Gordon Wu 10/02/1938 - 12/02/2024

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WU, Gordon QSM - Passed away peacefully on 12 February 2024 at Wellington Hospital aged 86 years.

Dearly loved husband of Yvonne. Loving father and father-in-law of Danny & Rebecca, Karen, Rodney & Kathryn. Loved Yeh Yeh to Justin and Nicole, and Eloise.

Special thanks to the staff of Ward 5 North Wellington Hospital for their care of Gordon.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated. These can be made online at: www.wfa.org.nz/donate

Messages to the Wu family may be left in Gordon's tribute book on this page.

A service for Gordon will be held at Old St Paul's, 34 Mulgrave St, Pipitea, Wellington on Saturday 17 February 2024 at 10am followed by private cremation.

The service can be viewed via the livestream tab above.

www.tributes.co.nz/ViewMyTribute.aspx?id=20126

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Jude Chan
14/02/2024


Dear Auntie Yvonne and Family,

So sorry for the loss of dear Uncle Gordon.

Strength and Courage x

Love Jude



Helen Wong
13/02/2024


Sorry to hear of the sad news - Gordon. Working with you and the late Prof Henry Chan for the 80th anniversary book Zengcheng New Zealanders, was the beginning of my interest in the Jungseng history of NZ. Both of your mentorship was great. Farewell Gordon - The Tung Jung Association will be sorer without your awesome knowledge. Thanks for the memories. RIP. Condolences to you Yvonne and to daughter Karen. You will be missed. Helen Wong




Claire Young
13/02/2024


Dear Mrs Wu, Danny, Rebecca, Karen, Rodney and Kathryn,

We are so very sorry to hear the sad news of Mr Wu's passing.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
With our deepest sympathy,

Claire, Alex and family.



Cameron Sang
13/02/2024


Thank you Gordon, for sharing your knowledge, and your support over the years.







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Bruce Sew Hoy
15/02/2024


Dear Mrs Wu, Danny & Rebecca, Karen, Rodney & Kathryn, Justin & Nicole, and Eloise,

We are truly sorry and saddened to hear of Mr Wu's recent passing.
Our condolences to all the family for your loss.
Cherish all the memories of Mr Wu, and may it bring you much comfort and peace during this time of sorrow.

Bruce, Kelly & Greg, Shannin & Bobby, Jonathan & Joanne, Emma & Anthony, and families.



Cedric Lowe
14/02/2024



Cedric and Wendy Lowe

14/2/2024


Dear Yvonne,

So sorry to learn of the passing of Gordon.

Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your Family in your great loss.

Community spirit was synonymous with Gordon and he will be greatly missed by many.

We will treasure with fondness the memories of a lifelong friendship which you extended to us Gordon.

May you rest in peace.

Take good care of yourselves.

With Much love

Cedric and Wendy




John Lowe
14/02/2024


So sad to hear of this sad news. Gordon was a well-respected and well-known friend of which our relationship ties go back a long, long way. Thank you, Gordon, for all your happy times with myself and the Lowe family.
Rest in peace my dear friend.

John Lowe and family



Patti & Edgar Eng
14/02/2024


Dear Yvonne,

We're sadden to learn the passing of Gordon. Our condolences to your family.

Gordon was a leader in the Chinese community especially his tireless energy spent with the Jungseng community so we would not loose touch. We will always be grateful for his research into the Wu family tree and explaining the links that binds our families together.

Our visits to NZ would always include a generous invitation from Gordon to catch up and trade stories. Many fond memories.

Patti and Edgar (Canada)



Jocelyn Choong
14/02/2024


Sorry to hear of Gordons passing, Our families (ie Wong She) have a history going back over a hundred years, My condolences to the family. Rest in Peace,

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Leslie Kwok
15/02/2024


Dear Aunty Yvonne & family,

Please accept my heartfelt condolences for Uncle Gordon's passing, I will forever remember him as a tireless man who did so much for our community and the wider community alike. I really got to know him during starting from our time together in the Tung Jung association, he was a driving force in keeping the association going and stayed active long after he should have retired from it, for that every member is proud of him and his work, he will be greatly missed.

At a personal level, I will be forever grateful for the help he gave me in my moment of need with the Chinese language, the candid chats about life and life advice, I thoroughly enjoyed reciprocating with helping him on computer problems & questions, I have so many fond memories of all the time I spent with him and enjoying the wonderful homemade baking Aunty Yvonne would lay out for me when I visited.

God's speed Uncle Gordon, may you rest in peace, you have left the world a better place and it was an absolute pleasure to have known you.



Thomas Chong
15/02/2024


My family has had a long association with the Wu Family and in my recent involvement with the Tung Jung Association I have had the pleasure of meeting Gordon and Yvonne on many occasions.

In sharing common ancestorial roots (and because my father and brothers passed away when I was very young) I found Gordon’s memories of them and our discussions about my Chinese roots invaluable.

I will miss my talks with Gordon - his enthusiasm; passion and energy.

Thomas Chong & Nicola Clissold and Family
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Deanna Wong
15/02/2024


Dear Auntie Yvonne, Rodney, Kathryn, Karen and family
So so sorry to hear re uncle Gordon. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Uncle Gordon was full of life, tireless in his efforts ranging from work, gardening, volunteering, giving back to the community, teaching, travelling, and being a great role model to us all. He gave everything and everyone his best. An amazing friend and support for us for so many years and for others as well with auntie Yvonne. He was a pillar of the community and we will miss him dearly. Forever grateful for the time he gave.
Xoxxo Deanna and Alex




Susan Zou
15/02/2024


Dear Yvonne and family

I am so sorry to hear the sorrowful news and greatly saddened for the loss of your dearly loved husband.

I first met Gordon in 2017 for the “Stories of Chinese New Zealanders” Wellington Access Radio programme. Gordon helped me a lot, by writing a reference for my funding application, introducing potential interviewees and bringing me to visit them by his car and so on. In 2021 Gordon and I visited Petone Settlers’ Museum and discussed about how to let the new Chinese immigrants know about the history of earlier Chinese New Zealanders and cooperate together.

Gordon contributed hugely to the Wellington Chinese communities, as he carried the spirit of helping people from his ancestors.

Mr. Gordon Wu was a widely respected and very kind person and I will always miss him.

Please take care and look after yourselves.

With deepest condolences.

Susan Zou

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Walter Young
17/02/2024


Dear Mrs Wu, Danny and Rebecca, Karen, Rodney and Kathryn, Justin and Nicole, and Eloise

Sorry to hear Of Mr Wu’s passing.

I fondly remember when I lived in Wellington between 1987 – 1990 and would visit regularly, Mr and Mrs Wu were always very welcoming. Mr Wu was always tinkering with his video recording equipment. Danny mentioned Mr Wu was a hoarder and this was apparent when the front passenger seat of my old leaky car had overstayed its welcome in his garage and he told me to clear it out and to make room for … other stuff!

The service was beautiful and it was great to hear about Mr Wu from family and friends. The photos are always are great way to reflect on ones past.

Our thoughts are with you all.

Walter, Jenny, Samuel, Thu, baby Leo and Jackson Young



James, Anne, & Richard Fong
17/02/2024


To Mrs Wu, Danny and Rebecca, Karen, Rodney and Kathryn, Justin and Nicole, and Eloise,

Our deepest condolences. So sorry.

Thank you, Gordon, for all you've done for our community. Thank you for the many years of friendship and kindness. We will miss you.

James, Anne, and Richard Fong



Malcolm Young
17/02/2024


Aunty Yvonne, Danny, Karen, Rodney and families
On behalf of the Centre I extend our deepest condolences on Uncle Gordon’s passing. He will be missed by all the members of the wider Chinese community, his leadership of the Tung Jung Association and all the many community initiatives including the Centre which he led or participated in is an indication of his commitment to the community.
Our thoughts are with you.

Malcolm Young



Wo Yee Wong
17/02/2024


In memory of Mr Gordon Wu

We appreciate your many years of dedication and work for the Tung Jung Association and the wider local Chinese Community.

You will be sadly missed.

Deepest sympathy to the Wu family.

Wo Yee Wong



Barry Young
17/02/2024


Dear Mrs Wu, Danny & Rebecca, Karen, Rodney & Kathryn, Justin & Nicole, and Eloise,

We are saddened to hear of Mr Wu's passing and send our heartfelt condolences to the Wu family. He and Aunty Yvonne should be proud to know that they have raised such wonderful people in Danny, Karen and Rodney.

Our fond memories goes back to student days over 40 years ago, when he welcomed us like family when we passed through Wellington. When we got married, I remember he was our official videographer in the days of big video cameras!

We will always remember him for his kindness, gentleness and generosity.

Barry, Angela, Cameron and Laura Young



Robert Ngan
16/02/2024


Such a loss, a special gem. Gordon was a generous soul, always willingly sharing his knowledge and experience. Community and family was his life. He will be remembered for his leadership of the Tung Jung Association from 2003 to 2016, and especially for his editorship of the association newsletter. A position from which he only recently retired.. Gordon was selfless in his work for the Chinese Community and a great conduit between many of the Chinese Associations.
Yvonne, the thingy Fah Association of NZ extends our sincerest condolences to you and your family for your loss. Our Association has lost a great friend and colleague.
For myself, I will miss the debates we had over the morning teas and lunches we shared.

Robert Ngan
Vice President
thingy Fah Association of New Zealand.



Lindsay Ng
16/02/2024


Aunty Yvonne, Danny, Rebecca, Karen, Rodney, Kathryn and families.
So sad to hear of Uncle Gordon's passing. We will remember his quiet unassuming manner and generous giving nature. He will be missed.
Thinking of you all.

Lindsay and Chris Ng



Mike Stephen
16/02/2024


Deepest condolences to Mrs Wu and family. I have worked with Gordon the last few years and enjoyed his kind personality and his humour. Gordon had a great reputation amongst his peers. Rest well Gordon, you will be sadly missed.


Mike Stephen



Kerry Ann Lee
16/02/2024


Dear Yvonne and family,

Our deepest condolences for the loss of dear Gordon. He was always open to welcoming new people to the Tung Jung Association, including many of my students to events like the Cantonese-Māori waiata group meetings and the Asian Aotearoa Arts kōrero we held at the space. It was really valuable for younger artists to spend time and get to know him as both a respected elder and dedicated member of our community. I will miss his humour, helpfulness and all that he brought to our gatherings.

Wishing you all much love, strength and peace.

Kerry Ann Lee, Colin Lee and family.



Caroline Chin
16/02/2024


Remembering Gordon and his parents from Wellington days over 50 years ago.
My condolences to Yvonne and all the Wu family.
I am out of town and will view the service livestream.
Memories are forever
Caroline Wang Chin



Linda Chan
16/02/2024


Dear Aunty Yvonne and family

I was saddened to hear of Gordon's passing. Although I have not seen him for a number of years I have fond childhood memories of family visits and Seyip picnics, weddings, parties etc. He was the first with the camera to record happy occasions and gave speeches at a lot of those functions.
What I will remember most is his smiling happy face and warm personality, always welcoming and up for a chat.
Gordon contributed a great deal to promote Chinese culture in the early years and helped establish our place in NZ.
A life well lived, Gordon left lasting memories and will be missed. Rest easy. My heartfelt condolences to the Wu family



Norman Wong
16/02/2024


Dear Mrs Wu, Karen, Danny & Rebecca, Rodney & Kathryn and family

So sorry to hear of Mr Wu's passing.
Although we haven't seen much of each other over these past years Mr Wu always greeted me with a "Hello' and kind words whenever we met.
Even got picked up at the bus stop to go to work!!!
Did anyone mention the Pineapple??


You will be dearly missed but the memories will last forever.

Kind regards
Norm Wong

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Liz Chin
17/02/2024


Dear Aunty Yvonne and family

Our condolences to you on the passing of Uncle Gordon. We fondly remember him for his kindness, generosity, and friendliness. Just last year, Liz attended an event where he was speaking at the Wellington Public Library for Chinese Language Week and was sharing his historical knowledge about Chinese settling in Wellington and Cantonese words with the audience. Uncle Gordon is a huge loss to the Wellington Chinese and wider community and will be missed.

Kind regards,
Liz, Thomas, Barbara and Arthur Chin



Kenji & Annette Azuma
17/02/2024


Sending our deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather.



Sam & Lenor Kwok
17/02/2024


Dear Yvonne
We are sorry and saddened to learn of Gordon’s passing.
Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I am forever grateful for Gordon’s push for me to join the Tung Jung Family.
I thoroughly enjoyed working with you on the Associations.
Rest in peace Gordon. You will be missed.

Sam & Lenor Kwok



Keith Joe
17/02/2024


Dear Mrs Wu, Danny & Rebecca, Karen, Rodney & Kathryn, Justin & Nicole, and Eloise,

I was saddened to hear of Mr Wu's passing and would like to send my condolences.
Fond memories go back to the ACM and the bazaars and Chinese functions, goodie boxes that Rodney shared when we were down in Dunedin, visiting your home in Strathmore, and him being the official videographer at our wedding.
We will always remember him for his cheekiness, kindness, and generosity to the Chinese community. A life well lived as attested today by those who remembered him fondly.



Fiona Wong
17/02/2024


Saddened to learn of Gordon's passing and hope past happy memories will be of comfort to Yvonne and family.

Gordon was kind, caring and generous with his time and energy especially with his work for the many community organisation's.

May he Rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to all the family.

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Demetrios (Jim) Katsanos
19/02/2024


Dear Rodney and family.

Deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved father, father-in-law and granddad. May you take comfort in the fact that he is at peace and draw strength from the love and support of those around you. May he rest in peace.

Warmest regards,

Demetrios (Jim) Katsanos.



Kai-Shek Luey
18/02/2024


Dear Yvonne & Family

Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing away of Gordon who contributed so much to the Tung Jung Association and to the Chinese community generally in Wellington and throughout New Zealand. Gordon will always be remembered for his cheerful demeanor and his helpfulness to all concerned. Gordon will be particularly remembered for the fantastic Tung Jung newsletters for which he did considerable research on Chinese history, culture and cooking.
May Gordon RIP

Best Regards
Kai & Rose Luey
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Simon Lou
18/02/2024


Dear Mrs Wu, Danny, Rodney & Karen and the extended Wu family. On behalf of Anna, Caitlin, Benjamin, Olivia, & myself, we would like to express our sincerest condolences to you on Mr Wu's passing. I will never forget your generosity when I was at Otago University driving backwards and forwards between semesters. I always had a place to stay and fantastic home-cooked food and you always sent me off with plenty of food from your Carriageway Cafe. My children are lucky to have Danny as an Uncle. Our thoughts are with you and your family. With much love. Simon & Anna and Lou Family.



Evelyn Kat
18/02/2024


Our sincere condolences to the Wu family.

Love from Evelyn Kat and family

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Carolyn Ng
22/02/2024


Dear Aunty Yvonne and family

Very sad to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Carolyn Ng



Connie Lowe
21/02/2024


Dear Yvonne and family,

Our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Wade and I attended Gordon’s online Cantonese classes from May 2021 to October 2023. His lessons not only taught us about the Cantonese language but also about Chinese culture, knowledge and food. We enjoyed our conversations with him and will remember his sense of humour, his stories and his commitment to helping others speak Cantonese.

Connie and Wade



Debbie Lewes
20/02/2024


‘Safe Travels’ Mr Gordon Wu
Debbie Lewes
Strathmore park



Juping Zhou
20/02/2024


Dear Yvonne and family,

I was so saddened to learn the news of dear Gordon's loss of battle for life and have been struggling with loss for words.

Gordon was such a great man in so many respects. The Wellington Chinese Community has lost a great figure.

I will personally miss him and know with confidence that he will now rest in peace. Gondon has gone but will never be forgotten.

With heartfelt condolences

Juping Zhou