Christopher Cheung

Aug. 3, 1979 - Jun. 16, 2018 Resident of Walnut Creek

Christopher Cheung passed away in an outrigger canoeing accident on June 16, 2018 at the Berkeley Marina near Cesar Chavez Park. He was 38.

Dr. Christopher Cheung was born on August 3, 1979 in Trail, British Columbia Canada, to his parents, William and Angela Cheung. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2006 and practiced as a chiropractor in the South Bay. Christopher was a resident of Walnut Creek and an avid dragon boat paddler and outrigger canoer, paddling internationally.

Christopher will be lovingly remembered by his parents and his little sister, Joanna. Please join the family in remembering Christopher.

VIEWING: Monday 7/2/18 from 5-7 pm and Vigil from 7-8 pm at Queen of Heaven Cemetery and Funeral Center (1965 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette CA 94549)

SERVICE: Tuesday 7/3/18 at 10:30 am at St. John Vianney Catholic Church (1650 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek CA 94598). Reception to immediately follow service.

If you would like to send flowers, please send to Queen of Heaven Cemetery and Funeral Home in Lafayette by 3 pm on Monday 7/2/18. In lieu of flowers, donations can also be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital memorial fund in honor of Christopher Cheung.