Obituary

Kevin Kwok Leung Lee, passed away on August 19, 2024, in his home of Toronto, Ontario. He was born to Sung Kee and Chit Kam Lee on June 7, 1968 in Kowloon Hong Kong.

Kevin graduated from Jarvis Collegiate Institute, class of 1987, and went on to pursue his passion for film at Ryerson University. His love for cinema embodied Kevin’s personality, he was super knowledgeable about Film Noir movies, and if you started a conversation with him on that topic, you would become an enthusiast as well. He also wanted to direct movies and write screenplays. In his spare time, he would always write, and his scripts were unique with compelling characters.

Kevin was a caring and loving person, family and friends were important in his life. He cherished the time spent with his parents and family. He had a love for food and enjoyed cooking with his friends. Another passion of his was comic books, he started collecting at the age of 5, when he was in Hong Kong. His first comic book was Spider man. That is where it all began, he became the avid collector of comic books and memorabilia. You could say he had a bit of an obsession.

Kevin was also passionate about music. He was a DJ for many years and enjoyed sharing his love of jazz with everyone. He had a wealth of knowledge about politics and was not afraid to express it. If we ever wanted clarification about something happening around the world, he was a phone call away to explain it in a simple manner.

Kevin is survived by his parents, Sung Kee and Chit Kam. His memory will be honored and kept alive by his loving sisters, Nancy and Amy; his brother-in-laws, Scott and Jay; his cherished nephews, Ryan and Leyton; and his beloved nieces, Cynthia and Keira.

A Celebration of life for Kevin will be held on Thursday August 29, between 5-8pm at the Cardinal Funeral Home, 92 Annette Street, Toronto Ontario. Kevin will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His spirit, characterized by generosity, warmth, and a genuine love for life, will continue to live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all the lives he touched.

Visitation

Date
August 29, 2024
Location
Cardinal Funeral Homes, 92 Annette Street
Time
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Memo

There will be an open mic during the visitation to share memories of Kevin Lee.

Service

Cremation

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August 29, 2024
Pam Clarridge
I was so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. It had been a long time since I'd seen him but I think of him often and fondly. He is a very memorable person. Some of my favourite work moments were because of him. He was really such a genuinely good guy and was so passionate. I think he made a real impression on everyone he met which is a pretty rare thing. He had a real fire in him and I'll miss that. I'm so sorry for your loss.
August 29, 2024
Sam Crispo
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your son and brother. I met Kevin through a mutual friend PJ and although I only knew him for a short time his friendship is something I will miss dearly..
August 28, 2024
Ilda Soares
Dear Kevin lee’s family, Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and forever dear. I'm gonna miss his stories, his laughter, his jokes, how we shared our love for food. His compassionate spirit. Working with him was a blast... I enjoyed listening to his knowledge in music, arts, movies and the latest news. I will miss you Kevin and you will never be forgotten.
August 28, 2024
Jeff Abbott
I will truly miss his smile, his laugh, and his witty sense of humor. We worked together in Catering and rarely did a day pass that we weren't laughing and having a good time. I enjoyed listening to his passion in music, film, and just about anything else. Kevin was his own Wikipedia page.😁 I found it to be admirable of him in how he talked lovingly and respectfully about his family especially his parents. He was very proud of them all. Thank-you Kevin for all the fun memories that you have given me. I will miss you but will never forget you.
August 27, 2024
Sean Mckenzie
I was so shocked and saddened to hear from Kevin’s sister Amy about his passing. I was always happy to see Kevin come into my work where we’d talk about comics , movies and politics. Each subject he could and did vocalize with animated passion. I went back and checked our last texts to each other , it was a month ago and we were of course talking about comics. It was actually the morning I had broken my ankle and was waiting to get picked up. Because of my accident I hadn’t been in to work as much in the following weeks so I’m sure I missed one of his visits . He would also shoot me an email every once in a while just to see what’s up ( if we hadn’t seen each other in a bit ). He’d also always ask after my wife who had become quite ill a few years ago I still can’t believe I’m not going to see him come up the stairs of my work again. I will miss his distinct humour (and his laugh) his world view and his passion. Man he was passionate about things he cared about My condolences go out to his family and friends and all the lives he touched in his all too short life.
August 26, 2024
Peter @ The Beguiling Books and Art.
We are all deeply saddened at the shop to hear that we won't be seeing Kevin again. Some of us knew him well and by name from his years subscribing and shopping here, and others just recognized him as a consistently friendly and engaged customer. It is even sadder, but not surprising, to only learn at his passing how many mutual friends we did have.
August 25, 2024
Gabriel Caira
I’ll miss Kevin - especially his wit. It’s rare to have a friend who has great taste, is a good listener and is always honest and up front with their feelings. We enjoyed lots of laughs together. Condolences to Kevin’s family for their sudden heartbreaking loss. He loved them and regarded them very highly. ~~Gabe
August 24, 2024
Vinegar Syndrome Toronto
Kevin was one of our favourite faces to see come through our doors here (a local film & music store). He was contagiously animated talking about the concerts, records and movies he loved, and we'll all miss seeing and talking to him. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and loved ones.
August 24, 2024
Deborah Caira
To the Lee’s, I met Kevin around 30 years ago while working at a restaurant. We became very close friends, often talking daily. He was such a character! We could talk honestly without ever worrying about hurting each other’s feelings. He’s one of the few people in my life who I could have a full blown argument with, and there were mostly no hurt feelings or grudges. I loved that he wasn’t politically correct, that he spoke his mind, and refused to change for anyone. He was a dude who lived his life on his own terms. I send you my deepest condolences on your loss of a very original soul on this planet.
August 24, 2024
Adam Lavedan
Dear Lee Family, Please accept my most heartfelt condolences for your loss. I first met Kevin in 2019 and we quickly became true friends. He was among the very few that would periodically reach out during the pandemic just to check on me and say "hello". I remember the day I met him and how he had me incapacitated into a laughing tearful mess for over ten minutes whilst at work. He was an irreducible lovely rascal of the finest order, replete with character, endearing eccentricity and a heart like no other. I admired how he was also a dutiful son, and how he embraced interests and passions with an enviable child-like intensity. There’s an irrevocable Kevin-shaped hole in the universe. I will carry him in my heart, always. I know he'd routinely check on his parents and I loved him for that. Please know, I'd be honoured to render any aid and support the family may need. - Adam With greatest sympathies and kindest wishes, - Adam