Obituary for Gene Fee Mah
In Loving Memory of Gene Fee Mah 1929-2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gene Fee Mah on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 90 years. Gene was born in Hoi Ping, Toi-shan province in China on October 21, 1929 and arrived in Canada in 1956. He didn’t know English but through hard work and perseverance taught himself the language with a few phrasebooks and Chinese-to-English dictionaries. He settled in Lethbridge, Alberta and worked at and later became a co-owner of the Majorette Restaurant from 1958 – 1978. Taking great pride in his work and relationships with his customers, he then started another business called The Mandarin Restaurant, which he ran successfully with his partners until his retirement in 1987.
Upon his retirement, Gene moved to Calgary, Alberta to be closer to his children and their families, all of whom brought him great pride and joy. Gene will be loved and forever missed by his three sons, John (Barb), Donald (Anna) & Erick (Laureen); his seven grandchildren, Sara, Ryan, Julia, Morgan, Jacob, Sofia, & Carter and extended family and friends. Gene loved watching Tiger Woods, the Calgary Flames and the Toronto Raptors. A memorable highlight for him was Toronto winning the NBA championship this year.
He is also survived by his elder brother, Beck Gee, his ex-wife, Donna Chiu and was predeceased by his sisters, Gee Fon Har Mah, Woon Chie Mah, and his younger brother, Genman Ming Mah.
A private family gathering will be held in early 2020 to celebrate Gene’s life. If it is the desire of friends and family, memorial contributions can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation in lieu of flowers.
To view and share photos, condolences and memories of Gene, please visit www.choicememorial.com
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gene Fee Mah on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 90 years. Gene was born in Hoi Ping, Toi-shan province in China on October 21, 1929 and arrived in Canada in 1956. He didn’t know English but through hard work and perseverance taught himself the language with a few phrasebooks and Chinese-to-English dictionaries. He settled in Lethbridge, Alberta and worked at and later became a co-owner of the Majorette Restaurant from 1958 – 1978. Taking great pride in his work and relationships with his customers, he then started another business called The Mandarin Restaurant, which he ran successfully with his partners until his retirement in 1987.
Upon his retirement, Gene moved to Calgary, Alberta to be closer to his children and their families, all of whom brought him great pride and joy. Gene will be loved and forever missed by his three sons, John (Barb), Donald (Anna) & Erick (Laureen); his seven grandchildren, Sara, Ryan, Julia, Morgan, Jacob, Sofia, & Carter and extended family and friends. Gene loved watching Tiger Woods, the Calgary Flames and the Toronto Raptors. A memorable highlight for him was Toronto winning the NBA championship this year.
He is also survived by his elder brother, Beck Gee, his ex-wife, Donna Chiu and was predeceased by his sisters, Gee Fon Har Mah, Woon Chie Mah, and his younger brother, Genman Ming Mah.
A private family gathering will be held in early 2020 to celebrate Gene’s life. If it is the desire of friends and family, memorial contributions can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation in lieu of flowers.
To view and share photos, condolences and memories of Gene, please visit www.choicememorial.com