Eugene Hui-Jin Phoa
Funeral Service
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 11:00am
Church of the Resurrection
9654 74 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Interment
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Glenwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery
52356 Range Rd 232, Sherwood Park, AB
Funeral Service
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 11:00am
Church of the Resurrection
9654 74 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Interment
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Glenwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery
52356 Range Rd 232, Sherwood Park, AB
John:
We remember the lovely christmas dinner Grace and I had with you and your Uncle. What a fine and gentle man. Our hearts hurt for you: However we rejoice that he is with our Lord Jesus. Soon and very soon, we shall all be together.
Amen.
A sad passing of a dear friend.
Eugene H.J.H. Phoa, respected breeder, judge, and educator in the English Cocker Spaniel community, passed away after a lifetime devoted to preserving and promoting the breed he loved. A longtime Sporting Group judge and influential voice in breed education, Eugene was widely known for his clarity of thought, his deep understanding of structure and movement, and his commitment to maintaining true English Cocker type.
Through his Wittersham English Cockers, he helped shape the breed’s development in North America, producing dogs admired for their balance, temperament, and classic expression. His widely circulated writings on balance and breed structure continue to guide breeders and judges today.
Eugene will be remembered for his generosity as a mentor, his fairness in the ring, and his unwavering dedication to the English Cocker Spaniel. His legacy lives on in the dogs he bred, the students he taught, and the community he helped strengthen.
RIP Eugene.
A very sad passing of a dear friend. Rest in peace Eugene.
Sad passing of quiet gentleman always kind and thoughtful to everyone. He will be missed by many.
condolences to all close friends.
Eugene was an extraordinary man and will be missed by many. Someone so special can never be forgotten, may his soul rest in peace.
EUGENE was a truly good man.
One of the most honest and intelligent people I’ve known in my life since the 1970s, when I started showing his dogs.
He will be greatly missed.
I feel honoured to have known Eugene.
Rest in peace. You’ll be missed more than words can say.
Eugene’s warm and welcoming ways will be missed by many.
A true gentleman. Eugene’s honesty, warmth, and smiles will be missed by so
many, It was an honour to know him. A profound loss to the dog world.
I am sure I can speak for The Edmonton Kennel Club. Everyone knew Eugene and admired him.
I knew Eugene since 1980 as a friend , neighbor , lawyer and world respected English Cocker owner / breeder / judge . His intelligence , honesty , and patience will be missed by many . RIP , Eugene
A generous kind man and a good friend . He will be missed by many people. Condolences to his sister .
Eugene was the kindest of men who deeply loved his family and his dogs. He will be missed. Condolences to his friends and family..
Eugene was a true gentleman. He was very knowledgable, kind and generous. His beautiful Wittersham English Cockers have brought joy and love to many and that is truly an important part of his legacy. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to his friends and family.
A true gentleman in every sense of the word. Eugene will be missed by many. Condolences to his family.
Wendy and I enjoyed many dinners at the Phoa home and travelled together to dogs shows in Canada and the USA…we cherished our time together then and now! He was a gentleman, he was both as respected breeder of English Cocker Spaniels and lawyer in the legal community! He will be remembered fondly and missed by all who knew him…Harold and Wendy Baker!
We felt sadness and gratitude when we learned of Eugene Phoa’s passing. We learned belatedly about Eugene’s contributions to the world of English Cocker Spaniels last October. After Eugene took ill, we adopted one of his dogs. Wittersham Quetico Impresario (Lulu) is a beautiful red English Cocker Spaniel. Lulu has brought us tremendous joy. She is a wonderfully behaved and well-bred dog. We will be forever grateful to Eugene for Lulu.
We felt a mix of sadness and gratitude when we learned of Eugene Phoa’s passing. We learned belatedly about Eugene’s contributions to the world of English Cocker Spaniels last October. After Eugene took ill, we adopted one of his dogs. Wittersham Quetico Impressaria (Lulu) is a beautiful red English Cocker Spaniel. Lulu has brought us tremendous joy. She is a wonderfully behaved and well-bred dog. We will be forever grateful to Eugene for Lulu.