In memory of

Yet Hong "Jimmy" Chu

August 7, 1929 -  February 18, 2021



Born in China, Xinhui is an urban district, within the city of Jiangmen in the coastal province of Guangdong. Xinhui is best known for it’s chenpi, a kind of dried Mandarin Orange Peel.

His work took him outside the province but he returned in 1958 to collect his wife and daughter and unborn child where they soon settled in Canada via the US before their first son of 4 was born.

Generally a stoic person, his 10 grandchildren will tend to lightened him up as well as 7 grandbabies.

He was largely involved with volunteering at the Lung Kung Association which is a clan organization of 4 surnames of which Chu is one. Upon settling in Canada he would help out from a monetary standpoint to build and renovate a Village Community Center back at his place of birth.

Always the dapper dresser ready to impress or just wanting to look good wherever he went. He was never one to sit still always wanting to go and explore the city with family in tow.

Food was part of his life as a Chef with a Cantonese bent from which the family benefitted. Always the Green Thumb later in life he would meticulously grow huge Melons of various varieties turning them into traditional back home soups.
His garden was his baby from melons, squashes, beans and of course all the fancy flowers and plants which elicited all sorts of happy neighbourly comments.

In his later stages of life with all his children grown with their own family, he ultimately lost his lifelong partner in 2019 which took a toll. Gradually his health declined to where his body could no longer be sustained.

As he so wanted to be beside his wife, his body ultimately gave out on the morning of the 18th of February 2021.

He is survived by ...

May his daughter & son-in-law Bob & their son Shane, wife Peggy & their daughter Ellie-May & son Thomas

Great grandsons Josh & Noah

Stephen, 1st son & daughter Ashley with partner Jeff with their daughter Avery

Wally, 2nd son & wife Patricia & their 2 sons Niko & Shiloh

Grandsons Daniel & Stefan & granddaughter Lauren with her husband Vince & their 2 boys, grandsons Anthony & Salvatore

Homan, 3rd son & wife Ginnie & their 2 sons Brandon & Dylan & daughter Julia

Ian, 4th son & wife Maggie & their son Kaiden

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Lily Cocetta (Family friend of Homan & Regina)

Entered February 22, 2021 from Toronto

Our deepest condolences to you Homan, Regina and to all your family. Our hearts go out to all during this difficult time.

Much love,
Cameron, Lily and Noah

margaret zaborowski (friend)

Entered February 23, 2021 from cambridge

Dear May, Bob and all of the Chu Family,

My heartfelt sympathies on the loss of a man of high standing that was there to always help in some way. May his ways become that of his family he leaves behind and then it will be a legacy he will be proud of .
God speed , rest in peace. Mr Chu,

With Sympathy,
Margie Stoughton Zaborowski ( harrison st.)

Shane Murphy (Grandson)

Entered February 23, 2021 from Langford BC

RIP grandfather. Condolences to my uncles, rest of the family and to my mother. Wish i could be there in this difficult time. Love Shane Peg Josh Noah Elliemay and Thomas

May/Bob Murphy (Daughter / Son in law)

Entered February 25, 2021

Now you are together again with mother just like when you were here going for Dim Sum brunches or meeting up with friends for coffee. Suffer no more. Mother is there to receive you💖

Adrienne Arnold (Daughter inlaw)

Entered February 26, 2021 from Toronto

Dear Chu family sorry for your loss. Wishing you all the best at this sad time.

Life Stories 

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Wallace King Chu (Son)

Entered February 22, 2021

Yet Hong Chu
In addition to My Father’s Obituary

Who was Yet Hong Chu

My Father
He was a man with big ideas and dreams which brought him here from China. A father who enjoyed family get-togethers and the never ending family picture taking, while living a very simple life.

Although My Father was very strict in every aspect, I forever know that his intentions were to guide, educate and protect me with the best of his abilities.
He was not a man with many words but his actions spoke with resolve and results.
With all that said; My Father made mistakes, but I will not judge as I have also made mistakes.
Though some may not agree, I realized the aches and pains also came with the Joys of Life.

The memories of all the trials, the tribulations and celebrations while growing up, paved the path of the person that I am today.
Growing, learning and living through his opportunities allowed me to understand what my direction in Life would be and Father ... Thank You for that.

As a Father, you did good and I’m proud of the man you were. I will forever celebrate you and your Life.
Love You

You are at peace now and with Mom again.

Your Son
Wallace K Chu

February 2021
Thank you all for your thoughts while reading my thoughts.

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