Wu Pei Wu

Wu Pei was born in Taishan, Guangdong, China, the third eldest of four siblings and immigrated to Vancouver, Canada with his wife and four children in January, 1981. He graduated from the University of Hunan in China with a degree in geology. Before moving to Canada, he was a well-respected high school teacher for many years and he is remembered by many of his former students for his dedication, intellectual intelligence and mentorship. After arriving in Canada, he worked hard to establish a new home in the new country. He started working as a dish washer in a Jewish restaurant and worked his way up to become the chef of the restaurant before retiring at the age of sixty-four. He had a love for nurturing and caring. In his golden years, he spent his time looking after his grandkids, growing his impressive vegetable garden and attending to his fish, turtles and birds. He was a devoted, hardworking, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He was lovingly survived by his devoted wife of sixty-eight years, Hsiu Chen Wu; eldest daughter, I-Mei Guo (Jia-An), second daughter, Jeanne Chow (Kenny), son, Kenny Wu (Susanna), and third daughter, Wendy Won (Raymond); ten grandchildren: Melissa McPherson (Colin), Sylvia Cleaver (Spencer), Tiffany Huynh (Vu), Jason Chow (Tasha), Lawrence Chow (Natalie), Brian Wu, John Wu, Lyndon Won, Tyler Won and Connor Won; seven great grandchildren: Ella McPherson, Aiden McPherson, Axel Cleaver, Cora Cleaver, Carter Huynh, Clara Huynh, and Leon Chow; and many nephews and nieces.

Wu Pei was loved and admired by his family. He will be deeply missed for his love of life, kindness, intelligence, strength, work ethics and his beautiful heart and soul.

A visitation for Wu Pei will be held Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3789 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G3M1. A funeral service will occur Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM, 3789 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G3M1. A graveside service will occur Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 3789 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 3M1.

The family warmly invites all to join them for a dinner reception at 4:30 pm, with further details to be shared during the funeral service.