In memory of

Cheuk Yu Lee

January 13, 1939 -  December 19, 2023

Professor Cheuk Yu Lee passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife Agnes, sons Felix and Michael, and daughters-in-law Edith and Carol. Cheuk Yu is survived additionally by his adoring grandchildren, Megan and Christopher, younger sister and brother-in law, Christine and Hon-Yim Ko, and Bruce Lee the cat.

Cheuk Yu was a distinguished Professor of Biochemistry and Emeritus Professor of the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Life Sciences at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. In addition to acting as head of the University’s Department of Biochemistry, he also headed United College, one of CUHK’s original constituent colleges from 1988 to 1998, before returning to a quieter life in retirement in Canada.

Starting from humble beginnings, Cheuk Yu excelled in academics, finishing at the top of his class at Queen’s College in Hong Kong and earning a PhD at the University of British Columbia. He is widely admired and respected by colleagues and students for the dedication he put to his work in both the laboratory and in the classroom.

Cheuk Yu’s awe-inspiring breadth of knowledge, kindness and generosity, not to mention his rib-cracking sense of humour, will be dearly missed.

Flowers or contributions in memory of Cheuk Yu to a charity of your choice are welcome.

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Chiu, Chung Fok and Winnie (Family friend)

Entered December 21, 2023 from Toronto

My condolences to your family . May him RIP.

Cow Yuen (Fortunate friend of your Distinguished Family)

Entered December 21, 2023 from The Real London, U.K.

Uncle, Thank you for being a wonderful dude. We only met a few times, but I've known you for many decades.
All this time I've heard of you as an awesome Professor, but seeing you in person I appreciated how you could teach and inspire your sons, students and guests by the power of your humour too.
Rest well, you've achieved so so much on this earth. Mike and Felix, Aunty and the grandkids will be fine.

Jackie (friends)

Entered December 21, 2023 from United College, HK

Most respectful College Head Prof Lee

RIP.

Jackie, Dennis and Tsz Wing from

Stephen Kwok-Wing TSUI (Professor and graduate student)

Entered December 21, 2023 from Hong Kong

I was a PhD student of Prof. Lee and got the doctoral degree under his supervision in 1995. Now, I am a Professor and Associate Director (Research) in the School of Biomedical Sciences in The Chinese University of Hong Kong. I still remember he taught me biochemistry when I was an undergraduate student in 1983. His teaching is wonderful and interesting. When I was a graduate student in 1992-95, he gave me the chance to learn my genomics techniques in the University of Toronto under the supervision of Prof. CC Liew and Prof. Lap Chi Tsui. This made me excel in the science community as a genetic and genomics scientist. He also supported the research of my early career until I became an assistant professor in the same university. He is always the role model of a perfect professor, not only about research, but also the attitude towards his colleagues and the skills to effectively handle numerous challenging tasks. I continue to learn from him after his retirement. During my up and down, he used to stand by me. I had the last email with him on 22 November 2023 and made the appointment to meet him during my visit to Toronto in late January 2024. Although this is impossible now, his care and teaching will continue to stay in my mind. My deepest condolences to Professor Lee’s family. Stephen Tsui

Patrick Ngai (Student)

Entered December 21, 2023 from Hong Kong

Thank you for all your support, encouragement and teaching to CUHK biochemistry students.

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