Birth: Dec. 22, 1958,
Colombia
Death: Nov. 19, 2013
Alberto Wong
December 22, 1958 - November 19, 2013
Alberto Wong, 54, of Boise, Idaho, passed away on November 19, 2013after a valiant battle with colon cancer. He was born in Santa Marta, Colombia, the third of six children born to Wah Chao and Rosa Wong. The family immigrated to Nampa, Idaho in 1968, and quickly assimilated to the American way of life. Alberto had a strong work ethic. He got his first job at the age of 13, washing dishes after school for the Hong Kong Cafe,where his father worked as a cook. The family moved to Caldwell, Idaho in 1972, when Wah Chao opened up a Chinese mom-and-pop restaurant, the Canton Cafe. Alberto worked alongside the family, all the while participating in various sports and driving his new Maverick he bought with his earnings to visit his friends.
After graduating from Caldwell High School, he attended Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, earning a Pharmacy degree in 1984. He worked as an intern in California, living briefly with sister, Carmen Lew and her family. He loved children, and spoiled his nieces and nephew. However, he did not like California and its congested freeways, and returned to his beloved smog-free Idaho, where he enjoyed the open spaces and fishing, and playing basketball with his friends. He went to work for Albertson's and then the local prison as a pharmacist. After a few years, he found pharmacy was not challenging enough, and when an opportunity came up, he took over the Chinatown Restaurant in Boise. He discovered his passion was the restaurant business, and expanded in the 90s, opening Quik-Woks restaurants in Boise, Nampa, Meridian and Kuna.
In April of 2000, he married Susana Wong, whose parents were friends of Alberto's parents from Colombia. They
immediately started their family of four children: Andrew, Nicholas, Stephanie, and Patrick. Alberto was a devoted father, helping them with homework; chauffering them to school and sports activities; and cooking them pancake breakfasts on weekends. Alberto was a generous person in the community, sponsoring softball teams and a few tournaments for the Boise Parks and Recreation for 25 years. He even formed his own team, playing with friends and
his brother Rafael. Alberto hosted and catered many fun end-of-the season parties, taking out his boat and jet skis to Lucky Peak. He was also an ardent fan of the Boise State Broncos and followed the team with his young family to many games, including the Fiesta Bowl. He cooked for his friends and enjoyed the camaraderie of many tailgate parties. Alberto was a genuine person; a good friend and listener; loving; and kind-hearted to those who knew him.
Published in Idaho Statesman on Dec. 3, 2013
Colombia
Death: Nov. 19, 2013
Alberto Wong
December 22, 1958 - November 19, 2013
Alberto Wong, 54, of Boise, Idaho, passed away on November 19, 2013after a valiant battle with colon cancer. He was born in Santa Marta, Colombia, the third of six children born to Wah Chao and Rosa Wong. The family immigrated to Nampa, Idaho in 1968, and quickly assimilated to the American way of life. Alberto had a strong work ethic. He got his first job at the age of 13, washing dishes after school for the Hong Kong Cafe,where his father worked as a cook. The family moved to Caldwell, Idaho in 1972, when Wah Chao opened up a Chinese mom-and-pop restaurant, the Canton Cafe. Alberto worked alongside the family, all the while participating in various sports and driving his new Maverick he bought with his earnings to visit his friends.
After graduating from Caldwell High School, he attended Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, earning a Pharmacy degree in 1984. He worked as an intern in California, living briefly with sister, Carmen Lew and her family. He loved children, and spoiled his nieces and nephew. However, he did not like California and its congested freeways, and returned to his beloved smog-free Idaho, where he enjoyed the open spaces and fishing, and playing basketball with his friends. He went to work for Albertson's and then the local prison as a pharmacist. After a few years, he found pharmacy was not challenging enough, and when an opportunity came up, he took over the Chinatown Restaurant in Boise. He discovered his passion was the restaurant business, and expanded in the 90s, opening Quik-Woks restaurants in Boise, Nampa, Meridian and Kuna.
In April of 2000, he married Susana Wong, whose parents were friends of Alberto's parents from Colombia. They
immediately started their family of four children: Andrew, Nicholas, Stephanie, and Patrick. Alberto was a devoted father, helping them with homework; chauffering them to school and sports activities; and cooking them pancake breakfasts on weekends. Alberto was a generous person in the community, sponsoring softball teams and a few tournaments for the Boise Parks and Recreation for 25 years. He even formed his own team, playing with friends and
his brother Rafael. Alberto hosted and catered many fun end-of-the season parties, taking out his boat and jet skis to Lucky Peak. He was also an ardent fan of the Boise State Broncos and followed the team with his young family to many games, including the Fiesta Bowl. He cooked for his friends and enjoyed the camaraderie of many tailgate parties. Alberto was a genuine person; a good friend and listener; loving; and kind-hearted to those who knew him.
Published in Idaho Statesman on Dec. 3, 2013
Birth: Dec. 22, 1958,
Colombia
Death: Nov. 19, 2013
Alberto Wong
December 22, 1958 - November 19, 2013
Alberto Wong, 54, of Boise, Idaho, passed away on November 19, 2013after a valiant battle with colon cancer. He was born in Santa Marta, Colombia, the third of six children born to Wah Chao and Rosa Wong. The family immigrated to Nampa, Idaho in 1968, and quickly assimilated to the American way of life. Alberto had a strong work ethic. He got his first job at the age of 13, washing dishes after school for the Hong Kong Cafe,where his father worked as a cook. The family moved to Caldwell, Idaho in 1972, when Wah Chao opened up a Chinese mom-and-pop restaurant, the Canton Cafe. Alberto worked alongside the family, all the while participating in various sports and driving his new Maverick he bought with his earnings to visit his friends.
After graduating from Caldwell High School, he attended Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, earning a Pharmacy degree in 1984. He worked as an intern in California, living briefly with sister, Carmen Lew and her family. He loved children, and spoiled his nieces and nephew. However, he did not like California and its congested freeways, and returned to his beloved smog-free Idaho, where he enjoyed the open spaces and fishing, and playing basketball with his friends. He went to work for Albertson's and then the local prison as a pharmacist. After a few years, he found pharmacy was not challenging enough, and when an opportunity came up, he took over the Chinatown Restaurant in Boise. He discovered his passion was the restaurant business, and expanded in the 90s, opening Quik-Woks restaurants in Boise, Nampa, Meridian and Kuna.
In April of 2000, he married Susana Wong, whose parents were friends of Alberto's parents from Colombia. They
immediately started their family of four children: Andrew, Nicholas, Stephanie, and Patrick. Alberto was a devoted father, helping them with homework; chauffering them to school and sports activities; and cooking them pancake breakfasts on weekends. Alberto was a generous person in the community, sponsoring softball teams and a few tournaments for the Boise Parks and Recreation for 25 years. He even formed his own team, playing with friends and
his brother Rafael. Alberto hosted and catered many fun end-of-the season parties, taking out his boat and jet skis to Lucky Peak. He was also an ardent fan of the Boise State Broncos and followed the team with his young family to many games, including the Fiesta Bowl. He cooked for his friends and enjoyed the camaraderie of many tailgate parties. Alberto was a genuine person; a good friend and listener; loving; and kind-hearted to those who knew him.
Published in Idaho Statesman on Dec. 3, 2013
Colombia
Death: Nov. 19, 2013
Alberto Wong
December 22, 1958 - November 19, 2013
Alberto Wong, 54, of Boise, Idaho, passed away on November 19, 2013after a valiant battle with colon cancer. He was born in Santa Marta, Colombia, the third of six children born to Wah Chao and Rosa Wong. The family immigrated to Nampa, Idaho in 1968, and quickly assimilated to the American way of life. Alberto had a strong work ethic. He got his first job at the age of 13, washing dishes after school for the Hong Kong Cafe,where his father worked as a cook. The family moved to Caldwell, Idaho in 1972, when Wah Chao opened up a Chinese mom-and-pop restaurant, the Canton Cafe. Alberto worked alongside the family, all the while participating in various sports and driving his new Maverick he bought with his earnings to visit his friends.
After graduating from Caldwell High School, he attended Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, earning a Pharmacy degree in 1984. He worked as an intern in California, living briefly with sister, Carmen Lew and her family. He loved children, and spoiled his nieces and nephew. However, he did not like California and its congested freeways, and returned to his beloved smog-free Idaho, where he enjoyed the open spaces and fishing, and playing basketball with his friends. He went to work for Albertson's and then the local prison as a pharmacist. After a few years, he found pharmacy was not challenging enough, and when an opportunity came up, he took over the Chinatown Restaurant in Boise. He discovered his passion was the restaurant business, and expanded in the 90s, opening Quik-Woks restaurants in Boise, Nampa, Meridian and Kuna.
In April of 2000, he married Susana Wong, whose parents were friends of Alberto's parents from Colombia. They
immediately started their family of four children: Andrew, Nicholas, Stephanie, and Patrick. Alberto was a devoted father, helping them with homework; chauffering them to school and sports activities; and cooking them pancake breakfasts on weekends. Alberto was a generous person in the community, sponsoring softball teams and a few tournaments for the Boise Parks and Recreation for 25 years. He even formed his own team, playing with friends and
his brother Rafael. Alberto hosted and catered many fun end-of-the season parties, taking out his boat and jet skis to Lucky Peak. He was also an ardent fan of the Boise State Broncos and followed the team with his young family to many games, including the Fiesta Bowl. He cooked for his friends and enjoyed the camaraderie of many tailgate parties. Alberto was a genuine person; a good friend and listener; loving; and kind-hearted to those who knew him.
Published in Idaho Statesman on Dec. 3, 2013
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