Samuel Aribawa Oka (age 69), known by his family as Hoo Lan, died peacefully in the presence of his loved ones at Vancouver General Hospital in British Columbia, at 7:38 a.m., on Friday, October 12, 2018. 
A retired engineer and corporate executive, Samuel was born in Malang, Indonesia, on March 25, 1949. He married his college sweetheart Yeany Linggarwati on May 15, 1980. The couple had three children. 
Samuel immigrated his family to Richmond, B.C., in 2001 and joined them following his retirement in 2007. He remained in Richmond until his passing. He was active in his church, frequently leading Bible study and organizing theatrical productions. His other passions include gardening and cooking delicious Indonesian food.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Yeany; his father Budhi Oka; and his brother Paulus Oka. He is survived by his mother, Hanna Mutiarawati; children Frans (Toey) Oka, Stephen (Cindy) Oka, and Patricia (Patrick) Oka; sister and best friend Lanny Liem; brothers Timothy (Hanna) Oka, David (Lingga) Oka, and Benjamin (Lindrijani) Oka; and eight nieces and nephews. He will be forever remembered as a passionate and loving father, brother and friend. 
Please join us to celebrate Samuel on Friday, October 19, 2018 at West Vancouver Baptist Church, 450 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver.
09.30 AM – Viewing
10.00 AM – Funeral Service
12.45 PM – Burial service at Capilano View Cemetery (1490 3rdStreet, West Vancuver).
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The Surono family
Our family is deeply saddened by the loss of dear Sam. In the time we knew him, he was wonderfully sincere, always with a smile & a very warm person to be around.
Our thoughts and prayers are with our extended family in Vancouver during this difficult time of loss.
Inggrid
Deepest Condolences to Ko Frans, Ko Stephen and Patricia. I am thinking of all of you at this time. In the very brief time that I got to know Om in 2004, he is an inspirational and charismatic father whose instilled values of kindness and excellence I see in his children. I pray for God’s peace and comfort be with all of you during this difficult period.
Adam
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your father. He will be truly missed but his memories will forever be cherished by his loved ones and may he rest in peace.
~~ Adam and Family ~~
Lucas And Irene Purwono
Our sincere condolences to the Oka family on the passing of Hoo Lan.
Paramita
My deepest condolences to you and family upon the passing of your dad. May God’s love and comfort strenghen you in the days ahead.
I’ll keep you in prayers during this very difficult time.
Fanny-Malang
My condolences to the whole family.The Lord strengthened all of you.GBU ALL
Hanny-Surabaya
Turut berduka cita, semoga Ko Lan bahagia di Surga dan keluarga yang ditinggalkan diberikan kekuatan. Amin, GBu
Deasty & Alexy
Till we meet again in the afterlife, om.. may your soul rest in peace..
Sian Heru and Former colleagues in Rutan/Agrindo
Deep Condolences from us in surabaya.
He will be dearly remembered
Edwin Ndeso
Our deepest condolences to you upon the passing of your father, may his soul rest in eternal peace.
Lydia & fam.(NZ) Frans & fam (Sby)
Rest in Peace Om Sameul..🌹🌹🌹
The world is temporary..
He does not really leave us
He waiting for us to be together in heaven..🕊🕊🕊
Dhade Setiaputra @ family
My deepest condolences for the passing of your father @frans,stephen and Patricia oka. May he rest in peace and you all have the strength in this hard times.
Ivan
May his soul rest in peace.
Deepest condolences to Frans, Stephen, Patricia and the rest of Oka family.
Silvia Junus
So sorry for your loss Oka family. Rest in Peace dear Om Sam. You will be remembered as a kind wise loving man of God.
Nelson Kusnadi
Nothing but good memories and respect for om Sam! Utterly grateful for the time spent together. May God grant the bereaved family courage and peace.
Trisno
My deepest condolences. May Pak Sam rest in peace. He will always be remembered. Wish you all strong during this hard time.
Trisno, Vio and family.
Ridwan's Family - Smd/Mlg
Turut berduka cita. Semoga keluarga yang di tinggalkan di beri ketabahan dan kesabaran.
Djuli Gianto
Deepest Condolences to Mr Oka Family , Nice worked with you, they have many knowledge and experience you give to us when work in AT Indonesia. Selamat Jalan pak Oka, Tuhan telah menyediakan rumah di surga dan Tuhan akan memelihara anak anak bapak dan keluarga. GBU
Paul Alexander
Our deepest condolences to Oka family
May Om Holan Rest in peaceful
May God give strenght to your family
From malang.
Stefanus Sunarto
Turut berduka cita, semoga diterima disisi Nya.
Stefanus Sunarto & Fam.
Eddy Susanto and Family
Our family from Malang expressed our deepest condolences for the death of Om Samuel. May his soul be blessed and may God give strength to the family left behind. And may God also bless Frans, Steven, and Patricia, and also all their families.
Endang
Turut berduka cita atas meninggalnya pak Oka, semoga berbahagia bersamaNYA dan keluarga yang ditinggalkan diberi kekuatan dan ketabahan
Neneng Risty dan Agung Ardi - Bali Indonesia
Turut berduka cita yang sedalam dalam nya kami sekeluarga di bali. Semoga Ko Ho Lan Berbahagia bersama Bapa di surga. Untuk keluarga yg di tinggalkan diberikan kekuatan dan ketabahan . Amien.
Andriani Veronica
Our deepest condolences to the family on the passing of pak Sam…The Lord strengthen and comfort all of you during this difficult time.
IGNATIUS PEPE
Selamat jalan Pak Oka, semoga Pak Oka diterima, dikumpulkan dan ditempatkan bersama Para Kudus serta sahabat-sahabat tercinta dari Sumalindo.
Alpius
Turut belasungkawa atas berpulang nya Bapak Oka ke rumah Bapa di Sorga. Kini Ia telah tenang dan alam damai disisi Bapa Amin.
Pius & Ratna GKI PI.
Harry Gunardi and fam..
With a deepest condolence for Mr Samuel Aribowo Oka..my old and dearest friend…Rest In Peace Samuel
Harry Gunardi and fam..Malang
With a deepest condolence for Mr Samuel Aribowo Oka..my old and dearest friend…Rest In Peace Samuel
Rachmy Agustina
Turut berdukacita bpk Samuel.
Semoga damai di bumi yg baru.
Keluarga yg ditinggalkan diberi kekuatan Iman.
Luzi Zappa
Dear Patricia, Frans and Stephen
Our deepest Condolences to the death of your dear father and my beloved cousin Lan. We are sending our prayers to you and may you have all the love and strenght now. Lan was such a nice, wise, generous and smart person. I will miss him a lot. All our loving Luzi & Fam
Nugroho Suhendro dan kel.
Turut berduka cita atas meninggalnya bpk Oka. Semoga pak Oka sdh bersama dgn Tuhan di surga. Dan semoga anak2, menantu2 dan cucu2 dihiburkan oleh Nya.
Lucia Limantoro
Turut berdukacita atas berpulangnya Bp Sam
Semoga Tuhan memberi kekuatan dan penghiburan pada keluarga yg ditinggalkan..
Grace Kandou Laoh
Turut berdukacita atas meninggalnya pak Oka.
Kiranya Tuhan memberi penghiburan, kekuatan dan ketabahan bagi seluruh keluarga besar.
Oh Hoo San (FX. Santiyasa) - Surabaya
Doa kami sekeluarga.. menyertai Oh Hoo Lan, diterima dalam kasih Tuhan Yesus di surga, untuk anak-anak dan segenap keluarga/ saudara diberikan kekuatan untuk menjalani kehidupan selanjutnya.
Rubin dan Dian Liauw
Terakhir bertemu oom Sam di ulang tahun oma di akhir bulan Januari 2018. Masih segar di ingatan kami saat beliau dengan semangat menceritakan kebaikan Tuhan saat beliau disembuhkan dari penyakit kulit.Juga dengan semangat bersama oma menyanyi lagu kesenangan oma. “Sampai masa tuamu…Aku Yesus tetap Dia…dan sampai masa putih rambutmu Aku menggendongmu….” Oom Sam, kami percaya oom sudah dalam gendongan Tuhan. For Frans, Stephen,and Patricia, may our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Our thoughs and prayers are with you. From Rubin and Dian Liauw
Mey Ling (MLG)
with a deep sense of condolence, mourning the death of our lovely uncle, Samuel. hopefully accepted in Heaven. I hope the family left behind is always given consolation for this sadness. Jesus Bless all😇
-Mey Ling & daughters , Shinta Valent- (MLG)
Djajadi Poernomo
Kami berdua ikut berdukacita atas berpulangnya
Saudara Samuel Oka ke Surga, semoga Tuhan menguatkan & memberikan hiburan bagi keluarga yg ditinggalkan.
Niko Jap & Eriko
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.
Benny Tjahjono & family
I extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to Frans, Stephen, Patricia, and Tante Lanny. May the soul of Om Lan be at peace with our Heavenly Father.
Debora Yanti Mulyana Bandung Jabar
Turut bersimpati pada seluruh kel besar Oka.atas meninggalnya ko Lan….kel Oka selalu ada di hati sy…semoga acara hari ini lancar..alam bersahabat.seluruh kel dihibur dab diberkati Tuhan Yesus…Amin
Albert Himawan
Selamat jalan pak Oka..
Bapak akan tetap menjadi kenangan bagi kami..
Tuhan memberi tempat disurga dan memberi kekuatan bagi keluarga.
The Oka Velez family
Love you Pek Lan.
Glad we were able to see each other again last year.
Rest in Heaven.
Our condolences to Koko Stephen, Koko Frans & Cica
Markus & Inneke Prajogi
Our deepest condolences to the Oka family on the passing of Ko Hoo Lan.
Mlynette
My condolences to the family. I hope you can find solace in God’s compassion for you at this sorrowful time.~Rev 21:3,4