Ms. Mary Nyuk Chin Shak

Mary Nyuk Chin Shak, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 19 due to her underlying health issues and Covid-19. She was born on December 26, 1938 in Beaufort, Malaysia to Voo Chin Lan and Liew Kiau. She married her longtime love Martin Hyen Siew Shak who preceded her in death in 1985.

Mary was a very independent woman who was hard working throughout her life and never relied on anyone unless she really needed the help. In her retirement years she loved gossiping and shopping for things to fill her house with. She enjoyed gambling with her very close sisters on the weekends and special holidays. Mary was very kind and caring and helped her family and friends financially and often opened her home to friends and families to stay with her in their times of need. Mary also had a green thumb who loved tending to her greenhouse which she grew vegetables to eat and to give away.

Besides being a loving housewife and devoted mom, Mary worked for many years as a Cannery Worker in Vancouver. She worked long hours often on call where she worked at odd times of the day and night. No matter how busy or tired she was she always made sure to cook for her family and that they were well fed.

Mary is survived by her only child Donald and his wife Tess. Mary is from a big family of sisters and brothers who have all preceded her death. She loved and touch them deeply. Her surviving family will miss her dearly.