CHUAH, Hong-Hee August 28, 1937 - November 28, 2013 It is with great sorrow that the family of Hong-Hee Chuah announces his sudden passing. Hong will by deeply missed by his loving wife, Ming, his daughter I-ju (Steve), son Ivan (Zenda) and his cherished grandchildren, Bryson, Maya, Athina, Portia, and Xander. He will be lovingly remembered by his numerous friends and relatives in Malaysia, China, and Canada. Hong graduated with a Master's Degree from Massey University in New Zealand. He enjoyed his career as an agrologist with the federal and BC governments, as well as enthusiastically serving as a consultant with the United Nations in China. He also volunteered with the Kelowna Agricultural Advisory Council. Family was most important to Hong and he spent many happy times with his family at home. He also greatly enjoyed travelling to China and many other countries. Summertime will be especially remembered by his grandchildren for the fun activities with Gong Gong and Ju Fu in the garden, pool and campfires at the cabin. Hong took great joy in being outdoors, sharing vegetables and fruit from his bountiful garden with friends, family and the food bank or going for his daily walks. He had a talent for repairing things or being inventive when solving a problem. He had an ever present enthusiasm for experiencing all that he could in the moment. Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 from 7 to 8 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna. Friends are invited to share their memories of Hong during a memorial service at Springfield Funeral Home on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Hong's memory to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be made at www.springfieldfuneralhome.com Those wishing to send a condolence, photos or share memories, may do so by scrolling down this page to the area called "Share Your Condolences."