Dr. Hung Der, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 31, 2016 at North York General Hospital after battling liver cancer. He leaves his wife of 33 years, Lizzie; his son, Jeff, and daughter-in-law, Lisa, their two children, Thomas and Emilia; and his daughter, Jasmine, and her partner, Emily.

Hung came to Canada from China in 1956 as a young boy, eager to explore the riches of "Gold Mountain". He lived an atypical childhood bouncing from one small town to another before arriving in Toronto to study at the University of Toronto. He spent many years travelling: from volunteering in South America to visiting wartime Vietnam. His favourite destination was anywhere in the Canadian North where the air is clean, the waters still, and the stars bright.

Those who knew Hung will remember his kindness, generosity, humility, and storytelling abilities. He will be missed by his nine siblings, nephews and nieces, friends from across the globe, coworkers, and patients. His spirit lives on through his loving wife, children, and grandchildren.

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Funeral details:
Come colourful, come happy to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Hung Der.
At the request of Hung, Lizzie, Jeff, and Jas, attendees are encouraged to dress colourfully. In lieu of flowers, a voluntary donation to Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation is suggested. (https://pmhf3.akaraisin.com/Donation/Event/DonationInfo.aspx?seid=12692&mid=50)

There will also be a limited number of Hung's legacy and memoir book, Journey of a Paper Son, available for purchase at the reception following the funeral service. Proceeds from the memoir will go towards Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. An official book launch will be held on August 14, 2016. More details will follow.