It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Man Ting Lau, after valiantly contending with a series of strokes.

A much beloved husband, Ba Ba (father), brother, uncle and friend, Peter brought humour, joy and light to those around him. Full of life, mischievousness, and zest, he was unconventional and always appeared to achieve the impossible with great panache. He had an incredible passion for life coupled with generosity, creativity, selflessness, integrity and unrelenting faith. He loved his family and friends full heartedly and they loved him back.

Peter was born in Hong Kong as the doted baby of the Lau family, and later attended universities in the United States to study a Masters degree in Music Performance and a Masters degree in Pure Mathematics. Over the decade in America, Peter became an accomplished violin soloist, mathematician, equestrian and photographer, and he made many lifelong friends that he considered his family. Upon return to Hong Kong, he met his wife and worked as an executive in Education, for the Baptist University, and for the Arts Centre in Hong Kong. In 1991, Peter and his family immigrated to Toronto, Canada in pursuit of opportunities and building a life for his daughter.

As a vital part of their lives, Peter is loved and will be fondly remembered by his wife of 44 years, Charissa, and his daughter Karyn. He will be greatly missed by his siblings, David (Marina- predeceased), Sylvia (Pierre-predeceased) Yuen, Shirley (Wah Leung) Loo, Sophie (Kin Kwok) Wong, along with his nieces Maymie, Denise, and Annie.

Visitation will be held at York Cemetery and Funeral Centre (160 Beecroft Rd.) on Saturday, October 8 from 10:00am – 11:15am. A brief service will begin at 11:15am followed by a reception at 12 pm. In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family would appreciate it if you could share a special memory or message on the digital guestbook.

“Thank you for your goodwill and all the affection and attention. I feel I have won big regardless of the outcome. We are put on this earth to be instruments to one another, to do the most good. Pessimism is not an option.”
- Peter Man Ting Lau