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Coquitlam, BC V3K 1C5
Phone: 604-936-9987
Fax: 604-468-2575
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Coquitlam, BC V3K 1C5
Phone: 604-936-9987
Fax: 604-936-6912
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In Memory of
Emmanuel Torres
Chu
Chu
1952 - 2016
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Life Story
Emmanuel Chu was born on January 1, 1952 in Catbalogan, Samar, Philippines. He is the fourth child from a family of 4 boys and 7 girls. His Father was Engsuan (Maximiano) Chu, of Chinese descent, deceased, and his mother is Purificacion Torres, of Filipina descent.
He did 6 years of elementary schooling in Sacred Heart College in his hometown and started his high school at St. Vincent de Paul Seminary for a year and, realizing that priesthood was not for him, he left and finished high school at Sacred Heart College.
During his high school years, he helped as an apprentice baker in his father’s bakery where he became an expert wafer baker. He attracted many friends because of his outgoing lifestyle, jokes, and fondness for dancing and parties.
After the bakery was burned down in the great fire of 1957, his father tried to rebuild the business to support his family, but he became very ill and with another great fire of 1969 which burned down their house, Manny’s mother and older siblings had to help support the whole family. Manny himself worked in different establishments in Catbalogan as shipper, store clerk, cashier, and sales to help his bed-ridden father, his struggling mother, and older siblings put food on their table. At the same time, he pursued a career in electronics, his favorite hobby. After finishing a Radio-TV course at Samson Vocational school, he went to Manila to look for a job. He was hired as a maintenance mechanic at Stanford Microsystems, then after 2 years, he worked as an electronic technician at Functional Business Machines for 3 years. While he was working, he enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering at the NRS Institute of Technology, but had to discontinue it later when his older sister’s application for sponsorship to Canada was approved in 1977.
He landed in Vancouver and stayed with his older sister. To better his chances of getting a job, he studied computers at Pacific Vocational Institute in Burnaby which helped him to land a job in field engineering with Victor Business Products in Richmond, BC. He worked till 1999. Then, always in search of a better paying job, he got one as an equipment handler at Canada Post in downtown Vancouver.
He became a Canadian citizen on Jan. 9, 1981.While he was working full-time, he also volunteered as a camera operator, equipment set-up man, and director of live-on-air shows with Rogers Community TV/Vancouver East Cable 10.
He was married for 27 years, but due to irreconcilable differences, he and his wife separated legally. Unfortunately, they had no children.
He loved dogs, especially his pet “Boogie” who died many years ago. His hobbies were photography and videography. He was always ready to use his videographic and photography talents in many of his siblings’ social gatherings. He loved to help his siblings especially those in financial difficulties and was extremely loyal to them. In fact, he tried to help one to come to Canada as a visitor at his expense, but Canada Immigration rejected the application. He cared not only about his siblings, but also their children. When he met one of the children of his widowed sister for the first time, he sobbed and hugged her. When he and his siblings contributed to help those in need, he always gave the biggest share. He also enjoyed dancing, and would travel to Toronto to dance at the famous but now defunct El Mocambo dance club.
He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch no. 229 in Whalley, BC which has a long and proud history in the community for hosting a parade for Remembrance Day and for sponsoring Youth, Cadets, Sports, Seniors Housing, and other causes.
In 2011, he was diagnosed with diabetes. His health gradually deteriorated, but he always kept a happy face. He tried not to be a burden to his siblings with his illness. When he died suddenly of a heart attack in his home, he left behind a grieving mother and siblings and nephews and nieces, and friends, who will remember him with fondness and love in their hearts for the rest of their lives.
He was always the life of the party with his good nature and great sense of humour. He was a great brother to all his siblings, always there to help and expected nothing in return. We are all glad to have a brother like him and surely miss him. The saddest thing is saying farewell to a great and wonderful brother. We love you.
Posted by Ernie
Tuesday March 15, 2016 at 6:09 pm
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