Ivan Mo To Yip

Ivan Mo To Yip was born in Canton, China on October 24th, 1954. He moved to Canada in 1974 and spent over thirty years working as a postal worker. He passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday May 16, 2018, at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary.

Ivan was a person of adventure and he loved helping others find adventures of their own as well. He filled his own life and lives of others with fun and surprises. His sickness came as a big surprise to him, his family, and his friends. He was extremely fit because he hiked and cycled a lot. He never smoked in his life.

Ivan said he hoped for more quality time. In the last two months of his life, Ivan spent quality time with his family, his sisters, his nieces and nephews, and his friends. During his time at the hospital, Ivan maintained his “tradition” and made friends with all the nurses and even other patients. His courage was respected by all.

Ivan’s wife of 40 years, Alice, will continue Ivan’s “adventure loving” legacy with their sons Isaac and Michael. Ivan’s sisters, Maureen Mo Ling, Estella Mai Ling, and Portia Sau Ling will continue his “fun loving” legacy in Toronto and New York while Ivan’s loving friends will continue both legacies in Calgary.

On his last day, Ivan hung onto life until his oldest sister and youngest sister flew to his side from Toronto. He waited for them to kiss him, massage his hands and feet, and say “Goodbye”. He also waited for his wife and son to return and gather with the hospital Chaplin to pray for him. A few minutes after receiving the Lord’s Prayer, Ivan passed away peacefully.

Ivan will be sorely missed by his wife, his sons, his sisters, his nieces, his nephews, and all his friends.

A Visitation will be held at Foster’s Garden Chapel, 3220 – 4th Street NW, Calgary (across from Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Foster’s Garden Chapel on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.