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CYRUS MING CHAU YUNG and DORIS MARIA PIK LING YUNG

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CYRUS MING CHAU YUNG
November 22, 1933 – February 19, 2023
DORIS MARIA PIK LING YUNG
(nee CHAN)
May 1, 1937 – July 2, 2022


We announce the passing of Cyrus, after a prolonged illness, to join his wife, Doris who passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2022, in Toronto, Ontario.
They leave behind a daughter, Sonia (Gregory), and a large extended family.
Cyrus immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong to pursue an Education degree at the University of Manitoba and began teaching in 1959. He went on to spend most of his career at Glenlawn Collegiate, leaving briefly to return to Hong Kong where he taught at Maryknoll Convent School. While there, he met and married Doris in 1965 and subsequently returned to Winnipeg to resume teaching at Glenlawn. Doris joined him in Winnipeg in 1969 after the birth of their daughter. Cyrus retired as head of the Mathematics department in 1981.
In accordance with his wishes, Cyrus was cremated and will be interred at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Thornhill, Ontario to be with Doris on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. (Toronto time).
Donations to the Siloam Mission, in lieu of flowers, would be greatly appreciated.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 08, 2023

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

  • First I was fortunate enough to have Cy as my high school math teacher. He made a love of mathematics easy and fun. It was largely his inspiration that led me back to Glenlawn to teach math, where I was lucky to run into him again, this time as a colleague, mentor and friend. He had a profound positive impact on my life and I will never forget him. My deepest condolences. - Posted by: Ken Thoroski (Former student, colleague, mentee and friend) on: Mar 18, 2023

  • I am so sorry to learn of the death of Cy. We were classmates at law school - he was kind and funny and just nice to be around. I was so impressed that he decided to go to law school after retiring from teaching - although, of course, he did not think it was an impressive thing to do, he just did it! I was inspired by his example though, and decided that my age would not prevent me from pursuing my dream of obtaining an LLM, which I did at 49. Thanks Cy! My thoughts and prayers are with Cy's family. - Posted by: Pam Clarke (classmate) on: Mar 18, 2023

  • I would not have graduated except for Mr. Yung. He was always firm but patient. When I struggled in his class he not only assisted me but also set me up with a tutor. He was a favorite teacher of whom I have many fond memories. - Posted by: Pat Lowe (nee Armstrong) (Former student at Glenlawn Collegiate) on: Mar 10, 2023

  • One of my favourite teachers (& I’ve had many). Pivotal person in my education and I am so grateful to have had the good fortune to be one his students. - Posted by: Frank Stockl (Student) on: Mar 09, 2023

  • Deepest of condolences to Sonia and the entire family as you share this loss together. Parents are a critical part of our lives and the loss of both in a short time is a difficult journey. Wishing comfort in recalling some good times to help you through this time. - Posted by: David Palumbo (Friend) on: Mar 09, 2023

  • Mr Yung was my grade 10 homeroom and math teacher in 1959-60. He was well respected as a personable and fair teacher. I remember our class trip by train to Grand Beach at the end of the year. It was a first time experience for Mr Yung and we all had a fun time. My condolences to his daughter and family. - Posted by: Marlene A Mortimer (Former student) on: Mar 08, 2023

  • He was the best! - Posted by: Susan Chapman (Former student) on: Mar 08, 2023

  • I was one of Mr. Yung's student during his earliest years at Glenlawn. He was a quiet humorist who always made his classes entertaining. Not to say he couldn't be a disciplinarian as well. He always found the middle ground with somewhat subtle technique. I'm sure I am among many who remember him fondly. - Posted by: Bob Beavis (Former student) on: Mar 08, 2023

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