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Our beloved Sandy (Sak Yue) Leung was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and spiritual brother to many. He enjoyed a beautiful life with his wife of 54 years, building a loving family with Jehovah's guidance. He is survived by his wife Betty, their sons and daughters-in-law — Hoyman and Miriam, Lemuel and Chisato, Tolman and Hannah — as well as cherished grandchildren Noah and Ayana, and family dog Mochi. Sandy is also survived by his dear sister Maria, and her husband David Wong.
Sandy was born on November 22, 1948, in Taishan, China, and spent his childhood in Kowloon, Hong Kong, where he met his neighbor Betty. After immigrating to New York City in 1968, Sandy returned to Hong Kong in 1970 to propose to Betty. They married on May 9 of 1971, and by 1980 had three sons.
In 1981, Betty became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Sandy started attending meetings in the late 1990s, and was baptized on November 9, 2002. He worked diligently in the ministry, serving as a Regular Pioneer. Many fondly remember his kindness, humility, easygoing nature, and warm heart. He made everyone feel welcome and comfortable, always putting others' needs ahead of his own. For example, he often carried witnessing carts down the stairs for the sisters, and generously bought coffee for many. He enjoyed time with family. He was content with simple things in life, never demanding. He often thanked Jehovah for giving an ordinary person like him a meaningful and extraordinary life. He had no regrets.
In 2005, Sandy and Betty traveled to Curacao and Aruba to preach to the Chinese people. Later in 2011, they served as Special Pioneers in Curacao for two months, helping to form two Cantonese groups. With Jehovah’s blessing, they aided many to come to know Him and the truth that leads to everlasting life. (For God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life. —John 3:16) They also had the privilege of serving in the Bahamas and participating in special preaching campaigns in Hong Kong, California, and New York.
For 18 years, Sandy served as a Ministerial Servant in the congregation. He took every assignment seriously and completed them faithfully, despite various health challenges. Even up to a few days before his passing, he continued to take the lead in preaching.
Near the end, with his sons by his side, he deeply cared for his family by comforting them, urging them not to be sad, reminding them to care for their mother, and assuring them they will see each other again in paradise. (The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it. —Psalms 37:29)
Sandy now rests in Jehovah’s memory, the safest place possible. While we deeply miss him, we have “this hope as an anchor for the soul, sure and firm” that Jehovah will remember him. (Hebrews 6:19) We look forward to welcoming him back in perfect health, reunited with his dear family and friends.