In Loving Memory of Luk Lee Lai Fong (陸李麗芳)
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Friend

With deep sorrow and cherished memories, we announce the passing of our mother, Luk Lee Lai Fong (陸李麗芳), on February 11, 2026, at Markham Stouffville Hospital, Markham, Ontario, at the remarkable age of 97.

Born in Tai Ning village, Hai Zhu Qu, Guangzhou (廣州市海珠區泰寧村), with ancestral roots in PanYu (番禺), China. Our mother was devoted, generous, and always put her family's needs ahead of her own. Her strength and resilience helped her meet every challenge with bravery and grace. She inspired us all, and her absence will be felt deeply by everyone she touched.

She was cherished for her warmth, laughter, and steadfast encouragement. She found joy in simple things—family gatherings, preparing beloved dishes, enjoying Chinese music, pop songs and opera, playing mahjong with loved ones, traveling with her children across the globe, and caring for others. Her wisdom, compassion, and gentle nature guided us through difficulties as well as successes.

While her early years were shadowed by profound loss. She bravely assumed responsibility for her family when she was only 8 years old, shortly after the birth of her younger brother, stepping in as caretaker and fishmonger after the passing of her parents. Despite her love for learning, she sacrificed her education to raise her two younger brothers, earning their lifelong gratitude.

After overcoming adversity, she worked in Guangzhou and Hong Kong. In 1949, she married her beloved husband, Shing-Huen Luk, in Hong Kong, embarking on a life together that saw them raise six children. As the family grew, she transitioned from homemaker to working mother, starting as a dishwasher, and later finding greater opportunity in an artificial flower factory. Her diligence and kindness led to a promotion as team leader, and she was trusted to bring work home, offering her children a chance to earn their own pocket money.

Recognizing the need for better wages to support the family, she moved to a textile factory, enduring rotating shifts, and challenging overnight hours. Her unwavering commitment ensured her children’s needs always came first, often at the expense of her own well-being. She never complained, always prioritizing food, clothing, and education for her family.

In 1979, with one son studying in the US, she immigrated to Canada with her husband and daughters, joined her other two sons and daughters-in-law in Ottawa, and later moved to Toronto. There, she worked as a Dim Sum lady while supporting her children’s education and careers. Meanwhile she enjoyed attending the adult school for English and citizenship preparation and making new friends in the classroom, ultimately earning Canadian citizenship. As her children achieved independence, she continued to maintain a disciplined approach to earning and saving, and transitioned into retirement focused on family, travel, recreational mahjong, and the enjoyment of Chinese pop songs, opera and music. Her preferred artist was Ren Jian Hui (任劍輝), and her favored song was Di Nu Hua (帝女花), which she appreciated to the extent that she frequently encouraged others to join her in singing it.

She is survived by her brother, sister-in-law, 6 children, 3 sons-in-law, 2 daughters-in-law (having lost one in May 2025), 11 grandchildren, 3 grandsons-in-law, 5 grand daughters-in-law, and 9 great-grandchildren. Her warmth, resilience, and unwavering devotion will forever remain in our hearts. Though she may be gone, her memory will continue to inspire and comfort us.

We invite friends and extended family to honor her and join us at a Celebration of Life Gathering on February 28th. She will be laid to rest beside our late father at York Cemetery. Service and reception details are provided below.

Donations in her memory may be made to Mon Sheong Foundation, Markham Stouffville Hospital, and CareFirst Seniors & Community Services Association, as listed on the website.

Lovingly remembered by her brother, Kam Shing (錦成), sister-in-law, Fung Ping (鳳萍), her children, Rick (旭輝), Tony (文輝), Tim (振輝), Gorettie (珍輝), Kitty (金輝), Amy (鴻輝) and their families and relatives.


中文简单版

感謝各位親朋好友在百忙之中抽空前來，與我們一同緬懷，送別摯愛的媽媽。媽媽一生溫和慈愛，總是無私地為家庭付出，不求回報。她不僅从小就悉心地照顧她的兩个弟弟，也無怨無悔地扶養我們几兄弟姐妹成人。她的笑容和溫暖，无私的奉献都成為我們心中永遠的依靠

記得小的時候，媽媽總是在我們生病時徹夜守護，細心照料每一個細節。她用身教 教會我們堅強與善良，這些都成為我們終身的榜樣。

媽媽這輩子既堅強又善良，她教導我們做人要腳踏實地。平易待人。妈妈，您對家人的愛，对我们的恩情，我們永遠銘記在心。媽媽，您辛苦了，現在可以安心放下一切，一路走好。

现在她雖然不幸離我們而去，但我們知道她已無病痛，在極樂世界和我们的爸爸再次会合一起享福。感謝大家今天到来给她帶來的溫暖，您們有心了，再次感謝大家。