Raymond Cho set up his Father's Funeral

Raymond Cho Wing Lim's father Cho Siu Chuen earlier passed away due to illness at the age of 79. Yesterday his family held a wake for him at the Grand Peace Funeral Parlour and the funeral at 10AM the next morning. The funeral will be a Buddhist ceremony. Cho Wing Lim's mother in law Lee Lam Lam and her younger son Chiang Cheuk Man were on hand, but father in law John Chiang Dai Wei due to a series production was unable to personally pay his respect. Cho Wing Lim said that his father has always had hereditary diabetes. In recent years he often has been hospitalized. His father passed away two months ago due to acute organ failure, the situation was rather dire. He continued, seeing how hard it was on his father, he felt that his passing instead was a release.

Cho Wing Lim around 5PM first left with his children. He said that his son already understood the passing of his grandfather because when his father in law Chiang Dai Wai's mother passed away earlier, his son already understood what death was. Thus this time before Grandpa passed away he "snuck" his son in to see his grandfather one last time. His son even said that he would miss Grandpa.

Speaking of his father, Cho Wing Lim said that when he was little his father was in business and his family was doing well. At the time Papa often brought him to night clubs but not to mess around. He only sang and drank with friends. Later because the business went bad, his father became a street vendor and he helped. Cho Wing Lim felt that his father was very tough. Later when he was no longer a vendor, he went to work as a security guard and on government jobs. At the time his father in order to raise his four sons had no complaint at all. Speaking of his father's final wish, Cho Wing Lam said that his father had sons and grandchildren, he believed that he no longer had any wish left to be fulfilled.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Veteran Actor Lau Siu Ming Bids Final Farewell to Late Wife

Veteran actor Lau Siu Ming's beloved wife (Cheung Wai Ling) passed away from cancer. Yesterday the memorial service was held at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Her remains were sent to the Hong Kong Catholic Cemetery after the service. The guests who attended the memorial service to bid their final farewell included Anthony Wong, Damian Lau, Sunny Chan, Amy Kwok, King Sir and Elaine Ng.

The grieved Lau Siu Ming created a photo book in memory of his late wife. When he opened the book, his tears came running out continuously. Lau and his two daughters hummed a farewell tune to the late Cheung Wai Ling. He expressed he and his wife had been married for 50 years, many precious memories were left behind, but all these images can no longer appear. His wife's last words were moved him greatly, he said: "My wife said to me before she left, I am the dancer in the sunset glow. She told me that I should not be grieving over her death I have to live under the brilliant sunset glow."

Sunny Chan expressed he played Lau Siu Ming's 'Master' (See Fu) before in a series. He felt his the wife of his 'apprentice' had a very satisfactory life. "She is the model for females. Her entire life revolved around her family and her husband. Until she had cancer, she had a long period of time where her husband took care of her. From her, I can see how the oriental woman transform."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Austin Wai's Ashes Rest in Chong Fat Temple

Austin Wai Tin Chi earlier passed away in Beijing. Yesterday Siu Sei's family conducted a ceremony in Tuen Mun Fat Yuen Abode, after which the ashes were moved to Tsz Wan Shan Fat Chong Temple. Yesterday around 10AM, five siblings of Siu Sei including sisters Wai Ying Hung and Sandy, his two former wives Chan Bui Tai and Ban Ban and three children, Siu Sei's friends Wan Yeung Ming, Joe Cheung Tung Cho and others attended.

The ceremony was Taoist. Siu Sei's family would donate all the funeral fund to Joyful Mental Health Foundation to support emotional health education. Siu Sei's friend Yuen Biao did not appear but made a donation. Siu Sei's friends Simon Yam Tat Wa, Irene Wan Bik Ha, Dicky Cheung Wai Kin, Damien Lau Chung Yun, Sam Sam, Michelle (Mai Shuet) and Shirley (Shuet Lei) Yim, Sister Siu Hung and Sandy's company executives Ng Yu, Mani Fok Man Hei, Emperor Group and Emperor Motion Pictures all sent floral arrangements.

Because many media outlets gathered, during their coverage Sandy got upset and invited the media to leave. Later Siu Hung had to comfort her before she settled down. Sister Siu Hung during the ceremony could not hide her sorrow as she sobbed.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Szeto Kam Chuen's Unusual Funeral

Famous screen writer Szeto Kam Yuen earlier passed away due to cancer at the age of 48. Last night a wake was held at the World Funeral Home and the funeral will take place today. Last night a Buddhist ceremony was held. The venue was set up like a party because the departed did not want friends and family to be too sad. Szeto Kam Yuen's photos were shown on a television. His fiance was present and prayed for him. A memorial program was distributed. Good friend Louis Koo Tin Lok wrote an eulogy for the program.

Johnnie To Kei Fung, Wai Ka Fai, Oxide Pang Shun, Mak Tong Kit, Daneil Lam Siu Ming and Donnie Yen Chi Tan all came to pay their respect. To Kei Fung said that he has known Szeto Kam Yuen for over 20 years and was very sorry for the loss. He said, "The most memorable was us coming up with ideas. He was very picky with ideas, but he had a lot of substance. Because he started with Wai Ka Fai, he was pickier. He was an invaluable talent and already reach top level quality." He said that the most interesting was when Kam Yuen was at the hospitalize, Tony Chan Chun Chung went to the hospital to work on his behalf. He was very optimistic and very accepting of others.

Szeto Kam Yueng's final work INFERNO (TOH CHOOK SUN TIN) is still in production in Thailand. Director Pang Shun deliberately returned to Hong Kong to pay his respect. His younger brother Danny Pang Fat and Lau Ching Wan remained in Thailand for the shoot. He represented them and brought funeral funds on their behalf. Pang Shun said that the most memorable was coming up with the script with Szeto Kam Yuen. He said that when this film started production his condition was already very severe, but at first he said that he was fine after chemotherapy. Suddenly one day he had leg pain and everyone immediately got medication for him. Later he returned to Hong Kong for an examination. Pang Shun said that his family did not have any need. Lam Siu Ming said that Kam Yuen was optimistic and positive. Earlier he asked for a photo with co-workers at the company, after which he was very touched because he has always wanted this photo. When they were together their relationships were very deep.

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

10th Anniversary of Roman Tam's Passing

Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of Roman Tam (Law Man)'s passing. Friends Lau Pui Kei, Mrs. Chang Cheh, Chan Suk Fun's sons Chan Ka Ho and others brought his favorite food and paid their respect at Chi Lin Nunnery. His assistant Terry and disciple Joey Yung Cho Yi were interviewed on Commercial Radio as well.

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Lau Siu Ming's Wife Passed Away

Lau Siu Ming's wife Cheung Wai Ling passed away at the age of 72 last Friday. Ming Sir was heart broken about his wife's passing. His friends and family have been by his side, hoping that his sorrowful emotions would gradually settle down. This was also what Mrs. Lau wanted.

Since Mrs. Lau was diagnosed with cancer in 2007, Ming Sir has always been by her side and almost half retired from show business. He spent most of his time with his wife and fought the cancer with her. Mrs. Lau also deeply sensed Ming Sir's meticulous love.

Friends in show business and cultural world knew Mrs. Lau. When they learned about her illness they visited her at the hospital. They included Damien Lau Chung Yun, Anthony Wong Chau Sun, Choi Sown Le and others. Unfortunately Mrs. Lau succumbed to cancer and passed away last Friday. Ming Sir and their two children and closest family members were by her side. Ming Sir was inconsolable and very reluctant to part, but he knew that he could not give up and had to properly live on. His wife never gave up in her final moment. Mrs. Lau's funeral will be a Catholic ceremony and take place at the end of the month in Holy Cross Catholic Church.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Famous Screen Writer Szeto Kam Yuen Passed Away

Famous Hong Kong film and television screen writer Szeto Kam Yuen passed away in Hong Kong on October 13 2012 due to lung cancer at the age of 48. Szeto Kam Yuen started in TVB and later joined Milkyway Image. He was one for the nucleus member of the previous Milkyway Image and an important member of Hong Kong film. He has written many popular films and television, movies like TOO MANY WAYS TO BE No. 1 (YUT GOR JI TAN DIK DAN SUN), THE LONGEST NITE (UM FA), EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED (FEI SEUNG DUT YIN) and EXILED (FONG JOOK) and television series FILE OF JUSTICE (YUT HO WONG TING), POLICE CADET (SUN JAT SI HING), and STREET FIGHTERS (MIU GAI MA HING DAI). Around 2000, Szeto Kam Yuen returned to TVB and wrote his representative work as well as Hong Kong television series peak AT THE THRESHOLD OF AN ERA (CHONG SAI GEI). Then he again left TVB to write movies like LOVE BATTLEFIELD (OI JOK JIN), SPL (SAT POR LONG) and EXILED.

Szeto Kam Yuen once wrote AT THE THRESHOLD OF AN ERA's famous line that accuses property companies from Hui Man Biu. "Go outside and ask anyone, ask them what they want. Their answer would be very simple, they only want a very ordinary, very ordinary home. Why do they have to spend their lifetime to pay off a home? Because those with money are playing them. Is this world fair?!" His final work is the Pang Brother directed, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Lau Ching Wan and Angelica Lee Sinjie starred INFERNO (TOH CHOOK SUN TIN), which is currently in production.

Oxide Pang Shun who worked with Szeto Kam Yun for the first time yesterday was working on the film with Lau Ching Wan in Thailand. When Pang Shun received a text message about Szeto's passing he could not hide his sorrow. "Very regrettable. This is our first collaboration. INFERNO is a film that we created together. Over this half a year even though he was sick he still worked hard on creating. I remembered around two months before the film started production, he even deliberately came to Thailand to discuss the script with me and my brother. At the time he already had chemotherapy treatment. During the period he felt discomfort and I even bought medicine for him. I still remember that like it was yesterday. He created this script from he was diagnosed with lung cancer to the passing now for an entire year. Although he has already left us, we will turn his words into a movie and make his final work its best for it to be the best tribute."

Ching Wan who has worked with Szeto on many films regretted that this talented screen writer's passing. To extend Szeto's creative spirit, Ching Wan said, "Actually during this film's production, I already knew he was ill. During the period a group of us who have worked with him met at (Johnnie) To Kei Fung's company for a group photo to cheer him on. I believe that now what we have to do is to make INFERNO well with the production team." In the photo were film professionals like To Kei Fung, Andrew Lau Wai Keung, Benny Chan Muk Sing, Louis Koo Tin Lok, and Daneil Lam Siu Ming. On the photo they wrote, "We love you, for our dearest Szeto." Szeto has seen this photo and well wish.

To Kei Fung who has worked with Szeto for years said, "Wai Kar Fai, Yau Nai Hoi, Szeto Kam Yuen and I all started in TVB. We have a deep relationship. He was a very outstanding screen writer. When I received this news this morning of course I was heart broken. We worked hard in walking this final journey of life with him. When he left he was very peaceful, I wish everyone would cherish life!" Shawn Yue Man Lok said, "This is a loss for the film industry! He was a very outstanding screen writer, I wish him a smooth journey!"

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Fans remember Anita Mui's 49th Birthday

Yesterday would have been Anita Mui Yim Fong's 49th birthday. Although Sister Mui has passed for nine years already, her fans remained faithful. Yesterday morning they placed their offering at Sister Mui's spot in Shang Sin Chun Tong, as they prepared many baskets of fresh flowers, desserts, sandwiches, cup of noodles, cola, milk tea and other items. They also turned Sister Mui's photos in a 2013 calendar. Fans in order to celebrate Sister Mui's 30th anniversary in the business published an ad in newspapers.

Sister Mui's friend Ms. So was on hand yesterday and said that 130 fans from Japan, Beijing, Foshan and other places will gather at a certain hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui East to remember Sister Mui. The venue displayed Sister Mui's photos and valuable personal life video that has never been seen before from Ms. So's personal collection. Oil paintings will be auctioned off to raise 30,000 for Mainland school construction. Will she organize a memorial concert for Sister Mui? Ms. So said that next year will be the tenth anniversary of Sister Mui's passing and she heard that Sister Mui's disciples already had plans. She and a group of fans next year will organize more memorial events.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao
Translated by: hktopten

Rosamund Kwan denies spending a Million on Kwan Shan's Funeral

Rosamund Kwan Chi Lam's father Kwan Shan (Kwan Pak Wai) passed away last week at the age of 83. Yesterday Chi Chi held a funeral for her father at the Hong Kong funeral home. At 8AM the body was placed into the coffin and the wake began at 9PM. After the funeral the burial took place in Shenzhen's Tai Peng Wan cemetery. Reportedly Chi Chi spent several millions on her late father's funeral, Chi Chi yesterday denied the rumor immediately but was reluctant to be interviewed. Later she even issued a thank you note to the media in appreciation of love and understanding from everyone everywhere, so her family was able to have quiet space to prepare her father's affairs in the calmest way.

Around 3PM, Chi Chi arrived in a black vehicle at the funeral home, but she maintained her smile and looked peaceful; however she did not accept any interview. Reporters asked many questions how she felt, about the ceremony and whether her mother returned to Hong Kong, she did not respond. However when asked about spending several million for her late father's funeral, she simply said, "No!" Her mother Chang Ping-Sie and rumored boyfriend Pierre Chen Tai Ming did not appear.

Yesterday many in the business sent floral arrangements to remember Kwan Shan, including Jacky Cheung Hok Yau and May Law Mei Mei, Miriam Yeung Chin Wa and Real Ting Chi Ko, Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To) and Fan Chiang, Leon Lai Ming, Chan Sin Chi and others. Personally attending were Alex Man Chi Leung, Stanley Kwan Kam Peng, Susan Shaw Yam Yam, Tony Au Ting Ping and Teresa Mo Shun Kwan, Ray Lui Leung Wai and Yeung Siu Guen, Anna Ueyama and others. Shaw Yam Yam revealed that before she was born, her parents already knew Kwan Shan. She said, "My mother originally wanted to come, but her leg had problems so I didn't permit her!" She said that she has worked on one or two films with Kwan Shan. At the time Kwan Shan not only taught her how to act but also treated her to snacks. In recent years they have met at Performing Artist Guild's tea. The last time she saw him was ten months ago. Was she familiar with Chi Chi? She said that Chi Chi joined ATV at age 17, they also worked together. However she did not know how Chi Chi was feeling now. She said, "Who would be happy when their relatives pass! (Have you contacted Kwan Shan's former wife Chang Ping-Sie?) She has always been in the U.S. When she came back she came with other friends."

Later when Sister Yam Yam left she revealed the the altar was mainly decorated with white lilies. The venue was filled with flowers and fragrance. Monks were also chanting. She also said that Chi Chi was in an OK mood but she did not see her brother and her mother. She believed that Chi Chi's mother was overseas. Did she attend the viewing? She tearfully said, "He will always be in my heart!"

In addition, Chi Chi's appreciation letter was as below:

To elders, friends and media friends who love our father -- Mr. Kwan Shan (Pak Wai):

Our most beloved father Mr. Kwan Shan (Pak Wai) on October 1 2012 peacefully completed life's final journey and passed away at the age of 83.

On October 10 (Wednesday) 2012 at 5PM, viewing will be held at the Hong Kong funeral home. The next day on October 11 (Thursday) at 8AM the coffin ceremony will take place, and at 9AM the wake. Afterward the burial will take place in Shenzhen Tai Peng Wan cemetery.

Over these painful days, thank you very much friends everywhere for your love and understanding, for giving us quiet space for the family to prepare our father's affairs in the calmest way. Thank you again friends everywhere for the comfort for our father and our family. If any arrangement was less than perfect, we are deeply apologetic and plead for everyone's understanding.

Son Kwan Sai Wa
Daughter Rosamund Kwan Chi Lam
October 10 2012

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, Singtao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Kwan Shan rests eternally in Shenzhen

Rosamund Kwan Chi Lam's father Kwan Shan (originally named Kwan Pak Wai) earlier passed away at the age of 83. His family two nights ago held a wake at the Hong Kong funeral home and a funeral yesterday morning. After the coffin ceremony completed, Kwan Shan was buried at the Shenzhen Tai Peng Wan cemetery. Kwan Chi Lam and her younger brother Kwan Sai Wa sent their father on his final journey.

Yesterday morning at 7AM, a dozen or so Lamas chanted at the altar. Kwan Chi Lam and her brother Kwan Sai Wa arrived around 7:30AM. Chi Chi's boyfriend Chen Tai Ming did not appear. Chi Chi yesterday wore black and sunglasses. She smiled at the reporters and immediately went upstairs. Around 8AM, Kenny Bee (Chung Chun To) and his girlfriend Fan Chiang arrived.

The coffin ceremony completed around 8AM, Chi Chi and near 20 friends and relatives took a bus to Shenzen around 9AM. Kwan Sai Wa carried his father's photo. B Gor Gor and Fan Chiang left in a taxi after the ceremony and did not go to Shenzhen. B Gor Gor was asked about the ceremony, he said that it was nothing special. Everyone was OK.

The hearse arrived in Shenzhen Tai Peng Wan cemetery around 10:30AM. Chi Chi's brother carried their father's photo from the car, then went to the burial site with friends and family. After the ceremony, the family jumped over burnt offering and left.

Source: Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Austin Wai's sister returns to Hong Kong with Her Brother's Ashes

Austin Wai Tin Chi earlier passed away in Beijing. His body was cremated there two days ago. His sister Wai Ying Hung and Sandra went to Beijing for the funeral. Two nights ago Sandy returned from Beijing alone. When reporters took photos and interviewed her, she remained silence and only tightly held on to a paper bag. Conceivably inside was her brother Wai Tin Chi's ashes. When Sandy arrived in Hong Kong, four men picked her up at the airport.

Source: Takungpao, Mingpao, on.cc
Translated by: hktopten

Farewell, Austin Wa!

Austin Wai Tin Chi earlier was found died in his Beijing home. He was 55. His sisters Wai Ying Hung and Sandy took care of his affairs later. Yesterday morning at 9AM, Siu Hung and her sister appeared in Beijing Babaoshan funeral home where Wai Tin Chi's farewell ceremony was held. Industry insiders Tsui Siu Keung, Ben Ng Ngai Cheung, Stephen Tung Wai all paid their respects.

Siu Sei's farewell ceremony lasted two hours. Media members attempted to enter the venue for interviews and photos but the workers invited them to leave. Wai Tin Chi's manager said, "Everyone please show some respect. This is a private farewell ceremony, please understand. Sister Siu Hung isn't in a great mood, she won't accept any interview."

After the ceremony, Siu Hung and her sister moved to the funeral home door as they solemnly awaited Siu Sei's remain. Although Siu Hung wore sunglasses she still could not hide her sorrow. After the cremation ceremony, Siu Hung and her sister, Tsui Siu Keung, Ng Ngai Cheung, Tung Wai and others went to offer their offering. Siu Hung screamed, "Pick up for Wai Tin Chi, I am bringing you back to Hong Kong." Her sister said, "Brother pick up." They uttered something to themselves and kept sobbing. Siu Hung finally chose an almost 5,000 yuan urn for her brother. Everyone rested for awhile then left Babaoshan. Reporters asked Siu Hung for an interview but she waved her hand and declined.

Ng Ngai Cheung said, "I have known Siu Sei for many years. I happened to be in Beijing so I did my part as a friend. I wish a smooth journey for Siu Sei Gor. No one would forget him. I also send my condolences to Sister Siu Hung. (Did Siu Sei have any unfulfilled wish?) I don't know." Tung Wai said, "The ceremony and the hall were simply decorated, later a memorial will take place in Hong Kong. Siu Hung will announce the details." Tsui Siu Keung had no comment.

As for the Yeung Pan Pan produced film that Wai Tin Chi originally had a part in, now the film had to recast. Yeung Pan Pan admitted that she was sadden and was reluctant to talk more about Siu Sei. One of the actors Pierre Ngo Ka Nin currently already started work in the Mainland. "The team has already ordered not to mention the recast. I am already at work." One of the leads Chan Koon tai today will go to Dongguan to work on JUNG GA TEET MA LAU (REAL FAKE IRON MONKEY). He said, "When I took the role this was the title, it may change."

Ray Lui Leung Wai yesterday appeared at the airport and talked about his friend's death. He said that two to three months ago he and Siu Sei communicated through text messages. He revealed that he wanted to work on a series and even wanted to meet up in Beijing. Later Siu Sei cancelled because he was too tired.

Source: on.cc
Translated by: hktopten