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TONG YORK DER On Thursday, April 29, 2004, with his family present, Tong York Der passed away peacefully at the Grace Hospital at the age of 74 years. He was born in Guangaung, China and immigrated to Canada in 1951. Tong will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife, Jean. His sons, George (Emily) and Tom (Doris) his daughter Susan (Wes). His grandchildren who he adored, Alexander and Amy Jenna. His brother-in-law Peter Wu (Nancy) and many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. The family wishes to express our gratitude to all the doctors and nursing staff at the Grace Hospital Intensive Care Unit for their wonderful care and support. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 5 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. in Thomson Funeral Chapels, 669 Broadway. Funeral services will take place in the Chapels on Thursday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations would be greatly appreciated in Tongs memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald St., Suite 200, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. THOMSON Funeral Chapels - 669 Broadway - 783-7211
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 04, 2004