In memory of

Herng Chen

October 11, 1937 - July 18, 2023

CHEN, Herng
Nov 1937- Jul 2023
Peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Extendicare Bayview at the age of 85. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Leticia Gutierrez Chen, and their children Raymin (Jane Lee), Sue Lyn (Steve Chozick) and May Lyn (Todd Trudelle). He was a proud grandfather to Charlotte, Griffin, Jeffrey and Matthew.

The youngest son of Chen Shao-Yi and Chou Yi Ling, he is also survived by his sister Chen Fen and will be sorely missed by his relatives all over the world including Lauren Chen, Lai Yung Yau, Wu Wun-Bing, Wu Ni-Bing, Wu Yun-Bing, Race Chen, Jean Su, Doris Jen, Olivier Ching, Lassie Ching, Tracy Ho, and Hayes Ho.

Herng was born in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China and immigrated to Canada in 1966 after completing his Masters degree in Honolulu, Hawai’i.

A retired civil and structural engineer (CBCL Limited; Barker Terp Gibson; UMA Engineering Ltd.), he loved to travel all over the world, listen to classical music, especially opera, and work in the garden. He also enjoyed watching movies, debating politics, and eating good food. He will be remembered by his neighbours and friends from the East-West Center at the University of Hawaii and the National Cheng Kung University.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Elgin Mills Funeral Centre, 1591 Elgin Mills Rd. E., Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4S 1M9. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 pm with service to follow at 2 pm, followed by a reception from 3 to 5 pm. Please visit Herng’s memorial webpage at www. etouch.ca for service details and online guestbook.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada at www.heartandstroke.ca/

The family would like to thank all the staff at Extendicare Bayview for their tireless, thoughtful, and attentive care that helped make his life as comfortable as possible.

Guestbook

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Mary and Kenneth Lund (Family friend)

Entered July 21, 2023 from Toronto

Mary and I did not have an opportunity to meet Mr. Herng Chen before he suffered the illness which confined him to a Nursing Home. Having read about him, we wish we had had the opportunity to meet him and perhaps to have become friends. He liked and enjoyed many of the things we like too.

From visiting his home after his illness to see Letty, we could tell he was an excellent gardener and an admirer of art and music.

We are sorry such an admirable man suffered such a long illness and send our sympathy to Letty, their daughters and their families and to his wider family.

Ross Lashbrook

Entered July 22, 2023 from Toronto

My sincere condolences May Lyn to you and your family.

Susan Morgan (Work with May Lyn)

Entered July 24, 2023 from Toronto

My deepest condolences to you and your family. Your father sounds like an amazing person and I hope that the memories that you hold will help you through this difficult time.
Susan Morgan

Mary Chorniuk (Lettie’s former colleague at George Brown college)

Entered July 24, 2023 from Don mills

To Lettie and family
I am saddened to learn about Herng’s passing. May he rest in eternal peace.
Stay strong.
Mary Chorniuk

Kieu (friend of the family)

Entered July 24, 2023

I was sorry to hear about your father's passing. Please accept my sincerest condolences. His loving and caring spirit will be missed by family and friends. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers