It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our husband, father, and grandfather. Nee Hung (Leon) Au 歐汝雄 died peacefully at age 84 in Vancouver, Canada. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Yee Moi (May) Au; two sons, Norman (Heather) and Alan (Caroline), and daughter Lillian (Klaus); three grandchildren (Nick, Johannes and Annamay.)
Leon was born in rural Kwongtung, China in 1934. He grew up poor and hungry. Throughout his life, he fought his way out of poverty the only way he knew…by working very hard. He came to Canada at age 19 in 1954. Six years later, he married Yee Moi (May).
Leon loved to socialize with family and friends and always welcomed an opportunity to dine with others. His favorite dishes were lobsters, abalone and king crab, when in season. He enjoyed travelling the world and going back to visit China. He was comfortable straddling the past and future. Not only was he an avid newspaper reader, Leon liked to have the latest iphone and other gadgets. Leon was a resourceful and determined individual who spent his entire life pushing boundaries and seeking opportunities for himself and others.
During his life Leon was an oyster schucker, fish plant processor, dishwasher, waiter, shingle mill worker, landlord and printer. His shop was called Overseas Phototypesetting and Hot Stamping. With his wife by his side, he worked long hours by manually printing Chinese traditional wedding invitations for young couples. The shop was located on Pender Street in the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown. With his jovial personality, Leon was a familiar figure and could often be found in conversation with shopkeepers and other “lo wah kiu” or old timers. Forced in retirement at age 75, Leon continued to make his way back to Chinatown to reconnect with the “lo wah kiu” and places that welcomed his friendly face and where he called home.
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