elevated my5lG March 20, 1946 – May 12, 2024
elevated my5lG Visitation
Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00 am – 11:45 am
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated my5lG Funeral Mass
Friday, May 17, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated my5lG Click here to view the mass.
elevated my5lG Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – Section 43
elevated my5lG Reception at 3pm
elevated my5lG New Century Restaurant – 398 Ferrier St. Markham, ON L3R 2Z5
elevated my5lG Please RSVP Alfred at 416.727.2393.
elevated my5lG Obituary
elevated my5lG Back lee Chin (March 20 1946 – May 12 2024) passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. He was a devoted husband to Wai Ying, a proud father of his sons, Alfred and Brian and a loving Gung Gung to his grandchildren, Mason and Lorenzo. He will be missed by his daughters-in- law, Abby and Cookie and many of his extended family and friends.
elevated my5lG Born in Clarendon Jamaica, Joe, as he is known by many, was proud of his Chinese Jamaican roots. Blending the two cultures together, he often spoke fondly of his childhood growing up in Jamaica, all while upholding Chinese traditions. He moved to Canada in 1979 and started a family shortly after. Always hard working he built a reputation based on loyalty, honesty and kindness.
elevated my5lG Joe retired in 2011 and spent his time rooting for his favorite sports teams, listening to music and teaching his grandchildren his favorite songs. He leaves behind a legacy of unwavering love, humility and respect. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. https://rb.gy/8td6to
Dear Uncle Joe,
We will miss you very much. You were a kind and amazing person. We will miss your hilarious stories and descriptions of events. Rest in peace Uncle Joe, you will be missed dearly.
In heaven I hear there is no beer, that’s why we had to drink it here cuz. Rest in peace cuz, God bless.