Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery

For other uses, see Holy Cross Cemetery (disambiguation).

Cemetery in Hong Kong

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Traditional Chinese| 天主教聖十字架墳場
Simplified Chinese| 天主教圣十字架坟场
| Transcriptions

Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin| Tiān Zhǔ Jiào Shèng Shí Zì Jià Fén Chǎng
Yue: Cantonese
Yale Romanization| Tīn jyú gaau sing sahp jih ga fàhn chèuhng
Jyutping| Tin1 zyu2 gaau3 sing3 sap6 zi6 gaa3*2 fan4 coeng4

Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery is a private cemetery located in Cape Collinson, on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It is managed by The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong (天主教香港教區). The cemetery was completed and opened in 1960.[1]

## Notable burials

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* Rev. Stephen B. Edmonds (1911–2005), founder of Meng Tak Catholic School, Chai Wan Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School and Mary Help of Christians Primary School[2]
* Richard Lam Chun-Keung (1948–2003), Cantopop lyricist[3]
* Tsang Wan (1920–1997), police officer and father of former Chief Executive Donald Tsang and the father of former Commissioner of Police Tsang Yam-pui[4]
* Thomas Koo (1987–2012), victim of the 2012 Lamma Island ferry collision[5]
* Chan Man Ying, victim of the 2012 Lamma Island ferry collision[5]
* Yuen Wai-Hung (1955–1998), actor, son of Lily Leung[6]

## See also

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* List of cemeteries in Hong Kong

## References

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1. ^ "香港(華人)墳場一覽表" (PDF). Society of Hong Kong History. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
2. ^ "文顯榮神父". Hong Kong Catholic Diocesan Archives. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
3. ^ "香港著名填词人林振强患癌昨日病逝-搜狐娱乐". Sohu. 18 November 2003. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
4. ^ "教區全面檢討 加強墳場保安 – 東方日報". Oriental Daily News. 20 February 2010. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
5. ^ a b "賞煙花同喪命海難情侶合葬再續前緣 | 蘋果日報". Apple Daily. 30 December 2012. Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
6. ^ "梁舜燕与丈夫是初恋 幼子因减肥药离世其仍未停工|梁舜燕|病逝|汪明荃 新浪娱乐 新浪网". Sina Corporation. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2021.

## External links

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* Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery at Find a Grave

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Eastern District, Hong Kong

Areas|

* Tin Hau
* Fortress Hill
* North Point
* Braemar Hill
* Quarry Bay
* Sai Wan Ho
* Shau Kei Wan
* A Kung Ngam
* Chai Wan
* Siu Sai Wan
* Tsat Tsz Mui

Landmarks|

* AIA Tower
* Cape Collinson Crematorium
* City Garden
* Cityplaza
* Choi Sai Woo Park
* Grand Promenade
* Healthy Village
* Heng Fa Chuen
* Hing Tung Estate
* Hing Wah Estate
* Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
* Hong Kong Buddhist Cemetery
* Hong Kong Film Archive
* Island Resort
* Kornhill
* Law Uk Folk Museum
* Mount Parker
* Public housing estates in Chai Wan and Siu Sai Wan
* Sai Wan War Cemetery
* Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground
* Taikoo Place
* One Island East
* Taikoo Shing
* Tai Tam Gap Correctional Institution
* Tin Chiu Street
* Wan Tsui Estate
* Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital

Education|

| Tertiary|

* Hong Kong Shue Yan University

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Primary /
secondary|

* Belilios Public School
* Buddhist Chung Wah Kornhill Primary School
* Canossa College
* Cheung Chuk Shan College
* Chinese International School
* Delia School of Canada, Hong Kong Ontario program
* French International School of Hong Kong Chai Wan Campus
* HKUGA Primary School
* Hong Kong Chinese Women's Club College
* Islamic Kasim Tuet Memorial College
* Kiangsu-Chekiang College, International Section
* Kiangsu and Chekiang Primary School
* Korean International School of Hong Kong
* Lingnan Secondary School
* Munsang College
* Precious Blood Secondary School
* Pui Kiu Middle School
* Quarry Bay School
* Salesian English School
* Shau Kei Wan East Government Secondary School
* Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School
* St. Joan of Arc Secondary School
* St. Mark's School

| Closed|

* Hong Kong Japanese School Junior high school

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MTR stations|

* Fortress Hill
* North Point
* Quarry Bay
* Tai Koo
* Sai Wan Ho
* Shau Kei Wan
* Heng Fa Chuen
* Chai Wan

This list is incomplete.
Kellett School previously maintained a campus in Shau Kei Wan.

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