Chef Sam, of Foo's Ho Ho, passes on the the Great Kitchen in the Heavens.SAM James "Sam"
Born on April 8, 1942 in Sun Wui, China. He peacefully passed away on July 19, 2009 after a short battle with cancer. Predeceased by his first wife, Shirley, James will always be alive in the happy memories of his family: wife, Joanne, children, Joseph (Yasuko), Helen (Rod), and Lily and grandson, Ryan, and extended family: Bruce, Phong, Yvonne, Tony, Jimmy, Liz, Rita, Belinda and Brandon. Having immigrated to Canada in his teens, he worked diligently in many kitchens including: WK Gardens, Marco Polo and Best Wun Tun House and he also established his own restaurants including Foo's Ho Ho. Throughout the years, he has served many faithful friends and customers. We thank you so much for your patronage and loyalty! We know he will miss you all dearly as it was his life's passion to serve great original home-style Chinese food! The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff and especially Sarah at the Palliative Care Unit at VGH. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 10:00 am at the First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 602 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC. Reception to follow. A viewing will also take place on Friday, July 31, 2009 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
Born on April 8, 1942 in Sun Wui, China. He peacefully passed away on July 19, 2009 after a short battle with cancer. Predeceased by his first wife, Shirley, James will always be alive in the happy memories of his family: wife, Joanne, children, Joseph (Yasuko), Helen (Rod), and Lily and grandson, Ryan, and extended family: Bruce, Phong, Yvonne, Tony, Jimmy, Liz, Rita, Belinda and Brandon. Having immigrated to Canada in his teens, he worked diligently in many kitchens including: WK Gardens, Marco Polo and Best Wun Tun House and he also established his own restaurants including Foo's Ho Ho. Throughout the years, he has served many faithful friends and customers. We thank you so much for your patronage and loyalty! We know he will miss you all dearly as it was his life's passion to serve great original home-style Chinese food! The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff and especially Sarah at the Palliative Care Unit at VGH. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 10:00 am at the First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 602 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC. Reception to follow. A viewing will also take place on Friday, July 31, 2009 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
See my article
Foo's Ho Ho Restaurant to close in Vancouver Chinatown: It's the end of an era for Cantonese restaurants
http://www.gunghaggisfatchoy.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/12/4253641.html
