Pui Sim Ching Yim's Obituary
With heavy hearts, the Yim family regrets to announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Pui Sim Ching Yim. Pui Sim passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023, at the age of 90 after a gradual decline in her health. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.
Pui Sim was born on September 9, 1932 in Zhongshan City, in the Guangdong Province of China. She was a beloved mother to three children (Janet, Cindy, and Sammy), grandmother to six grandchildren (Winnie, Wilson, Serena, Brandon, Kevin, and Justin), and great-grandmother to four great-grandchildren (Callie, Jimmy, Hailey, and Kaycee).
Pui Sim and her late husband John Yim were married in 1951 and lived in Hong Kong. In 1976, Pui Sim and John together with their family, immigrated to San Francisco. She enjoyed mahjong, Cantonese opera, and spending time with family and friends.
A private funeral and burial service will be held on Tuesday, February 7th at 10:00am in the Pacific Chapel at the Skylawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association. Donations (check payable to “AHA”) can be sent to the following address:
AHA c/o Pui Sim Ching Yim
1419 Burlingame Ave, Ste P
Burlingame, CA 94010
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