Remembering Maggie Ip

Remembering Maggie Ip

Maggie Ip (left), Leticia (centre) and Kelly Ip.

It is with great sadness that the Pacific Canada Heritage Centre—Museum of Migration Society (PCHC-MoM) mourns the passing of Maggie Ip this Wednesday, October 10. Maggie was a cherished member of our society and was known for supporting our mission to curate collective migration stories and foster a sense of belonging in Pacific Canada.

Maggie moved to Canada from Shanghai in the 1960s. After settling in Vancouver, she recognized the need for resources to support immigrants from Hong Kong, so in 1973, she co-founded the social services agency SUCCESS.  Her impact on the community extended beyond this, as she served on Vancouver's city council from 1993 to 1996, earned her Master of Education from the University of Ottawa and contributed as a secondary school teacher in Canada. Maggie's involvement with the Pacific Canada Heritage Centre-Museum of Migration and participation in many other non-profits spoke to her lifelong dedication to uplifting others.

Maggie was a force for good, always offering her knowledge, kindness, and conviction to find better solutions to the challenges faced by the communities she cared for. Her membership in PCHC-MoM reflected her lifelong commitment to supporting those in need and preserving migration stories. Her service, empathy, and advocacy will continue to inspire us all.

Maggie Ip will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with her family and all touched by her life and work.

With deepest sympathy,
The PCHC-MoM Society