Enrique Cheong Medina peacefully passed away on December 1, 2013 at the age of 92. Born in Zamboanga City, Philippines on July 15, 1921, he was the seventh of eight children and is the last survivor of his siblings. He is survived by his wife Brigida of 63 years; children Flordeliz, Noemi, and Gemma; and seven grandchildren. He was an elementary school teacher from 1938 onwards until his immigration to Canada in 1981. He was a man of faith, honesty, integrity and generosity. Enrique was a member of the Filipino Diamond Society in Vancouver, B.C. and enjoyed his hobby of playing mahjong. He was also a parishioner of Star of the Sea Parish for 32 years.  His family would like to thank the Hospice staff and the staff of 5th floor ACE unit at PAH and Doctors Lebl and Joshi for their excellent care during Enrique's final days; Doctor Deernsted for his general care of Enrique. His funeral will be held Thursday, December 5 at 10:30 a.m., with a viewing at 9:30 a.m., at Good Shepherd Church, 2250 150 St., Surrey, B.C.