Alan Shiu Kai Wong

Alan was born in Hong Kong on June 22, 1937 to Wong Yue Choi and Lui Chui Tin. He spent his younger years in Hong Kong, and graduated from Wah Yan College, a prestigious Jesuit boy’s secondary school, in 1955.

After graduating from Wah Yan College, Alan came to California to attend the University of Southern California to study engineering. While Alan was a college student, he met the love of his life, Rachel. Rachel and Alan were married in 1960.

Alan was a biomedical engineer, who used his talents in math and design to develop many life-saving biomedical devices. He holds six patents for medical equipment. Among his biggest accomplishments, Alan developed the Holter heart monitor with Dr. Norman Jefferis Holter and designed an IVAC infusion pump.

Later in life, Alan and his wife Rachel decided to set out on a new journey as McDonald’s owner-operators. Alan and Rachel operated multiple McDonald’s restaurants in the Bay Area, including at one time, the McDonald’s in Chinatown, San Francisco. Operating the restaurants became Alan’s new passion, and he always decorated his restaurants with pictures of his family. Alan always saved the best Happy Meal toys for his grandchildren.

Alan is survived by his wife, Rachel Murguia Wong; his children Lisa Soqui-Wong, Alana Wong Robinson, Joseph Wong, and Mariam Denny; and his twelve grandchildren. Alan’s family will always remember him for his integrity, generosity, and selfless love.