NG, Mei Har - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mei Har Ng (née Lee), who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on January 5, 2021.
Born in China (1939), she immigrated to Canada in 1958, and married Kau Tang (Don) Ng. Mei Har, widely known as May, and her husband founded the popular Chinese Canadian restaurant, Hoo Wah Garden Restaurant & Tavern in North York.
For more than 45 years, the restaurant was a community icon, known for delicious food and generous portions.
With her entrepreneurial spirit, innovative culinary skills, and ability to keep pace with changing palates, May attracted and retained loyal patrons throughout the decades.
Hoo Wah is remembered as a cherished establishment that served generations of families.
May is survived by four daughters and eight grandchildren: Frances Ng-Wong (Colin Wong) and children Justin and Melanie; Shirley Ng-Chow (Doug Chow) and children Kevin, Matthew, Christopher and Brittany; Peggy Ng (Ernest Pereira); Susan Ng (Andrew Maidment) and children Tristan and Portia.
May was predeceased by her husband of 60 years Kau Tang Ng.
She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
A private funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on January 16th, with interment at York Cemetery and Funeral Centre to follow. The family invites those who wish to view the service to do so via live-stream.
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