Birth date: Aug 28, 1952 Death date: Jul 1, 2020
On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Edward Charles Wong, a loving husband and father to Erik and Ethan, passed at age 67. Edward was born on August 28, 1952 in Phoenix, AZ to Dr. Edward and Mary Wong. He received his law degree from the Read Obituary
Dear Yumi-san,
I was very shocked and deeply saddened to hear that Eddie passed away.
When I think of Eddie, the first thing that comes up on my mind is him with the biggest smile I have ever seen at your wedding reception. It was such a beautiful party and you two were full of happiness.
I will miss him.
My thoughts are with you and your family and Mary Wong-san.
With deepest sympathy, Fumika Tsuji (Yamanouchi)
I worked with Ed for a few years at Child Support. Always admired his kindness and patience with anybody he worked or dealt with. Will miss his sense of humor.
His being in Tucson and our being in NoCal meant that we hardly ever got to see each other. But on those rare occasions when we did get together, I always enjoyed spending time with Eddie because he was easygoing and always thoughtful. Oh, and always quick to laugh out loud. When many of the Wong side cousins gathered near San Jose, CA, last Nov to mark our cousin Anita surviving 3 years of battling pancreatic cancer, Eddie was still the same great person. But that time he and I were able to talk in depth about a wide range of topics, e.g., our Christian faith, the passing of our parents' generation, our respective children's milestones.
As we left the following day, we were all looking forward to more frequent cousins' get togethers, and none of us expected that that would be the last time we'd see Eddie. Our hearts ache for Yumi, Ethan, Erik, Elaine, and especially Auntie Mary. It's especially sad to lose one of the definite 'good ones' so soon.
Love,
Ken, Snoopy, and Janessa Fong
I worked with Ed at the child support section for the last four years until taking a different position earlier this year. I will always remember him graciously joining in all of the baby showers for the three youngins in the office (including Greg), and how he loved a good piece of cake ;) His willingness to step in and help without expectation. He was kind, patient, had a great laugh, and really took the time to talk through an issue when you needed an open ear. I was heartbroken to hear of his passing, and I am praying for all of you through grief and celebration of Ed’s life. He is cherished in the legal community, and clearly cherished as a loving father, husband, son, and friend.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ed’s sudden and untimely passing. My sincerest condolences to Yumi, Erik, Ethan and his mother, Mary.
I met Ed 43 years ago at the Pima County Attorney’s office. Ed was a hardworking, dedicated man who was devoted to his family and his profession as an attorney. He was a kind and gentle soul with a great sense of humor and an easy smile. He was always available to help and never showed any annoyance at being interrupted.
Even though our job was stressful, but we always found time to decompress by having impromptu breakfasts or luncheons or ice cream socials. Ed was always ready to participate, especially if there were chorizo burritos involved – his favorite.
We had an ongoing banter over our favorite baseball teams. His – the Giants, and mine – the Dodgers. A classic rivalry! He would often send my daughter Giant’s souvenirs, and we in turn, would leave Dodgers memorabilia on his desk. There were times when he would walk by my office and whisper “Go Giants.” I would yell back, “Go Dodgers!” It was a silly game but endearing to me.
I will forever miss you, my dear friend. I will cherish those memories in my heart.
May you rest in peace.🙏
Maru Valenzuela
Dear Yumi, Erik and Ethan,
Although many years have passed since I worked with Ed in the Pima County Attorney's Child Support Division, his beautiful smile, pleasant laugh and kind heart remain vivid in my memories.
Jim and I still fondly remember your wedding, Yumi. We were so happy and honored to share that wonderful celebration of your love for each other. Erik and Ethan, there could be no happier man on earth when you were born.
I pray that the memories of the many, many happy times and the goodness that Ed shared with all will help ease the devastation and pain of his loss. We keep you in our thoughts and will cling to our memories of a fine man.
Karen and Jim Friar
Great man and awesome attorney.
Many blessings to the family.
I cannot express the devastation I have been feeling....Crying non stop! All day at work, having to submit work for what should be, for his review...all day, reminded of this wonderful person!🕇
I worked with Ed, my almost 17 yrs w/ the State, and for the past 10yrs he was my case attorney! During this Covid, he had reached out to me
that he was sorry to hear about my tumors and had been wanting to talk to me but didn't want to pry.
He told me that whatever he could do to help, to make my life easier here at the office, to let him know and he would help in any way. And to think he coulda been just as stressed with this teleworking situation...still offered help!
He is all I thought about all weekend after receiving the news on Thursday. I cannot describe the incredible overwhelming
feeling he left me with, just knowing he cared about me, my situation and health!! It is so true, it is the little things said that
mean the most!!! I'm so glad he was able to reach out and make it clear, he cared!! That was God's works! I am left with great memories,
but mostly that incredible last correspondence. To Yumi, children, mom nd all family, God bless u always, God has His arms wrapped tightly around you all, prayers for a peaceful heart!!
And to Ed~ Rest easy Mr. Wong 🙏🙏💞 🕆🕆🎾🎾
The few times that I was in company with Ed, was all I needed to know that he was an engaging, friendly, and gentle soul. My fondest memory of him was when he and Yumi joined our long standing card group for an evening of Pot Luck treats and some “serious” card play.
We taught them both how to play our usual game, “Up and Down the River,” and after a couple of practice games, Ed proceeded to run away with it and win multiple hands, to the chagrin of the more competitive card sharks in the group. It was all in good fun and Ed humbly professed it was beginners luck...I don’t think so 🤨.
May Ed Rest In Peace, as he looks down on his family with pride.
Lily Blitzer
We were the best of friends and a large part of my life was spent at the Wong’s house with Eddie and Elaine. We met in kindergarten and were inseperable as kids and our friendship grew as we did, too. The many comments on this page about Ed’s kindness, thoughtfulness, and compassion are spot on. He was that way in grade school, junior high, high school, and all the rest of his life. Eddie had a great sense of humor and he was smart, a great athlete, and kind in thought and action. His legacy is reflected in his remarkable sons, Erik and Ethan. It is a great joy to have grown up with the Wong’s and the Low’s as part of my family. I can’t remember much from before I met Ed and can’t imagine not seeing him again. Like Ed, I am a Christian and take comfort knowing I will see him again. My love and deepest sympathy to Yumi, Erik, Ethan, Mary, Elaine and Peter.
Hank Peck
