Ann Marchie

elevated nHm76 August 26, 1943 ~ September 28, 2025

elevated nHm76 Visitation
Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

elevated nHm76 Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated nHm76 Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

elevated nHm76  To watch Mass live

elevated nHm76 Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7

elevated nHm76 Obituary

elevated nHm76 Ann Tengkin was born on August 26, 1943 in Macao where she spent her elementary years, until her family moved to Trinidad in 1954. From there she finished her schooling before joining the Bank of Nova Scotia. Ann met Walter and they married in 1966 in Trinidad. They welcomed their only child Candice in 1971 and immigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1973. After Walter’s passing in 1976 Ann raised Candice as a single mother, before finally relocating to Calgary in 1998, to be with Candice and her family.

elevated nHm76 Ann spent her early childhood playing with her two older brothers, much like a tomboy. By age 10 she took care of others and was her mom’s trusted helper, while her older siblings studied and younger siblings played. She was very grateful and blessed by their love and support throughout the years, especially after being widowed at the young age of 33. She found her strength in the Lord to face any challenge.

elevated nHm76 Ann devoted herself to her daughter, extended family and her grandchildren. She cherished her grandchildren; she was a part of their lives in every way and their biggest cheerleader in all their activities. She never hesitated to find a way to make things fun for those around her; laughter was the best medicine. She loved entertaining her nieces and nephews and eventually her grandchildren. She would take them on outings, tell them her fairytale bedtime stories, host sleepovers, and take them to Blue Jays games, to name a few. She found joy in those precious times spent with family, always prioritizing to spend time with those she loved.

elevated nHm76 Ann was also an avid and talented cook and hostess; she was in her element at social gatherings, taking care of others and making sure they were well fed and having a great time. Ann had a generous and playful heart. She loved going to Chinese operas and attending special events such as attending the parade celebrating the Blue Jays’ World Series wins, or seeing Pope John Paul II’s papal procession in Toronto. Her enthusiasm was infectious for events like these. She loved travelling the world; her 100+ collection of souvenir spoons proudly displayed was a reminder of all the places she had visited.

elevated nHm76 Ann was a also hardworking, astute and loyal employee at Scotiabank for over 30 years. She worked her way up from a branch teller/accounting officer to the Investigations Unit Head office in Toronto and the CAU in Calgary. She made many life-long friends during her career. In her retirement she spent many years volunteering at Wing Kei Chinese Seniors home.

elevated nHm76 Many have been blessed to have known Ann. She could strike up a conversation with people of all ages and walks of life, especially about her favourites topics: sports, politics and world events.

elevated nHm76 Most of all, she was deeply devoted to caring for her family, instilling a caring and welcoming attitude in the loved ones she leaves behind. Ann passed away peacefully in Calgary surrounded by her family.

elevated nHm76 She will be greatly missed by her daughter Candice (Kuen), her grandchildren Alyssa, Kristian and Chantel, her siblings John (Kathy), Paul, Mary (her sister in-law), Alice (Carl), her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Walter; her parents; her brother, David; and many other beloved family members.

elevated nHm76 In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to make a donation to Diabetes Canada in honour of Ann.

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