[Tango-L] sad news - Fwd: Vivian "Bibi" Wong Memorial Event and Milonga

["Christian Lüthen"]

Hi all,

some of you might have the same mail this morning: tanguera Vivian "Bibi" Wong passed away 9 days ago. Astrid proposed to forward the message below to Tango-L as well [Astrid is not able to post to Tango-L herself any more] which I consider a good idea.


The same message hit me this morning and made me sad as well. I met Bibi at "El Corte" in Nijmegen, The Netherlands where she shared wonderful moments with us.

Hereunder you can find some photos I took of Bibi at the new years 2002/2003 marathon milonga.


http://www.etanguero.net/photo/ElCorte/Bibi_in_memoriam/IMGP1907_Vivian_BB_Wong.jpg

http://www.etanguero.net/photo/ElCorte/Bibi_in_memoriam/IMGP1930_Vivian_BB_Wong.jpg

http://www.etanguero.net/photo/ElCorte/Bibi_in_memoriam/IMGP1911_Vivian_BB_Wong.jpg

Especially the last picture is typical of Bibi: allways ready for a joke, allways ready for an extra smile!


RIP, Bibi!
Christian




-------- Original-Nachricht --------
Datum: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:33:48 -0600
Von: Bibi Wong <bibibwong at hotmail.com>
An: bibiwongmemorial at gmail.com
Betreff: Vivian "Bibi" Wong Memorial Event and Milonga



----- Original Message ----- 


From: Bibi Wong 

To: bibiwongmemorial at gmail.com 

Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 10:50 PM

Subject: Vivian "Bibi" Wong Memorial Event and Milonga

 
                    Vivian "Bibi" Wong Memorial Event and Milonga
Our beloved Bibi passed away on January 15, 2009 peacefully at her home in Chicago.  She had fought breast cancer for 22 years with courage, humor and grace.
Please join Bibi's family and friends for the Vivian "Bibi" Wong Memorial Event and Milonga on Monday, January 26, 2009. The event will be held at Mariposa at 4001 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, 5th Floor, commencing at 7:30 p.m. There will be a moment of silence at 9:00 p.m. Afterwards, we invite you to join us for tango dancing in her honor until 11:30 p.m. 
The first portion of the evening will be devoted to greeting Bibi's family, offering condolences, and sharing remembrances of Bibi.  There will be an opportunity to leave written expressions of sympathy at the event.  Also, if you'd like to sign an online guestbook, share photos, or record an audio message, that would be much appreciated.  To do so, please go to www.legacy.com, type Vivian Wong into the search box, click on "Guestbook" in the search results, then choose the appropriate option.
If you enjoy taking photos/videos, we'd also appreciate your bringing a camera to help document this evening for family and friends.  The above website will be used to store all of the written comments, photographs and video.
Mariposa's customary assortment of sweets and savories, and non-alcoholic beverages (BYOB) will be provided. We also welcome you to bring a special treat for sharing.  
At the event, information will be provided for those who wish to make a charitable contribution in memory of Bibi to Gilda's Club Chicago, which provided Bibi with so much support over the years.  
Finally, it would be helpful for us to know how many people plan to attend.  If possible, please send an RSVP to bibiwongmemorial at gmail.com.  Of course, please feel free to join us even if you are unable to respond in advance.
For additional information, please contact Michael Golde at the e-mail address above or at 312-523-9335.
 
 
 
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