Deacon Joseph Kwok Fai Yan
elevated Dp3PZ January 14, 1954 – May 10, 2019
elevated Dp3PZ Visitation
Friday, May 17, 2019 from 4-8 p.m.
elevated Dp3PZ Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated Dp3PZ Funeral Mass
Saturday May 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.
elevated Dp3PZ St. Timothy Church, Toronto
elevated Dp3PZ Interment
elevated Dp3PZ Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery Section 21
elevated Dp3PZ Obituary
elevated Dp3PZ Yan, Deacon Joseph Kwok Fai
elevated Dp3PZ Peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving wife Shirley on May 10, 2019 at the age of 65. Beloved brother to Stephen (Shirely) and Yolanda (Jeremy). Joseph will be remembered in the hearts of his many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made directly to the Yan family. In return the family will be donating to the Freeman Centre for the Advancement of Palliative Care at the North York General Foundation.
Shirley,
I am so sorry to hear about Joseph. I feel so blessed that I had the opportunity to have dinner with the two of you a few months ago. Please know that you will be in my prayers and that I will celebrate Mass here in Detroit Saturday in communion with you and all who are able to be at his Funeral in Toronto.
Dear Shirley,
Heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the sad demise of your husband, deacon Joseph. May his soul rest in peace. May the Almighty Lord give you strength and courage to overcome this difficult time. John Monteiro
Dear Shirley,
Very sorry to hear of Joseph’s death. You and the family are in my prayers. I will off Mass for you and Joseph’s soul here in Ottawa
God bless, Fr. John Likozar
Dear Shirley.
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I offered mass for you and the repose of Dc. Joseph’s soul today in Assisi. Also, our whole group of pilgrims are praying for you and Joseph.
Rest assured of my ongoing prayers.
Fr. Bernard Messier, CC
Dear Shirley,
Our deepest and sincere condolences to you . We are all greatly saddened by this loss.
The Jesus Club members and their families were blessed to have Joseph come and say a few words to us during our Christmas meal. Joseph always supported the Jesus Club in various ways and was encouraging to all its members .
Joseph will be truly missed.
May the Lord grant him eternal rest .
Be assured of our intercession for strength and comfort for you during this time .
I am so sorry to hear of the sad news that Deacon Joseph Yan who passed away on May 10, 2019.
May he rest in the Peace and Joy of the Risen Lord. Our family will be Praying for him.
We send our condolences to his family members especially to you dear Shirley Yan.
Shirley,
May God bless and comfort you and your families during this difficult period. And please accept my sincere condolences.
Dear Shirley,
I was so saddened to hear about Dc. Joseph’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Joseph was a man of faith with a gentle spirit and joyful disposition. I will offer mass here in Ottawa for his departed soul. Rest assured of my prayers in this difficult time.
Shirley
I was sorry to hear that Deacon Joseph has passed away. He will be greatly missed at St. Timothy’s Parish. I remember receiving a blessing from him after he was ordained a Deacon. I am keeping Deacon Joseph and you in my prayers. May God comfort you and give you his peace during this difficult time.
Shirley,
I am saddened to hear Joseph’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
My Condolences to you Shirley. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.
Sincerely
Gail Ann Ferguson
Parishioner.
St. Timothy’s Parish