dark cave and crying out for her mother. Deep inside my mind, you were an incredible strong woman not only you had overcome many hardships and challenges during your life time and you were the light, the invisible strength and the foundation of love in our big family.
We will always remember you dressed fashionably with a bright smile, your kind and gentle touch, your soft voice and your heart warming dishes.
Mom, thank you for all the wonderful things that you had done for us.
Mom, I love you ❤️
May God keeping you and rest in peace!

Ann Lee (Daughter)

Entered January 29, 2021 from Markham

Dear Mom,
It's so hard to say goodbye and let you go as I suddenly feel like a lost child in a dark cave and crying out for her mom.
Deep inside my mind you were an incredible strong woman, not only you had overcome so many hardships and challenges during your lifetime and you really were the light, the invisible strength and the foundation of love in our big family.
We will always remember you dressed fashionably with a bright smile, your kind and gentle touch, your soft voice and heart warming dishes.
Mom, Thank you for all the wonderful things that you had done for us.
Mom, I love you!❤️
May God keeping you and rest in peace!

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