Category: News
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Sylvia Wong Obituary: Stockton, CA Icon and Award-Winning Real Estate Agent Passes Away
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in NewsSylvia Wong was a trailblazer. She passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, embraced by the love of her devoted husband of 55 years, her three cherished sons, two beloved daughters-in-law, four adoring grandsons, and her extended family who meant the world to her. Sylvia was born in Hong Kong and raised by her widowed…
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Wongs Recognized As Chinese Benevolent Association Celebrates 100 Years
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in NewsOn May 25, 2024, the Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA), dedicated to promoting Confucian ethics and fostering the welfare of the Chinese community, celebrated its 100th anniversary in Stockton, California. Established in 1924, the CBA has been a vital part of Stockton’s Chinese community, and its centennial milestone is a testament to its enduring commitment to…
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Sylvia Wong Named CCSS 2017 Citizen of the Year
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in NewsOn a lively Saturday, March 5, 2017, the City of Stockton, California, came alive with the grandest Chinese celebration in the Central Valley, featuring a spectacular festival and a dazzling parade. Amidst the joyous festivities, Sylvia Wong was honored with the esteemed title of Citizen of the Year by the Chinese Cultural Society of Stockton…
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Dr. Henry Wong Named CCSS 2010 Citizen of the Year
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in NewsOn Saturday, March 6, 2010, the multicultural city of Stockton played host to the largest Chinese celebration in the Central Valley, featuring a lively festival and a grand parade. Among the highlights of this event was the honoring of Dr. Henry Wong as the Citizen of the Year by the Chinese Cultural Society of Stockton…
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Henry and Sylvia Wong Nursing Education Endowment in San Joaquin County Established
In 2008, Henry and Sylvia Wong made a significant donation to the St. Joseph’s Foundation in San Joaquin County to establish the Henry and Sylvia Wong Nursing Education Endowment. This endowment will support the annual continuing education symposium named the Henry and Sylvia Wong Symposium for Nurses. The symposium will be organized collaboratively by San…
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Henry Wong Building and Scholarship Fund at Tsinghua University
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Dr. Henry Wong immigrated from China to join his grandfather in Montreal at the tender age of 13. Even after 55 years, he remained connected to his Chinese heritage. Upon achieving considerable professional success, he demonstrated his commitment to his roots by making a substantial donation to Tsinghua University in Beijing. This generous contribution not…
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Establishment of the Henry and Sylvia Wong Forum in Medicine at McMaster University
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in NewsHenry and Sylvia Wong, both alumni of McMaster University, have established the Henry and Sylvia Wong Forum in Medicine. This innovative annual forum aims to advance research and public education in medicine. Henry was a member of McMaster’s medical school’s second graduating class in 1973. He is now a radiation oncologist in California. His wife, Sylvia, graduated…