Mr. Yuet Chang Chui (崔越常), a deeply respected elder, loving husband, devoted father, beloved grandfather, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully in Toronto on November 10, 2025, at the age of 99, having reached 100 in the traditional Chinese reckoning. He was born on August 26, 1926, in Haikou, Hainan Island, China.

As a young man, Mr. Chui left Hainan for Hong Kong. In 1949, political upheaval left him stranded there and forced him to start over from nothing. It was in Hong Kong that his kind, generous, and affable nature became his greatest asset, helping him build a new life and a successful, multi-faceted career. In business, he was known for his honesty and goodwill, qualities that opened doors and led to opportunities such as his first solo construction project in Sha Tin (沙田半山百樂別墅). Aside from land development, Mr. Chui found success in groceries, dry cleaning, restaurants (常樂大酒樓 in Los Angeles), and property management.

Above his achievements in business, Mr. Chui measured success by the strength of his family. He married his beloved wife, Yip Shou Ping (葉秀萍), on June 18, 1957, and together they raised four children. He worked tirelessly to afford them opportunities he never had himself, paving the way for their higher education in the United States and Canada.

In his later years, Mr. Chui retired first to Vancouver, Canada, before following his son, Leo, to Toronto. Those years were filled with simple joys: practicing Chinese calligraphy, appreciating Chinese art, traveling the world, and spending time with family and friends. He never liked to eat alone and delighted in gathering people around a table, sharing good food, good drink, and lively conversation with those he held dear.

Rooted in his Taoist beliefs, Mr. Chui approached life with humility, balance, and gratitude, accepting change with quiet strength. His family will honor his memory according to traditional Taoist customs.

Mr. Chui lived a long and fulfilled life, overcoming adversity and never letting it dull his shining personality. He will always be remembered for his infectious laugh, generosity, kindness, and for the steady, reassuring presence he brought to everyone around him.
He is survived by his wife, Shou Ping; his four children, Wendy, Vivian, Alison, and Leo; and his grandchildren, Alexander, Roland, Molly, and Carmen. He will be dearly missed, forever remembered, and loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
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崔越常先生, 一位德高望重的長者, 忠心恩愛的丈夫, 慈愛盡責的父親, 親厚深愛的祖父及忠誠可靠的朋友，已於二〇二五年十一月十日安詳離世, 辭世於多倫多, 享年九十九歲 (以傳統中式為一百歲)。先父祖藉中國海南島海口市, 於一九二六年八月二十六日出生。

年輕時期, 崔先生離開海南。於一九四九年, 因政局巨變而滯留香港, 被迫從零開始, 重新建立人生。在香港期間, 他待人仁厚, 慷慨大方, 性格爽朗可親, 成為他最寶貴的資產, 助他開創新生活及多元化的事業。於商界中, 他以誠信與仁善見稱, 處事光明磊落, 廣結善緣, 從而得到不少機會, 包括在沙田 (沙田半山百樂別墅) 的第一個獨立發展項目。除地產發展外, 崔先生在雜貨, 洗衣, 餐飲 (美國洛杉磯「常樂大酒樓」) 及物業管理等方面亦卓有成就。

然而, 比起事業上的成就, 崔先生更重視家庭, 把家庭的穩固與興旺視為自己人生成就的真正標準。一九五七年六月十八日, 他與摯愛的妻子葉秀萍女士結為連理, 鶼鰈情深, 共同養育四名子女。為了讓子女擁有他當年未能擁有的機會, 他終身勤勉不懈, 為他們鋪路, 使其得以遠赴美國及加拿大接受高等教育。

晚年時期, 崔先生先於加拿大溫哥華安享退休生活, 其後再隨兒子昌明移居多倫多。這些年間, 他的生活充滿樸實而珍貴的喜樂: 研習中國書法, 欣賞中國藝術, 遊歷世界各地, 並與家人親友共聚天倫。他一向喜客, 最愛廣邀親友共饍, 把美食, 美酒與歡笑與身邊所珍惜的人分享。

崔先生一生以謙卑, 平和與感恩的心面對世事變遷, 在人生無常中保持寧靜堅毅。家人將按照傳統道教禮俗, 虔誠追思並紀念他的恩德與風範。

崔先生一生漫長而充實, 歷盡艱辛而屢創佳績, 從未讓逆境磨滅他那光彩照人, 真誠爽朗的性情。他那開懷的笑聲, 慷慨的胸懷, 仁厚的品格, 以及其廣施的恩澤, 將長存人心。

崔先生身後遺有夫人秀萍, 以及四名子女慧嫻, 慧雯, 慧瑜, 和昌明及他們的配偶, 並有孫兒孫女康澤, 安澤, 碧翹和美翹。所有曾與他相識相知的人, 必將深切懷念他。

我們永遠銘記並愛戴這位可敬可親的長者。

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Donations:
Our family is deeply touched by your love for Mr. Chui.

We have been moved by the outpouring of support and kindness from everyone. If you feel inclined to do something more,  please consider a contribution to Sinai Health Foundation’s Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care.

Doctors Yoon and Tam of Sinai’s palliative care department provided comforting, compassionate, and dedicated care for Mr. Chui until the end. Their kindness made a profound difference during Mr. Chui’s final weeks.

Contributions may be made online through the hospital’s secure donation page:
https://secure.supportsinai.ca/site/SPageServer/?pagename=donate_today.html

When doing so, kindly make the donation in memory of Mr. Yuet Chang Chui. There will be an opportunity to direct your donation to the palliative care centre.

Your thoughtfulness is a great comfort to us all.