SFU's former chancellor, Milton Wong, passed away on Saturday Dec. 31.
Wong died of pancreatic cancer at age 72. Wong served two terms as chancellor at SFU, from 1999 to 2005. The Vancouver businessman was well known for his philanthropy.
Premier Christy Clark commented on Wong's passing.
"British Columbia has lost a great community and business leader with the passing of Milton Wong. His dedication to cultural harmony and education was inspiring, and his guidance and philanthropy will be sorely missed," Clark said in a media statement. "A vocal proponent of human rights, he founded the Laurier Institution to advance understanding of the economic and social implications of Canadian diversity. On behalf of all British Columbians, I extend condolences to his wife Fei, his daughters and their families on the loss of their husband and father, who will be truly missed."
