Ngai Ching Luk (Lilian) Lau's Obituary
Lilian was born on August 4, 1923 in Hong Kong and was the second eldest of five, with two brothers and two sisters. She attended Saint Stephen’s Girls High School and Ling Nam University, where she met her husband, Sui Man Lau. They were married in 1951 and have one daughter, Maggie. Lilian and Sui Man lived together in Hong Kong until his untimely passing in 1971. She was a devoted wife and homemaker.
Lilian traveled between Hong Kong and the United States to visit her daughter who was attending college after her husband’s passing. By 1977, she immigrated to the United States and lived with Maggie and her son-in-law John, and later with grandchildren, for the past 32 years in Piedmont.
Lilian spent much time with her sisters and family from Hong Kong, Canada, and the United States, traveling, sharing meals, and enjoying one another’s company and long conversations. Her grandchildren, Julia and Bryan, were a great source of pride. She enjoyed traveling with them on family vacations, watching them reach each milestone in life and teaching them Chinese. Lilian had a group of long-time friends and whether they lived abroad or close to her, staying connected with them was very important to her.
Lilian had a stroke about 9 years ago, followed by cancer a few years later, which went into remission, and had subsequent smaller strokes which slowed her down physically and mentally. Even with these challenges, she was resilient and a fighter, adapting and enjoying gatherings with family and friends. She was blessed with a great family and friends, full of laughter and joy throughout her life.
Lilian is remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, relative and friend. Her friendliness, generosity, trustworthiness, and kindness have touched many lives. She is preceded in death by her sister Dorothy, and her brothers George and Clifford. She leaves behind her beloved daughter Maggie, her son-in-law John, her adored grandchildren Julia and Bryan, her older sister Mollie, and other relatives and friends.
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