Rose Kuang May Cheung

Roselyn
We have many happy memories of your mom and your whole family. Travels to China, Mexico , Grand Canyon …….

We have shared so many countless meals and KU events.
One of My most endearing memories of Rose is everytime we met we would get the “once over inspection” and helpful comments of our appearance and choice of clothing. Even my shoes!
Of course with love.

Will leave you with that image. 💜💜

Love. AuntieBobbi and Uncle LP

🌹 詩詞·詩糖 Sunday  獻給Rose和每一位懷念Rose的親朋好友6/28/2026

🌹 詩詞·詩糖 Sunday  我是成熟穀穗上的陽光，
我是秋日裡輕柔的細雨 6/28/2026

🌹😇😇😇 大家安安 💐💐💐

詩歌是人類精神家園的花朵

🌹讀詩 ～ 跟我走吧，
每週日 隨時出發！！！

獻給Rose和每一位懷念Rose的親朋好友：

傳說中，一位北美印地安母親留給親人的詩：

千風之歌

不要在我的墳前哭泣，
我不在那裡，我沒有沉睡。
我是成熟穀穗上的陽光，
我是秋日裡輕柔的細雨。

我是千萬縷風，
我是吹拂不息的千萬縷風，
我是雪地上閃耀的鑽石光芒，
我是吹拂不息的千萬縷風。

不要在我的墳前悲傷哭泣，
我不在那裡，我並沒有死去。
我是飛鳥掠空時迅疾的振翅，
我是夜裡溫柔閃爍的星光。

我是千萬縷風，
我是吹拂不息的千萬縷風，
我是雪地上閃耀的鑽石光芒，
我是吹拂不息的千萬縷風。

不要在我的墳前哭泣，
我不在那裡，我沒有沉睡。
我是成熟穀穗上的陽光，
我是秋日裡輕柔的細雨。

我是千萬縷風，
我是吹拂不息的千萬縷風，
我是雪地上閃耀的鑽石光芒，
我是吹拂不息的千萬縷風。

我是雪地上閃耀的鑽石光芒，
我是吹拂不息的千萬縷風。

英文原文是這樣的：

A thousand winds

Don't stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am the sunlight on the ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain

I am a thousand winds
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glint on snow
I am a thousand winds that blow

Don't stand at my grave and cry
I am not there, I did not die
I am the swift rush of birds in flight
Soft stars that shine at night

I am a thousand winds
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glint on snow
I am a thousand winds that blow

Don't stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am the sunlight on the ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain

I am a thousand winds
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glint on snow
I am a thousand winds that blow

I am the diamond glint on snow
I am a thousand winds that blow







～  一切內容取材自網路

～ 感謝每一位
心靈參與的
愛詩友，
我們大家愛大家 :-)
💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

Dear Roselyn,
This memorial book is a collection of the profound love,
admiration, and respect shared by members of the Irvine
Book Club whose lives were touched by your mother.
As you turn these pages, we hope you will see what we were
privileged to experience — the generosity of her heart, the
strength of her character, the elegance of her spirit, and the
lasting impact she had on so many lives.
Thank you for sharing your remarkable mother with our
community. Her wisdom, charisma, and selfless dedication
have left an indelible mark on this literary garden she so
passionately nurtured. She shone!
A rose may fade from our sight, but her sweet fragrance will
linger in our garden forever.
May this book of precious memories serve as a gentle
reminder of how deeply she was loved, revered, and
celebrated by everyone who crossed her path.
With all our love and prayers,
Irvine Book CluB https://heyzine.com/flip-book/116e872ab6.html

我親爱的妹妹

我真的从心底里感到难过。 我从没想到过有一天我会参加妳的葬礼。

6月10日凌晨5:00左右，当护士告诉我你要我去ICU , 說妳有話告诉我，当时我的心就很痛，因为我很清楚你要说什么，我无法控制自己的情绪。 你告诉我你想结束这一切，并且你已经准备好去见上帝，麦克斯和瑞安了。 皆时你还說让我给你承办一个小型的葬礼，只有家人. 我曾回答說你应该有一个大一点的葬礼因为很多人都想向你致敬并表达敬意。 但你一再坚持，我就点头答应了。 妳于下午 6 点 36 分去世。

接着有很多共同的朋友联系我和Roselyn说他们想向他们的好朋友罗斯表示敬意。 其中包括中文学校的校长鐘幼蘭，读书会的會長許敏玲，还有三三俱乐部的朋友们，这就是为什么罗塞琳和我違约妳的遗願而决定举办一场大一点規模的生命庆典，相信妳不會怪我们吧！

当我阅读记忆墙上的所有信件时，我可以看到朋友認为妳为橘縣社区做出了很多贡献 ，我也看到妳是多么真诚和勤奋，以及妳是多么坚定地坚持自己的信念，永远做妳认为正确的事情。 我更能感受到妳对服务他人的热情以及妳对社区的参与。

其实我知道，您除了热心公益之外，在艺术方面也很有天赋。 你会画人物素描，在室内装饰和亭院设计方面也很有天赋。

这二天帮忙處理妳家事務时看到妳留下的书籍的数量和种类，得知妳博览群書,领受很多教育，妳不愧為称之勤奮学習之人，我为有一个像你这样具有如此高文学艺术素养的妹妹而感到自豪。我非常想念妳…

方光庆

My dear younger sister,

I feel so sad, from the bottom of my heart. I never thought I would one day be the one mourning you, attending your funeral. My heart hurts like it's being pricked by a fine needle.

At around 5:00 am on June 10th, you asked the hospital staff to call me from the guest lounge to your room in the ICU. My heart ached because I knew exactly what you were going to say, and I could not control my tears and emotions. You told me that you wanted to end all life saving treatment and that you were ready to see God, Max and Ryan. At that time, you also asked me to give you a small funeral with just family. I tried to negotiate with you but in the end, I had no choice but to nod in agreement.

You passed away at 6:36 p.m.

Soon after, several mutual friends contacted me and Roselyn asking to pay their respects to their dear friend Rose. This included Yulan Chung, the principal of the Chinese school, Lynn Hsu, president of the study group, and SanSan Club friends. That is why Roselyn and I decided to break my promise to have a larger Celebration of Life. Little Maomei (your childhood nickname) will forgive us right?

While I am not carrying out Rose's wish for a smaller service exactly as requested, I believe I am honoring the spirit of her request by inviting friends, because they all loved Rose very much. There are simply too many people who love Rose and want to honor her.

As I read all the letters on this memory wall, I can see how much my little Maomei contributed to the Orange County community. I can see how sincere and diligent she was, and how strongly she stood by her convictions to always do what she believed was right. I can feel her passion for serving others and her involvement in the community. In addition to being enthusiastic about public welfare, Rose could draw, paint, do interior design and garden with delightful results.

I can also see how educated and well-read she was from the number and variety of books she left in her home. Through these memories, I have come to appreciate even more the wonderful life she lived and the many people whose lives she touched.

I miss you very much, little Maomei.

方光庆

🌹💖 🌹💖 🌹💖 🌹💖 🌹💖

絮說Rose電子書

看見剛出爐的《Forever Rose》電子書，實在很有感觸 。短短一週，從無到有，就像 Laura 說的，真是完成了一項不可能的任務！

當初只是個簡單的想法：看到大家寫的紀念文分散在電郵、LINE 和紀念牆（Memory Wall），覺得有必要統整起來 。只是 Laura 和我都不知電子書要如何做，她說會去 search 一下 。我欣喜之餘，不禁佩服她好學且勇於嘗試的精神 。

一開始就碰到難題 。Laura 詢問 AI 如何製作 eBook，得到一堆如何出版電子書的資訊，光是做封面就費了不少時間，不知是否要進行下去？還是直接將文章列印出來就好？ 但 Laura 不是容易放棄的人，在知道過程並不複雜後便著手進行，當天晚上（6/17）她一口氣就做了 38 頁，讓我見識到她強大的行動力與決心 。

我問她：「需要我做什麼嗎？」（其實心裡沒底，根本不知道自己能幫上什麼忙。） 她說：「幫忙校稿吧。」 看看稿子嘛，應該沒問題，我立刻答應了 。但平日丟三落四、糊里糊塗又不求甚解的我，一直進不了編輯軟體，只能用最原始的方式來勘誤，與原文逐一對照，其實有點難度 。但能為這本電子書盡點力，心裡還是很樂意 。

6 月 18 日，「Rose 電子書 LINE 小組」成立，由 Lynn 會長、Laura、狄秀和我四人組成 。很驚喜地看到狄秀在小組裡，第一感覺就是：這件事靠譜了！ 她做事，大家都放心 。在 IBC 中她低調做事、認真負責、任勞任怨且情商又高，真是任何團體的強心劑！ 而總編輯 Laura 行動力滿格、責任心強，總在第一時間扛下重責大任，極致認真；除了編輯工作，還隨時與會友溝通、處理大大小小的雜事 。Lynn 會長則是剛上任便展現了有條不紊、雷厲風行的辦事作風，領導能力有目共睹 。因著對 Rose 的愛，電子書的工作就這樣夙夜匪懈地展開了 。

跟大家分享一些編輯時的小插曲，挺有意思：

有些照片編排後會加上說明 。Rose 接受加冕的那張照片，我們分不清遞上皇冠的是大馬姐還是小馬姐 。這對雙胞胎姊妹我們平時就認不清，何況是多年前的照片？ 她們平日愛跟大家開玩笑、故意讓我們弄混，如今只能猜測可能是大馬姐馬敬惠 。那她的英文名字呢？ 查了一番才知是 June Ma，幸好有會員名單可以查證 。

另外，Rose 女兒的名字到底是 Roselyn 還是 Roseline？ 兩種拼法都有人使用，我們甚至猜測，她會不會是因為傷心過度，不小心寫錯了？（想太多…） 感謝佳禾及時告知，確定是 Roselyn，全名 Roselyn Cheung Schmeltzer 。如果我們在慰問卡上寫錯名字，應該會很糗 。

還有，丁珊的文中引用並改寫了非馬的詩作〈夏天〉，文裡頭少了一句 。幸好狄秀明察秋毫，趕緊補了上去，並且找出非馬的英文名字，在《Summer》那首詩上註明是 William Marr 的作品 。

開始校稿後，我簡直得了「職業病」 。看到狄秀在 LINE 上寫著幾「手」英詩，我便不假思索地立即糾正：「是幾『首』喔！」 活脫脫成了「校稿症候群」的嚴重患者 。其實大家的辨誤能力都很強、溝通也毫無阻礙，哪裡需要我這個雞婆的糾錯警察呢？

有會友反應，電子書的背景音樂讓他們哭得很慘、思念潰堤 。〈Metta〉原本就是對逝去親人的懷念，難怪大家聽了會感傷，誠於中而形於外 。

如今書已完成，我們大大鬆了一口氣 。不能說我們做得有多完美，但能肯定的是，我們都盡力了！

永遠的玫瑰，永遠的 Rose，安息主懷！ 送上我們最深的祝福與懷念 。

照亮

The sudden passing of Rose is heartbreaking and difficult to accept. For many years, she was a well-respected fixture of our community, beloved for her gracious spirit and welcoming smile. Her tireless dedication to promote Chinese culture and heritage touched many of us in our community. Even during her illness, she was still concerned about the success of the recent Legends performance. She made certain I attended to support this group, which showed her deep commitment to the arts and the community.

It was a privilege to have known Rose. She will be dearly missed; but her beautiful spirit and legacy will live on in all our hearts.

知道Rose 去世的消息很沒法相信，久久不能平靜. 我和Rose 相識多年，應邀去過她辦得多采多姿的聚會, 對她的巧思和凝聚人才的傑出能力印象深刻. 她總是把光和熱帶給別人. 而有不順的時候則自己去承擔. Rose 對於推動我們華人文化的努力和貢獻是有目共睹的. 雖然她有病在身, 還在關心前陣子南海岸中華文化中心Legends 的表演. 再三要我一定要去看演出給予支持. 展現了她對藝術和對社區的熱愛和努力不懈的態度.

很榮幸認識這麼獨特的Rose, 對她的離去有很多的惋惜和不捨, 但尊重這事實. 默祝她在另一國度裡好好安息.

Irene Pao 敬悼

Dearest Rose, I was on a cruise when I received the news of your passing. I was utterly stunned and disbelief washed over me, as I had just spoken to you on May 28th. You had reminded me to pick up tickets so that my granddaughters could enjoy the show. It’s hard to believe how suddenly you left us. Tears streamed down my face, and my heart sank with sorrow.

Everyone knows your contributions to the community and the book club. But to me, you were simply a wonderful friend with a thoughtful and kind heart. You would call me to check on me and see if I was okay. Your encouragement and guidance always made me feel better and comforted. I’m going to miss you dearly.

After Max passed away, you continued to talk about him with love and affection. Knowing that you and Max would be united together gave me comfort. Of course, Ryan would be there too.

Rose, you will be deeply missed.

Your friend,
Karen Chiu

Memories with Max & Rose

追思光梅
最初見到光梅，是在 1973 年四月。我從美東維吉尼亞州飛到加州洛杉磯，參加文昌與光梅的新婚之喜，有幸擔任伴郎。文昌與我一同長大，情同手足。婚禮上賓朋滿座、喜氣洋洋，轉眼已是五十多年以前的往事了。
中學時，文昌曾說他理想的伴侶要高挑燦爛、美麗大方，如明亮的陽光。後來在加州理工學院的一場舞會中，他遇見了光梅，一見鍾情，自此相伴一生。
光梅辛勤持家、養兒育女，該做的事無一不盡心。對內是賢妻良母，對外俠義熱心，四海之內皆兄弟姐妹。她文采斐然，先在寶爾博物館擔任義工，後創辦三三藝苑（Bravi 9），引進海內外演藝與音樂文化，聲譽遠播。同時，她亦擔任橙縣多元文化基金會理事及橙縣多元文化藝術協會主席。近年投身爾灣讀書會，曾任會長，對橙縣華人公益不遺餘力，德望俱隆。
光梅出身名門，其父方治曾主持台灣僑務委員會，策動萬名反共軍人返台定局。她是將軍之後，家世顯赫。文昌自幼聰穎勤奮，凡事親力親為，學術登峰造極，工程事業帶來財富與地位，也能在光梅的公益事業上全力支持。光梅的成就，文昌亦有一份功勞。
文昌喜歡打麻將，光梅更是高手。工作之餘，兩人能玩就玩、能吃就吃，最懂得把握光陰，也深知助人為樂、生活有味。
多年來，文昌在培正正社網站與旅行活動上付出良多。光梅除了近兩年因病缺席，洛杉磯午宴幾乎從不缺席。她喜歡北方面食，餐桌上大方爽朗，毫不拘束。中國朋友組織的兄弟會 Kappa Unicorn（KU），她更是太太團的中堅人物。
正社同學與我們曾陪伴他們遊玩澳洲、北美、南美、亞洲、非洲、歐洲，以及中國各地名勝古跡。光梅回中國時，一定會與多年鄰居、摯友姜秋霞（Eva Keong）相聚。秋霞之子梁文道，在她們文學薰陶下，早已成為中國炙手可熱的電視評論家。
我、黎明世與荣芬陪伴光梅伉儷最後一次旅行，是前往冰島：泡溫泉、攀瀑布、仰望橫空璀璨的北極光。那段時光，如今想來仍歷歷在目。
他們走遍世界，嘗盡人生精彩。美滿生活是他們親手創造的，世間已無牽掛。
他們伉儷情深，生死不渝。如今在滿天星斗的銀河裡, 手牽着手，俯瞰人間。
文昌離世三載，光梅日日思念。她突然罹病，一年後離世，是她堅持要早日上天與文昌、與兒子相聚。她曾問我是否夢見過文昌，我說常常夢到他! 我與家人談天，心中感嘆不已! 為何他先我而去？讓我感到孤掌難鳴，悲痛難抑。
如今光梅也追隨文昌而去。我深深想念這對世間最完美的朋友. 提筆至此. 眼淚悄然滑落, 心中難以自持。

孫强 2026 年 6 月 20 日 洛杉磯外・千橡城





In Memory of Rose Cheung
I first met Rose in April of 1973. I flew from Virginia on the East Coast to Los Angeles, California, to attend the wedding of Max and Rose, and I had the honor of serving as the best man. Max and I grew up together; we were as close as brothers. The wedding was filled with joy and laughter, a hall full of family and friends. In the blink of an eye, more than fifty years have passed.
When we were in middle school, Max once said that his ideal partner would be tall, radiant, beautiful, and gracious—bright as sunlight. Years later, at a dance at Caltech, he met Rose. It was love at first sight, and from that moment on, they walked through life hand in hand.
Rose devoted herself to her family, raising children and managing the household with unwavering dedication. At home, she was a virtuous wife and loving mother; outside, she was warm hearted, generous, and treated everyone like family. Gifted in literature and the arts, she first volunteered at the Bowers Museum, then founded the Bravi 9 Art Society, bringing performing arts and musical culture from around the world to the community, earning wide acclaim. She also served as a board member of the Orange County Multicultural Fund and as president of the Orange County Multicultural Arts Association. In recent years, she was active in the Irvine Reading Club and served as its president. Her contributions to the Chinese community in Orange County were tireless and deeply respected.
Rose came from a distinguished family. Her father, Fang Zhi, once headed Taiwan’s Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission and orchestrated the repatriation of ten thousand anti communist soldiers—an achievement of historical significance. She was the daughter of a general, born into a prominent lineage.
Max, intelligent and diligent since childhood, excelled academically and rose to great heights in engineering, earning both wealth and status. He fully supported Rose’s public and cultural endeavors. Her accomplishments were, in part, also his.
Max loved playing mahjong, and Rose was an expert. After work, the two of them would enjoy good food and good company—living fully, savoring life, and always ready to help others. They understood better than anyone how to make the most of their time on earth.
For many years, Max contributed greatly to the Pui Ching Alumni Association website and its travel and recreational activities. Except for the last two years due to illness, Rose almost never missed the Los Angeles alumni luncheons. She loved northern Chinese noodles and was always cheerful and generous at the table. Within the Chinese fraternity Kappa Unicorn (KU), she was a pillar among the wives.
Together with classmates and friends, we traveled with them across Australia, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Europe, and throughout China’s historic sites. Whenever Rose returned to China, she would always meet her longtime Irvine neighbor and dear friend, Eva Keong. Eva’s son, Liang Wen Dao, nurtured by their literary influence, has long become one of China’s most prominent television commentators.
The last trip that Ming Sai, Rong Fen, and I shared with the couple was to Iceland—soaking in hot springs, climbing waterfalls, and gazing at the brilliant northern lights. Those memories remain vivid even now.
They traveled the world and tasted the fullness of life. Their happiness was something they created with their own hands, and they left this world with no regrets.
Their love was deep and unwavering—strong in life, unbroken in death. Now, somewhere in the star filled heavens, they walk hand in hand, looking gently down upon the world below.
Three years after Max’s passing, Rose missed him every single day. She fell ill suddenly and passed away a year later, determined to ascend early to reunite with Max and their son. She once asked me whether I had ever seen Max in my dreams. I told her I often dreamed of him. Whenever I spoke with my family about him, I felt a deep sorrow— Why did he leave before me? The loneliness and grief were hard to bear.
Now Rose has followed Max. I miss this most perfect pair of friends with all my heart. As I write these words, tears fall quietly, and my heart cannot find peace.
John Sun June 20, 2026 Thousand Oaks, outside Los Angeles
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In Memory of Rose


Dear Rose,

We were so shocked and sad to hear that you were suddenly called home by the Lord, we were so reluctantly to see you go. I remember that we first met in 2020 and accepted your invitation to read my daughter’s work at IBC. We went to Hongcheng for a lunch feast afterwards. The following is your reply after reading Mingshang thank-you note. Now that we read it again, we still feel that your enthusiasm is floating in my heart.

Dear Ming,
The honor was ours!
It was indeed a delightful event held at IBC on 2/26!
Your effort in leading the book of “Reading with Patrick” was simply seamless and marvelous!
Of course, the pivotal character was Michelle Kuo whose rare noble traits really has shone through, her journey of those years fluttered many IBC’s minds and touched our hearts beyond words.

You and your families have Irvine Book Club’s standing open invitation at any time, as our guests or better yet as our members! ❤️❤️

Cheers,
Cyber Rose

In this way, needless to say, we are members of IBC and have been deeply feeling your enthusiasm and charm in all aspects. Just like an English poem describing your English name: The red rose whispers of passion, And the white rose breathes of love. As presented here by many of your friends and members of IBC; you are so dedicated to the book club and community services. Yet at the same time, at home you are such a loving and responsible wife and mother. Not too long ago you wrote a comforting note to Minghang’s for his discomfort despite you are suffering for your illness: "Ai ya ya, take care, we can play mahjongg during the summer vacation!!!!️ 🍄🍄". Little did we know that you were seriously ill and on your way to heaven and continue to be in love with Max. Today, when everyone remembers everything about you, let us quote an ancient poem describing plum blossoms: "The pure fragrance conveys the heart of Heaven. Now that we say goodbye to you, we are blessed with what the light and heat you left behind. Let's use it to light a lamp in our hearts for the Rose that never falls. You journey never stop!

Hwamei and Mingshang

懷念 Rose
初次見到 Rose 大約是 2018 年。我慕名造訪 IBC 讀書會，那天 Rose 正在導讀濟慈的《夜鶯頌》。內容深入淺出，風采照人，口才絕佳，令人心裏充滿了學習的快樂和滿足。我幾乎立刻就決定加入 IBC。
不久，Rose 就開始了她第一年的會長生涯。在接下來的幾年中，她把自己的熱情傾注於讀書會的理念中。不管是關於導讀的書、導讀者、廣告宣傳，還是籌備的過程，隨處都能看到她的身影。她總是帶著一貫輕鬆愉悅的態度參加大大小小的討論聚會，好似這是她清閒生活中一個很享受的活動。但其實她生活忙碌，責任重、壓力也大。她做得太好，大家都捨不得放她走。有一次我問她何時再為我們導讀，她歎口氣，說自己太忙了，沒時間好好讀書，更沒法導讀。我才忽然瞭解，原來她的多才多藝，有時候也成為了一種捆綁。
疫情後我很少去實體聚會，也很少見到 Rose。最後一次見到她是 2024 年 6 月，她導讀《賈桂琳：永遠的美國第一夫人》。我終於再度享受她精采的導讀和獨特的魅力。
再會，Rose。謝謝你所帶來的光與熱。我會永遠懷念你！
聶令嫻

In Loving Memory of Rose
I first met Rose around 2018. Having heard so much about the IBC Book Club, I decided to pay a visit. That day, Rose was leading a discussion on John Keats's Ode to a Nightingale. Her presentation was profound yet accessible; she was radiant, exceptionally eloquent, and filled everyone's heart with the joy and satisfaction of learning. I decided to join IBC almost instantly.
Not long after, Rose began her first year as President. Over the next few years, she poured her passion entirely into the vision of the book club. Whether it came to the books chosen, the presenters, publicity, or the preparation process, you could always see her dedication at every step. She always maintained a consistently relaxed and cheerful demeanor while participating in discussions large and small, as if this were just a delightful, leisurely activity in her otherwise quiet life. But in truth, her life was incredibly busy, her responsibilities heavy, and her pressures immense. She did her job so wonderfully that no one could bear to let her step down. Once, I asked her when she would lead another session for us. She sighed and said she was just too busy, leaving her with no time to read properly, let alone lead a discussion. It was only then that I suddenly realized her multi-faceted talents had sometimes become a kind of binding constraint.
After the pandemic, I rarely attended the in-person gatherings and seldom saw Rose. The last time I saw her was in June 2024, when she led a discussion on Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis: The Untold Story (or Jackie: Forever America's First Lady). I was finally able to enjoy her brilliant insights and unique charisma once again.
Farewell, Rose. Thank you for the light and warmth you brought into our lives. I will cherish your memory forever.
Leslie Chang

I have so many wonderful memories of Auntie Rose. I will always remember her colorful outfits, impeccable sense of style, and the confidence she carried wherever she went. She had a special way of making an impression with her warmth, energy, and presence.

Some of my fondest memories are of her taking Roselyn and me to Chinese dance class and school. We danced every weekend and performed together every Chinese New Year. Those are memories I will always cherish.

Auntie Rose was a devoted and caring mother who was deeply proud of her family. She was also a true friend to my mother. I can’t remember a Chinese New Year that our families didn’t celebrate together.

The last time I saw Auntie Rose was at an Irvine Multicultural Association event, where she was handing out copies of *Chinese Americans in Irvine*. My brother often said that no one could sell tickets like Auntie Rose because she seemed to know everyone and was so genuinely liked by many.

I wish I had a photo of Roselyn and me with our bamboo sticks and bells on our ankles from our dance performances. Instead, I have a photo from the *Irvine World News* in 1980, where Roselyn is using chopsticks like a veteran and I’m using them like a novice!

Auntie Rose will be remembered for her strength, style, kindness, and unwavering love for her family and friends. She will be greatly missed.

We will miss you, Auntie Rose.

初入讀書會時就被當時任會長的 Rose 那亮麗大方的風采，幽默穩健的談吐閃到了。而後的咖啡屋腦力激盪，小組聚餐，勘查場地等等，更讓我見識到她的負責認真，勞心勞力，樂觀風趣，睿智果決，在談笑間鉅細靡遺的安排好了所有事情，令人折服！

Rose 的驟然離開，內心的哀傷與不捨實在無法言喻…

您是永遠綻放的玫瑰
也是我永遠懷念的玫瑰
願您安息

瑞琪 敬悼

Rose's curiosity about the arts and literature and eagerness to learn are memorable and remain inspiring. The lessons she took away and shared with her friends were delightful. When I assisted in a very modest way as Rose collected essays for the book, "Chinese Americans in Irvine," I came to admire her depth of focus and her devotion as she took on this worthy project. Her integrity and devotion resulted in a work that has enlightened many beyond Irvine.

In 1974 I was doing my dissertation fieldwork in Taiwan, living in a small village for a year, and Rose happened to visit. This was before the internet and cell phones, and her short time with me is still a treasured memory. In addition to seeing a friendly face from home, Rose's good cheer and comfortable companionship then have endured through later years.

Since 1991, we've had "Bravi 9," forging an unwavering bond. When I moved back to Irvine at the end of 2025, Rose, as the president of the Irvine Book Club, attending Book Club was a must. I discovered that Rose had become even more charismatic, organized, and possessed greater personal charm than during the "Bravi 9" era. I, after retiring, simply relaxed and lived life as I pleased, while Rose continued to grow and improve, relentlessly striving—truly someone I should learn from.

But the mystery of life lies in the fact that you never know what the future holds: On June 8, 2026, I woke up early and suddenly missed Rose terribly, so at 7:00 am I sent her a text message, "How have you been? I miss you dearly!" Rose replied, "Still feeling unwell, so pathetic..." On June 9, 2026 I learned she was hospitalized, and on June 10, 2026 I learned she had passed away. I felt like I had stepped into a hole, and my whole life felt unreal!

But now, thinking about it, Rose used the fastest, least painful way to reunite with her beloved Max. Wasn't that her good fortune?

Rose, may you and Max love each other dearly in heaven, never to be separated again!

生命中的好友：
2916年10月我在上海收到Rose 的通知，夏開玉過世了！我2003搬離Irvine, 但是Rose知道開玉是我生命裡的好友，所以第一時間通知當時在上海的我。收到消息，我心理頓時空了一洞，人生無趣…….

自1991起我們有了「三三」（Bravi 9), 就有了草創革命不渝的情誼；2025年尾搬回 Irvine, Rose 是爾灣讀書會會長，參加讀書會是必須的。因之發現Rose 比「三三」時期更有魄力，組織力和人格魅力了。我是在退休後，就怎麼放鬆就怎麼過日子，而Rose 則是還在不停的上升成長，不斷的努力不懈，真值得我好好的探索學習。
可生命的奧密，就在你不知道未來發生的是什麼：6/8/26 我一大早醒來，忽然很想念Rose，於是在7:00am 發了text message 給她， “近日可好？甚念！"，Rose 回 "仍然病歪歪的，真是不爭氣＂…….. 6/9/26 得知她住院，6/10/26 得知她過世，我覺得一脚踏空，整個人生都不真實起來！
但是現在想想，Rose 用了最快，病痛最短的方式，去和她摯愛不捨的Max重聚，這又何嘗不是她的幸運！
Rose, 祝福妳在天家和 Max 相親相愛，永不分離！

想妳了
幼麟

Dear Rose, how I wish I could hear
your voice once again asking me:
"Catherine, what do you think? Which pair of sunglasses suits me better?" My heart is broken and deeply saddened.
Farewell, my dear old friend.
May you rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord.🙏

光梅姐，自上次你来我家后，我们几次约好一起聚聚均被你繁忙的社会活动而延期！期待着六月去尔湾见你，未想到你却匆匆去了天国！这么突然以至于我不敢相信自己的耳朵！
光梅姐，一路走好！思念相随！

Peggy Chen

I am very sorry to hear of Auntie Rose's passing. Auntie Rose's stylish presence, her kindness, and her can-do personality always stood out to me as a kid growing up in the Chinese community in Irvine. As an adult, I was lucky to get to know her as a fellow passionate supporter of public radio. I'll always remember her boundless energy and curiosity, along with her love and dedication to her family and community. Sending my deepest sympathy to her family and friends.

Rose平日形象開朗健康 ， 從不有任何疾病的連結， 當耗訊傳來感到非常震驚悲傷。 初見時覺得她有活力，時尚美麗； 相處後知道她的認真努力，熱心耐心細心，對讀書會全力付出。 對於新會員她鼓勵多參與，多學習 ， 而且增加互動的機會。
她勤奮好學，中英文俱佳 ，談吐風度穩健大氣， 見多識廣，人情練達。
她一生 豐富精彩；伉儷情深 ，但也經歷無法𠄘受之重的喪子悲慟， 她勇駇正面直對，慶幸在人生旅途中認識這位發光發熱的朋友。
Rose, 一路走好 懐念相隨 ❤️❤️🙏🙏. Pearl. 鄭昭

璀璨如星，溫暖如陽——致摯愛的玫瑰

印象中總是笑臉盈盈、活力十足穿梭在活動會場，幕前幕後都特別用心，一位聰明、美麗、敬業、貼心、大無畏、有擔當、提攜後進、一生活得精彩的現代女性，願Ross在另一個世界，依舊美麗、自在、閃耀。

永遠懷念您。
巧雲 敬悼

ROSE CHEUNG

Readers of the book club lost you forever
Orange County’s multicultural leader
Served four terms as president
Earned everyone’s admiration and respect

Chinese and English both fluent
Harmony of human relations in and out of the club
Excellent organizational skills
Unprecedented outreach to mainstream
Now you join Max in the heaven
Given the eternal peace, Thank Heaven

Alan Chuang 6-28-2026

Rose Fang Guangmei was the cornerstone of our Irvine Book Club. She was always thinking about how to ensure the club ran smoothly and successfully. She even set a precedent by serving three consecutive terms as president from 2018 to 2021. In appreciation of her dedication, members crowned her with a paper crown and presented her with a vest bearing the Chinese character for “Courage” during a celebration of her service. Whenever the club faced a shortage of volunteers willing to shoulder important responsibilities, Rose never hesitated to step forward. She embodied the spirit of, “Though thousands stand against me, I shall go forth.”

Even after stepping down as president, her care for the club never ceased. She constantly kept an eye out for members with leadership potential, encouraging and mentoring them whenever possible. She never stopped planning and paving the way for the club’s future. Unfortunately, despite having many talented members, everyone had their own commitments, and in 2025 the club once again found itself without anyone willing to take on the presidency. Having only recently emerged from the grief of losing her husband, Rose once again shouldered the burden and accepted the role of president for a fourth term.

Rose approached everything she did with seriousness and determination. A perfectionist in the best sense of the word, she carefully reviewed and refined every project under her responsibility to ensure nothing was overlooked. Whether it was the Book Club, the Brain Candy discussion group, or editing and publishing special editions and books, she devoted herself wholeheartedly. Her pursuit of excellence was the driving force behind her continual efforts to improve and perfect everything she touched.

Perhaps because both of us had husbands from Hong Kong and both found ourselves caring for seriously ill spouses, we developed a special bond and understanding. During those years, she drove Max to Los Angeles every week for medical treatments. She would tell me about a restaurant there that made the most delicious beef burritos and often brought one back for me. On her return trip, she would stop briefly in the parking lot of a Dunkin’ Donuts to hand me the treat, while Max waited in the car. Looking back on those moments now brings tears to my eyes.

Last December, Rose told me she had been diagnosed with lung cancer. I urged her to seek opinions from several different doctors because the diagnosis had come as a complete surprise to her. She had no cough and no symptoms whatsoever. How could a routine examination for an ear problem lead to the discovery of lung cancer? It seemed almost unbelievable. Eventually, she found a highly respected specialist at UCI who was able to offer a cutting-edge treatment that did not require surgery or chemotherapy. Although she never fully understood why this illness had struck her, she gradually came to accept the harsh reality.

Throughout her treatment, Rose continued to attend several in-person Book Club gatherings and participated in countless online meetings. On the morning of Monday, June 8, I received a message from her. She had sent us a proposed cover design for a new book and was seeking our opinions. I replied on Tuesday morning. Then, on Wednesday evening, someone told me, “Rose has passed away.”

I could not believe it. My first reaction was, “Who started such a rumor?” Yet the impossible had happened. Could her condition really have deteriorated so rapidly, taking her life within just two days? The shock and sorrow were overwhelming and impossible to calm.

Not long ago, I came across a special feature in the World Journal and learned about what is sometimes referred to as “lung cancer in Asian women.” Sadly, I never had the chance to share it with Rose. The article explained that many Asian women carry an inherited EGFR gene mutation, which is unrelated to smoking or environmental factors.

It truly seems that Heaven is jealous of exceptional talent. One cannot help but lament: “Such a remarkable person, and yet afflicted with such a cruel illness.”

And yet, upon reflection, as long as she is remembered, she will never truly leave us. She lives on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Shaohwa

In Loving Memory of Our Dear President Rose

When I first met Rose, my impression of her was one of elegance, grace, and dignity. She always carried herself with remarkable poise, and her tasteful style reflected the warmth and refinement of her character.

During the COVID pandemic, Rose called me one day and asked if I would write an article to share the joys of caring for my grandchildren and how I spent that unique period of staying at home. I have always considered myself an ordinary writer, so I was surprised and honored that she thought of me. What touched me even more was that in one of her emails, she generously referred to me as one of Southern California’s leading tea masters. Her encouragement and confidence in me remain deeply treasured in my heart.

Rose had a special gift for uplifting others. She quietly supported and encouraged people around her, making everyone feel valued and appreciated. Her kindness was sincere, and her words of affirmation often gave others strength and confidence.

Since learning of her illness late last year, I have often thought of her. Although I tried to reach out and send my regards, I was never able to speak with her directly. In March of this year, when I accepted the role of President of the Irvine Book Club, Rose called to congratulate me. Her voice sounded as warm and spirited as ever, and we promised to reconnect soon. I knew how deeply she cared about the club and its members. Unfortunately, amid the demands of moving and other responsibilities, I did not follow up as I had intended. That missed opportunity has become one of my greatest regrets.

When I received the news of her passing on June 10, I was shocked and heartbroken. Rose’s love, dedication, and service to the Irvine Book Club have left a lasting mark on all of us. I believe that even in her final days, her heart remained with the organization she devoted so many years to nurturing.

I may not be the most accomplished member of the club, but I make this promise to you: the Irvine Book Club will continue to grow upon the foundation you built. We will carry forward your vision, your spirit, and your commitment to learning, friendship, and service.

Dear Rose, please do not worry anymore. You have completed your beautiful mission in this world and can now rest peacefully, reunited with the beloved husband you have missed for so long.

There is so much more I wish I could say, so many precious memories to cherish, and so much gratitude that words cannot fully express.

Thank you for the warmth, encouragement, and love you shared with all of us. Thank you for touching so many lives and enriching our journey in countless ways.

May you rest in God’s eternal peace, and may your legacy continue to inspire us for years to come.

With love, gratitude, and remembrance,

Lynn Hsu
President, Irvine Book Club

To the family and friends of Rose:
Losing Rose has left me with a heavy heart and profound sorrow. She was not only the indispensable soul of the Irvine Book Club (IBC) but also a mentor and dear friend who completely changed the trajectory of my life. These past few days, I have been restless and heartbroken, shedding tears in silence.
Beyond our deep literary bond, we shared a heartbreaking commonality: we both faced Stage IV lung cancer typical of the "Non-Smoking Asian Female" demographic. As a recent World Journal article highlighted, citing Stanford University research, about 57% of Asian women diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked, often due to congenital EGFR gene mutations. As the experts emphasized, "We didn't do anything wrong." When Rose was diagnosed last December, she reached out to me immediately. Facing the woman who changed my life, I shared everything I knew and experienced in my own battle with cancer, hoping to help, but alas, it was beyond human power to change the outcome.
I still remember when I first joined the book club; I used to quietly sit behind Rose and just listen. It was her warm invitation, unwavering trust, and constant encouragement that gave me immense courage and motivation. Feeling that my writing wasn't quite good enough, I decided to step up and lead the discussion on "Apple in China" as a way to support her. It is safe to say that without Rose's selfless guidance, that presentation would never have happened. She transformed me from a silent observer into an active contributor. That was a monumental step in my life.
Rose was always brave in asking questions, and we shared countless deep, brainstorming conversations at the book club—those beautiful moments remain my most cherished memories. I will never forget February 25th of this year, when after listening to my presentation on Zoom, she specially sent me a message to encourage me: "Wishing the rising star of IBC to elevate our standards... 🌲🌲🌷🌷🌲🌲🌷🌷 Congratulations, Nell, on a blockbuster success! 👍👍👍👍"
I will forever hold the grace of our "Rose President" in my heart. To honor her memory, I will dedicate my entire presentation to Rose during my next book sharing session this October.
May Rose now lay down her worldly pain, rest in eternal peace in heaven, and be happily reunited with her husband. We will always miss your elegance and warmth, Rose 🌹.

Nell Yang 🌎

Our book club has lost a truly extraordinary leader. Rose was a lady with charisma. We will miss her deeply. — Mulien Maureen Lee 何慕蓮This picture was taken in 2015. I was hosting a little get together at my house for the Brain Candy .

From Cathy: The 2nd photo shows President Rose taking over the torch from Sister Ma. After serving as a brave warrior on the front lines for three years, she passed the baton to me in 2021 and stepped into the role of Advisor, always generously guiding us, her juniors. She will be missed forever ! Cathy Chiang

The Following photos are from Sarah Mar. I am helping her to upload photos. Laura Yen

Rose, 方光梅，是我們爾灣讀書會的中流砥柱。她時時刻刻想著如何讓讀書會圓滿順利的運行，還開了先例，由2018到2021年連任會長之職三年。會友們感佩之餘，便在任職的慶典上給她加冕紙皇冠，以及“勇”字背心，因為她總在讀書會缺人擔起重任時，義不容辭挺身而出，表現“雖千萬人，吾往矣！”的魄力。

她的關懷在卸下會長之職後仍不停歇，隨時留意會員中是否有合適的領導人才，並即刻給予鼓勵及栽培，不停地爲讀書會未來的前程籌劃和鋪路。只可惜雖人才濟濟，大家都有各自要忙的事，2025年又逢缺人接會長一職之事。剛從喪夫陰影中走出來的她，再度扛起了重擔，擔任第四任會長！

Rose 做事認真，擇善固執，妥妥的完美主義！凡是由她負責的項目必定研討再三，不容有誤。對於讀書會，腦糖小組以及主持編輯特刊書籍都不遺餘力，而她的追求完美正是鞭策她精益求精的動力。

大概因為我倆都有個來自香港的夫婿，又碰巧都要照顧病中的另一半，惺惺相惜。那幾年，她每週開車陪Max老遠去LA求醫，還告訴我那兒有最好吃的牛肉捲餅，幾度替我捎帶一份，回程暫停 Donken Donuts 的停車場交給我美食的時候，Max還在車上。回想起來，熱淚盈眶。

去年十二月Rose 告知確診肺癌的消息，我勸她多看幾位不同的醫生，因為她也很感意外，沒有咳嗽和任何症狀，只是為了檢查耳朵而查出來肺癌？太匪夷所思了。最後她找到一位 UCI 十分權威的醫生，還可以用最新的治療方法，不必開刀或化療，雖然還是不明白因何而起，總算是接受了這個殘酷的現實。

治療期間 Rose 仍參加過幾次讀書會的現場活動，更有無數次的網上會議。6月8日星期一的早上收到她的 message，她寄來新書的封面設計圖，徵求我們的意見。星期二早上，我寄出回覆。星期三的傍晚有人告訴我：“ Rose 病逝 “，我不能相信，第一個反應是：“什麼人傳的謠言？” 但是不可能發生的事發生了。難道病情急轉直下，兩天之內奪命？令人震驚哀痛，無法平息！

不久前讀到世界日報有一篇文章的特別介紹，才知道有所謂 ”亞裔女性的肺癌“ 。很遺憾沒來得及給Rose看，讓她知道原來亞裔女性有先天的 EGFR 基因突變，與是否抽菸及環境沒有關係。
真是天妒英才，不禁要嘆：“ 斯人也而有斯疾也”！！！

轉念一想，只要有人惦記，她就不會離去，因為她活在大家的心中！

少華

從擔任玫瑰會長的小助手之後， 學習到了許多處理事情的方法與態度。 會長凡事有商有量， 並與文化中心合作參與社區和爾灣市政府的多項活動！ 她真是鞠躬盡瘁！

翻看手機裡面的相簿， 存著許多珍貴的回憶； 下面這張是玫瑰會長從馬姐手上接下任務！
擔當了三年衝鋒陷陣的勇敢戰士， 2021年交棒給我， 她則升任指導長， 毫不吝嗇的給予我們後生小輩指導！
會永遠懷念她！

驚聞敬愛的玫瑰會長近日辭世，心中萬分不捨與哀痛。玫瑰會長是爾灣讀書會的重要支柱，更是唯一一位願意擔任四屆會長的人。當許多人因責任重大而卻步時，她義無反顧地挺身而出，把大家不願承擔的重擔一肩挑起，以無私奉獻的精神帶領讀書會穩健成長。

我與玫瑰會長結緣於2019年，當時在慕蓮學姐的介紹下，我和先生一同加入讀書會。初次見面時，她便以親切溫暖的笑容迎接我們。當得知我先生正式的英文名字是 Clark 時，她立刻興奮地說那是她最喜愛的電影明星克拉克．蓋博（Clark Gable）的名字，言談間流露出她率真可愛的一面。

多年來，玫瑰會長對我關愛有加、支持備至。尤其在我擔任讀書會會長期間，我們曾為讀書會的重要事務密切合作。如今憶起往事，彷彿仍能聽見她在電話那頭親切地喚我一聲「小路子」，並以她豐富的人生智慧給予我指導與鼓勵。如今餘音猶在耳邊，斯人卻已仙逝，令人無限感傷。

玫瑰會長高貴美麗大方，內心更是堅強勇敢。她用愛心、責任感與智慧溫暖了許多人，也為讀書會留下深遠的影響。我們將永遠懷念她的笑容、她的熱情，以及她無私奉獻的精神。願玫瑰會長安息主懷，一路好走！


小路子
Grace Wang

玫瑰會長知人善任，擁有獨特的氣質與領導能力，對提拔新人更是不遺餘力。

記得有一次聚餐，她剛好坐在我正對面，我們閒聊了起來，隨後她便邀請我加入「腦糖」小組。當時的我，其實完全不知道那是什麼樣的活動。
但在聽完她的熱心解釋後，我便毫不猶豫地加入了。

半年後，她得知我要去阿拉斯加旅遊，便托我順道帶些「腦糖」的題目回來，我也欣然應允。回來後，她先是讚美我帶回的題目非常道地，接著便順勢邀請我擔任「糖主」。這種循序漸進、充滿智慧的領導方式讓我由衷折服，於是，我便當了近兩年的糖主。

玫瑰擔任了四年的會長，因其盡心盡力、凡事親力親為，她曾開玩笑分享自己忙到燒壞了好幾個鍋子。

後來，她的夫婿安息主懷，她因思念不已而開始翻閱舊照片；每當想起兩人初識的情景，她總會情不自禁地微笑。她幽默地說，這感覺就像自己重新和 Max 談了一次戀愛。這是多麼樂觀豁達的人生態度！

親愛的玫瑰🌹，請您安息，我們永遠懷念您！

思辰敬悼

Honoring Our Beloved Rose Cheung From Iron Spike to Strangers in the Land 從《鐵漢金釘》到《這片土地上的陌生人》緬懷我們摯愛的方光梅
1984年10月13日Bowers 博物館華裔文史協會（The History & Cultural Council of the Bowers Museum）舉辦了《鐵漢金釘》（Iron Spike）紀念活動，以表彰西部華人鐵路工人對美國社會的重要貢獻;Rose Cheung served as Chair of the Iron Spike Fundraising Gala working alongside Dr. Maxwell Cheung, Chair of the Council ;該活動提高了公眾對華裔美人對美國歷史貢獻的認識;使聖塔安娜市正式宣布當日為「華工先驅者紀念日」

當 Rose 得知《Strangers in the land 這片土地上的陌生人》以「滾回中國去！」的真實事件開場後，深受觸動。她認為我們有責任面對這段被忽略的華人移民史。她熱情召集三位讀書會成員，花費六個月研讀這本五百多頁、尚無中文譯本的著作。 她不斷鼓勵、推動
因為她相信： 「這些故事必須被聽見。」最終，這場 IBC 讀書會發表獲得好評。 Rose 留給我們的，不只是回憶，更是一種信念—— 堅持不懈的精神。
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:“ 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV) 那美好的仗，Rose 已經打過了；該跑的路程，Rose已經跑盡了” 她已經擁有了公義的冠冕。 任何言語都無法表達出這樣一個美麗的人生,
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桐城方苞名門女
玟瑰光采照爾灣
良友梅心竹骨傲
芳草伊人永留香

守瑩敬悼

追思Rose 會長

驚聞 Rose 離世的消息，心中十分不捨。雖然我與她並非特別熟識，但曾有幸多次坐在他旁邊參加導讀活動，也曾一起用餐交流。每一次接觸，都能感受到她開朗樂觀的個性、自信從容的風采，以及待人真誠大方的態度。

Rose 不僅是一位熱愛閱讀的人，更是一位樂於分享、願意扶持他人成長的女性。她總是用自己的熱情與智慧鼓勵身邊的人，讓大家在學習與交流中獲得啟發。她的笑容、活力與善意，將長久留存在許多人的記憶裡。

雖然生命短暫，但她曾帶給身邊朋友的溫暖與影響，將會一直延續下去。

他充滿自信的人生態度，永遠會是我學習的方向。

願 Rose 安息，也願她的家人與摯友在這段艱難的時刻得到安慰。她的精神與風範，將永遠被我們懷念。

－路好走，Rose ❤️❤️❤️

～～卓月玲敬悼

悼一朵永不凋零的玫瑰

記憶拉回 2019 年，那是我初入爾灣讀書會（IBC）的日子，而 Rose 正是當時的會長。初來乍到，看著會裡人才濟濟，我本暗自竊喜，心想總算能安穩地隱身於眾人之中，靜靜汲取知識的養分，導讀這等重任怎麼也輪不到我。

然而，這份「清閒」並未持續太久。不久後，我接到了 Rose 的電話，先是讓我幫忙製作活動海報，隨後便順理成章地將我推向了導讀的位置。面對她那份無比真誠的請託，我實難推辭。當時，她將東野圭吾的《希望之線》遞到我手中，笑著說她已經讀完，是一部非常精彩的小說。就這樣，我完成了在讀書會的第一場導讀。導讀結束後，Rose 特地撥來一通電話，語氣中滿是肯定，期許我能再接再厲。那通電話，讓我深刻感受到她對後輩的殷殷期盼與溫暖鼓勵；而那本書，也成了我推開推理小說大門的契機，自此結下了不解之緣。

如今想來，去年12月17日胡纓教授主講科幻小說的那場讀書會是我最後一次見到Rose。那次讀書會前，她一如既往地事必躬親，與我反覆推敲了好幾個主題，最終才拍板定案為科幻小說《三體》。為了讓我更好地介紹講者，她不厭其煩地與我來回討論細節，力求每個環節都能盡善盡美。從這些點滴小事中，不難看出 Rose 不僅樂於提攜後輩，更有一顆謙沖傾聽的心。而我卻不知道，她那時已經生病了。

她是讀書會的領路人，也是最溫柔的推手。正是因為她的帶領，讀書會無論在質或量上都實現了飛躍；爾灣讀書會之所以能有今日「近悅遠來」的盛況，Rose 絕對功不可沒。

斯人已逝，風範長存。這朵名為 Rose 的玫瑰，雖已化作春泥，但她留給我們的芬芳、智慧與溫暖，將永遠留在毎個爾灣讀書會盈友的心中，成為一朵永不凋零的玫瑰。

親愛的Rose 突然離世了，我一直在震驚中，許多話堵在胸口，難以言說，懷念是有重量的。

對Rose的第一印象，始於一顆茶葉蛋。

那天她導讀《風雨江南》——一本文字瑰麗、也很有難度的書，我早餐沒吃，從教室後方的點心桌拿了一顆茶葉蛋，想著待會邊聽邊吃好了，沒想到根本沒有機會。

Rose在台上氣場全開，不疾不徐講述著，大家頓時都被吸引了，屏息凝神，壓根不想錯過任何細節，我生怕剝蛋殼的細微聲響，會打擾大家，索性放棄了，專心聽講，聽得入迷，竟然忘了餓，原來精神食糧也能充飢！不禁想到《老殘遊記》裡「明湖居聽書」的小玉，顧盼之間，角落裡的人， 也覺得被照應到了，Rose就是這樣，毫不誇張！見識到Rose 的個人魅力，我立即被圈粉了。

如今想來，Rose導讀的許多都是大部書，村上春樹的《挪威的森林》、馬奎斯的《百年孤寂》、姜戎的《狼圖騰》，還有王躍文的《大清相國》等。她舉重若輕，總能輕鬆駕馭，但我知道那份從容背後所花的心血，記得她說過：「導讀是體力活」，當天早上她都會吃得飽飽的， 比平時多吃一些，才有體力把書講好，不負使命。一貫的幽默詼諧，, 裡面藏著她為IBC盡心盡力、無怨無悔的付出，長久以來，一直如此。

Rose的中英文都好，熱愛學習，她選修過莎士比亞文學課，能閱讀原文的莎士比亞作品，真是不簡單！有一回朋友的非營利組織要做報告，我拜託Rose幫忙翻譯，她二話不說，立即答應， 翻得又快又準確，流暢優美， 讓人佩服 。

有一陣子，母親生病，我常常缺席讀書會活動，等到我再度參加，她第一時間就捎來問候，簡訊裡熱情洋溢：「照亮回來了！久久久違了！」 短短幾個字，流露關懷與欣喜， 讓人倍感溫暖。

那一年佛州Parkland槍擊案，幾位高中生見證了現場的恐怖，驚嚇之餘，呼籲大家走上街頭，為槍枝管制發聲。Rose跟我走在隊伍中，她舉著自製的海報，高喊口號，對公益及正義的堅持，她不落人後。

領導力強，人脈廣，又熱心公益的Rose，帶領爾灣讀書會不斷茁壯，也擴大了社區影響力，她的貢獻，有目共睹！

附上2016年的結業文，裡面提及「智多星 Rose」和幽默的Max，一轉眼， 十年過去, 天人永隔，讓人不勝唏噓。

縱有再多不捨， 知道她已回到天家，與摯愛的夫婿Max及家人重聚，心裡便多了些安慰與平靜，願親愛的Rose祥和安寧，安然自在！

照亮 懷念

A Vibrant Life Remembered

Dear Rose has left us so suddenly that I am still in a state of shock. So many words remain bottled in my chest—heavy, aching, and unspoken. Memory itself carries a weight that settles quietly on the heart.

My very first impression of Rose began with a tea egg.

That day, she was leading a discussion on Feng Yu Jiang Nan (The Windy and Rainy South)—a book with gorgeous prose but a quite challenging read. Having skipped breakfast, I grabbed a tea egg from the snack table, thinking I would eat it while listening. Little did I know, I wouldn’t get the chance.

On stage, Rose radiated a powerful presence, speaking with measured composure. Everyone was instantly captivated, holding their breath, not wanting to miss a single detail. Fearing that the faint sound of peeling the eggshell would disturb the room, I simply gave up on the idea and focused entirely on her lecture. I was so enthralled that I completely forgot my hunger—proving that spiritual nourishment can indeed satisfy physical appetite!

I couldn't help but think of Xiao Yu in the "Listening to the Storyteller at Minghu Lake" chapter of The Travels of Lao Can. With just a glance, even those tucked away in the corners felt seen and cared for. Rose was exactly like that, without a shred of exaggeration! Witnessing her personal charisma, I instantly became her fan.

Thinking back, many of the books Rose guided us through were massive volumes: Haruki Murakami’s Norwegian Wood, Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude, Jiang Rong’s Wolf Totem, and Wang Yuewen’s The Prime Minister of Qing Dynasty, among others. She made the heavy seem light, always mastering the material effortlessly. Yet, I knew the sheer amount of effort poured into that behind-the-scenes composure. I remember her saying, "Leading a book discussion is hard physical labor." On those mornings, she would eat a hearty breakfast—much more than usual—just to have the stamina to present the book well and fulfill her mission. Beneath her trademark humor and wit lay a selfless, wholehearted devotion to the IBC, a dedication she maintained consistently over the years.

Rose was fluent in both Chinese and English and possessed a deep love for learning. She studied Shakespearean literature and could read Shakespeare's works in their original English—a truly remarkable feat! Once, when a friend's non-profit organization needed to compile a report, I asked Rose to help with the translation. Without any hesitation, she agreed immediately. Her translation was fast, accurate, fluent, and beautiful, earning everyone's deepest admiration.

For a period of time when my mother was ill, I frequently missed our book club meetings. When I finally returned, she was the first to send her regards. Her text message overflowed with warmth: "Shining is back! It has been far, far too long!" Those few short words radiated genuine care and joy, making me feel deeply comforted.

During the year of the Parkland school shooting in Florida, several high school students who witnessed the horror firsthand channeled their shock into action, calling on the public to take to the streets and march for gun control. Rose and I walked side-by-side in that procession. Holding her homemade poster, she shouted slogans at the top of her lungs. When it came to standing up for public welfare and justice, she stayed ahead of the pack.

With her strong leadership, extensive connections, and passion for community service, Rose guided the Irvine Book Club to continuous growth and expanded its impact on the community. Her contributions were obvious to all.

Attached is our graduation essay from 2016, which mentions "Mastermind Rose" and the humorous Max. In the blink of an eye, a decade has passed, and now we are separated by life and death—a realization that brings a profound sigh of sorrow.

Though it is hard to say goodbye, knowing that she has returned to her heavenly home—reunited with her beloved Max and embraced by her family—brings a quiet comfort and peace to my heart. May our dear Rose rest in serenity, held in eternal freedom and light.

Remembered with love,

Shining

REST IN PEACE

I would like to share a warm and touching story with all of you:
During our Irvine Book Club Lunar New Year Celebration on February 11th this year, our beloved President Rose very generously donated a "Tbaxo 8-Channel Wireless Microphone System" as a raffle prize. The lucky winner that day was the husband of our member, Nien-Hua Lin. In a beautiful act of generosity, he immediately gifted this precious prize to OC Golden Ukulele.(Our Band)
President Rose was unable to attend the celebration in person that day due to a doctor's appointment. After returning home that afternoon, I immediately called her to express our heartfelt gratitude. I shared with her how microphones play a vital role every time our ensemble performs, and that this wireless microphone system was exactly the professional equipment we needed most at the time. President Rose was absolutely delighted to hear this. She expressed how comforted and happy she was knowing that the gift had found its way to the team that needed it most and could truly maximize its value—it was truly the perfect arrangement.
Now, this microphone system is no longer just a piece of audio equipment; it has become a keepsake, a blessing, and a legacy of love left to us by President Rose.
In every future rehearsal and every single performance, I believe that Rose and her beloved Max will be listening to our melodies from heaven, watching us move forward carrying her love and encouragement.
President Rose, thank you. I will forever cherish your kindness and the wonderful bond we shared. ❤️🙏🎵
Laura Yen

懷念光梅
— 願妳在主懷中安息 —

光梅是我鐵路小學隔壁班的同學。就讀大學時認識班上同學光申（我的先生），才知道他們是堂兄妹，也讓我們結下一段珍貴而長久的情誼。

這些年來，無論她來台灣，或我們到洛杉磯，總會相約相聚。
前年小兒定國婚禮期間，光梅從上海返台，可能舟車勞頓身體不適未能出席，我們十分心疼，請她一定要給醫生好好的檢查。
隔天返美前，光申與我送妳到桃園機場，在咖啡館聊了許久，妳從皮夾子拿出 Max 的照片給我看，說是不是很帥，我頻頻點頭，因為 Max 待人善心善念，他獨有的特質印象深刻。
沒想到，那竟成了最後一次見面。

如今得知妳離世的消息，心中滿是難過與不捨。
誠心祝禱光梅與 Max 在天家重逢、永遠恩愛相守。
願光梅妹妹安息。

R.I.P!
妳的美麗、真誠與關懷永存我心。

嫂嫂 台齡 敬悼

Rose has been a wonderful and inspiring leader for IBC with compassion and total dedication. We will miss her dearly.

YOUR WARMTH, GENTLENESS, LOVE, AND KINDNESS WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED!

WE WILL REJOICE TOGETHER IN HEAVEN ONE DAY!

敬悼永遠綻放的玫瑰

驚聞玫瑰會長辭世，腦海中不斷浮現與 Rose 互動的點點滴滴，思緒縈繞，輾轉難眠。Rose 的細心體貼，以及源源不絕的創意與靈感，為我們留下無數珍貴的回憶，和無盡的思念。

哲人已遠，風範長存。親愛的 Rose，您是我們心中那朵芬芳永駐的玫瑰，您的優雅與智慧，溫柔地照亮了身邊的每一個人。尤其當您交付任務時，總讓人感受到一份難能可貴的信任，彷彿自己是您心目中無可取代的不二人選。正因如此，我們總是心懷感激地接受託付，並竭盡所能完成使命。

猶記得 Max 離世時 Rose 曾要我幫忙用「楷書」字體寫下 Max 的中文名字。今日，我懷著無比沉痛的心情，添上 Rose 的中文名字。

Max 與 Rose 這對令人敬重的賢伉儷，如今在天家重聚，相伴相守，不再分離。Be Together Forever。

願 Rose 安息，芳華永存。

狄秀 敬悼
爾灣讀書會會員


In Loving Memory of Rose, The Forever Blooming Rose

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rose. Countless memories of Rose have filled my mind, lingering in my thoughts day and night.

Though she has departed from us, her grace and legacy will endure. Dear Rose, you will forever remain the rose that blooms in our hearts. Your elegance and wisdom gently illuminated everyone around you.

Whenever you entrusted someone with a task, you always conveyed an extraordinary sense of confidence, making each of us feel as though we were the one and only person you believed could accomplish it best. Because of that trust, we accepted every responsibility with gratitude and always did our utmost to fulfill it.

I still vividly remember when Max passed away, Rose asked me to write down Max's Chinese name in "Kaishu" font for his memorial . Today, with a heavy and grieving heart, I have added Rose's Chinese name alongside his.

The remarkable and deeply respected couple, Max and Rose are now reunited in their heavenly home, keeping each other company, never to be parted again.

Be Together Forever.

May Rose rest in peace, her grace everlasting.

Teresa Lin
Irvine Book Club Member

**她的真誠，她的社區——她真實的人生**
*致 Rose Cheung，那位只喝茶，並將自己奉獻給社區的人。*

Rose 很少談論她的價值觀。她將它們活了出來。

她的真誠安靜卻不容忽視。當她邀請某人到她的讀書會演講，或鼓勵他們參加文化活動時，她所做的絕不僅僅是填滿一個節目表。她是在連結人群。她創造了讓聲音被聽見、讓關係得以成長的空間。以她溫柔的方式，她似乎在告訴你：你很重要。你的故事屬於這裡。

Rose 對社區的承諾從來不是為了獲得認可。她與丈夫一起在幕後默默且堅定地付出——支持文化項目、出版計畫、募款活動以及將人們聚集在一起的聚會。她鼓勵來自不同背景和世代的華裔美國人相聚、分享經驗，並互相學習。她明白，社區不是我們繼承而來的；它是我們建立起來的。

她相信，相聚不僅僅是一項社交活動。那是我們保存記憶、文化和認同的方式；那是我們銘記自己是誰的方式。

有一個關於 Rose 的記憶一直留在我的心中。

聖誕節前，她開了很遠的車來到我們位於聖瑪格麗塔牧場 (Rancho Santa Margarita) 的食物儲藏室，幫助分發食物給有需要的家庭。她本不需要來的。她只是出現了，準備好幫忙，就像她為社區所做過無數次的那樣。

為了感謝她，我後來送了她一包咖啡。她笑著說：「我只喝茶。」

這是一個微小的瞬間，但它捕捉到了 Rose 最本質的一面。她清楚自己是誰。她從不偽裝成別的樣子。她的真誠不是她嘴上談論的東西；而是她每天都在實踐的。正如她了解自己的品味一樣，她也鼓勵別人去尋找並尊重自己的聲音。

回想起來，我意識到那份禮物根本無關乎咖啡。我所記得的，是她願意長途跋涉、付出時間，並在不求回報的情況下默默為他人服務。這就是 Rose。

她以同樣的方式面對疾病——真誠、充滿尊嚴，沒有任何不必要的戲劇化。她直到最後一刻都做著最真實的自己。

現在她已經離開了。然而，她的真誠依然縈繞，就像朋友們分享的一杯溫暖的茶。她對社區的奉獻，在她悉心培育的讀書會、她協助舉辦的文化活動，以及她多年來促成的許多連結中得以延續。

Rose 展現了某種非常珍貴的特質：真實與慷慨的結合。她為自己的文化傳承感到自豪，致力於她的社區，對她所做的一切都充滿真誠。

她是一位真實的華裔美國女性。

不是一個標籤。

而是一個鮮活的生命。

安息吧，親愛的朋友。妳的溫暖將永遠與我們同在。

Her Sincerity, Her Community – Her Authentic Life
For Rose Cheung, who took tea and gave herself to the community.
Rose did not often speak about her values. She lived them.
Her sincerity was quiet but unmistakable. When she invited someone to speak at her book club or encouraged them to attend a cultural event, she was doing more than filling a program. She was connecting people. She was creating spaces where voices could be heard and relationships could grow. In her gentle way, she seemed to say: You matter. Your story belongs here.
Rose's commitment to community was never about recognition. Together with her husband, she worked steadily behind the scenes—supporting cultural programs, publishing projects, fundraising efforts, and gatherings that brought people together. She encouraged Chinese Americans from different backgrounds and generations to meet, share experiences, and learn from one another. She understood that community is not something we inherit; it is something we build.
She believed that gathering together was more than a social activity. It was how we preserve memory, culture, and identity. It was how we remember who we are.
One memory of Rose stays with me.
Before Christmas, she drove a long distance to help our Rancho Santa Margarita food pantry distribute food to families in need. She did not have to come. She simply showed up, ready to help, as she so often did for the community.
To thank her, I later gave her a bag of coffee. She smiled and said, “I take tea only.”
It was a small moment, but it captured something essential about Rose. She knew who she was. She never pretended to be anything else. Her sincerity was not something she talked about; it was something she practiced every day. Just as she knew her own taste, she encouraged others to find and honor their own voice.
Looking back, I realize the gift was never really about the coffee. What I remember is her willingness to make the long drive, give her time, and quietly serve others without expecting recognition. That was Rose.
She faced illness in much the same way—with honesty and dignity, without unnecessary drama. She remained herself until the very end.
Now she is gone. Yet her sincerity still lingers like a warm cup of tea shared among friends. Her devotion to community continues in the book club she nurtured, the cultural events she helped create, and the many connections she fostered over the years.
Rose embodied something precious: authenticity joined with generosity. She was proud of her heritage, devoted to her community, and sincere in all that she did.
She was an authentic Chinese American woman.
Not a label.
A life.
Rest, dear friend. Your warmth remains with us.

In Memoriam for our Rose 🌹

🌹 Rose🌹 : The Splendid Torch

Rose shines bright like a golden flame.  
Inspiring us to coalesce on each project we share.  
Without regard for credit or name.  
And lift up the community with selfless care.

Like a torch lifting up the night sky.  
She illuminates the path with her light.  
Her radiant smile fills the expanse with delight.  
She is a beautiful, splendid sight.

Now her bright earthly journey is complete.  
She is finally home at last.  
Max holds her in a warm embrace.  
All the long waiting is now past.

— Dedicated to dear Rose, with ❤️

🌹親愛的Rose，為妳，我已經不知道不自覺地情不自禁地哭了多少次了，痛哭使得我的雙眼腫得都不能見人了。太突然、太痛了。妳這個人，明快果決，簡直不管別人受不受得了就走了。妳不是說暑假要約朋友打麻將嗎？妳不是說妳不聽天由命、妳在小心嗎？害得我一點心理準備都沒有。驚聞噩耗，我震驚得說不出話來。兩天前還和我互通訊息，我還在最後一則上寫著：Rose，妳有時間、有興趣的時候，可不可以告訴我：妳從小到大，最喜歡的10件事或10樣東西？
請不要很快回應我，慢慢想一想再慢慢說。。。
～ 誰知道這"不要很快回應"就是永遠沒有下文了！！！妳怎麼放下的？可能妳太想念Max了。幾個月前吧，妳在訊息裡說："我迷迷糊糊的時候覺得「Max會幫我做好」，徹底醒來才意識到：「Max已經走了，已經沒有Max了。。。」" ....... 我多殘忍，還只顧抱怨妳讓我們沒有心理準備，哭的時候完全忘記了妳才是那個最痛的人。

我一直沒有去看妳，因為好多原因，包括覺得妳生病不能化妝打扮，可能不想多見人，我覺得自己不在妳的一線閨蜜的名單上，還是等妳好了再見妳..... 想不到，我這就永遠見不到妳了。

妳多年來對爾灣讀書會無怨無悔的深情付出，方方面面的周到仔細，知性、智性十足，質量、重量、份量、時間量。妳走了，我很傷心，我想很多人都很傷心，Rose妳好powerful，我在妳走了以後才更發現妳的重量。妳付出得真多，讓人無法忘懷。誰能像妳一樣做四任會長？妳是爾灣讀書會永遠的第一榮譽會長。

Rose, 一路好走，相信Max和妳所有的親朋好友一定都已經在天堂穩穩地接住了妳，靈魂永生，妳正過著幸福快樂的生活呢。。。

Shocked and deeply saddened by the heartbreaking news of losing my dearest friend; my heart is filled with immense grief.
Rose was intelligent, capable, beautiful, elegant and noble. With her exceptional leadership, she elevated the Irvine Book Club to an entirely new height, turning it into a prominent and highly regarded cultural organization within the Southern California Chinese community.
During my more than ten years with the book club, wrapped in Rose’s care and encouragement, I participated in numerous enriching activities and shared a few good books of my own. Whenever we exchanged ideas, she always offered unique insights and advice, inspiring me to delve deeper in the meaning of life.
In the long journey of retirement, she was a rare role model for intellectual pursuit in my heart, and moreover, my most sincere and soul-searching friend.
Amidst the great sorrow of losing a cherished friend, I find a small comfort in knowing that she has finally broken free from the torment of illness to rest in peace in heaven, and reunited with her beloved Max, who had been there waiting for her.
May you journey well and rest in peace, Rose!
You are not gone; You will live in our hearts forever!

Hsin Chang & Chao Huang

🌹🕊️✝️🫶🙏🏻 …


Death, be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me. From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be, Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow, And soonest our best men with thee do go, Rest of their bones, and soul's delivery. Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men, And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell, And poppy or charms can make us sleep as well And better than thy stroke; why swell'st thou then? One short sleep past, we wake eternally And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die.
-John Donne

Linking to tributes from the Zhengshe friends www.zhengshe.net/rose_cheung_in_memoriam/index.html

It is within a cloud of sadness that I acknowledge the passing of Rose Cheung, a dear friend. We first met during the 1990’s, when she rallied many in the greater Irvine community to produce Kaleidoscope, a city-wide event which was to evolve into the annual Global Village Festival. I remember the excitement of taking part in presenting aspects of Chinese culture - art, literature, history, leisure and daily living – in the park amid the UCI campus. Her vision and almost tenacious devotion to her undertakings drew me to take part in many of her future inter-cultural and traditional Chinese projects.
Rose was a pillar of the Irvine Multicultural Association since its founding, serving several years as its president. The organization has an important role in promoting harmony among the many ethnic groups in Irvine. I note with pleasure that the city is taking on a more active role in this organization.
There is no gainsaying that Rose had grand visions, an uncanny ability to attract supporters who gave of their resources, talents, and enthusiasm. I remember hearing Max, her husband, remarking on one occasion that he was behind her in whatever she was engaged in. At the time, I thought it was a perfunctory remark tossed out in a social setting. Years later, I realized that it was a heartfelt trust that he was sharing. Several months ago, when I needed a step ladder for my son to get into my attic. I was deeply touched that she loaded her step ladder into her SUV and brought it to me.
Rose had a highly developed esthetic sense and a genuine readiness to grow intellectually and as a person. She paid a good deal of attention to her appearance and grooming. She joined Toastmasters International to successfully sharpen her public speaking skills. She took part in a Newport Beach group that studied Shakespeare under the mentorship of a UCLA scholar/professor. She did not hesitate to ask questions when in doubt. I watched in awe once when she went to a wholesale florist to pick up long barren branches and cacti flowers to transform them into a striking arrangement to accompany Vena Chen’s art exhibit at the Irvine Fine Arts Center.
I last saw Rose on May 9. She had called a luncheon meeting to discuss the covers for Splendid Torch, a book she was shepherding toward completion being published by the South Coast Chinese Cultural Association. She was housebound and needed a walker to get around, but she was in command the whole time. That same evening, she led the zoom session with the Taiwan printing company until exhaustion forced her to retire.
I will sincerely miss Rose, but I am a little comforted that she left us as beautiful as ever to be embraced by Max and Ryan. This community has lost a dedicated leader. A new star is sparkling in the firmament to cheer us on!
Sally Feng. June 14, 2026

Rose，一個永遠帶著光的人。

直到今天，我仍難以相信，Rose 這個名字，已經被時光裁切成只能回憶的過去式。

與Rose 相識在 2019 年。那時我剛加入讀書會，接到她的電話，她問我對讀書會有何憧憬與期待？隨後，她邀我加入「腦糖小組」。猶記她當時說：「我相信妳會喜歡的，因為這是讓我們腦洞大開、永續學習的最好實踐」。這些年, 我的腦糖經驗，不只豐富, 燦爛, 快樂, 精彩, 簡直太值了.

在 IBC 裡，我是一個不稱職的會友。因為工作之故，我鮮少參與隔週的導讀，對會務及活動也沒貢獻。然而，2020 年底，Rose 卻邀請我加入編輯團隊，與一群好友合力編纂《爾灣華裔紀實》。 2025 年，我們又著手編寫 第二本書：紀念爾灣中文學校五十年專刊.

兩部重著，千斤擔子，Rose一肩挑起。從縝密計畫、統合協調, 運籌帷幄，她事事條理分明，舉重若輕。雖然第二本書尚未來得及付梓，她已先行遠去，但每一頁，每一字都有她對文化傳承的真心。她己烙在書裡、活在所有編輯者的記憶裡，也在未來每一位讀者的心裡。

這些天，我常想起 Rose。想起她說話時的神情，想起她待人的溫暖，想起她的幽默詼諧，想起她總是願意多付出一些，在幕後默默把事情做到極致。從龍應台的讀者見面會、任祥的《傳家》講座，到蔣勳老師「春江花月夜」的線上演講, ……她勞心勞力、全力以赴，集大眾之力，把活動辦得有聲有色。IBC 的 banner，也是她經過無數次比色、圖樣校稿、細膩要求，最終以活潑亮眼的面貌完美呈現。

2022 年我有心悸與心律不整問題，她立刻傳來一張幫 Max 針灸的中醫師名片，叮囑我好好保重；她也與我分享「油拉漱口」的好處。那些日常點滴裡的關懷，令我銘感五內。今天，我在 Gmail 裡搜尋 Rose 的郵件，除卻腦糖，竟有八百多條。重新細讀，實在難過。

Rose 病中, 我們持續交流時到最後幾天. 五月中, 她幫好朋友們都準備了Legend 戲票, 我跟她說, 這次讓我們做 Angel 吧, 她卻說, 以後你們會有很多做 Angel 的機會的. Rose, 為什麼? 妳總是這麼照顧我們, 而我們卻沒能再有機會與妳共享?

妳卸了塵勞, 與 Max 重聚, 我們會盡力關注妳為亞裔社區發聲的歷史與責任, 也依舊能感受到妳的支持與鼓勵 。

Rose，謝謝妳的信任和友誼，謝謝妳留下這麼多無法磨滅的記憶與驕傲。 謝謝妳!
想念妳。
永遠想念妳。

The journey I shared feels far too short, I take comfort in knowing that Rose's light remains —
in memories cherished,
in lives changed, and
in love that does not end with goodbye.
Pray for Rose's onward journey!

佳禾敬悼

懷念敬愛的Rose會長

初次認識Rose時，我對她的第一印象就是雍容華貴、優雅大方。她的穿著打扮總是那麼得體有氣質，舉手投足間散發著令人敬佩的風範。

直到COVID期間，有一天她特地打電話給我，希望我能寫一篇文章，與大家分享帶孫子的樂趣，以及如何度過那段特殊的居家時光。我自認才疏學淺，從未想到竟能得到Rose會長的賞識。更令我感動的是，有一次她在電子郵件中特別提到，稱讚我是南加州首屈一指的茶藝師。那份鼓勵與肯定，至今仍深深留在我的心中。Rose總是在默默之中支持別人、鼓勵別人，讓人感受到她的溫暖與善意。

自從去年底得知她生病的消息後，我心中一直十分感慨。雖然曾致電問候，卻始終未能與她通上話。今年三月，當我決定接任爾灣讀書會會長時，Rose曾來電恭賀，當時她的聲音與中氣都一如往昔，約定過一陣子再聯繫。我知道Rose一直非常關心讀書會的事，然而因為自己忙於搬家，原本沒想到竟成了永遠的遺憾。

6月10日得知她離世的消息時，我內心萬分震驚與不捨。Rose對爾灣讀書會的愛與付出，早已深深烙印在每位會員心中。我相信她最牽掛的，依然是這個她奉獻多年心血的大家庭。

我或許不是讀書會裡最優秀的人，但我願以我的勇氣與責任向您承諾：爾灣讀書會一定會在您留下的基礎上繼續茁壯成長，將您的精神與理念傳承下去，發揚光大。

親愛的Rose，請您不要掛念了。如今您已完成在人世間的使命，可以安心地與您最摯愛的先生團聚。

有太多話想說，有太多回憶值得珍藏，也有太多的不捨難以言喻。

謝謝您曾經帶給我們的溫暖、鼓勵與愛。

願您一路好走，安息主懷。

Lynn敬悼

When Rose joined the Irvine Book Club, she quickly became a valued leader, guiding several outstanding book discussions with thoughtful insight and deep analysis.

When she later became President of the Book Club, her kindness, generosity, and unwavering dedication touched the lives of so many members. She encouraged meaningful discussions, welcomed new ideas, and made everyone feel valued, respected, and included.

The friendships and connections she nurtured within our club will remain one of her lasting legacies.

Will greatly miss her wisdom, her gracious spirit, and her cheerful presence at our gatherings.

Cherish the many wonderful memories she leaves behind and remain grateful for the time we shared with her.

Rest in peace, Rose🌹❤️

You will always be remembered with love and appreciation.

我現在新彊旅遊通訊不良時斷時續…猶如我現在的心情一樣，思念我們的Rose 🌹起伏不定😢。

人生如若初相識，十年前初入IBC 看到Rose 驚鴻一瞥，多麼亮麗的倩人🥰立即心生歡喜。

前幾天突然收到開敏通知此惡耗時，我難以相信也非常愕然😫😭！幾乎無法入睡。
我走前一天還和Rose 通訊，抱歉不能參加她邀請我和Carl 去南海岸文化中心表演活動。
她放上一個垂頭喪氣的小臉，直說暑假我回來後再一起打麻將…大家都知道她是個中高手，我們欣然約定，而今卻是永遠的失約了😞⋯⋯
但是我答應她會自新彊帶回她喜歡的新疆葡萄乾絕對不會爽約，一定會帶去看她時奉上，再和她說說悄俏話。

Rose 的好與個人魅力是我的朋友中非常特殊的一位❤️。
因為有她的再三鼓勵和支持，我才願意踏出一步為IBC 會務服務為2023-2024 會長。
她也如約給予了我極大的幫助和支持。是我個人自我認識與成長的最佳推手。

人生有 三友，有直，有諒有多聞。🌹她是我終生難忘的真情摯友。

我非常遺憾不能夠趕上Rose的6/28追思告別，這更令我難過不能送她最後一行。
知道Rose 終於回到至愛Max 的懐中永遠相守，為她高興。
Max 走後這幾年，她是如何悵然和孤獨寂寞想念，我是知道卻難以為她釋懷。

現在親愛的Rose ,好好走，飛向另一個世界展現你的才華和魅力，創造另一個奇蹟。
未來我們終會再相見，含淚一笑。
❤️❤️❤️ Anna 鶴琴& Carl 國選Cheng

I am currently traveling in Xinjiang, where the communication signal is poor and keeps cutting in and out… much like my emotions right now, as my thoughts of our dear Rose 🌹 rise and fall with waves of sorrow. 😢

If only life could remain as it was when we first met. Ten years ago, when I first joined IBC and caught my first glimpse of Rose, she made a stunning impression. What a radiant and graceful lady she was. 🥰 I immediately felt a warmth and admiration for her.

A few days ago, when I suddenly received Kaimin’s message with this heartbreaking news, I could hardly believe it and was completely shocked. 😫😭 I was almost unable to sleep.

The day before I left, I was still exchanging messages with Rose. I apologized for not being able to attend the performance at the South Coast Cultural Center that she had invited Carl and me to join. She replied with a little disappointed face and said that after I returned from my summer trip, we could play mahjong together again. Everyone knew what a skilled player she was. We happily made that promise, yet now it has become a promise that can never be fulfilled. 😞⋯⋯

However, I promised her that I would bring back the Xinjiang raisins she loved, and I will not break that promise. I will bring them when I visit her, offer them to her, and have a quiet little chat with her.

Rose’s kindness and personal charm made her truly one of a kind among all my friends. ❤️

It was through her repeated encouragement and support that I found the courage to step forward and serve IBC as President for 2023–2024. True to her word, she gave me tremendous help and support throughout that journey. She was one of the greatest catalysts for my personal growth and self-discovery.

In life, there are three kinds of friends worth cherishing: those who are upright, those who are understanding and forgiving, and those who are knowledgeable. 🌹 Rose was a sincere and devoted friend whom I will never forget for the rest of my life.

I deeply regret that I will not be able to attend Rose’s memorial and farewell service on June 28. It saddens me even more that I cannot be there to see her off on her final journey.

Knowing that Rose has finally returned to the embrace of her beloved Max, where they can remain together forever, brings me comfort and happiness for her. After Max passed away, I knew how much loneliness, sorrow, and longing she carried through those years. Yet there was little I could do to ease her heartache.

Dear Rose, now it is time for you to journey onward. Fly to another world and continue to share your talents and your charm. Create another miracle there.

One day, we will meet again. And when we do, we will smile through our tears.

❤️❤️❤️
Anna & Carl Cheng

A tribute to Rose

When news of Rose’s passing reached me on Wednesday, I couldn’t believe it—my heart was still lingering on the messages I received from her just the day before. The gentle, musical rhythm of her Mandarin-accented Cantonese still echoes in my mind, a tune I know I will carry with me for a long time.
To speak of Rose is to speak of warmth, innovation, and a spirit that viewed the world—and the people within it—with boundless, infectious curiosity. She was the very heartbeat of our book club, but calling her a "leader" feels far too small. Rose was so much more: she was a curator of ideas, a harbor for those of us seeking connection, and a visionary who didn’t just want the club to succeed; she wanted all of us to grow.
I count myself incredibly lucky to have been in her orbit. Thank you, my dear friend, for everything you have written onto the pages of our lives. You will be missed, but your story continues in all of us. As a final tribute to Rose, my friend, my mentor, and my inspiration, I offer these words by David Harkins:
She Is Gone
You can shed tears that she is gone
Or you can smile because she has lived
You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her
Or you can be full of the love that you shared
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday
You can remember her and only that she is gone
Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
— David Harkins

Rose recruited me for the Irvine Chinese School PTA in the mid-80s. We both were invited to the board of directors by the City of Irvine Inter-cultural Advisory Committee Superintendent early on & had been good friends since. I had also been her loyal back-up MJ player whenever 三缺一🀄️💰🤭
Rose had always been an out-standing,out-spoken leader and lived up to her beautiful name. Farewell to Our Forever ROSE🌹‼️ .’Til we meet again… we love you, miss you…❤️ 🕊️✝️😘🙏🏻
Susie Chu 汪亞英😢