It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mona Lum, September 10, 1935 - January 21, 2024. Mom was predeceased by daughter Theresa (1965) and her husband Sonny (Lum Hong Chun)(2002). She has left behind 4 sons; Tony (Irene), Doug (Karen), Brian (Tracey), and Lance (Julia) along with 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She will be missed by family and the many friends that she made during her time on this earth.
Mom came to Canada alone at the tender age of 15 leaving her mother in Liu Hou, Zhongshan Province, China to be with her father here in Canada. She met our father in Victoria and they were married in 1955 in Duncan. Mom and Dad were self-employed running Sonny’s Fruits and Vegetables, delivering produce throughout the Cowichan Valley until dad retired. In her latter years, she volunteered in the kitchen at OAP centre while dad played cards and pool with his friends. Mom always had a garden in her backyard and readily handed some of her harvest to neighbours that were passing by.
She will be dearly missed by her boys, grandchildren and great grandchildren as with the many friends she made in her lifetime. She always encouraged all of her family to “be nice to people” as she did throughout her life. Mom missed dad and made it clear a number of years ago that she wanted to be with him. She wanted to die with family, at home, and in her sleep and Lord willing, her wish was granted. Mom, we cherish the time we had with you, love you, miss you and are all happy you are with dad and Theresa.
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