Obituaries Related to "Wong" from New York Times Archive
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
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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 ...
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.
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Sonny Jurgensen, One of N.F.L.’s Greatest Passers, Dies at 91
The Hall of Fame quarterback threw 255 touchdown passes with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins.
Myra MacPherson, Who Wrote Wrenchingly About Vietnam Vets, Dies at 91
A political reporter at The Washington Post, she wrote the book “Long Time Passing,” about the Vietnam War’s social, political and psychological aftereffects.
Ted Berger, Indefatigable Patron of Artists and Schools, Dies at 85
As head of the New York Foundation for the Arts, he oversaw almost $23 million in grants and helped bring arts education to struggling schools.
Mickey Lolich, Detroit’s Hero of the 1968 World Series, Dies at 85
Pitching for the Tigers, he notched three complete-game victories in defeating the St. Louis Cardinals for the championship, earning the Series’ M.V.P. honors.
Lee H. Hamilton, Congressman Who Helped Lead a 9/11 Inquiry, Dies at 94
A moderate Democrat from Indiana for 34 years, he chaired the House Foreign Affairs and Intelligence committees and helped investigate the Iran-contra scandal and the Sept. 11 attacks.
Virginia Oliver, Maine’s ‘Lobster Lady’ and Folk Hero, Dies at 105
She fished off the New England coast for more than 80 years, and intended to continue until she died. “It’s not hard work for me,” she said at 101.
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