Obituaries Related to "Wong" from New York Times Archive
Flossie Wong-Staal, Who Unlocked Mystery of H.I.V., Dies at 73
A molecular biologist, she helped establish the virus as the cause of AIDS, then cloned it and took it apart to understand how it evades the immune system.
Matthew Wong, Painter on Cusp of Fame, Dies at 35
Mr. Wong, who had Tourette’s syndrome and depression, drew wide acclaim for his first solo show in New York just last year.
David Wong Louie, Who Probed Ethnic Identity in Fiction, Dies at 63
In a writing career hampered by illness, Mr. Louie created acclaimed stories that drew on his experiences as an American son of Chinese immigrants.
Notable Deaths 2017: Gin Wong
Notable Deaths 2017: Christopher Wong Won
Notable Deaths 2016: Tyrus Wong
Gin Wong, Who Designed Futuristic Buildings in Los Angeles, Dies at 94
Perhaps best known for a Union 76 gas station in Beverly Hills, Mr. Wong also did design work for the Los Angeles airport and CBS Television City.
Tyrus Wong, ‘Bambi’ Artist Thwarted by Racial Bias, Dies at 106
A Hollywood studio artist, painter, printmaker, calligrapher and maker of fantastical kites, Mr. Wong was one of the most celebrated Chinese-American artists of the 20th century.
Tobias Wong, Witty Designer and Conceptual Artist, Dies at 35
Mr. Wong was known for his outrageous sendups of luxury goods and witty expropriation of work by other designers.
Paid Notice: Deaths WONG, MARY A.
WONG--Mary A. Born in Hong Kong, December 21, 1948. Died in NYC August 21, 2006 of cancer. Lived most of her life in NYC and was an Account Executive for U.S. Financial. She is remembered with great love by many friends including Sandy Pearson, Babet Poliacoff, John Hing, Loretta French, Zena Gorelik and Linda Lee. Contributions in her name can be made to: Chan Mediation Center, 90-56 Corona Ave., Elmhurst, NY 11373 or Pound Animal Welfare Society, 77 N. Willow St., Montclair, NJ 07042. Services ...
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Marian Goodman, Eminent New York Art Dealer, Dies at 97
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William H. Foege, Key Figure in the Eradication of Smallpox, Dies at 89
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