April 15, 1946 – April 24, 2022
It is with deep sorrow the family announces the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Brother in Law, Father in Law and Uncle. Dr. Hoh passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family beside him, after a long illness, which he managed with the same grace, dignity and bravery he exhibited during all of his well-lived life.
Albert was born in Macau to Dr. Wing Chan Hoh and Amy Siu Chun Hoh (nee Yau). Albert’s Father and Grandfather were dentists and Albert was proud of being the third generation in the profession, a Hoh family tradition carried on by his son, Dr. Steven Hoh. Albert’s parents relocated their family to Hong Kong after the Second World War. There they deeply immersed Albert and his three siblings, Wendy, Vivien and Eric in the cultural and social life of Hong Kong. The family had diverse passions including sports, especially tennis, deep sea fishing and car racing; classical music; photography and Chinese literature. Albert, with his extroverted and active personality, enthusiastically adopted all of these interests as lifelong hobbies (and he would continue to add more over his lifetime).
Albert was educated at St. Paul’s Coeducational College and Chinese University of Hong Kong, schools he would cherish for his lifetime. In 1966, with his father encouraging him to expand his horizons, he ventured to a completely new place and enrolled at the University of Alberta where he obtained a Bachelor’s of Science in Zoology with Honors. Albert also attended Dental school at the University of Alberta graduating in 1971. This was an exciting time in Albert’s life and he thrived. He made a host of good friends during his college years, and he especially loved playing volleyball. Out of necessity, he became an extraordinary chef. It was at the University of Alberta that he met Dr. Ming Chou, who at the time was a medical student, and they were married in 1973.
Albert had a long, successful career as a dentist with a busy practice. He also taught dental students part time at the University of Alberta and took great care and pride in passing skills on to the next generation. He was an examiner for the National Board of Dentistry. He also had the immense satisfaction of practicing for a time with his son Steven, and was happy to find that a great number of his patients over the years remain in their joint practice today.
Albert was an incredibly active man, and enjoyed a myriad of activities with his family and friends. His favorite sport was tennis which he played competitively for years, eventually becoming equally interested in golf. He loved to entertain, socialize, and sing, and he spent many afternoons and evenings hosting barbecues and attending parties. Albert also spent many weekends and holidays with family and friends at the family chalet in Canmore, skiing, hiking, fishing and enjoying all of the outdoor recreation and beauty of the Canadian Rockies.
Albert left an indelible impression on his family and will be sorely missed. He sought out the joy in life, and he and Ming enjoyed a full lifetime of experience, traveling extensively, hosting parties together, playing golf together, appreciating fine wine and wonderful meals, and attending memorable musical performances, from their very first date at an opera to many more through the years. He was a tireless and devoted father to his three children, Ramona, Jennifer and Steven, and was dedicated to sharing with them the richness of education, recreation and all the opportunity that life could offer. He was a father, but also a teacher, mentor, protector, friend and wonderful role model to his children.
Albert is lovingly celebrated and survived by his wife Ming Chou; children Ramona (Bryan Guillemette), Jennifer (Stuart Wall) and Steven Hoh; siblings Wendy Wong, Vivien Lowe (John Lowe), and Eric Hoh (Teresa Hoh); sister-in-law Helen Pruta (Alfredo Pruta); as well as his grandson, nephews, nieces, and half-siblings. He was predeceased by his parents Dr. Wing Chan and Amy Siu Chun Hoh, his brother-in-law George Wong, and nephew Sean Reilly.
Albert’s funeral will be held at Hainstock’s Funeral Home at 9810 34 Ave NW in Edmonton, on Friday May 6, 2022 at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow. Visitation will be at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday May 6, 2022.
The funeral may be attended virtually from the website www.hainstockedmonton.com by selecting the obituary for Albert Hoh and then selecting to watch livestream.
Expressions of sympathy may also be forwarded to the family via our website. Memorial donations may be made to the War Amps and Operation Smile.
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