Janice Yun

Janice Yun, 91, was born on December 15, 1933, in Zhongshan, China, and passed away on October 15, 2025. She immigrated to San Francisco from Hong Kong to join her husband, where their three daughters — Doris, Debbie, and Barbara — were later born. In 1966, the family moved to Los Angeles, California, where Janice resided for the rest of her life. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, California.

A well-seasoned mahjong player, Janice was known for her sharp skills — you never wanted to sit next to her at the table, because she’d never discard the tile you needed to win.

With patterns from Butterick, Simplicity, and McCall’s, Janice used her exceptional sewing talents to create beautiful dresses and coats for her three daughters and herself. Taught the fundamentals of knitting by a cousin, she lovingly crafted baby booties, sweaters, and jumpers. Before long, she was designing her own patterns from memory, creating custom sweaters her children wore with pride.

Although her husband was known as the better cook, Janice made many delicious dishes of her own. Two of her most beloved recipes were her oven-baked chicken and her signature poached chicken. No matter how hard her daughters tried, they could never quite replicate the distinctive flavor of her seasoning and marinades.

Janice Yun will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. May she rest in eternal peace.