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In Loving Memory of Sam Lau

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On 21 November 2016, my late father suffered a severe asthma attack due to the thunderstorm asthma event.

Wellington

On 21 November 2016, my late father suffered a severe asthma attack due to the thunderstorm asthma event. Sam was hospitalised and remained in the Intensive Care Unit at Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Melbourne for 8 days. Despite medical intervention, Sam tragically passed away surrounded by his family on 29 November 2016.

Sam was a much loved father, brother and son and is survived by his wife Elsa and four children Marty (26), Sheila (25), Jet (10) and Julia (3).

Sam was a genuine family man who always put his family first. Having come from a poverty-stricken area of China, he came to New Zealand in search of a better life. It was in New Zealand that he met his partner Elsa and started a family together. Dad was passionate about aviation and held a commercial pilots license.

At only 49 years of age, Dad was taken from us far too soon and unexpectedly. I know that Dad did not want to leave us, especially my mum, Jet and Julia who were dependent on him for love and support.

I have set this up to help with the funeral and legal costs associated with repatriating my father back to our home - New Zealand. My father was the sole breadwinner at the time of his death and my mother is a stay-at-home wife with two young dependants.

Any donation amount would be greatly appreciated and every small bit counts. Thank you so much for your support. Love from the Lau family. <3

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A huge thank you and details of Sam's funeral service.  14 December 2016

Hello everyone :)

We have been absolutely overwhelmed by the amount of support that you have all shown us. We want to thank each and every person who donated, called/messaged us to express their condolences and everyone who helped in any way that they possibly could.

We thank you for all your generous contributions which allowed us to bring Sam back to New Zealand. We are SO happy that Sam is now back home in New Zealand and this wouldn't have been possible without your help so a huge thank you from the Lau family!

Sam's funeral will be held on Friday 16 December 2016 from 11 - 12.30pm at Ninness Funeral Home at 17 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua. All are welcome to attend to say goodbye to Sam. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Sheila.

Dad, we know you are flying high above the clouds like you always loved to in aeroplanes. We all love and miss you dearly.

Love from the Lau family <3.

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Yong Kwi Eng
Yong Kwi Eng on 24 Dec 2016
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Penny Tan
Penny Tan on 24 Dec 2016
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Tan Shu Yi
Tan Shu Yi on 24 Dec 2016
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Elsa's Hong Kong Classmates, ??????
Elsa's Hong Kong Classmates, ?????? on 20 Dec 2016
Jimmy Mak, Judy Ng, James Lau, Heidy Le, Lynda Chac, Eric Phung, Rommel Dam, Lu Chau, Mai Pham, Joe Ly, ???, ???.
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Insook & Jeff
Insook & Jeff on 15 Dec 2016
Thinking of you Elsa. Sending you lots of love! xoxo
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This campaign started on 2 Dec 2016 and ended on 31 Jan 2017.