Dad,

You've left us much too soon. I never imagined what life might be like without you, and unfortunately, now know that it's a little less bright. Your infectious smile & positive outlook on life are irreplaceable. 

Dylan & Kathryn loved having their Gong Gong around - always willing to go for a hike, slide at the playground, or just pick them up when they got tired of walking. We speak of you often and will make sure that Tegan hears stories about you and sees videos of her big brother & sister with you.

I am so grateful for the foundation you built for your family and want to thank you for welcoming me in. I will strive to provide for your daughter & grandchildren beyond your expectations, instill family vales, and give them the opportunity to experience the world.

You are greatly missed...

Daniel



Every time we get together to eat, to take a trip, or just when we go to bed, we'll think of you. We will all miss you so much, and wish you were still here. Find peace in knowing how much we love you and that we will always take care of each other, so no worries. We will keep you in our hearts forever. 

With all of our love,

Janet, Cassandra, Stephanie, Ryan, Dylan, Kathryn, Tegan, Daniel, & Michael

I love you. This was our last group photo of you and the kids. I wish it wasn't.... Until we see each other again dad, I'll be missing you...

We miss and love you Gong Gong. We wish you could've met Tegan. She has your lips. 

The first thing I think about Mr. Cheng is - he was a happy man who always smiled. He always sported a grin from ear to ear. I don't think there was ever a time I ever saw him mad. On our last family trip, he was very adventurous and always up for a challenge. He underestimated a jump, but that experience was filled with laughter and smiles.

After all of our shared meals, I quickly learned  that seafood was his favorite food. He could definitely put away some fresh oysters.

The memory that sticks out most to me is when I asked for his blessing to marry his daughter, Cassandra. Despite his welcoming nature, I was still nervous to ask. To my surprise, he was very casual and that made it much easier. He told me as long as she's happy. I asked him if he thought I made her happy, and he confirmed that he did. I will continue to take care of her and ensure her happiness. I think that’s really all he ever wanted - happiness for all of his family. 

I will always remember him as a loving and caring man who always wanted the best for his family. I already felt like I was a part of the family and I will miss him dearly. Until we meet again when I can call you dad. 

Michael Nguyen

My dear husband, I missed you so much. I’m so grateful for the love you had for me for over 35 years. I have no regret to be your wife. Please Rest In Peace. I will be in good hands because our children have grownup and able to take care of me and my needs. The grand children misses you as well and  believe you are in heaven watching over them. Have no more worries for me because I’ll treasure the good time we have together. I’ll be strong to live on. I’ll make you proud. At last, I want to let you know. We’re in
bless by our Lord to have such good children and friends. I know you have alway proud of our children and grand children. We all love you just the same. Good night my dear and one day we will meet again and have no pain, sorrow or worries. We’ll only have joy and happiness. You will alway have my forever lasting love.

Part 2 of 2.
I’m sadden at the fact that my father worked so hard all his life and he finally got to the point where he gets to kick back and reap the fruits of his labor.  And now it’s been stolen from him.  He’ll no longer be able to continue to travel the world with the love of his life.  He’ll never get the chance to walk my sister down the aisle.  He’ll never get to meet Teagan or see his grandchildren who he loved so much grow up.  And in my own selfishness, we’ll never have the chance to mend our relationship the way I always envisioned it.
But one thing I’m going to try to take away from this tragedy and I hope everyone here or watching at home does the same is to live your life as happy as you can.  My father was one of the happiest people I’ve ever known as you could see in all the photos.  He was always smiling from ear to ear.  Anything he did he truly enjoyed thoroughly.  He never sweat the small stuff and never held grudges.  He loved us with all his heart and sacrificed everything for us.  He knew family was the most important thing and made it very self-evident.  So, love one another, don’t hold grudges, and be the happiest you can be.


Part 1 of 2.
I wasn’t sure if I was going to do a speech, not because I didn’t want to, but I wasn’t sure if I could properly convey my thoughts.  I’ve never been good with words and I’m not that great of a speaker.  Not only that, like my sister was saying “she’s the favorite child,” which I’m not 100% convinced.  However, I know for a fact I definitely wasn’t a contender in that category.  Growing up my father and I had very different personalities and we clashed often to say the least.  And I know a lot of that was my fault.  And I’m truly sorry for that dad.  We were just never on the same page and I never felt like I lived up to his expectations.  As I’ve grown older and had countless of one-on-one conversations with him.  I’ve come to respect and love my father so much for all the sacrifices he’s made for us.  Being a part of our family is a challenge to say the least.  If you know my family, everyone speaks their mind and extremely loudly at that.  My father was the exact opposite, he was soft spoken and grew up in the traditional sense of you do as your told.  So, it must have been so hard for him, but he took everything and loved us anyways.  No matter how much we bickered or fought he stuck with us and always did what was best for the family.

For those of you who don’t know me, I am Stephanie, Ringo’s 2nd daughter and favorite child. Sorry, not sorry. I typed out my speech because everyone knows how amazing I am at speeches. Unfortunately, the likelihood of me finishing this is low but I digress. My dad is a quiet man, unless you’re having a one on one conversation with him. He loves little trivial things, technology, and taking bad photos. Never in a million years would I expect my dad to be the loving and the totally absorbed grandfather he became. I should’ve known though because the first time he met my first child, Oreo, he immediately fell in love. Well immediately after he stopped thinking there was a giant rat running around our college apartment. When Dylan and Kathryn were born it was immediate how much he changed. They love their gongy gongy so much and had so much fun with him it makes me sad that Tegan will never be able to experience this. Lucky her though, because when she was born, the nurses told me she was “angel kissed”. They were referring to her birth mark on her eyelid. So even though he’s not physically here with us, I know he’s still watching over us.  I wish I knew to cherish the terrible photos you took. You were always the one taking them and we always thought it was a waste of time. We will miss you dad and I wish we had more time so I could be a better daughter.

A friend told me something that perfectly articulates the way I've been feeling. "Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but can’t. All that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go." -Jamie Anderson

I love and miss you so much dad. 

Cassandra

My dad was born 4/17/58 in Hong Kong. He is 1 of 5 children and was very close to his family. He had an adventurous soul that motivated his move to the US for college. He attended UH and met my mom, Janet. They graduated and eventually married 2/2/86. Soon after, I came along, then my sister, Stephanie, and shortly after my brother, Ryan.

If you ask me to tell you about my dad, I’d first have to explain his unusual name. His choice was inspired by Ringo from the Beatles. Because he, like everyone else at the time, was a Beatles fan, and he liked the drums. So that’s why he doesn’t go by John, George, or Paul. He had a free spirit and thought he was capable of anything. It resulted in success and funny fail stories. 

My dad enjoyed technology and worked as an IT director most of his life. You would often find him helping a relative or friend with their home computers or watching Youtube videos of robots. He could eat shellfish everyday and never tire of it. He relished the latest movies, especially Chinese action movies. He liked swimming, biking, tennis, and badminton. He retired a few years ago, which gave him more time to travel and spend time with my mom and us.

 Since his passing, I have seen so many pictures and realized so many things about him I didn’t know. I wish he was here to explain all of those stories. Of his accomplishments, he was most proud of his family and cherished his grandchildren. 

He didn't always say it with words, but my dad thought the world of my mom. He cared deeply for his children and wanted the best for them. He couldn't get enough of Dylan and Kathryn. He showered them with affection.

In the end, all anyone needs to know about him is Ringo Cheng was a simple, happy, fun loving, family man that we will all miss greatly.

Love you dad.

For Stephanie, Cassandra and Ryan:

I first met your dad back when he was dating your mom.  He would come by De King Food Market (your grandmother's business and home to your mom at the time) on 3404 Leeland St to pick up your mom.  On one date, they invited me to go play tennis with them but that was probably the one and only time I was ever out with them.  During those days, I was spending my summer at the store helping out.  I was in junior high at the time. 
That was about 37 years ago.

The one thing I will miss most is not being able to talk with your dad during our family gatherings.  Ringo is the one I could count on to break the ice during our family get-togethers.  He would always ask how the family and I were doing.  Talking with him was always uplifting because he was always happy and in a good mood, especially when he talked about vacations and vacations-to-be.  I will miss his gentle, caring voice.

Richard

Dearest Janet and family,
I still remember the day when you told me that you were going to marry Ringo. Then on your wedding day your sisters and my sisters won't open the door unless Ringo abide to our demands. That was so much fun (custom that I didn't know). I remembered Ringo took a day off from work so he could be with Ryan when he injured his finger and end up in the hospital for stitches. Not only was he a great father, he was also an awesome grandfather. He was so proud of his grandchildren, he enjoyed showing me pictures and videos of Dylan and Kathryn. We will always remember his signature smile. and lunches, dinners my sister and I had with you and Ringo. Did you remember that Ringo showed me a picture from his phoneof what you made to be taken to your mom's and family get together when I told you that I can't cook. Oh, almost forgot to mention that I went to Ringo for help with computer questions when he was working as a teacher's assistant (TA) at U of H. 
My sisters and I will miss him very much. May God surround you with His love as you deal with this tragedy in the coming days and months! God Bless you and your family always. Hugs and prayers to you and your family. 
Maria & sisters


I will always cherish memories of our carefree childhood days from Cape D'Aguilar. I have been getting flashes of these fond memories: of us playing chess, riding bikes, fishing, playing soccer, and just running around the mountains with all the siblings; Ringo was the most naughty of us all, always getting in trouble with mom. Mom is the happiest person now because she is reunited with Ringo in Heaven, and Ringo is hopefully not getting in trouble anymore with mom. Your memories will live on with me here on Earth. You are always in our heart. I think that all of us siblings will meet again one day, but for now, we miss you dearly. Rest In Peace, Ming 仔.
Love always,
Ricky & Miranda Cheng

If at first glance, you had not yet met Ringo,
you would think... a nice and quiet sort of fellow.
But once a conversation was started,  it became clear, 
Ringo was also a pretty cool and funny fellow.
With a grin and a smile and lots of laughter,  
Ringo was always eager to share his abundant technology smarts.
If you had a question; he had an answer.
We are so blessed to have spent time with Ringo  
and will cherish back to those memories of 
a good man...gone too soon...not to be forgotten.
Rest in peace. 


Our every memory of our Uncle came with happiness and joy. When Uncle Ringo came to visit we always knew he came with an abundance of gifts and toys for us. Uncle Ringo was also very knowledgeable and started our addiction to computers and technology. He taught us how to use the computer and surf the web but most importantly introduced us to the world of computer games at a very young age!  We wish we were in Houston right now to support our family but we send our love and support from afar. We love and miss you guys.
 - Aaron and Kevin


Dear Cheng Family,

My heartfelt condolences to you all in these trying times.  Although I was not fortunately to meet Ringo personally I have come to learn what a special person he was.   Only a special person could have raised a family with such grace and his memory will live through you all.  

Again my sincerest condolences to you all and to the many friends whose lives he has undoubtedly made better. 

Sincerely,
Johnny Mai  

From my friendship with Mr. Cheng's children, I know he was a wonderful man and father. His legacy lives on with Cassandra, Stephanie, and Ryan. He will be dearly missed. 

Our condolences, 
Daniel and Alice Flores 

To my dear friends Cassandra, Stephanie, Ryan and the Cheng family - Deepest condolences for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, and we are here for you in loving support. 

Love,
Terri and Matt

To the Cheng Family, We met Mr. Ringo Cheng one time at my sister’s  house. He is very friendly, a father’s figure, great personality and an adorable grandfather to his grandchildren. He is an awesome grandpa to his grandchildren and dedicated his time to them when they are together. 
What we saw in Mr. Ringo Cheng impressed us that he is a family man to his wonderful wife, his children and grandchildren. Numerous trips with Mrs. Cheng every weeks to shop and cook for the children are awesomely dedicated with a lot of love. 
Mr. Ringo Cheng, we regret that we did not have time to meet and  know you more due to this pandemic we are in.  Nonetheless, its an honor to have met and know you. We admired you in your legacy that you left behind. Your family: you have raised fine young professional women and man and especially your adorable grandchildren.  Your family will continues to feel the love and care that you have given them. They will forever love and remember you in their hearts and memories. 
To Mrs. Cheng, Cassandra, Stephany, Ryan, Dylan, Kathryn and Tegan. Our deepest condolences to you all. There are no words to express what you are going through right now. We can only pray that each day will be easier for you knowing that he is looking over you and continues to be with you in spirit to comforts you. 

May God’s Blessing be with you all. 
Tung Ha & Family. 

Dear Cheng family,

We are very sadden by the sudden passing of Cassandra's dad. I've known Cassandra and her family since elementary school, and although I did not interact with Mr. Cheng a lot, I will always remember his warm smile.

We are thinking of all of you during this difficult time and here with you for loving support.

Love,
Tina & Robert




We missed you, brother！
你那一份親切的笑容永遠都在我們
的記憶中！

Dear Ella, Janet and Cheng family,
I was saddened to hear the sudden and unexpected loss of Ringo. Please accept my deepest condolences to all of you. 
Janet, maybe you couldn’t remember me. I visited B and Ella few times in their house. I know Ella’s parents for years. I remembered you and Ringo were  very kind and helpful, you’re always there whenever they needed. 
I am a sister in Christ Jesus, I would like to share our Abba Father’s words with you, He is our strength, our rock, our deliverer.
“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.”2 Corinthians‬ ‭5:1‬ ‭
““Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?”John‬ ‭14:1-2‬
May our Abba Father’s presence be with you and comforts you in this difficult time 🛐

A memory of Ringo for me is him starting his sentences with “like I said” when he was teaching me something.  He made my first job out of college not feel like a job, it felt like I was part of his family.  It is not good bye, but until we meet again.

I never met your father, Cassandra. However, I can only imagine what he meant to you.  After all, grief is the price we pay for love.  
The world may seem a scarier place without him, but I’m certain he’s already given you the tools you need to navigate this beautiful life you have ahead of you. I wish you all the strength in the world to get through this difficult time. 

We will always remember all the great times we had with Ringo when we went traveling and every time he visited California. We really enjoyed his company and we will miss him a lot.

Love, 
Shirley & Robert Lew

Uncle Ringo always made me feel welcome when we have family gatherings for dim sum or your favorite seafood dinner.  He was always easy to talk to and made me feel part of the family.  I will always cherish those moments.  Thank you!  I hope you are eating dim sum with grandma Cheng while reading this.  Rest in Peace. 

My deepest condolences to the family.

Ringo I can never forget your smile you had a special smile. I am so glad I had a chance to know you. You will be truly missed.
Rest in peace my friend.

RINGO, A TRUE FRIEND WILL BE MISSED.  AWCHOW

Dear Steff, Cassandra, Ryan, and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Although we did not have the opportunity to know your father, he must have been a great man to have left such a remarkable legacy behind. We are in awe of the love and dedication you have for each other - I know your father must be so proud of you.

Sending hugs and prayers.

Love,

Julia + Andy

To my dearest friend Stephanie and The Cheng Family,

We would like to express our sincere condolences on the recent passing of your father. We send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family in this difficult time.

You were truly fortunate to have such a man as a model in your life. 
Please pass our deepest sympathies on to your mother, siblings, and to all of your father’s grandchildren.

Love,
Laura and Hung


To my dearest friends Stephanie, Cassandra, Ryan, Mrs. Cheng and the rest of the Cheng family, 

We are saddened by the news of early departure of Mr. Cheng. We are keeping you in our prayers and send love from San Francisco. 

Although he is no longer with us, I’m sure he remains very close by <3 and will forever be in your hearts. 

Love, 
Jackie and Rob

To Cass and Cheng family:

I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if I can help, in any way, during this time. 

Kayla Chambers

Ringo, a great boss; knowledgeable, helpful and understanding in his team management approach.  He taught and helped me learn a lot about IT during my time working with him at Surgery Specialty and will be missed.  I often looked forward to the conversations about his experiences and trips around the world.

Mr. Cheng, you are so greatly missed. You were so kind and generous when we would come over to Stephanie's apartment in Austin to hang out. You always had a big smile on your face. Everyone says their greatest accomplishment is their children and your children-Stephanie, Cassandra  and Ryan - are some of the best people I know.  They are loving, selfless, kind, and so much fun to be around. We promise to be there for them when they need us.

Sending blessings to your family and may you rest in peace.




Dear Cheng Family, 

I have been one of Stephanie's nurses at her place of employment for almost 2 years. I was deeply saddened by the news of her father's passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this unimaginable time. I send my deepest condolences. 

Sincerely, 
Crystal Williams 

My deepest condolences. May God bless your family and know that you all are in our prayers.

The Saldanha Family

My memory of Uncle Ringo is that he always puts his family first. He was always cheerful, full of energy and had a great sense of adventure. The many trips that your family has taken together must have created so many great memories and has inspired my family to do the same. May Uncle Ringo rest in peace. His memory and legacy will live on with us and generations after us.

Dear Janet and Family,
My deepest condolences to y’all as I share in your sadness in remembering Ringo,  your beloved husband, father and grandfather .
I am grateful that I got to know Ringo and your family 18 years ago. His cheerful smile and friendliness is still vivid in my mind. 

Ringo, you will be dearly missed. 
May you Rest In Peace 🙏

Deepest condolences for the Cheng family, so sorry for your loss. Knowing the loving bonds between Mr. Cheng's children, I have no fear that the family will become more closely knit and stronger after this. May you all find peace and comfort in such a trying time. You are all in my heart, take care. 

Dear Cheng Family, 
My deepest sympathy and condolences to your family. Thinking of y'all and wishing you peace and comfort as you remember the cherished memories of a great husband, father and grandfather. 
With caring thoughts and comforting hugs, 
Lili Ngo

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Dearest Cheng Family, 

I am so sorry and am saddened by all that you must be going through from the loss of someone truly special. Our distance has never been an issue for me, but for once I just really wished we were closer so that I could give you all a big hug (and I could have used one too). Uncle Ringo and your whole family have seriously been such a huge part of my life and I am forever grateful and blessed to have been able to know him for as long as I have. You all have been a second family to me since the moment I met you guys and from the very beginning, Uncle Ringo has been so kind and selfless and has treated my family and I with such love and care. 

There are so many memories and moments I’ll forever cherish but here are three that I am truly thankful for:  

- He was our #1 personal IT specialist! Even after a long day on the slopes, he would still spend time serving others and helping my family out with any computer and tech issues and upgrades. (I also have him to thank for my many DVDs.) Even more recently, whenever he visited us, my dad would still put him to work fixing all his computer problems in his super messy office and Uncle Ringo was always quick to help and did so willingly without hesitation.


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- He was our #1 driver and supporter! He was always so willing to drive us around whether it was during our vacations/road trips or up the mountains to Big Bear every year-- leaving super early in the morning and then coming back home after a long tiring day on the slopes. I don’t think I’ve ever heard him once complain or not want to take us or try to get us to come home early. As long as we wanted to snowboard, and for however long we wanted to-- he was ready to go!

- He was our #1 fan and camera man! He provided us with countless footage of our many successes and fails on the slopes. He would ski ahead and take the time to take off his gloves in the cold and then take out his camera and patiently record us, one by one, “trying” to do tricks and jumps. Even when we wanted a redo and would slowly walk back up the slope, he would still stand there waiting for take two. Then we would all move down 20 yards and repeat. It was so sacrificial of him and I don’t know many people who would be willing to do that for us. The slopes definitely won’t be the same without him (especially because no one likes to take breaks anymore, so Uncle Ringo was my new buddy) but anytime I’m snowboarding, I’ll always think of him and know he’s the reason I am the snowboarder I am today and as I’m going down the mountain, wind in my face, approaching a jump… in my head I’ll hear… “Here comes Tiffany!” and smile. 

I’ll miss you Uncle Ringo and your youthful fun spirit, but I know that lives on in Auntie Janet, Cassandra, Stephanie, and Ryan and I’m sure I’ll see glimpses of you in them every time. 

I Love you all! <3


To the Cheng Family:

We are so sorry about the sudden and unexpected loss of your father, and wish you moments of peace and comfort during this difficult time. 

Katie Tran and Family

My memories of Ringo always with a contagious smiling face, being joyful and with a loving positive attitude that draws people to him. Altough it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort  Janet and his family tomorrow. 
Janet, may you find comfort for God is present to walk with you through this difficult time of loss. May you find peace, for God is present to care for your deepest need, and may you fnd hope for God is present to assure you of His guidance in the days ahead.
You  are in my thoughts, my heart and prayers.

My memories of Ringo always smiling, more like laughing. His joyful face has a child like happiness. Always love to take my mom to fancy steak house that enjoy and doggie bag that is good for next three meals.  Will always be missed. I wish for the family to continue his joy of life.
Susan

On a skiing trip, my ex thought it was a good idea to learn how to ski on YouTube.  We went up to the mountains and of course she couldn’t get down and had a panic attack.  We were stuck up there for more than 20mins and all of a sudden I see Uncle Ringo come out of nowhere and told her to just grab on to his ski pole.  While skiing backwards he not only help her down the mountain but also taught her how to ski on the way down the mountain.  Thank you for being our superman for the day.  Love always!

Dear Cheng family,

My deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved husband, father, and grandfather.  Ringo was so full of life and joy.  He will be remembered fondly, and my heart goes out to all of you during this very difficult time.

Warmest Regards,
Connie

We will always remember and miss Ringo.

I can still hear his signature laugh in my mind.
And I can still see his huge smile.
Or see him playing with his newest electronic gadget. 
Or driving some huge SUV to haul around the Cheng clan. 

My fondest winter breaks memories have always been when the Cheng family came to stay in LA.
It was always fun hanging out and going snowboarding in Big Bear or eating at some Chinese restaurant in Rowland Heights.
I will always remember those days in my heart and cherish those memories forever.

I know Ringo will never be forgotten because he was loved by so many. 

Ringo may you rest in peace.


Dear Cassandra and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.  Please know that you are in my prayers.  Take care.
Jennifer McCarthy
TCH Pharmacy

Prayers, thoughts, and love to the family and every person he touched. Thinking of you all

Still remember the time we chatted through the night years ago, the good times we had in Houston, as if it was yesterday.  Also you shared your knowledge on IT with my sisters and myself.
Rest in Peace, Ringo!

It is a real shock to us when we learned of the news.

Remember your easy going character, our Viking cruise to Europe, HCC Friday Fellowship & snack time, HCC Sunday lunch at the trailer and yes, your helpful tips on IPhone usage.....these memories will always be with us.

RIP Ringo

Can't forget your smile, and your easy going character. 

Still don't want to accept what has happened, but I believe there must be a reason why God summoned you in such a short notice.  Perhaps He needs some IT advice and only you can tackle. 

Rest well in God's arm. 



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Ringo Wing-Ming Cheng

17 abril, 1958 – 9 enero, 2021

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