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Let the memory of Lisa be with us forever.

Dearest family and friends,
親愛的家人和朋友，

We would love for this to be a living memorial for our mother, Lisa Tam. This will be a permanent website that will be continuously be updated with stories and memories.
我們希望這能成為我們母親麗莎·譚的活著的紀念館。這將是一個永久性的網站，將不斷更新故事和回憶。

We invite you to click below on "TRIBUTE" to leave a tribute to Lisa and/or a message to the family, and (2) click on "STORIES" to share a special story or memory (and post photos and videos too). For private condolences, please email us.
我們邀請您單擊下面的“ TRIBUTE”以向Lisa致敬和/或向家人發送消息，以及（2）單擊“ STORIES”以分享特殊的故事或回憶（並張貼照片和視頻）。對於私人慰問，請給我們發送電子郵件。

Please click on "LIFE" above to view Lisa's obituary.
請點擊上方的“ LIFE”以查看Lisa的傳記。

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January 17, 2021

各位來賓、各位亲朋好友：

今日我地懷著沈痛的心情，來悼念我地嘅好姐妹好朋友Lisa.

我代表侯斯頓香港會館全体理監事及會員，向Tam Sir 及家人，送上親切嘅慰問。

Lisa 領導香港會館三十多年，歷任多屆會長及監事長，同時亦一直不遺餘力地支持侨界公益活動，佢嘅熱誠及助人精神，係值得我地讚揚及學習的。

我地都認識咗Lisa 好耐、好幾十年，大家都好珍惜同佢一齊走過的日子。我地會永遠記得佢燦爛的笑容，及著住華麗的晚裝，在台上載歌載舞嘅歡樂時光。

Lisa, 我地永遠懷念你。願你安息主懷！

January 17, 2021

In Fond Memory of Mrs Lisa Tam

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Good evening.

My name is Connie Lai, I am here representing Houston Hong Kong Association to bid farewell to our beloved sister and friend, Lisa, and to extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Lauris Tam and family for their loss.

We are gathered here today to honor, respect and remember a good person who has given so much of herself to her family, to her profession, and to our community.

There are many things for which Lisa will be remembered. To all of us who have known Lisa, she was always happy and cheerful, as if nothing was worth of her worries. So let’s take a moment to shift our grief to the many funny, joking, laughing and happy times that we had shared with her.

Along with her husband Lauris, Lisa has been working and contributing tremendously towards the continued success of our Association since its founding in the 80’s. She has been our President and Chairperson for many terms. Most importantly, regardless of her title or position, she was always the one stepping up to lead and organize events and activities for our members, celebrating our cultural festivals as well as travelling with us far and near. Her passion and energy in supporting the wellness of not just our association, but other community organizations and events, is commendable.

The most remarkable events that all of us will remember her were the annual Spring Galas that HK Association hosted every year non-stopped for over 20 years in a roll, until the pandemic last year of course. Every year Lisa had worked tirelessly taking care of every details to make the event possible, hosting over several hundreds of guests including government officials and community leaders. Besides the hard work behind the scene, she and Lauris were the highlights of our performances on stage, dressed up in glamorous gowns and costumes, singing and dancing, and brought us the funniest skids. I am sure we will all remember those joyful times she had shared with us.

Lisa, you have left behind a legacy of achievements to inspire us. You can never be replaced, but will always be remembered.

May your soul Rest in Peace. Amen.

January 16, 2021

Auntie Lisa, my best memory of you is that you were always smiling, always nice to everyone regardless of the circumstances; that’s not easy to do but you did it so beautifully and naturally. I truly admire you for that. You were not only living a colorful life but you brought your colorful life into our lives by simply being my mom’s friend. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do to us and to many others. We pray God to bless you for your eternal life, and give you and your family peace during this difficult time. I will miss your beautiful smiles and your contiguous personalities that make people around you happy and full of joy ❤️.

January 16, 2021

Lisa, I will miss your lovely smile and friendship. I knew you volunteered in many organizations:including AAREA. One day I was going on a trip and surprisingly I saw your smiling face at the airport without travelling bags. Then I found out that you had volunteered at Bush international Airport for over 10 years, answering questions, helping travelers to catch their flights. Houston was so lucky to have a such lovely lady at the International airport to welcome the travelers to Houston. You will be deeply missed. May you rest in peace. Jan K

January 15, 2021

Our deepest condolences to the Tam Family. Your Mother Lisa is a beautiful soul and I am blessed to have had the opportunity to meet her. Continued blessings & peace to you and your children as you cherish the love and life of your Beloved Mother. And to Mr. Lauris, we love and appreciate you and pray God's blessings of comfort, strength and peace at this difficult time.
Much Love,
David & Rhonda Hollins

January 14, 2021

Thank you for letting us know. I wish things were different. Your mother is so brave, so kind, and so generous. She has always cared for all of us. Albert remembers that Aunt Lisa always made sure he had enough to eat, from the time he came to Houston as a little kid. Loretta remembers Aunt Lisa giving all the treats to Alex when he was small. We all remember the delicious meals and family get-togethers, in the homes and in the restaurants.

Please stay strong during this difficult time.

Love,

Albert, Loretta, and Alex

January 14, 2021

It’s been several years since we saw each other. In the past, when you were heading the Hong Kong Association, in passing, I would hear about you and Lisa. I sort of loss touch with some of the HK friends as our interest drift away in a different direction.

I just heard from Lytton Lai’s message about Lisa’s current condition at home. I still remember when you two met and got married. Lisa is a very kind person always carry a nice smile. Please send my best regards to her. You have raised great children, Lyndon, Lawrence and Liana. Happy to hear that they are close by your side. We will keep Lisa and family in our prayers!

Terry

January 14, 2021

I only learned about auntie Lisa’s health condition recently. I remember seeing both of you last January at the airport without planning. It was such a great moment to see old friends that God connected us.

Auntie Lisa was the first person to help our family when we first immigrated from Hong Kong and we didn’t even speak English. She was very special to our family. Then we reconnected again in Las Vegas even we didn’t keep in touch for awhile. She will always be in my heart and prayers. And I will always remember her bright smile and joy that she brought to everyone in her life. God bless you and your family with lots of love and support during this difficult time. Please reach out if you need anything. Thanks for everything and having such a wonderful person with beautiful soul in our lives. God will protect and love her forever.

Love ❤️

Joe

January 14, 2021

We were very sad to hear about Lisa’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times. We will always remember Lisa as kind, happy and full of life. May God bless you all.
Paul and Rinia

January 14, 2021

Sorry to hear about Lisa's passing. I remember her kindness and sincere smile whenever I ran into her.
May the sweet memories bring you and your family comfort and peace during this difficult time. Our condolences.

Fanny & Stanley

January 14, 2021

Frank and I send our heart felt condolences for the lose of Lisa. We pray that you will find peace as you grieve.

Frank and Eva Chan

January 14, 2021

It was so sad that our beloved friend Lisa passed away. I have been following her facebook actvities for many years. She was so active and lovely.

All our friends in Houston who know Lisa are feeling so sorry and sad, and would like to send our condolence to your family. We all hope she would be resting in peace.

Ah Lai and friends

January 13, 2021

Lisa,
轉眼間認識你已二十年了，更有幸與你在地產會一起拍當，從未間斷。請看看這幅照片，是我們一起領取了後來改為亞裔地產會十年服務紀念狀呢！
當初我還未成為天主徒，所以對你為主、為教堂所做的不甚了解；也因為你不是那種只會說「主啊！主啊！」的基督徒，反而總是用行動來讓別人感受到你的關愛與善良。你的微笑常是我們每位朋友記得你的「標記」。最令我佩服你的特別之處是，當你真的被「某人」激到「生蝦咁跳」時，轉過頭又會問「某人」要不要咖啡呀，那邊還有什麼什麼食物呀！你就是一個這樣不記仇，內心寬宏大量的人。在旁看到的我，內心深處對你充滿了敬佩與稱讚，自己也很想成為這樣的一個人！在這幾晚懷念你的時候才恍然大悟，你不就是做一個真正基督徒的典範，那麼肖似基督
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我們的老師
! Lisa
你知道嗎？你做到了。只要是有關慈善或幫助別人的，不管是那個機構或基金會，你都會不遺餘力的伸出援助之手。
後來我自己亦加入了美華天主堂這個大家庭，更知道你這麼多年來一直支持教堂，服務彌撒，幫忙讀經和分送聖體。你是美華的元老，一直默默的付出，為天主的教會而工作。
現在更知道這是你對主的信賴，即使罹患癌症期間，你對生活仍是充滿熱忱，沒有因病魔而改變；可見你將一切都能交託在主的手中，讓你人生中的每一天都充滿溫暖和新氣，從不用身體有病作為藉口而退縮。諸如，為子女幫忙帶孫子，為社區做義工服務，不怕長途跋涉到機場做義工幫忙不諳英語的華人等等。這一切的一切都值得我們去學習和欽佩你。正如聖保祿宗徒一樣，你可以說：【這場賽跑我已跑到終點，這場好仗我已打完】。等待著你的是主的嘉獎，因為你有一份很好的人生答卷！
Lisa,
我們永遠懷念你！安息主懷吧！
Janet Chan

Dear Lisa,

I have known you for twenty years. We worked together as partner in the Real Estate Association for Asian American for all these years and we had a good picture that we just got the “ long term service award” in the past gala together.

When I met you, I had not became a catholic yet.
So I didn’t know much about what you did for the Lord and for the church; also because you are not the kind of Christian who only says "Lord! Lord!" (Mathew 7:21) but always use actions to let others feel your care and kindness. Your smile is the "trade mark" that each of our us remember you. The special thing I admire you most is that even you got really upset by "someone" but you could turn around and ask "someone" if he/she wanted coffee and made sure they got food to eat. You are the person never holds grudges, and is generous in heart. Seeing that by your side, I am full of admiration and praise for you in my heart. That’s the person our Lord teach us to be. When I miss you these few nights, it suddenly became clear that you are not just being a model of a true Christian, so like Christ—our teacher. Lisa, you did it. As long as it is about charity or helping others, no matter which communities or organizations you will spare no effort to lend a helping hand.
Later, I myself joined the big family of Ascension Catholic Church
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I also know that you have supported the church for so many years, from the very beginning to establish the church. You helped to do reading and EMHC for Eucharist during Sunday Mass. You are the veteran of Ascension Chinese Mission and have been silently giving and working for the Church of God. Even during the time you aware of your illness, you are still full of enthusiasm for life, and it has not been changed by the illness; you entrust everything in the hands of the Lord to let you through every day all full of warmth and freshness, and you never using physical illness as an excuse. Like helping your children with grandchildren, volunteering for the community, not afraid to travel long distances to the airport to volunteer to help Chinese people who do not speak English, and so on. All of this is worth learning and admiring you. You can say: St. Paul to Timothy 4:7 [I have reached the end of this race, I have finished this good battle]. What is waiting for you is the Lord’s award, because you have a good report to submit to God!

Lisa, we will always miss you! Rest in peace!

Janet Chan

January 13, 2021

Lisa will be dearly missed by friends and family, as a close relative and friend, my sister Helen and I had many happy memories with Lisa growing up in Hong Kong and our visits in Houston and her tours in Toronto. She is a happy and friendly character. She will surely be missed by friends and family

From Toronto, Ontario. Canada
Wilson and Patricia Chan
Helen Chan

January 13, 2021

Lisa was a gorgeous and generous lady, a true lady. Her love and faith in Christ make her so gentle and delightful. Her virtues will definitely remembered well by people she touched with smiles and gratefulness. Lisa, I am sad for not having chance to say goodbye but happy that you are in a better place where you no longer be suffering.
Love & Prayers, -JJ

January 13, 2021

永永遠遠懷念你的笑容，大方，愛心! 祝你一路好走！我哋會常常聯絡Tam Sir,你不用担心。安息吧！

January 11, 2021

Mom was a special. She worked extremely hard for us kids growing up yet she was always there to make us dinner and take care of us.

She loved traveling, hanging with friends, playing mahjong, cooking, watching football, going to the movie theater, raising animals (cat, dog, birds...)...

I remember when Lyndon and I were in elementary school, during Halloween we didn't get the fancy costumes but instead mom handmade 2 custom ninja outfits (one totally in black and one in white). I loved it.

She was always looking to help others even when she was sick. She literally drove to an hr to volunteer only to have her car break down on the Houston freeway.

January 9, 2021

Lisa, my sister-in-law, has always been a loving care wife, mother and grandmother to all her family members. My wife, Alice and I sure miss Lisa very much since we have known her for over 50 years in Houston. Lisa and my brother Lauris have raised a great, wonderful family; Lyndon, Lawrence, Liana and the 7 grandchildren, all in Houston, Austin Texas.
Lisa is a legend of her own in everyway in Houston. She launched successfully the Chinese fast food to-go Egg Roll Queen in Southwest Houston for several years, a vision and creativity that many Chinese chefs follow afterwards to prepare the fast and economically Chinese fast food.
Also Lisa volunteered her time and efforts to help out to prepare the "free" vegetarian Chinese food in Houston recently. The vegetarian food is good for the human health and the environment as well. A good idea and concept that many of us endorse and promote.
There are many other contributions from Lisa to the Houston community. I like to mention that Lisa's volunteer work for the City of Houston working as a representative helping the incoming visitors to Houston at the Houston Intercontinental Airport is another fine example of her.

With our heartfelt appreciation and love to you, Lisa

Philip and Alice Tam

January 9, 2021

We are deeply saddened with Lisa's passing at such a relatively young age. Our hearts and prayers are with Lauris, Lyndon, Lawrence, Liana, and the rest of the Tam family. Lisa was a generous, loving and caring person. Every time she was back from a long trip, it would not be a surprise for her friends to receive a gift from her. She did not hesitate to help people in needs. She volunteered her time and made countless donations. It had always been a consensus that Lisa was the "Rock" of Hong Kong Association of Houston. Without her compassion, determination, and perseverance, it's hard to image that Hong Kong Association of Houston would become and remain a force within the Houston Chinese Community. Rest in peace Lisa. We will miss your companionship, your kindness, your laughs and everything you had done for us. Hope you will re-unite with Jennifer and other old friends in heaven.

January 5, 2021

Lisa was a lady in every sense of the word. She was always smiling, kind, graceful and beautifully dressed. I looked forward to seeing her at every AAREA gala and luncheon I attended. She was always willing to help and one time, on a moment's notice, showed up at a Keep Houston Beautiful event to translate for me with some neighbors in southwest Houston. She then jumped into her car to attend a wedding! She enjoyed life to the fullest and I will miss her kind spirit. My prayers for you, Lauris, and your beautiful family.

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Am amazing grandmother, mother, wife, sister, friend and volunteer

December 31, 2020

Lisa Chan Tam

Lisa was born in Hong Kong to Mr. Suey Chin and Mrs. Puifong Chiu Chin on June 8th 1950. She moved to Houston in 1968 and attended Lamar High School. She then helped her parents with their restaurant in downtown Houston. In 1972 she married Lauris and had three children named Lyndon, Lawrence and Liana.
Lisa 歲的香港人分別在 Mr. Suey Chin 歲和 Mrs. Puifong Chiu Chin 歲之間出生。她於1968 年移居休斯頓並參加了 Lamar High School 歲的學習。她幫助父母在休斯頓市區的餐館用餐。 1972年，她與 Lauris 歲結婚，育有三個名為 Lyndon 、Lawrence 和 Liana.

She started and ran her own series of restaurants: Egg Roll Queen, Deli Queen, Jade Garden Buffet and Pho restaurant in Din Ho Market. In some of these, she was not only running the business but also served as the head chef. She also found the time to cook at home using a second wok kitchen for her family. Lisa then moved on to another career in real estate starting as an agent for various builders and eventually independently.
她開辦了自己的一系列餐廳：Egg Roll Queen, Deli Queen, Jade Garden Buffet and Pho restaurant in Din Ho Market. 在其中一些職位中，她不僅經營公司，還擔任主廚。她還發現有時間在家中使用第二個炒鍋廚房做飯。Lisa 然後進入房地產的另一職業，最初是擔任各種建築商的代理，並最終獨立。

She has been a devoted church member of the Ascension Chinese Church since the 1980s. She has never missed a Christmas Eve Mass even when she was on vacation with the family, she would find a church to attend.
她一直是 ‘美華天主堂’ 自1980年代以來. 即使與家人一起度假，她也從未錯過過聖誕平安夜，她會找到一所教堂參加。

In addition to the church, Lisa also was very active in the Chinese community in Houston. She was a leader and organizer for multiple organizations like the Hong Kong Association of Houston and the Asian Real Estate Association for over 25 years. She used her linguistic talents with Mandarin and Cantonese to communicate with diverse groups making everyone feel welcomed. On Friday of every month, she also served as an Airport Volunteer Ambassadors to help non-english speaking travelers.
除了教堂, Lisa 在休斯頓的華人社區也非常活躍. 她曾是多個組織的領導者和組織者Hong Kong Association of Houston and Asian Real Estate Association 超過25年. 她將自己的語言才能與普通話和廣東話結合在一起，與各種群體進行交流，使每個人都感到受歡迎。在每個星期五，她還擔任 ‘Airport Volunteer Ambassadors’ 幫助不懂英語的旅行者。

Traveling was one of Lisa’s passions. She would travel with family as well as with large groups of friends every year. She has been all over North America, Asia, Europe, South America and Antarctica. Her favorite USA destination was Las Vegas having fun at restaurants, baccarat, blackjack, or the sportsbooks.
旅行是一種激情。她每年都會與家人以及大批朋友一起旅行。她已經遍及北美，亞洲，歐洲，南美和南極洲。她最喜歡的美國目的地是拉斯維加斯，那裡有餐館，百家樂，二十一點或體育博彩。

Another hobby was Mahjong. She had the ability to play until sunrise. For 35 years, she also helped organize the Houston Hong Kong Association Mahjong Tournament. She was able to finally win 1st place this year.
另一個愛好是麻將。她有能力演奏直到日出。 35年來，她還幫助組織 ‘’Houston Hong Kong Association Mahjong Tournament. 她終於能夠贏得今年的第一名。

Lisa also served as an English and Chinese secretary for the Association of Chinese American Organization of Houston for over 10 years.
麗莎還曾擔任 ‘’Association of Chinese American Organization of Houston 超過十年。

Lisa passed away peacefully at her home on December 31st. In 2013, Lisa was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer which also spread to the liver. She asked to keep this private as she did not want to burden anyone and wanted to live a fun normal life with all her friends and family. She has been through many treatments, clinical trials, therapies at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and has beaten all the odds. In November of 2020, she was diagnosed with brain metastases.
12月31日在她的家中平安逝世。2013年，麗莎被診斷出患有第四階段結腸癌，該癌症也擴散到了肝臟。她希望保持這種私密性，因為她不想給任何人加重負擔，並希望與她的所有朋友和家人過上有趣的正常生活。她曾在醫院接受過許多治療，臨床試驗和療法 ‘MD Anderson Cancer Center ‘。 2020年11月，她被診斷出患有腦癌。

Lisa is survived by a loving family: her husband Lauris; her eldest son Lyndon with his wife Kathie and son Dylan in Austin; her son Lawrence with his wife Jessica and the daughter Allyson and sons Nathan and Lawson; her daughter Liana and her husband Nghiem Tran and sons Noble, Valor and Gallant; her brothers, Frank, Paul, King, Kei and Tin; and her mother Puifong Chiu Chin.

Visitations will be at Winford Funeral Home (8514 Tybor Drive) on Thursday and Friday, January 14th and 15th from 10am-8pm. A livestream of the Wake will also be available on Friday evening January 15th here at 5:30pm.

A special funeral mass will be at Ascension Chinese Mission Church (4605 Jetty Ln) on Saturday, January 16th at 11:30am. The link for the stream is available here. In-person attendance will require registration on https://www.ascensionchinesemission.org for COVID-19 contact tracing. This will be followed by the Burial Service at Forest Park Westheimer (12800 Westheimer Road - Section 410B) in Houston at 1:30pm. There will also be a lunch reception at Ocean Palace (11215 Bellaire Blvd.) at 2:30pm.

The family suggests all donations to Ascension Chinese Mission. https://www.ascensionchinesemission.org/
作為蘭花花的替代品，該家庭建議將所有捐款捐贈給 'Ascension Chinese Mission'

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