Guylaine and I were first introduced during my honeymoon (December 1997) in Las Vegas, NV. It turned out the honeymoon became a trip for three newly introduced couples plus a single guy (the husbands were highschool chums). We stayed in a motel somewhere off the Las Vegas Strip, near a Taco Bell we both came to dislike.

The wives were checked in into one room, the husbands in another room and off they went for a Las Vegas night out. Whilst the two Chinese wives went to bed as if the whole arrangement was the most normal honeymoon set up, Guylaine and I were left perplexed and fuming. The two of us ended up perching on a bench outside our bedroom. Both of us were literally smouldering volcanoes ready to erupt. The motel's empty parking lot stared sarcastically back at us. Guylaine puffed away on her cigarettes (she was a smoker then). Furious, I was pretty sure smoke came out from my ears. We found common ground in one another, this was how our friendship began.

Not long after, Guylaine joined her then husband in Hong Kong. I always admire her positive, can-do, attitude. With a computer science degree in hand, she applied her training running life using state of the art gadgets. Their house was always beautifully put together, uncluttered, practical and always spotless. Her good looking babies were always neat and appropriately dressed for the occasion. She made sure they were well aware of the set boundaries. Guylaine taught me how to live life smartly, joyfully and beautifully. She taught me how to own a credit card and manage it responsibly. With her, I came to enjoy coffee time, and shared many mouth watering cake selections.

Being a member of  the Pacific Club at Ocean Terminal Harbour View, she invited me to enjoy the spa facility. Like curious school girls we explored and tried everything accessible to us. Once the children were put to bed (and under the watchful eyes of our amahs), we would go to dinner together and neatly split the bill down the middle so we could enjoy more time together. She was always fun to be with, we had similar likes and dislikes. We could laugh our heads off and be scandalized about similar things. It was a wonderfully innocent and simple time. 

Thank you for the good time Guylaine, I will forever miss you (I often caught myself from thinking of calling/sharing stories with you).

Chandra

Dearest Lo Family,

Our hearts are heavy with sorrow as we mourn the loss of our beloved Auntie Marie. Please accept our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

May the beautiful memories you shared with auntie Marie bring you comfort and peace. We hope that these flowers will serve a small token of love and support for you and your family.

Know that we here for you, and we send our love and strength to help you through this time of grief.

With heartfelt sympathies,

Nina and James

My deepest condolences go out to all of you. Marie was such a great person. I will miss her dearly and she will forever be in my thoughts and heart ❤️.

- Marlene Valente

Matching white flower bouquet from Natalia 🤍

and peace lilly card from Jess, Bri, Cody, Skylar and Owen 🤍

arrived at the same time.

I am so so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a real special lady and our team feels so privileged to have known her. I'm so sorry this happened so quickly. Thinking of you all during this time. Sending you light as you navigate the loss of Marie. May she rest in peace.

– Annabel Francis, Nurse Practitioner, BC Leukemia/BMT Program

À toute la famille, Marc, Antoine se joignent à moi pour vous offrir nos plus profondes sympathies. Guylaine a su faire son chemin avec détermination et courage tant en ayant conserver sa sensibilité et sa bienveillance qui la caractérisait tellement bien. Tu vas nous manquer xx

Pleasease accept our heartflt condolences during this difficult time and wishing you strength, comfort and peace xx

– Renée Tremblay

It's hard to understand, but I guess I will have to try, it's not easy to say goodbye ! - Paul Lo

Our deepest condolences go to Roger, Dennis, Jonathan, Jennifer and family. We are so sorry for your loss and we wish you peace and comfort at this difficult time.

We will remember Marie by her warm, bright smile and cherish memories of time we spent together as a family.

"May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest."

Forever in our hearts, Lena, Ronnie, Stephanie and Zack

Hello,

I just wanted to send my condolences on the death of Marie. In the time I knew her and your family, it is clear that she was quite strong woman and very well loved. I am sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,
Dr. Rodrigo (Hematologist at Vancouver General Hospital)

I find myself thinking of Marie all the time. It’s a strange thought that I’m here yet she’s not…it feels like just yesterday I saw you the last time as we lunched at the golf course and I hugged you at parting until the next time we’d meet…

only we did not. And I miss you. I miss your smile and your stories you’d tell, your strength, and your friendship. Thank you Roger and Marie for being great friends who even took time and visited us when we had briefly moved away.

We are here for you Roger and look forwards to connecting soon when tears don’t come quite as easily, yet I’m sure they still will….and it’s ok.

Marie was a special light and that light will not be extinguished from our lives. She left us better for having known her and I’m grateful always to call her someone special in my small circle.

We will keep her memory alive and well Roger and send you a big hug until we soon reconnect

Lots of love from Amber and Colin