We Remember
HUANG, Peter Wei-Hau
February 27, 1936 — August 10, 2025
With profound sadness but with great honour and gratitude, we share the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, colleague and friend, who died peacefully at his home in Kelowna, BC surrounded by love and family.
Peter was born in 1936 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His family was displaced before and during World War II, and they managed to escape to Hong Kong where Peter grew up and completed his medical education. He met the love of his life, Pauline, and they married in 1963. Peter and Pauline moved to London, England for Peter’s medical residency, where their first child was born. They returned to Hong Kong in 1966 where their second child was born, before finally moving to Canada in 1968 where their third child was born … three kids on three continents!
After enduring four prairie winters in Saskatoon while getting his certification to practice in Canada, Peter and the family moved to Kelowna in 1972 where he became the first neurosurgeon at Kelowna General Hospital. Peter practiced for nearly 30 years – almost all of the time as the sole neurosurgeon in the Okanagan Valley – before retiring in 2000. The number of stories from his time at KGH are too numerous to share here, but we know that he held every colleague, co-worker and patient near and dear to his heart.
After retirement, Peter embraced many pursuits including golfing, ballroom dancing, cruising, RVing, table tennis, and gardening. He was very organized and meticulous, and there was always a spreadsheet, file folder or label for whatever you were looking for! His most cherished role in retirement though was that of Grandpa.
Peter was a devoted parishioner of St. Pius X Catholic Church for over 50 years, singing in the choir, setting up for daily and weekly masses, and attending to various church ministries. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and served twice as Grand Knight.
Peter was the last of his five siblings (who had lived in Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, United States, and Canada) and he will be greatly missed by his extended family members around the world. Peter is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Pauline, children Patrick, Agnes (Lynda) and Daniel (Allison), and grandchildren Alexander (Nicola) and Aidan (Adrianna).
We know that Peter is in peace, off on his new adventures … eating fresh durians, labelling everything, and playing fetch with his favorite dogs.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11:00am (PDT), at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1346 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, with a viewing starting at 10:00am before the service. Livestream of the service will be available (see details below).
Following the mass, there will be a procession to Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, where all are welcome.
At approximately 12:30pm, a reception will be held at the Ukrainian Catholic Parish Hall, 1091 Coronation Avenue.
In honour of Peter’s life and contributions to medical service, the family asks that donations be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Kelowna General Hospital (KGH Foundation).
If you wish to send a condolence, post photos, or share a memory, please scroll down the page to the area call “Condolences”.
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Visitation
Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10:00am
St. Pius X Catholic Church
(1346 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC, )
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Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11:00 am (PDT)
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The service for HUANG, Peter Wei-Hau is scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11:00 am (PDT). Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.


Please accept my deepest condolences
Stevens Demers, ping pong player
Our heartfelt condolences to the Huang family on the loss of a vibrant and active father, grandfather, doctor, and community member. We always enjoyed reading his yearly Christmas newsletters filled with wonderful photographs. His generous spirit radiated from him each time we had the good fortune to be in his company. We remember the big basket of homegrown items he proudly brought us. He was deeply cherished by many and will be deeply missed.
Thank you so much for inviting me into your home, and letting me meet, and care for this amazing man. It was a privilege and an honor to meet you all….even just for a very brief time ❤️
Please accept my deepest sympathies, I truly felt all the love in your home. Lisa, Care Pro
We are so sorry for your loss. Peter lived a wonderful life and will be deeply missed. With love from our family to yours.
Our deepest condolence to the passing of Peter. I remember him clearly, a man of humour, energy and kindness. We need more people like him in the world. Our warmest sympathy to Pauline and the family.
Nancy ( Kan ) and Ken Lam
Condolences to Pauline, Patrick, Agnes, Dan and all of Peter’s family and friends. Long-time, special friends of my parents, Peter and Pauline were the only people who I imagine could get my folks to ballroom dance parties, out to the hotsprings in the Kootenays… and so many parties! Peter’s love of parties and just special little moments was phenomenal. His generous and thoughtful spirit comes to mind now, recalling how – well into his 70s and 80s – he would volunteer at countless church events, schlepping furniture – even helping people move if needed! My Dad will miss his “Brother Peter” dearly. I can see Peter’s face in my mind’s eye – his huge smile at the door with plants or gifts for various occasions. I will never forget one sweet little patio picnic Peter insisted on during my Mum’s final months of life – off we went to Burger King with his coupons in hand – back on the deck for reminiscing, storytelling and that huge smile! He was one in a million and will be remembered so fondly…a life of giving and sharing, a life so very well lived!
We will miss our friend, Peter. He was an inspiration during the 53 year we knew him as a colliegue and friend. Finn had many happy hours assisting him during surgeries and sharing life experiences. It was a joy to see Patrick and Daniel and Aggie grow to be accomplished professionals. To see Peter and Pauline having so much fun in their energetic pursuits was also an inspiration. Truly an amazing family. Our sincere condolences to Pauline, Patrick, Daniel, and Agnes and all their families. Peter was a special man who will be deeply missed by us and all who knew him.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. It was a great pleasure to meet you and your wife Pauline. Even if it was only for a moment. May you rest in peace now. I am sure you got your wings now. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Pauline…It was an honour to meet you … Although being it only one night… I felt the love, joy and happiness of your amazing life journey with Peter.
Thank you for sharing your stories with me!
Sincerely, Marolyn
Deepest condolences to auntie Pauline, Patrick, Agnes, Daniel, Allison and all of uncle Peter’s family and friends. Uncle Peter is generous and extremely dedicated to the medical profession. He will be sorely missed by his family, friends, patients and colleagues. With love from our family to yours.
Gary Poon, Teresa Poon and family
I am deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Peter’s passing. I feel truly honoured to have known such a kind and wonderful person, whose brilliant background made a lasting impact on the health and lives of those who were suffering. It was a privilege to spend time with him. I am also deeply grateful to have met and come to know his compassionate family, who cared for him with such love. My heartfelt condolences to all of you during this difficult time
We are both so saddened with your loss. It was such a pleasure to be in the company of all the family . Many good laughs and visits at your home. Mike was so happy to share his trout knowing they enjoyed them so much
His memory will be with us forever.
Peter was a special mentor to me when I first arrived in Kelowna. A wonderful, accomplished gentleman, family man and Neurosurgeon. Miss you, Peter, condolences, Pauline and family
Pauline, Patrick, Agnes, Daniel, and family,
Yoshiko and I are so saddened after hearing about Peter’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers.
We are so grateful for everything he did for our family and us.
(May you rest in peace, Peter.)
Our deepest condolences to the Huang family, Peter was such an important part of our lives while we were in kelowna, He and I were busy with neurologic problems while our wives became close friends as well, raising our children and providing homes for us. Our children also became friends and spent time together many times.
Peter was indeed a fine dedicated neurosurgeon, a good christian man who showed kindness, good humour, and love to those of us who knew him. We will miss him.
My sincere condolences to Pauline, Patrick, Dan and all the family. Peter, was always a friendly face at the church and the Knight’s breakfasts for the many decades from when I was young fellow to recent years. My parents, Richard and Raymonde always loved going to their house parties! He was very kind, helpful, knowledgeable as a friend, and retired doctor, when my dad passed away suddenly. He also performed surgery on my wife’s uncle over forty years ago and is very fondly remembered by Colin/Peterson. Heaven just became a bit more fun with Peter joining. Sending peace and strength to the family .
Peter was a wonderful human being impacting everyone around him with optimism, kindness, and care. We miss him.
I’m saddened for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Peter was a true gentleman – kind and caring, and he was always smiling while serving others. We were honoured to know him and are deeply saddened. Patrick and family we share your grief and please accept our condolences.
I remember Peter as one of my favorite violin students. He loved coming to his lessons and at times would arrive directly from the operating theatre. There were times when he was quite sad, having just completed an operation and I think the music was then really important to him. I often felt honored in his presence; such a fine person he was. Our hearts go out to Pauline and the family at this time.
Pauline and family, we were deeply saddened to hear of Peter’s passing. He was truly a one of a kind individual who will be greatly missed by many people as well as family and friends. I worked with Peter for 22 years in KGH OR both in emergency situations as well as elective surgery. Peter was always kind, confident and a pleasure to work with treating everyone with resoect. Peter was also always very supportive of OR Christmas parties.
We are so glad to have known him and so happy to know that he enjoyed a long, full retirement.
My husband, Richard Baxter, sends his condolences as he had worked with Peter as an anaesthetist for 24 years and had great respect for him.
We would like to thank you for livestreaming the funeral which we watched live on Aug 16.
Sending the family so much love and condolences 💐 from Karen, James and Jen 💕