Ko Yin Mao's Obituary
Ko Yin (Anna) Mao
September 25, 1947 – January 16, 2025
With deepest respect and admiration, we honor the life of Ko Yin (Anna) Mao, who passed away on January 16, 2025, at Stanford Hospital in the Bay Area, California, United States, at the age of 77. Born on September 25, 1947, in Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, she was the daughter of the late Zhi Xiang Mao and Hang Yuan Xu. She was also one of seven siblings: predeceased by her siblings Wen Yang Mao, Wen Bo Mao, and Wu Yin Mao, and survived by her siblings Chu Yin Mao, Wen Yuan Mao, and Wen Man Mao, with whom she shared close and loving bonds.
Ko Yin (Anna) Mao was the wife of the late Suen Ming Kho, who passed away in 2019. Together, they shared a life of partnership, joy, and treasured memories. She was a loving mother to Anristie Kho and Nick Kho, a cherished mother-in-law to Michael Hong and Zuki Io, and a proud grandmother to Aiden Kho and Lucas Hong. Her family was her greatest pride and her enduring legacy.
Ko Yin (Anna) Mao had a passion for life and the ability to bring people together through cooking. She loved baking bread and pastries, preparing traditional Chinese dishes, and enjoying dim sum (“yum cha”) with family and friends. These meals symbolized her love for sharing food and connection, making every gathering special. Beyond the kitchen, she expressed her creativity through sewing, creating thoughtful and practical pieces for her loved ones.
Traveling was a meaningful part of Ko Yin (Anna) Mao’s life, not just for the joy of seeing new places, but as a way to strengthen her family bonds. She cherished traveling with her family to spend time together and to visit relatives overseas. Her travels took her to Italy, England, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, and more, enriching her life with treasured memories of family connections.
In her free time, she enjoyed playing ping pong with her friends, which kept her active and brought her joy and camaraderie.
Born in China, Ko Yin (Anna) Mao lived in Hong Kong for over 40 years before moving to the Bay Area in California, United States. She embraced each chapter of her life with resilience and optimism, spreading love and joy wherever she called home.
Surrounded by her loving family, Ko Yin (Anna) Mao passed away peacefully. Family members in the United States were by her bedside, while family overseas stayed connected through video calls until her very last moment. This profound display of unity and love reflects the remarkable bonds she nurtured throughout her life.
Known for her compassionate heart, quiet strength, and boundless generosity, Ko Yin (Anna) Mao created a warm and welcoming home where the values of love, kindness, and tradition thrived. Her love, wisdom, and enduring spirit will forever be remembered. Her teachings and values will remain in the hearts of her children — Anristie Kho and Nick Kho — her grandchildren — Aiden Kho and Lucas Hong — and all whose lives she touched. Reunited now with her husband, Suen Ming Kho, her memory will continue to inspire generations to come.
Funeral Service Details:
A funeral service in honor of Ko Yin (Anna) Mao’s life will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Skylawn Funeral Home’s Pacific Chapel, followed by a burial service at 11:30 AM at Skylawn Memorial Park. Family and friends are invited to join in remembrance and to reflect on her remarkable legacy.
Chinese Version:
毛柯音
1947年9月25日 – 2025年1月16日
我們以最深的敬意追悼毛柯音女士，她於2025年1月16日辭世，享年77歲。她在美國加州灣區的 斯坦福醫院（Stanford Hospital） 與世長辭，為她充滿愛與奉獻的一生畫上了圓滿的句號。她於1947年9月25日出生於中國浙江省衢州市，是已故父親毛志翔和母親徐杭媛的女兒，也是七位兄弟姐妹之一。她的三位兄妹毛文揚、毛文波和毛婺音已先她而去，而她的三位姊弟毛楚音、毛文原和毛文滿一直與她保持著深厚的親情聯繫。
毛柯音女士是已故丈夫高宣明（2019年辭世）的妻子。他們共同走過了一段充滿愛與幸福的歲月，留下了無數珍貴的回憶。她是兩位孩子 —— 高磊和高天隆的慈母，是兩位孫子 —— 高弘和洪浚仁的祖母，也是親愛的女婿洪昌友和兒媳姚慰慈的岳母。她的家庭是她生命的核心，而她的愛與奉獻將永遠留存在親人和朋友的心中。
毛柯音女士熱愛生活，尤其喜愛烘焙麵包與糕點、烹製中式傳統佳餚，以及享用點心（「飲茶」）。與家人和朋友一起飲茶是她最喜愛的活動之一，象徵著她對分享美食與聯繫情感的珍視。她也熱愛縫紉，為家人製作出實用且充滿心意的衣物。
旅行對於毛柯音女士來說，既是探索新地方的方式，更是與家人共度時光、拜訪海外親友的重要契機。她的足跡遍布美國、意大利、英國、泰國、馬來西亞、印尼、中國、台灣等地，每一次旅行都充滿與家人聯繫的溫馨回憶。
她也喜歡與朋友打乒乓球，這不僅讓她保持活力，也讓她與摯友共享歡樂時光。
毛柯音女士出生於中國，在香港生活了40多年，最終移居美國加州灣區。在人生的每個階段，她都展現了適應力與樂觀精神，將愛與快樂帶給身邊的每個人。
毛柯音女士最終在家人的深切關愛中離世。美國的家人一直陪伴在她的床邊，遠在海外的親人則通過視訊，陪伴她走過人生的最後時刻。這樣的團結與愛充分體現了她一生所建立的深厚親情與人際關係。
毛柯音女士以她的仁愛、堅韌與無私的奉獻而為人所敬仰。她用愛打造了一個溫暖的家庭，將愛、善良與傳統作為家庭生活的核心價值。她的教誨和精神將永遠活在她的孩子 —— 高磊與高天隆，她的孫子 —— 高弘和洪浚仁，以及所有受她影響的人的心中。如今，她已與丈夫高宣明團聚。我們對她的記憶將用以繼續激勵後代，延續她的生命之光。
追悼會信息：
毛柯音女士的追悼會將於2025年1月28日（星期二）上午9時30分至11時30分在 百齡園 Skylawn Funeral Home 的 Pacific Chapel 舉行。隨後將於上午11時30分在百齡園 Skylawn Memorial Park 舉行下葬儀式。
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