Victoria Shuk Ying Lau Tin
elevated AIKwM December 17, 1944 ~ January 20, 2026
elevated AIKwM Visitation
Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 12:30 – 1:15 pm
elevated AIKwM Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated AIKwM Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
elevated AIKwM To watch Mass live
elevated AIKwM Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated AIKwM Obituary
elevated AIKwM Victoria Shuk Ying Lau Tin passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026. Born on December 17, 1944, in Macau, she was the beloved daughter of the late Rosalina Gomes and Victor Lau.
elevated AIKwM She is survived by her loving husband, Ching-Lung (Gerald); her children Diane (Jordan), Noel, and Dora (Michael); and her treasured grandchildren Sean, Ian, Benjamin, Phillip and Kara. She is also fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews, and godchildren.
elevated AIKwM Victoria is reunited with her parents, her brother Edward, and her sister Cynthia.
elevated AIKwM Known affectionately as Vicky, she was a gentle and caring presence whose life was marked by love, compassion, and generosity. Shortly after her birth, her family moved back to Hong Kong with the ending of World War II. Vicky attended the Sacred Heart Canossian College from kindergarten through Form 7, where her lifelong friendships were built and her faith journey took root. After graduating from the University of Hong Kong, Vicky joined the Social Work Department of the Hong Kong Government, where she met Ching-Lung, her soul-mate. While raising her three young children, she returned to her alma mater as a social work field-instructor. She was known for putting her students first, offering steady encouragement and genuine belief in their potential. In 1989, Vicky and Ching-Lung uprooted their family and immigrated to Canada. In Toronto where they called their new home, her passion for community services continued and Vicky became a cultural interpreter working in the downtown courts. She took immense pride in her work and the friendships she formed with fellow interpreters from around the world. Together with Ching-Lung, Vicky volunteered at her church after retirement. She co-led the care group, Martha group and Vicky was a cantor of the church choir.
elevated AIKwM Vicky’s eyes sparkled when speaking with her friends and family, whether over the phone, a video chat, or during coffee or dim-sum gatherings. She listened with compassion, sharing both laughter and tears, and was known for remembering birthdays and important milestones across generations. She will be deeply missed.
elevated AIKwM In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charities closest to Vicky’s heart.
elevated AIKwM Sacred Heart Chinese Catholic Mission (SHCCM) (via the Archdiocese of Toronto)
elevated AIKwM Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
Victoria was my high school classmate in Hong Kong. She was always a sweet and very thoughtful person. We had much fun during our class reunions throughout the years.
Thank for your kind message Dora.
Diane and Family
Dear Vicky,
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
Vicki, with her beautiful voice loves singing in the church choir. She enjoyed our activities in the Canossian choir. I shall miss her dearly!
I love to name her Mrs Tin who was my instructor during my fieldwork placement at St. James’ Settlement in HK. “Janice, you look like a blooming flower…” has not only raised me up as a social worker but also led me a positive life.
It’s my great honor to become your granddaughter to whom you always shared your dishes, cherry tomatoes & laughters in Toronto. Though we are apart since my return to HK in 1993, we are not apart. You always live respectfully in my heart.
Thank you Connie and Stephen.
The Tin family
Vicky and Tin are lifelong family friends starting as university alumni, SWD colleagues and legionary sisters in the past 60 plus years. We are closer and we meet regularly since moving to Toronto. Vicky’s pleasant personality will be sorely missed. Our deepest condolences to the Tin family.
Thank you Aunt Nancy and Uncle Stephen. We appreciate your warm thoughts and kindness.
The Tin family
Dear Tin Family,
We are very saddened by the news of Victoria’s passing. May her beautiful soul rest in peace. Vicky will be warmly remembered.
We are thinking of your time of mourning and sharing your loss with sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love & Prayers,
Sylvia, John Lee and Family
Thank you for keeping us in your prayer.
The Tin family
I admire Vick’s kindness and concern for other people.
You shall be fondly remembered.
May you rest peacefully in the arms of God. 你的至愛的聖母媽媽將會常伴你。
Vicki, even though we worked together in Hong Kong at the SWD Lady Trench Training Centre for just a couple of years , I have fond memories of your bright spirit, kindness and warm personality. May you rest in peace and your beloved ones consoled by the many happy memories of you.
Thank you Helena and Lawrence.
The Tin family
Vicky ,our youngest among all the SHCC class of 1960
She participated in all our alumni activities in Toronto.
She will be sadly missed when we go for lunches and outings.
Thank you Aunt Lydia.
Diane, Noel and Dora
Dear Dora,
My family and I send you and your family our condolences.
I will put in our prayer request to the ASL priest .
May she rest in Peace .
Blessings ,
Mary Jackson and family
Sorry for your loss. My condolence to the Tin family.
Thanks Lisa.
Diane and family
@Mary Jackson, thank you so much for your condolences in ASL. HUGS.
We are sending our condolences to the Tin family.
Appreciate your kind thoughts, Swasti.
Diane and family
My condolences to the Tin family, especially Diane and Jordan and their children.
Thank you Carolyn for your kind thoughts.
Diane and family
Vicky is not just a colleague, she is a most caring friend. She brings joy, warmth, and encouragement to everyone she meets. And above all, I admire her for she always practices what she preaches. Thank you so much, dear Vicky. I shall always find comfort and inspiration from your radiant smile and loving kindness.
Thank you Aunt Anna for your kind thoughts.
Diane, Noel and Dora
Vicky is not only an old friend and colleague of SWD, but also my eldest daughter Yvonne’s godmother. We always remember her smile and very positive attitude, as well as her readiness to share sadness and joy with all in the group. Although the Tin family has migrated to Toronto in the late 80s, we have maintained dialogue throughout these years and we treasure the moments that we spent together, no matter in HK or Toronto, with updates on our life and that of our children and even grandchildren.
It is really sad to hear the news that Vicky has passed away. Our deepest condolences to Tin and the whole family. May she rest in peace, returning to the eternal kingdom of God.
We miss you!
Pat & Antonio
Yvonne, Raphael and Babiana
Our thoughts and prayer are with you,goodbye to a wonderful woman. ENDLESS THOUGHTS R.I.P
Dear Aunt Pat and Uncle Antonio,
Thank you for keeping us in thoughts and prayers.
The Tin family
Our thoughts and condolences are with the Tin family.
Thank you Joyce and the SHN Pharmacy Team.
Diane and family
Auntie Vicky was my godmother, and I always remember she had a bright and happy voice, with a good positive energy every time we met her. It is such a sad news for our whole family. Wish that the memories of her positive character can keep influencing her friends and family. Our deepest condolences to Tin’s family. May she rest in peace.
Yvonne
Our condolences to the Tin Family for their recent loss. We will always cherish the happy times we had together from childhood to old age. As a devout Catholic we are sure that Vicky is now resting peacefully in heaven united with her parents and other siblings.
Julia and Luke Wong
Victoria and Cynthia Lau were very close cousins of mine. Vicky was so clever and diligent, I admired her since I was a kid. Vicky was an example of Love, Faith and Hope. I will follow her all the way
ur condolences to the TIN Family for their recent loss. We will always cherish the happy times we had together with Vicky from childhood to old age. As a devout Catholic we are sure that Vicky is now resting peacefully in heaven united with her parents and other siblings.
Julia and Luke Wong from Hong Kong
Vicky has always been a loving and caring cousin, we will miss her deeply 💔, Dear Vicky, this quote comes into my mind : Time may pass and fade away, but my memory of you will always stay. May you rest in peace in God’s eternal kingdom 🙏
Annette & Sam
I have known Victoria since our university days. I was impressed by her devotion and active participation in the Catholic Society and the Legion of Mary. In the late 1980’s, both her family and mine immigrated to Toronto. Providence even put us together to serve Sacred Heart Chinese Catholic Mission in the last eleven years. Her strong faith and enthusiastic service continued to inspire me. She lived out the spirit of her favorite prayer, the Suscipe, accepting God’s will in all things. While we miss Victoria, the great example of her love for God and neighbors will live on in our memory. As a faithful and beloved daughter of Our Blessed Mother, Victoria is enjoying heavenly bliss in the embrace of Our Heavenly Father!
給正龍
淑英安詳別
悠然見聖容
總會記掛你
得嘗恩寵濃
祈兄台保重
活在主愛中
宏源
Dear Gerald and family, Sorry and sad to hear Victoria has left us. Our deepest condolences. May her soul rest in peace. We shall miss Victoria and her sweet voice and positive attitudes as church cantor 😇will be remembered by all church brothers and sisters. 🙏
聖心堂朋友 David Lee and Maria Pang
Vicky has always been a loving and caring cousin, we will miss her deeply 💔, Dear Vicky, this quote comes into my mind : Time may pass and fade away, but my memory of you will always stay. May you rest in peace in God’s eternal kingdom 🙏
Annette & Sam
Vicky has always been a loving and caring cousin, she will be deeply & sorely missed by all of us.
Dear Vicky, this quote to you comes into my mind: Time will pass and fade away, but my memory of you will always stay.
May you rest in peace in God’s eternal kingdom.
Love Annette & Sam
Vicky has always been a loving and caring cousin as far as I can remember. She will be deeply missed by all of us.
Dear Vicky, this quote comes into my mind to express my sorrow of your departure:
Time will pass and fade away, but my memory of you will always stay…may you rest in peace in God’s eternal Kingdom
Love, Annette and Sam
Condolences to the Tin family especially our colleague Diane her husband Jordan and their children
My thoughts and prayers are with you Diane and your family. Your mum is now resting in peace.
Hi Ieva,
Thank you so much for your thoughts and message.
Diane and Family
Victoria Tin LAU was a very good elder sister. When I was young was off the right track she guided me back to the right path and taught me many rightful things. She is a top lady and I missed her very much.
Hi Rex,
Thank you for sharing.
Diane and Family
RIP Goo Ma – my memories of you will always stay.You should be happily living with Cyn Goo Jie in heaven now.
Our deepest condolences to Uncle Tin, Dai Yan, Dai Tung and Dai Lok.
With love,
Karen (Gar Man) and sisters
Hi Karen,
Thank you for your thoughts.
Diane, Noel, and Dora
We will always remember your kindness and thoughtfulness. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Mrs. Tin’s love and compassion overflow and shine on all who are near her. In her, I see Jesus, and every conversation with her fills my heart with heavenly warmth and love.
Joanne and I were saddened to hear of the loss of your mom. We are thinking of you.
Diane, thinking of you, your family, and wishing you peace and the opportunity to see and feel the legacy left to so many by your mother each and every day.
I just wanted to say that I will miss Vicky sorely. She was a very good friend since our university days and we have kept in touch all these years either in Toronto or Hongkong. Please accept my deepest condolences to the family.