With great sadness, we announce his passing at the age of 88.
Born in Fatsan, Guangdong province in China, Willie left his homeland in 1950 for Nicaragua where he opened and operated his own general store until December 1978.
Due to Nicaragua’s civil war, he immigrated to Canada with his young family in 1979 and settled in Victoria. He owned Willie’s Market on Craigflower Road for 13 years before retiring. During his retirement years, he lived a simple life. He loved being a grandfather and enjoyed gardening and traveling.
Willie is survived by Ena, his wife of 57 years, his four children: Carmen (Bill), William (Sandy), Patricia (Phil), and Jose Antonio (Tina) and four grandchildren: Naomi, Nathaniel, Atom and Kyrie.
Our family would like to thank the many doctors, RNs and HCAs for their compassion and care provided to him at RJH and VGH hospitals and at home through the Island Health Community Support Service.
A Funeral Service will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 11:00 am. Those unable to attend in person can attend virtually via the following Zoom link…
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89062296470?pwd=K3UvVE9teFJuVnh2RDI5K1V6K3NwUT09
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Willie’s memory to the Canadian Red Cross Society, 909 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC V8V 3A3. Condolences may be offered to the family below
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Lucia Mora
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Alan and Grace Lowe Our condolences to the Yow family on the loss of Mr. Yow. He was a very kind person, always friendly and attended our Hook Sin Tong Association meetings regularly prior to COVID. We will miss him. We pray that the family will be comforted during this time and that the memories of Mr. Yow will continue to bring you strength.
Alan and Grace Lowe
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Margy Ransford My heart goes out to you, the entire Yow family. Thank you for including me at the touching funeral service today. I learned so much about your Dad/husband/grandfather. Love to all, Margy Ransford
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Kyong Kim To Tony and his family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
I can’t even imagine that the pain your family are going through and nothing can describe that
Our prayer is with your family today.
May he rest in peace.
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-Your family in California We’re so sorry for your loss. Sending you all of our love!
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Antonio and Marta Yow Our most sincere condolences to you and your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. Love to you all.
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Erika Galligani (Erika Yow) Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies. I have fond memories of Uncle Willie. I remember a time when I was very young and was really nervous to talk to him. He had a very calm and kind demeanor which made our interaction pleasant. I know he will be greatly missed! Our thought and prayers are with you during this time of unimaginable loss. May God’s love and peace embrace you and bring healing.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Erika, Jossef, Keila, Bella, and Ellie
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Maria Esperanza Tam Ena,Carmencita,William,Patricia,Jose Antonio
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time
May God bless your Dad with eternal peace
He will forever be in our hearts
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Luis Fung 游生安息，一路走好！
Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. My most heartfelt condolences.
I had the good fortune to meet Don Guillermo when I first arrived in Rivas, Nicaragua, in 1963! On the weekends, he played great tunes from his 2nd floor living quarters. We lived across the street from him, and my favorite was the “Moon River.” He is always such a optimistic person with very positive attitudes that I admire. It was good to meet with him again in Victoria when we drove up from California in 2006.
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Danielle Hanus My sincerest condolences to the Yow family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Wilma Li My deepest condolences to all of you in the Yow family. Lots of love and hugs to all of you during this difficult time. Please know we are all here for you.
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Hortencia Ochoa Mora My condolences for your loss. “I wish you peace, comfort, strength and a lot of love in this sad time.” “I send you all my love at this difficult time.
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Dave Worden Tony and family:
So sorry to hear about your dad’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
Sincerely,
Dave, Lily and Krista Worden
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Shirley Ng Our condolences! Your dad will be missed. Take care!!!
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Ricky Cheng My sincere condolences to the Yow family, there are no words to convey my sadness. I don’t know Willie well even though he is my best friends father but the times that I have met and interacted with him, I know he is a generous, caring and smart man. He was always talkative and welcoming and he will be missed.
God bless and rest in peace.
De parte de Hortencia Urbina y lucia. Nicaragua!
Nuestro sentido pésame para todos ustedes Que brille para él, la luz perpetua. Siempre lo recordaremos con mucho aprecio y cariño.
Deseando Dios les dé fortaleza y paz en sus corazones.