We are so thankful we got to know Brian.  He has always been so generous to those around him.  He opened his house to others and truly cared about people.  We are just so honored to have met him and to have shared some time with him.  We will miss him so much.  

~Doug, Stephanie, and Matthew Bowers

It was a privilege knowing you, spending time together and sharing memories with you. You gave me inspirations to be smart yet humble and to be a person who is pleasant to be around. 
I will always cherish our memories together.

I am so sorry for your loss. I grew up on forty second street with Brian, Gary, and Henry. Spent many days together playing basketball, biking, rollerblading. Brian in fact was the first that introduced me to LAN gaming and it started with doom, quake and then Duke Nukem which eventually blew up into counterstrike..he helped me with my first PC build..I can't believe he's gone and I wish we reconnected through those years where we lost touch. I hope with time, everyone in the family will heal from this.

Friendship is a hard thing to explain. It's not something you learn in school, yet I grew to understand that it is one of the most important aspects of life while I was in university with Brian. I’ll always remember the fun and laughter we had together, whether we were frantically trying to finish tough problem sets or decompressing at our group hangouts.  Brian’s sense of humor and easygoingness was contagious, and we all loved being around him.  

I have a memory of Brian, Sandy, and I waiting for the elevator a New College.  It was after a particularly tough midterm and I was feeling pretty distraught. Brian, in his ever-positive and optimistic voice said “Yeeeeeeah we’ll worry about that later.”  We stood in silence, yet that was enough.  We worried about it later and everything turned out just fine. This still stands as one of the finest pieces of wisdom I've ever heard.

I still hear this from time to time.  Brian you’ve inspired me in so many ways.  It was such a privilege to have grown with you through multiple stages of life. You will always be in our hearts, and a part of us.

Time doesn't take away from friendship, nor does separation.

Rest easy my friend.

During our time together back in undergrad days, Brian has brought joy to my days with his positive attitude and spontaneous humor, has inspired me with his calm confidence, and helped my journey while we were all finding our paths in life. He’s enriched every late night study session and fun hangout, and I will cherish all the memories and times together with him. He’s touched my life and will continue to do so. 
Brian, your friendship was a gift I was lucky to receive. Your laughter, kindness, and thoughtfulness will be missed more than words can say.

It’s hard to find the right words to say goodbye, but I want to take a moment to honor my dear friend, Brian. We first met in high school, and from the moment we bonded over our shared love of video games and nerdy interests, I knew I had made a friend for life. Brian was one of my first gaming buddies, and I often find myself wishing we could go back to those carefree days, reliving the laughter and the friendly competition.

After high school, we continued our journey at the University of Toronto, studying Engineering Science together. Some of my fondest memories are from those late-night cram sessions and problem sets we tackled together. Brian’s sense of humor always managed to lighten the mood, whether we were deep in study or out with friends. We had countless adventures that shaped some of the most memorable moments of my life.

After graduation, Brian moved to the U.S. to start his career at Microsoft. Even with the distance, we never lost touch, and we always made sure to meet up every year or so to catch up. No matter how much time had passed, when we saw each other, it felt like we were right back to being school buddies again.

Brian was so much more than just a friend—he was a loving father to Caleb and Anders and a devoted husband to Sandy. He lived his life with joy, kindness, and laughter, leaving a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him. His positivity and fun-loving spirit were infectious, and his absence leaves a void in all of our hearts.

Brian, you lived a full and meaningful life, and I’m heartbroken to say goodbye. I wish we had more time to reconnect, to game together again, and to create new memories. You will be deeply missed, but your legacy of joy, laughter, and friendship will live on in all of us. Rest in peace, my friend.

Brian was such a kind and amazing friend, and we will always treasure the time we spent together at university and beyond. 

We all met at the University of Toronto while studying Engineering Science, and it didn't take long for our group to bond over karaoke nights, Chinatown trips, and shared laughter. We remember our interesting conversations and Brian’s humor at the gatherings.

In our second year, Sandy, Brian, and I (Eileen) teamed up for the design project, which still makes me smile to this day. We were trying to build a fabric inspection machine, and while it didn’t quite work the way we had hoped, the journey was unforgettable. Sandy handled the programming, I worked on soldering the circuits, and Brian tackled the mechanical components. It was so hard and took so much effort, but we kept at it and tried our best. Brian spent so much time in the machine shop and worked so hard but never complained. He always stayed positive and made the hardest moments feel lighter.

After graduation, Brian secured a prestigious job at Microsoft, and we were all so proud of him. Despite the distance, Brian, Sandy, and the boys visited Toronto several times. We had the chance to meet up with you and our university group of friends. It was heartwarming to see Brian as a wonderful, hands-on dad, feeding baby Caleb and later baby Anders, and gently putting them down for naps. He was still as fun as ever, bringing laughter into our conversations just like he used to.

We feel lucky to have had him as a friend. He will be missed dearly, but his kindness, strength, and the memories we shared will live on. I hope these stories bring some warmth to Caleb and Anders as they grow and learn about what a special person their father was.

Dear Fung family, 

My name is Amy, Brian's coworker at Microsoft. I am saddened to hear the passing of Brian and want to offer my condolences to you and the family. 

Me and the team here always cherished Brian's contribution to the team, and just being an awesome person to the community. He was always kind, helpful, and go above and beyond to do his best and help others. 

He will be very missed, and I hope he get to rest in peace with the God and watching over to his loved ones from heaven. 

Best regards
Amy

My deepest condolences to Sandy and the entire family. May God grant you the strength to endure this immense pain and fill your hearts with peace and hope, knowing that this is not a farewell, but a “see you later.” We find comfort in the promise that, when Christ returns, we will be reunited with our loved ones who have gone ahead of us, as it is written: “For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.” (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).

Sandy, I’m sending a warm embrace to you, Caleb, and Anders. You are a beautiful family that will always hold a special place in my heart.
Nadia Cardenas.

White water rafting on the Ottawa River with friends from the University of Toronto, June 15, 2008.

Brian, this is Yin Yan. I am so sad to hear that our time has been shortened with you. Although we have not met in many many years, I have solid memories of you back in high school. You were always kind, humble and a little witty. You always let a couple of us copy your physics homework when we couldn’t get ours completed. Or, when we just didn’t even understand the homework! You were definitely one of the smart ones. 

This world will miss you…💔

Hi Sandy, 

This is Dickson Lai from William Berczy days.  Can't believe to see the news that Brian has passed away.  Although I haven't seen him since high school he was one of my closer friends during that time. 

Please accept my condolences to you and your family.  Hope you and your family stay strong during this difficult time.

I am so sorry for your loss.  Brian was my onboarding mentor when I first joined Microsoft and became a friend.  I really respected him and I am very sad to hear of this news.  My thoughts are with his entire family.  I will always remember the BBQ that we had together, the trip to Leavenworth, and the features we shipped together.

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Brian Ka-Hing Fung

18 September, 1985 – 27 September, 2024

Sunset Hills Memorial Park & Funeral Home

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