Died peacefully at home in the company of her daughter on December 26, 2016 in Honolulu, at the age of 91. Her survivors include her daughter Sonia L. Sugg MD, son-in-law Joel Shilyansky MD, and grand- children Naomi and Jonathan Shilyansky, of Iowa City, IA. Born in a small village near Shantou, China to Tsai Li Gang and Lee Sok Tuan, she was one of 11 daughters and 7 sons. She attending Ginling College in Nanjing, China and graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle. Home was Honolulu for her last 43 years. She retired from the Hawaii State Department of Health as a Social Worker, and deeply enjoyed her work with clients at Kalaupapa. The family wishes to thank Kam- Hon and Po-Kwan Wong for their friendship and assistance over the years. Cremation took place at Nuuanu Memorial on December 28, 2016. A private scattering of the ashes at the waters off Ala Moana will be performed on March 14, 2017 with a reception from 4 to 6 pm at 1350 Ala Moana Blvd. All are welcome to attend. Donations may be made to Ka'Ohana O Kalaupapa, PO Box 1111, Kalaupapa, Hawaii 96742. Arrangements Provided By: NUUANU MEMORIAL PARK & MORTUARY LLC
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased
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