Fook Ho Gin's Obituary
Fook H. Gin, aged 85, died peacefully in his sleep at his Oakland home on the morning of May 7th, 2023.
He was born on December 27th, 1937 in Guangdong, China, to Gim Ming Gin (father) and Ze Gum Yip (mother). Fook H. Gin grew up in rural China, in a typical large family of seven siblings. He received his education in Guangdong, China, and later moved to Hong Kong, where he worked as an electrician.
He immigrated to the United States in the year 1986 and established roots in San Francisco surrounded by friends and family. He spent 16 years as a carpenter in the bay area, retiring in 2002 and settling down in Oakland Chinatown. In his past time, he enjoys playing mahjong or going fishing with his friends.
Fook H. Gin is survived by his wife Zhu J. Liang, his three children (Greg, Jerry, William), and his two grandchildren (Marcus, and Riley).
A funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Skylawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home.
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