Evelina Wai Li Wong

June 7, 1964 - June 10, 2022

Evelina Wai Li Wong passed away on June 10, 2022.

Evelina was born June 7, 1964 in Berkeley, California. She grew up in Oakland, California, then the family moved to Alameda, where she attended Alameda High. Following high school, she attended the University of California (UC), Berkeley and graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science.

Following graduation, she pursued her interest in the retail industry and worked as an analyst at Mervyn’s Department Store in Hayward. After that, she then worked for several years at the Williams Sonoma Retail Company working her way up to a Systems Analyst.

She met her husband Daniel at UC Berkeley, while participating in the Asian Business Association Bowling League in 1983. Her bowling not only improved, but she had found her life partner. They were married in 1990 and enjoyed over 31 years of marriage. They were blessed with the arrival of their son, Brent, in 2005.

Evelina loved to travel starting by taking summer family trips to be with relatives in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC) as a child growing up. She took her first international trip after graduating from college by studying abroad in Taiwan on a student exchange program. She also took trips to Europe with Daniel and her family and was fascinated with the different cultures having visited England, France, Italy, Germany, Scotland, and Mexico. She also enjoyed taking several trips across the country with Daniel and Brent. Most recently, they went on an extended road trip to visit several National Parks and took historical journeys through the cities of Boston and New York.

Evelina devoted a great deal of time remodeling their house in Berkeley in the 2010s to extend and transform their small bungalow. She enjoyed selecting fixtures and personalized a lot of the features of the home. She was very detail oriented and made sure nothing slipped by without her acceptance. The house was her pride and joy and will always be a lasting memory of her legacy and the vision that she had of a happy home.

Over the years, Evelina became a passionate and accomplished cook. She enjoyed learning about cooking techniques and styles from cooking shows and collected many cookbooks over the years. She often experimented preparing new cuisines and loved cooking on her Wolf Oven Range.

She was a wonderful wife to Daniel and mother to Brent and cared for both dearly. She kept the household together while Daniel worked and Brent attended school, making continual sacrifices for the betterment of the family. Whether it was shopping, chauffeuring, volunteering, cooking or cleaning at home, she did so with a generous heart. She was a loving and supporting wife, mother, friend, travel companion, and advisor, and will be missed by her family.

Evelina is survived by her husband, Daniel, and their son, Brent, her brother, Curtis, and many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins from around the Bay Area and the Vancouver, BC area.

If you have any memories, stories, shared moments, or photos you would like to share, please send them to Daniel at dlwong7@comcast.net

Evelina Wai Li Wong passed away on June 10, 2022. Evelina was born June 7, 1964 in Berkeley, California. She grew up in Oakland, California, then the family moved to Alameda, where she attended Alameda High. Following high school, she attended the University of California (UC), Berkeley and graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor ofContinue Reading

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Evelina was so special, fun to be around and always with a big smile. I treasure many conversations along the years at EBI and happy moments. She will be missed. Brent and Daniel you'll be in my prayers (Rita EBI-2nd-4th)

My dear friend, we will miss you. We are heartbroken about this news. We never got to go to our yearly afternoon tea and foodie outing...thanks to the pandemic, but cherish every moment and every time we went on previous years or on playdates and birthday parties when our kids were younger. You are a wonderful friend--loved the laughs, chats and updates on our families. And you are an amazing dedicated mom and wife and our hearts go out to Brent and Daniel. Gone too soon but our lovely memories of Evy will always be in our hearts!

Please accept our deepest condolences. Evelina was always bright, sweet and caring. I got to know her when our boys started at Prospect Sierra. She was a wonderful mother who always supported and actively participated in school's activities. We volunteered together a few times at school. I really missed Evy's laughter and happy smiles.

Daniel, Susanna and I send our deepest condolences on the passing of Evelina.

We shared so much as close cousins since we were little and throughout our adult lives. We learned to ice skate, bowl, ski, miniature golf, shared our love for cats, food, and family, and were in each other's weddings. Evy. you will always be my favorite cousin and the sister I never had. Cancer is so terrible and I am relieved that you are free from any suffering. Rest in peace and I know you are having a wonderful reunion with your mom, dad, and Tiger.

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Countless memories of our families getting together with our boys when they were younger - Evy was always so kind, joyous and wonderful to us - we had so many great conversations and moments - she will be missed

We are so saddened by this news. I remember fondly her spark, energy and positive attitude. All this soccer games when I coached Brent and when Eve, Daniel and I would share the excitement of watching our boys ply and have fun. It is a sad day for us at the Caminos residence who were blessed with Evelina’s light and energy. Even though we are spirits having a human experience it is hard for those that had the wonderful opportunity of sharing moments in life with her. Our deepest co silences to Brent, Daniel and family. The Caminos Family

Dear Evy, I will miss your friendship, your grit, and your wit, but mostly your smile, your laughter, and your presence. My deepest condolences to Daniel, Brent, your family and friends. Rest in Peace Evelina ???

Please accept my deepest condolences. Evelina was an absolute joy to be around. She was always so thoughtful and caring. Daniel and Brent, you are in my thoughts. Victoria Ladew (EBI 4th grade)

Daniela and Brent, I am so sorry to hear that Evelina passed in June. It's devastating. I am so sorry this happened. You are in my thoughts. Jen Merovick (mom to Max and Jules at EBI)

I’m so saddened about Evy’s passing. I will miss her dearly. She was always so sweet and thoughtful always making sure our visits to San Francisco were enjoyable. I will fondly cherish our childhood summers in Vancouver along with Curtis. I grew up only with brothers, so I craved and enjoyed our visits. . Auntie Kay, and my mom Fontaine would talk for hours, while I had a great play date! She was also such great support to my daughter Robyn, and her friend when they made their first solo trip to San Francisco. Evy was always there for me, like having the sister I always wanted. I feel grateful that I was part of her circle.

Daniel, very sorry to hear about the passing away of your wife. Please accept my sincere condolences

Daniel, very sorry to hear about the passing away of your wife Please accept my sincere condolences Yusuf Baxamusa

I'm heartbroken over the loss of such a dear friend. Evy and I met at UC Berkeley. Evy was a wonderful friend, mother, and wife. She always showered with me with random acts of kindness which I will not forget. When I had my first child, she picked up my mother in SF (who couldn't drive) and drove her all the way to my house in Hayward so I could have help with my first born. She would often have little gifts for my children when we went to visit. I will miss her laugh, her kindness, her tenacity, her smile, and her attention to detail. Rest in peace Evy. God has another angel.

In the short time that I have known Evy, she impressed me with her tenacity, focus, and sacrificial love for her family. I remember thinking how adventurous and brave she was to drive solo with Brent to visit the National Parks last year, a special time I'm sure Brent will treasure. She will be greatly missed.

My deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss.

Evelina was always bright & shiny. I remember the first day I met her at our Williams-Sonoma training session, over 30 years ago. I loved how she appreciated beautiful things and was always thoughtful of her family & friends. I will miss her and will always remember the fantastic person she was.

Condolences to both of your families. Evy will be missed!

To Daniel and your family, my deepest condolences and sympathies. Eny will be missed dearly. From Linn Hom and Chris Mazzarella.

To Daniel and family My sincerest condolences and very sorry for your loss. From Noora Masood & family

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My heart is broken. Evelina was one of my best friends from high school. We shared every milestone in life together. Evelina is irreplaceable as an friend, individual, wife and mother. She adored her Daniel and Brent. Rest in peace my Dear, Evey.

To my oldest friend, you are missed so much! I have many wonderful memories of us in our childhood from seeing each other over the fence in our backyards, to many visits at your house with your parents and Curtis. I still remember going to Chinatown in Oakland on several occasions with your parents and your relatives and having big meals. I am so grateful that we met when we did in 3rd grade and stayed in touch with each other through the years. ? I miss you my friend and I have many memories of us to hold on to. ? I will see you again. ? Denise

We are sorry that we are not able to be at the service. We will miss you, Evy. You were a part of our family for the past 30 plus years. We will miss your feistiness, sense of humor, stubbornness and your unique sense of style. May you Rest In Peace. You will always be in our hearts.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.