Tang Ka & Suen Ni’s Low Key Funeral: Final Wish for Joint Burial

Veteran Hong Kong artist Suen Ni (real name Li Chaocun) passed away from pancreatic cancer in hospital on July 3rd, aged 78, while her husband Tang Ka died after falling from a building on June 23rd. On the 14th, their family held a memorial service for both of them at Universal Funeral Parlour. The funeral adopted a non-religious ceremony (Reformed Church). The family stated there would be no media interviews inside the funeral hall and strictly prohibited photography. Seen at the scene, a photo of the couple was placed at the center of the hall, with a plaque inscribed “Forever in Our Memories” hanging above, while many in the entertainment industry sent flower tributes. Hong Kong Stuntman Association chairman Chin Kar Lok and wife Tong Ying Ying, Law Kar Ying and Liza Wang, Stanley Kwan, Lam Tsz Sin, Lai Yiu Cheung, Maggie Siu, Law Lok Lam, Bosco Wong, Joyce Tang, Lau Dan, Felix Wong, Ho Kwong Pui, Ti Lung, Shaun Tam, and others all arrived at the funeral hall to pay their respects. The couple was cremated at the Cape Collinson Crematorium after the ceremony on the 15th.

Chin Kar Lok arrived at around 4 pm on the 14th and conveyed a message to the media on behalf of the family, stating that Tang Ka and Suen Ni's final wish was for their affairs to be handled low key and that the family would respect this, declining media interviews. He said there would be a ceremony inside and that many of their close friends during their lifetimes, including members of the Hong Kong Stuntman Association, would assist with arrangements. According to their wishes, the couple will be buried together.

Chin Kar Lok said that around half a year ago he had tea and caught up with Tang Ka, which turned out to be the last time they met. He shared that it was a very pleasant meet-up, and that at the time, he was unaware of Suen Ni’s health problems. Everyone knew how loving the couple was, so their loss is deeply regrettable. He also revealed that many of the couple’s friends, including Ti Lung, Derek Yee, Fung Bo Bo, and Nancy Sit, had proactively contacted him for updates, and that Tang Ka’s family had no financial requests, so the Association simply did its best to mobilize members to help with arrangements.

TV King Lai Yiu Cheung also attended to pay his respects, saying in an interview that when he entered the industry, Tang Ka was already a martial arts director, and both he and Suen Ni were very kind to juniors, though he had not seen them in a long while. Liza Wang said in an interview that she offered condolences to the family but did not view the remains. She recalled having worked with Suen Ni on the drama “Virtues of Harmony” and collaborated with Tang Ka on film projects. “I am very sad to see them go. We often saw each other and chatted in the company, but I did not know about Suen Ni’s illness.” As for Law Kar Ying’s health, he humorously revealed that he was still feeling well with “at least 8 or 10 more years to go,” adding that he would reduce his workload next year and travel more with Liza Wang.

When Ti Lung left, he said in an interview that Tang Ka was loving and loyal, a mentor who took meticulous care of his brothers.