02/24/2026
Juanping "Angie" Shi
October 4, 1969 - February 14, 2026
Juanping “Angie” Shi passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 56. She was born in Yuyao, China, on October 4, 1969, and carried with her a deep love for family, resilience, and kindness throughout her life.
In 2001, Angie immigrated to Canada with her husband and young son, first settling in Vancouver, British Columbia. With only a few suitcases and tremendous courage, she and her husband began building a new life from the ground up. Their journey took them to Fredericton, New Brunswick in 2003, to Quesnel, British Columbia in 2005, and finally to Cranbrook, British Columbia in 2012, where they established their home.
Through perseverance, sacrifice, and unwavering determination, Angie and her husband overcame the many challenges of starting over in a new country. From humble beginnings they worked tirelessly to create stability and opportunity for their family. Her quiet strength and resilience formed the foundation of the life they built in Canada.
Angie was hardworking and adaptable, contributing meaningfully wherever life brought her. In China, she worked in Human Resources. After immigrating to Canada, she worked in payroll in New Brunswick, later at a casino in Quesnel, and as a laboratory technician at Quesnel River Pulp. Most recently, she worked as a laboratory technician at Skookumchuck Pulp Mill. She approached every role with dedication, diligence, and pride.
She was known to be a wonderful cook and caring for others often began in her kitchen. Preparing good food was one of the many ways she expressed love. She was also known for generously sharing that love, often handing out homemade dishes and treats to family, friends, and co-workers. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking and sharing good food, going for walks and hikes in nature, travelling, and spending meaningful time in conversation. She was always ready to listen, to encourage, and to help friends, family, and anyone in need.
Angie will be remembered for her unwavering positivity and her beautiful, warm smile that could light up any room. She had a natural gift for caring for others and always placed the needs of those she loved before her own. Whether through small daily acts of kindness or quiet sacrifices made out of love, she devoted her life to supporting and nurturing those around her.
Her strength, generosity, and selflessness defined her. She found deep joy in caring for her family and brought comfort and reassurance to everyone she met. Her presence was steady, loving, and deeply grounding.
Her legacy of love, perseverance, and compassion will live on in all who knew her.
Angie was predeceased by her father Zhishan Zhang in 2019.
Angie is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 31 years, Zhilong Shao and her beloved son Yongchang (David) Shao in Canada. She is survived by her mother Xiao Di Shi, her sister Zhuliu Shi, her brother Guowei Zhang, and her extended family, including nieces, cousins, and relatives in China.
A Memorial Service will be held at McPherson Funeral Service on Sunday March 1, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. with a private family interment to be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to make a memorial contribution in Juanping’s name may do so to the BC Cancer Foundation, 150 686 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1G1.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.crestonvalleyfuneralservices.ca
