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Obituary

Yung-Woo (Rex) Lee, 74, of Vaughan, passed away on March 3rd, 2022 at 9:43 AM after a battle with small cell lung cancer and pneumonia. Rex was born in 1948 in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do in the Republic of Korea. Many years ago, he met his wife Yong-Yim Lee, and they wed in 1976, going on to have 3 children: Randy, Chantal, and Joyce.


Rex was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and …

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What were Yung-Woo (Rex)'s favorite ways to spend free time?
My dad loved to spend most of his time relaxing and watching TV, whether it be the n…
My dad loved to spend most of his time relaxing and watching TV, whether it be the news or the…
My dad loved to spend most of his time relaxing and watching TV, whether it be the news or the golf channel.
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My dad loved to go bowling, he even had his own personal bowling ball. He also enjoy…
My dad loved to go bowling, he even had his own personal bowling ball. He also enjoyed playing…
My dad loved to go bowling, he even had his own personal bowling ball. He also enjoyed playing golf.
What were Yung-Woo (Rex)'s favorite foods?
Soup! My dad always needed soup with his meal. He loved creamy soups like cream of m…
Soup! My dad always needed soup with his meal. He loved creamy soups like cream of mushroom or…
Soup! My dad always needed soup with his meal. He loved creamy soups like cream of mushroom or cream of broccoli soup. …
What were Yung-Woo (Rex)'s favorite drinks?
My dad liked his coffee decaf with 2 creams. He always liked to stay hydrated and dr…
My dad liked his coffee decaf with 2 creams. He always liked to stay hydrated and drank a lot …
My dad liked his coffee decaf with 2 creams. He always liked to stay hydrated and drank a lot of water! He preferred lu…

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Born

1948
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Family in Korea

1968
Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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Vietnam War

1972
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Cause of death

Lung cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery

3164 Ninth Line, Oakville, ON L6H 7A8
Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery
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