Updated Memorial Service Program
Attached is the updated service program with addition of the Officiants name and the special music.
Patrick Ket-Kiang Leong
Apr 26, 1958 – Sep 14, 2024
Cypress Lawn Funeral Home
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick Leong, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, son, and friend. Patrick passed away peacefully on the warm and sunny morning of September 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with stage IV lung cancer. He was surrounded by his family at his home in Daly City, California.
Patrick was a kind and generous soul, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. His trustworthy nature and sense of humor endeared him to all who knew him. He was a caring and supportive husband to his wife, Mia, and a loving father to his daughter, Kat. He was also a wonderful brother and uncle.
In addition to his roles as a husband and father, he was a compassionate, dedicated, and hard-working nurse in the San Francisco County Jail for 28 years before retiring. He kept the mood light with his corny jokes and positive attitude.
Patrick had a passion for traveling and loved exploring new countries to experience different cultures with his family. They’ve traveled to Japan, Ireland, England, Thailand, Portugal, France, Spain, Italy, and more. He sought out new adventures wherever he went, from ATV riding to zip lining.
One of Patrick’s greatest obsessions was airplanes, from watching them take off and land at SFO to flying a Cessna. He got excited whenever he heard the Blue Angels fly around the city in early October.
His favorite color was yellow, a color that matched his warm demeanor and joyful nature. He was an avid collector of caps and shoes such as Onitsuka Tiger and Patrick (yes, a shoe brand that shares his name). He also enjoyed collecting and wearing his mechanical watches.
Patrick will be missed tremendously. He would want all of us to remember the fond memories we’ve shared with him – tell a corny joke or two and continue to be kind, good people. May he rest in peace, knowing that he was loved and cherished by so many. Soar high in the skies!
Make a Memorial Donation in Patrick’s honor.
Lungevity
Donate to any of the following organizations by clicking the orange boxes below.
Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation
Donate to any of the following organizations by clicking the orange boxes below.
Lung Cancer Research Foundation
Donate to any of the following organizations by clicking the orange boxes below.
Memories
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Remembering a friend
Patrick enjoys an occasional beer . This ones for you my friend …. Salut !!!
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Donation Links to Charities/Foundations
If you would like to donate to the charities that weve selected, please navigate to the left side of the family website and click the orange box labeled Donate / Charity. You may also click on the name of the foundations below to donate to them: 1. Lung Cancer Research Foundation The mission of the Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is to improve lung cancer outcomes by funding research for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of lung cancer. 2. Lungevity LUNGevity Foundation is firmly committed to making an immediate impact on increasing quality of life and survivorship of all people diagnosed with lung cancer by accelerating research into early detection and more effective treatments, as well as providing community, support, and education for all those affected by the disease. 3. Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation Patrick received medical care at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (MPMC) and the Dorothy Schneider Cancer Center at MPMC. Your tax-deductible donation helps us provide state-of-the-art care and makes us one of the best hospitals in the Bay Area. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center is continually recognized for providing some of the highest quality care in the State of California. Partners like you have helped us continue to transform the lives of our local patients through advanced healing spaces, technologies and programs. For the impact you continue to make on the health of your local community, thank you. -
Website for Tribute Store: Sending Flowers or Plant a Memorial Tree
To Send Flowers for the memorial service, please use this link to the Tribute Store: Tribute Store Flowers To Plant a Tree in memory of Patrick, please use this link to the Tribute Store: Tribute Store Plant a Memorial Tree -
Memorial Service Day – Saturday 9/28 Schedule
Service Details A memorial service to honor Patricks life will be held at Cypress Lawn Funeral Home, Olivet Gardens Chapel ( 1651 Hillside Blvd, Colma, CA 94014) on Saturday September 28, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The ceremony will be officiated by Pastor Sebastian Ong, a close family friend. For more information or questions, please contact Patrick’s niece, Emerald, at em.lai25@gmail.com. Following the memorial service, the Interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery ( 1500 Mission Rd Colma, CA 94014) from 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM. Please follow the procession from Olivet Gardens Chapel to Holy Cross Cemetery. A lunch reception will be held at H. L. Peninsula Restaurant in South San Francisco ( 608 Dubuque Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080) from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. This will be a time for family and friends to come together to celebrate Patricks life and share memories of the times they shared with him. If you would like to join the lunch reception, please RSVP by Saturday September 21, 2024 by notifying Emerald at em.lai25@gmail.com with your name and the number of people attending in your group. -
Memorial Service Program Correction
Note: there was a minor correction to the obituary where 38 years was corrected to 28 years. -
Holiday Memories
Patrick QQ was always a very fun and caring uncle. Every Christmas, major holiday, or birthday, we celebrate at his house and always share lots of laughs. Sometimes we take pictures with him when he is sleeping while making fun poses. He always has a comforting presence that makes everyone feel comfortable. I will really miss him and am grateful for him always.
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All in a days work
Patrick has a sense of humor that lightens up our day in our work in the jail. One of his funny moments was when he inverted the collar of his white uniform,placed a white paper strip across making him look like a Catholic priest and during pill call, handed medications to the inmates who are in line as if they are receiving holy communion !!😂😂😂
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Japan Adventure
April of 2019 was a trip of a lifetime with Patrick, Mia, and Katrice! Patrick was always patient, adventurous, helpful, enthusiastic, and loving! We especially enjoyed our many meals together! We definitely cherish our friendship together, especially all the special moments traveling together! Patrick and his calming smile will always be in our hearts!
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Costa Rica Trip
I am grateful for having known Patrick & having been able to spend one summer vacation with him, Mia, & Katrice back in 2014. He is one of the few good men Ive known in my life. I thank him for his kindness & warm accommodation. I will forever remember his smiling face.
Events & Services
Below are upcoming events and services. All times are shown in PDT
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Funeral Memorial Service
WhenSep 28, 2024
9:00 am – 11:00 am PDTWhere
Treasured Moments
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