Patrick Voon Ewe Leng 

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.

Obituary

Patrick Voon Ewe Leng passed away peacefully on 23 May 2026, aged 74. Born in Kuching, Malaysia, Patrick migrated to Australia in his early twenties, where he built a career as an accountant and made his home for over five decades. He is lovingly survived by his wife Patricia and his daughter Alison. 

Patrick was known for the warmth, integrity, and fierce conviction he brought to everything he did. He was devoted to his family and to his community, offering steadfast support to those around him and never shying from standing up for what he believed was right. 

A passionate advocate for the Chinese-Australian community, Patrick served as President of the Chinese Australian Forum (CAF) from 2011 to 2013. During his tenure he led landmark complaints under the Racial Discrimination Act, campaigned to preserve the La Perouse Chinese Market Gardens, and gave evidence before the NSW Legislative Council's inquiry into racial vilification law, work that contributed to significant reforms in how hate crimes are handled in New South Wales. He would go on to be remembered in the NSW Parliament in his honour. 

Outside his advocacy work, Patrick ran his own tax practice and was known for his sharp mind and loyal client relationships. He was a devoted member of the South Sydney Rabbitohs, a keen mahjong player, and a man who was never short of an opinion or a laugh. He will be deeply missed by his family and his many friends across Australia, Malaysia, and Singapore. His ashes will be returned to Kuching, the city of his birth. 

Patrick's memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved him. 

Funeral Service
 Palm Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium
Friday, 29 May 2026 at 10:15am
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend.

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