Esther Kit-Ying Ripley was born on June 27, 1941 in Hong Kong, and passed away on January 6, 2021 in Burnaby, BC. She is survived by her son (Roch), daughter-in-law (Ellen), grandchildren (Adelaide and Annaliese), brother (Timothy), and sister (Margaret). She is pre-deceased by her husband (Albert), sister (Katherine), and brother (Felix).
Esther emigrated from Hong Kong in the early 1970s to Vancouver, where she met Albert. She would work for over twenty years as a waitress before eventually retiring. During her retirement, she lived in the home she had worked so hard to purchase and enjoyed the company of her family (particularly her grandchildren), friends, and two cats (Daisy and Jerry). (The cats are fine.)
Esther was a devoted Christian, and a loving and caring mom, grandmother, and friend. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Burnaby Alliance Church (https://www.bacfamily.org).