Victor passed away suddenly at home on June 9, 2019 at age 51. He is survived by his beloved mother (whom he lived with) Sue Donald; and his sister, Linda Yee and her family from Nova Scotia, brother-in-law, Dr. Kenny Yee, niece Laura Yee and nephew Colin Yee.
Victor was predeceased by his father, Tony Chan; step-father, Doug Donald; and nephew, Andrew Yee.
“Vic”, as he was known to his family and friends, was born and grew up in Malaysia. He moved with his mother and sister to Victoria, BC when Sue married Doug Donald in 1984. After graduating from Mount Douglas High School in Victoria, he moved to Toronto where he trained in Dental Technology at George Brown College. After working several years in Toronto, Victor moved to Vancouver, and finally back to Victoria when he retrained as a Personal Care Worker. Everyone who knew Vic know his high standard of professionalism in the care that he provided to all of his clients. He always went above and beyond the call of duty when it came to work. He was also an avid fitness buff! He certainly had his share of injuries and surgeries but that never kept him from an active lifestyle, the result was clearly obvious just by looking at Vic! He loved his bicycles. Every bike was assembled from the best of parts that he carefully chose (from eBay).
Vic was really gifted with his hands. This was obvious even in his childhood days. This is the reason he chose Dental Tech as his profession. This wonderful talent was also manifested in his love of building and painting plastic Model toys. His room always displayed the many hours of meticulous work on military vehicles like tanks and planes. Vic’s models toys were prize winners at local competitions. Vic also loved his RC toys. He started with RC racing cars but eventually became an Air Soft gun enthusiast, collector and eBayer. Star Wars and all its collectibles also became his passion. He was a Star Wars Nut, studying the details of every episode right down to the minutest detail. And so Vic became known as a Collector in his own right.
On that fateful Sunday morning of June 9, 2019, our family lost a son, brother, and uncle. Our community lost a Health Care Professional; an Airsoft and Star Wars Collector, and a Friend. Vic will always be loved, and sorely missed….
A Funeral Service will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 2 pm with reception to follow. Cremation on a later date has been arranged.
In lieu of flowers, donations to BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Jeff Beatson
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Adlai & Jeri Lynn Cunningham Our sincere sympathy to the family.
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Steven, Angie, Christian, Elliott & Lucas Dearest Aunty Sue, Linda, Kenny, Laura and Collin, please accept our deepest condolences. We loved Vic and have fond memories of him! Praying that you find peace and comfort even in this difficult time! With much love, Steven, Angie, Christian, Elliott and Lucas
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Sharon, Alvin and Family Dearest Aunty Sue Ching, Linda, Kenny, Laura and Colin, Alvin and I are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts grieve with you. We will remember Vic for his gentle and accommodating nature. We continue to keep all of you in prayer. May God be your strength and comfort.
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Terry and Christine Our deepest sympathies to you Mrs. Donald, Linda, Kenny, Laura and Colin. May you all know God’s presence and comfort at this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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cskhong Dear Sue Ching and Linda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We share your grieve.Victor was a lovable and loving nephew. May his soul rest in peace. May God bless and confort you and your families during this difficult period.
Sis Dorcas and Chai Seng
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Elizabeth Khong Dearest Aunty Sue Ching, Linda, Kenny and family, we are sad for your loss. We will miss Vic lots. He was a very unique person. We ask the Lord to comfort you and give you His peace and keep you well. Love
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Dorcus Chung Dear Sister Sue Ching and family,
My deepest condolenses. May God’s peace and comfort surround you at his time.Look forward to the future that God has planned for you. Trust in Him.
God is your shepherd. Follow His ways.
Your sister Dorcas
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chung chee kong Sincerely condolences to ur family .im may ching brother chee kong .from Malaysia
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Betty Stewart Sincerest Sympathy to your family!
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Mardee Nickerson Linda and family,
Our thoughts have been with you since hearing of the loss of your brother. We know our Lord and Saviour’s arms of comfort and encouragement will surround you. Praying for you.
Mardee and Philip
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Sheila and Neal Smith We are thinking of you and praying that you will know God’s peace . So sorry.
Neal and Sheila
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Clark & Liz Hubley Thinking of you all at such a hard time of loss! May you know the constant nearness and comfort of our Lord! Sending our sincere sympathies
Clark & Liz Hubley
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Dave Campbell To all of Vic’s treasured family,
I have been friends with Vic for the past 14 years and I am devistated at his passing. He was always such a generous and kind friend to me. We would spend many hours sharing in our love of collecting our Star wars and other hobbies.
Victor would take time in trying to teach me new things about how do do repairs, or show me how he would completely need a new part for something that he would just fabricate himself… A jack of all trades with his talents.
My sincere thoughts are with his lovely mother who was very kind with me.
I am very appreciative for the time that I had knowing him, you will be missed friend.Love Dave
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Edith Stewart My sincere sympathies are with you during this difficult time. A sudden death like his is so hard, especially when you are so far away and he is so young. The God of all comfort will be very near you all. Give my sympathy to your dear mother Linda. It will be so hard for her also. Thinking of and praying for you all.
Much love in Him.
Edith Stewart
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Pam & Don Anderson Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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Sandra d’Entremont Dear Sue, Linda , Kenny and kids :
My thoughts are with you all at this terrible time and pray that God in His loving way will give you the strength you need at this time .
I only met Vic a few times in N.S. but became very fond of him and enjoyed his company – May he Rest In Peace and stay with you all in the memories you have .
Love Sandy
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Warmest Love Paul and Joanne. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Vic’s mother and the rest of the family. May you all find the Love of God surrounding you st this very sad time.
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Stephanie, Matt and Jenna Adams Linda, Kenny, Laura and Colin thinking of you all during this sad time. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
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Debbie Nonis Dear Linda and (as we knew you in school) Mrs Chan
My deepest condolences to the two of you and the rest of your family. May he rest in peace.
Love
Debbie Nonis
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Eunice Goh Dearest Aunty Sue. Linda & Kenny. Laura & Collin.
We are very sad to learn of Vic’s passing.
Vic will always be loved and cherished by many people he knew n many lives he touched as a healthcare professional.
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you in this time of grief.
May God bless you all and keep you always in his tender care n love.
May God grant peace & understanding to all.
May Vic rest in peace in the arms of God.
Love n hugs fr across the miles.
Eunice & Andrew
Meaghan & KeanePsalm 23
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Shelagh M MacKinnon To Sue and Linda, Kenny and Family
Our heartfelt condolences and Christian sympathy is with you
May your memories and your faith be a constant source of comfort through our Lord who is our Shepherd.
With the caring of our entire Congregation,Rev Shelagh MacKinnon
To Sue and family, I am so sorry for your loss. When I lived in Victoria, I worked with Victor at Broadmead Lodge. We were really good friends. We worked together, went to the gym together, did martial arts together. He was one of my closest friends ever. I only found out today about his passing. Sue I am so sorry and my heart and my prayers go out to you and your family. I know I will truly miss my friend.