Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Edward Liu Obituary
Dr. Liu attended Jamaica High School, where he excelled academically and forged lifelong friendships. His passion for learning led him to Columbia University, and later to Wayne State University, where he earned his medical degree. After completing his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 1975, Dr. Liu opened a solo medical practice which lasted for five decades. At this esteemed institute, he became a trusted physician and a cherished figure. Throughout his long career, he delivered generations of babies, witnessed countless new beginnings, and provided expert care to women and families throughout Southern California. His warmth, compassion, and unwavering professionalism earned him the admiration of patients and colleagues alike.
Dr. Liu was not only a dedicated physician, but also a beloved confidant and friend to many. He was quick with a joke or an anecdote, connecting with people from all walks of life, and had a knack for making others feel heard and understood. Outside of his medical practice, he loved his time with friends on the golf course and during his weekly poker game. Edward was a man of integrity and possessed a sense of humor that brightened any room. He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Edward is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Cameron, daughters Courtney (David Corleto) and Ashley (Robert Ristau), sister Irene Liu Sheldon, and his adoring grandchildren: Cooper, Quinn, Sloane, Ford, Thompson, and Archer. His legacy will live on in the lives of those touched by his wisdom, compassion, and dedication.
A service and celebration of his life will be held on April 7th, 2025, at Forest Lawn in Los Angeles. Dr. Liu's family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Cedars-Sinai Hospital NICU.
Edward will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather, a charismatic, and devoted physician, and a true friend to all. May his memory be a blessing.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Edward Liu
Liz Benhamou
July 2, 2025
Liz Benhamou
July 2, 2025
Shocked to learn of his passing only now. His was the first face my children saw when they were born. He was one of a kind. Love and deepest condolences to all his family. The Benhamou Family
Nancy & Don Feigelson
June 19, 2025
We were shocked to hear this. Ed was the best; great physician and an even better friend. May his memory be a blessing to us all
Pat Steinfeld (nee McGovney)
May 15, 2025
I met Ed and Cam in 1977 on a trip to HI. I will always have great memories of that time. My condolences to his family.
Kathy & Bill Rinker
May 10, 2025
Dr. Liu was my Doctor and my friend. I just found out about his passing away today. I was his patient for almost 50 years. He delivered my 2 boys and my grandson into this world. I will miss him very much. My prayers are with Dr.Liu and blessings with his family.
RIP
Kathy Rinker
Sondra Currie-Levi
April 15, 2025
Truly a great man. I´ve known Ed and have been going to him since my late 20´s. Very sad
Susan Chamberlin Estrin
April 9, 2025
Dr Edward Liu was the kindest, most compassionate and most loyal person I´ve ever known. He was my doctor for 40+ years, but he was also my friend. In 1999, Dr Liu discovered ovarian cancer in my dear friend Nancy (also his patient). He arranged for her surgery in less than a week, and he came to the hospital and sat with me during for the duration of the surgery, going in and checking with the surgeon and then coming back to tell me how the surgery was going. He checked back with me to see how Nancy was doing and to see how I was doing. He comforted me when he discovered my fallopian tubes were damaged and I was unable to conceive. He joked with me, shared news of his family with me, and we comforted each other over the loss of mutual friends. He was the most honorable, kind, and compassionate person I´ve ever known. And he had a fabulous sense of humor along with all his other wonderful qualities.
I offer my very deepest condolences to his family for the loss of this kind, compassionate, thoughtful and loyal doctor. I know I will never know another doctor that is his equal as a person or as a medical professional.
Susan Chamberlin Estrin
Laurie Ackerman
April 8, 2025
Thank you Cam Liu and their two beautiful daughters Courtney and Ashley for the meaningful and beautiful memorial service and inurnment for Dr. Edward Y Liu . It was filled with so much love from the family . Many speakers were chosen to speak about our beloved Dr. Ed Liu with humor, laughter and wonderful insights about this amazing family man , OBGYN , friend who was always his genuine self . Though we were all sadden by Dr. Ed Liu, his legacy will be in all of our hearts forever . Ed `s final words were "I lived a wonderful life with no regrets ."
RIP Dr. Edward Y Liu
May your memories be many special forever blessings for his family , colleagues , patients , countless friends who loved and adored Edward Aka Eddie Liu . You lived your life with integrity , truth , love of children who you brought into this beautiful world .
Amen
The Ackerman Family who thanks the Liu family for inviting me to your home after the memorial to celebrate the love and spirit of Dr. Ed Liu .
Xoxo Laurie
Jana Augsberger
April 7, 2025
Dr. Liu was my doctor when I first arrived in LA 30 years ago, and throughout my pregnancies and the births of my three children and beyond. I relied on his expertise, his pragmatism, and his outrageous sense of humor to get me through my adult life-albeit measured by the visits to his office. I loved Dr. Liu's stories about his life outside of the practice: about growing up in Queens, med school, and his family in LA (and later New York City) his wife, daughters and grandchildren. I also appreciated and followed his advice about marriage and raising children in LA. Edward Liu was one of the good ones and he will be greatly missed.
Susan Horenn
April 6, 2025
A picture says 1,000 words.
I was Ed´s patient first all the way back in the late 1970´s
Many years later, I worked in his office doing Ultrasounds. He will always hold a special place in my heart. We were together for both of my pregnancies and I´m pretty sure he saved my life on this one ! I developed preeclampsia 12 days before my due date and Dr. Liu calmly told me to head on over to Cedars and no "I could not go finish my workday at another office." After the birth of Lauren my second daughter was born, he let me know that he had reserved a bed in the ICU for me. Thanks to him, I never needed it .Laura was my nurse at that time.What an amazing doctor and friend. You touched many families and I am forever grateful to have known you.
Lynne Brickner
April 6, 2025
Dr. Liu was more than just an ob-gyn. Since 1987, when I first became his patient, he has been a steadying force in my life and a model physician. And a real family person armed with the love of his life, Cam, and concerned about his aging parents, his daughters, and his grandchildren, and despite his modesty, he was so loving and proud of all of you. Cam, he was so proud of your achievements as a Board member of Brentwood School (i.e., the traffic signal at Barrington Place and Sunset), Courtney and Ashley, so proud of you, your husbands, and your children. Dr. Liu was so happy to share good news about all of you, and I am so blessed that he was my physician for so many years and through a number of scary times. His memory is a blessing.
Melissa
April 5, 2025
His kindness meant more to me than he will ever know. Thank you, Dr. Liu.
Elizabeth Cantillon
April 5, 2025
I had the privilege and pleasure of being Dr Liu´s patient years before my children were born. He looked after me through all of life´s joys and struggles for 40 years. He delivered my daughter Grace and then looked after her as she grew up. I appreciated his incredible intellect, his humor and his remarkable compassion.
I´m afraid this sounds generic when Dr Liu was anything but. He was hilarious and profane and loved doing what he did. And also loved to brag about his girls - Cam, Ashley and Courteney whose stories I heard from the time the girls were kids through high school and college, getting married and having their own kids.
I cannot tell you how much he meant to me and how much I will really really miss him.
With love,
Elizabeth Cantillon
Felicia Adessa
April 4, 2025
Just today, I found myslef looking for an OBGYN and remembered Dr Liu. I went to him when first moved to LA, years ago. I remembered him being so caring and funny and warm. I had some scary things to deal with at that time and he put me at such ease. Thank fully, everything turned out OK. During my exams, he talked about his daughters at length, and told jokes to lighten the mood. I remember thinking to myself "this man is a healer." I thought he was most likely retired but googled just in case and saw this. Sending my condolences to the family. Thank you Dr Liu. You will surely be missed.
Felicia
Grace Tai
April 3, 2025
Cousin Eddie had always been a big brother I´ve never had - someone with dignity, grace, intelligence, generosity, patience, and much more! He will be forever missed.
Madeleine Bruning
April 3, 2025
A great, great man, physician and champion of women's healthy.
Tia Carrere
April 3, 2025
When I moved to LA from Hawaii at age 17 I´m so glad my modelling agent told me I should go see Dr Liu, that every gal needs an ob/gyn doctor. But he was so much more over the next 40 years. He was my primary doctor on all my medical forms. I didn´t have any other doctors for the longest time. Dr Liu was it. If I ever had a question about anything he would always be available. He was a trusted confidante. He delivered my child. He had a no-nonsense straightforwardness that was his way and I always appreciated that. And that he never let on that he was even sick, it doesn´t surprise me at all. He wouldn´t want to worry anyone. He´d just want to get on with it and keep doing what he does best, which is taking care of his patients. Dr Liu you will very much be missed. You have been a large part of my life and many others. Thank you for being you. Thank you for keeping everyone safe and healthy and bringing our babies into the world. Sending all my love and aloha to the entire family,
Tia Carrere
Kim Yumi Froehlich
April 3, 2025
My condolences to your wonderful family. You were such a great doctor who took such good care of me during my pregnancy and the years following. You delivered both our children who are now 43 and 40 this year. I will always remember how you always were so kind and made me feel safe while giving birth to my children.
You will be missed and I am so grateful to have as my doctor!
Rest in peace.
Kim Froehlich
Barbara Kuhl
April 3, 2025
What to do without Dr.Liu? The only gynecologist I've ever had, my file in his office is encyclopedic for sure....he saw me through so many aspects of my life as a woman, always with a great sense of humor and so much care. I will really miss his light-hearted but deeply personal and very knowledgeable approach to all things gynecological....he was the best! May he rest in peace, he will be so fondly remembered by many! Blessings!
Kim Yumi Froehlich
April 3, 2025
Dr. Liu was my doctor who delivered both my kids. They are now 43 and 40 years old this year. Dr. Liu was such a kind and caring man. I will miss him and also want to thank him for taking such great care of me.
Katherine Pope
April 2, 2025
Dr Liu was a once in a lifetime physician - a man who was kind, smart, funny and always listened. He delivered my two children, and yet always made sure I, too, was okay. His smile did seem to magically light up the room! I still think about it often! Thank you, Dr Liu, and thank you to his wife and daughters and sons in law and grandkids he so treasured. He was a gift to me and my family.
Karen Dotrice
April 2, 2025
I first met Ed 35 years ago, when I went into labour and my then ob/gyn was at a Bar Mitvah. Dr Liu subsequently delivered all 3 of my children, also taking care of my Mum and best friend. He always made us laugh and feel comfortable. He was a genius in his field with a bedside manner bar none. Cam and the Girls, my heart aches for you, Karen
Ann L.
April 2, 2025
Thank you Dr. Liu for helping me many times and being the best doctor. May you rest well in Paradise.
Cathy Hall Rikhye
March 22, 2025
Eddie was one of my dearest friend in college and beyond. While we were not in touch for years, I carried him in my heart. He was a great person and a great professional. His departure is a loss to us all. My sympathies to Cam and the family, Cathy Hall Rikhye
Caroline O´Donnell
March 18, 2025
Dr. Liu was an incredible human who always made his patients feel comfortable and safe. His funny sense of humor and banter always made me laugh. In addition, he had such a sweet personable side - he always asked about my family and knew them all by name. He listened and he cared. I am so grateful I knew him and had him as my OB for 27 years, 5 kids later. He was the rockstar of obstetrics and made the delivery room fun and easy going. He had an amazing ability to keep everyone calm, cool and collected, but most remarkably I could always tell how much he loved his job. Always smiling, cracking jokes, and knowing how to handle my nervous husband. I will miss you Dr Liu! Rest in Peace.
Deborah Rivard
March 15, 2025
I was the manager of the NICU at Cedars 1977-81, where I first learned about Dr Lou and during which time he compassionately cared for my husband and me through miscarriage and in 1981, the birth of a healthy baby boy by cesarean, who will be 44 this year. All these years later my gratitude continues to overflow for a physician who was both gifted and caring. My prayers and deepest sympathy to the family.
Alison Katz
March 14, 2025
I was a patient of Dr. Liu for nearly forty years. He saw me at my best and at my worst. He was kind, caring, compassionate, and warm. He could make me laugh during my lowest moments. I continued to see Dr. Liu even after I moved to Oregon and most recently, Arizona. Life will not be the same without you Dr. Liu. You will be missed by all who knew you. RIP Dr. Liu, forever in my heart.
Alison Katz
Judith greenberg
March 12, 2025
Dr. Liu with my doctor for 40 years. He was the best doctor I have ever had. He has guided me through some very very difficult moments in my life. I always wanted to have a child so that I could have the experience of having pregnancy and birth with this particular doctor because he´s so amazing. His bedside manner made it so that you could talk about any subject honestly and directly. He also had an amazing sense of humor. I always enjoyed seeing him and I completely trusted him, which I can´t say about many other doctors. This is like losing a member of my own family. He was with me during the failure of a pregnancy, and recently guided me through a breast cancer diagnosis, surgery and radiation therapy. He was a trusted and treasured advisor. To Dr. Liu´s family,to Laura and Desiree, I´m so sorry for your loss he was an exceptional man and physician. I will miss him always
Dana Rosner
March 12, 2025
Dr. Liu was my gynecologist for over thirty years. He was always warm and caring. Every now and then he would say something humorous which lightened the mood of my exam. He was very thorough and thoughtful. I will miss you Dr. Liu. I looked forward to seeing you every year. May your memory be a blessing.
Yasmina JOELSON
March 10, 2025
Dr. Liu He was such a kind and wonderful Doctor.
He will be missed.
Chesney Hill
March 8, 2025
When I first moved to LA in 1991 and asked wvery woman I met who the best OB/GYN in town was, the name that always came up was Ed Liu. Ask any nurse at Cedars who they would have deliver their baby and it was always Ed´s name that was mentioned. Ed had this candid and jocular bedside manner that was refreshing and warm. We fought a bit about the timing of my delivery, but in the end, he supported me on the most wonderful day of my life. I´ll never forget his voice singing "welcome to the world, baby boy".
Jianli Dai
March 8, 2025
Uncle Edward,
In this world, you have delivered many many babies. In the heaven, you are surrounded by as many baby angels, with peace and joy.
Nadia Shamsi
March 5, 2025
I´m deeply sorry to hear of Dr. Liu´s loss. Dr. Liu has been such an important part of my life for over 25 years, and I truly feel blessed to have had him as my doctor. He was always kind, caring, and attentive, and I will forever be grateful for the way he supported me through the births of my three children. His dedication and compassion made him the best doctor I could have ever asked for. My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
Desta Gelagay
March 5, 2025
It has been an honor to know you over the past 25 years. I will truly miss our family conversations. You carried yourself with dignity and a deep love for your profession, always treating me with kindness and respect. Our talks about your daughters and grandchildren always reflected your immense pride in them. I appreciate your friendship, and you will be deeply missed here at SCRC.
Melanie Stepanovich
March 5, 2025
In the early 1970s when Ed was dating Cam, he invited some of her friends to his place and created a delicious, many-course, Chinese dinner for us. We were all impressed with Ed’s humor, charm, and warmth, not to mention his culinary skills. We knew Cam had made the right choice for a life partner. Rest in peace, Ed. Memory forever.
Judy Glover
March 1, 2025
To the family of the late Dr. Liu. It was a pleasure and honor to work alongside Dr. Liu. He was so knowledgeable and willing to share his experiences with his colleagues. A pleasant and kind man. I´m so sorry for your loss. Do know his living was not in vain. May God bless you all and know he will be missed by his Cedars family.
Laura Locander
March 1, 2025
I was Dr. Liu's nurse for over 17 years. He became a mentor to me and a father figure. I watched his children grow up while I worked for him. He always included his staff in all of his personal parties and treated us like a second family. He celebrated my good times ( my
wedding with me) and was there for my bad times too. I knew I could always depend on him even when I no longer worked for him . He was a brilliant Physician and had an awesome sense of humor. My love and prayers and sympathy go out to Cam and His children Courtney, Ashley and their respective families and friends. You made a difference in this world Dr. Liu to me and so many others. You will be remembered for all the good you did. Fly high and Thank you for all the memories. I will miss y6u. Laura Locander & Peter White
Yelena
March 1, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Laurie Ackerman, Carly Elizabeth Ackerman- Canning
March 1, 2025
Dearest Dr. Edward Y. Liu
Carly and I would like to express our deepest and loving condolences for our beloved Dr. Edward Y. Liu. I was his patient since 1974.His professionalism speaks volumes for the fifty years of our professional relationship that was built on trust , kindness and someone I could call my mentor for life .
He truly cared about me and was so honest when there were medical decisions that had to be explained in my best interest .
On Valentines Day in 1993, I walked down the aisle and became a beautiful bride with my handsome groom . Dr. Liu and his beautiful wife helped to celebrate our special day at our Synagogue . I will always remember it began to rain before the ceremony . Dr. Liu came up to me to reassure me by saying rain before a wedding is good luck . I was very touched by his comforting and calming words . Dr. Salk sat together with Dr. Liu and Mrs . Cam Liu at the wedding at Chasens . They enjoyed the wedding together .
On April 11, 1995, it was a bright and golden sunny day . Our beautiful Carly Elizabeth Ackerman -Canning was born thanks to the professional and loving expressions of Dr. Edward
Liu . It´s a day that both her father and I will cherish forever . After we cut the cord together , Dr. Edward Liu very gently raised up Carly into his arms and said "Happy Birthday Carly " with such joy .
A year went by and Carly was officially adopted in the court . Dr. Liu celebrated Carly´s First Birthday at a beautiful Chinese restaurant with our family and dear friends .
As years went by our Carly kept growing up before our eyes . Dr. Ed and Mrs . Cam Liu attended Carly´s Bat Mitzvah and celebrated with joy saying Mazel tov .
The next milestone was Carly became a young lady and Carly became Dr. Liu´s patient . He mentored her and she listened to his sage advice . They had mutual respect for one another . He loved his babies that he brought into the world . Equally , watching them grow up and with his own knowledge of raising his own beautiful two daughters , his knowledge and experience as both an amazing Dr. and father made it so easy to guide our own daughter with private conversations that always stayed between Carly and our beloved Dr. Liu.
Every year , our family created our special family annual treat by surprising the Liu family and the staff with custom chocolate fortune cookies from Chocolate Fortunes by Marty and Pam.
This was truly became a special tradition that both our families enjoyed celebrating during the Lunar New Year that meant so much to Dr. Liu , Cam , Courtney , Ashley and the nursing staff .
Fortunately , Dr. Edward Y Liu received his Fortune cookies on Valentines Day on the Year of the Snake .
Our family was very sadden to learn of his Dr. Liu passing away on February 16, 2025.
We will cherish , respect miss and love you Dr. Edward Y Liu forever . Thank you for the privilege of knowing you as our doctor , friend , mentor and Dodger fan. Your smile lit up the world for everyone to enjoy being a special part of your life .
May your memories always be forever blessings for your family , colleagues , patients and friends .
Thank you Ed with gratitude .
RIP
Dr. Edward Liu
Amen
Kathryn Lannom
February 28, 2025
I knew Ed when he was finishing medical school. He was the new husband of my friend Cam. He was funny and smart. Over the years we have all lost touch. But I remember him and Cam. I send my condolences to Cam and their beautiful girls. Bree Lannom
Showing 1 - 46 of 46 results
Make a Donation
in Edward Liu's name
Memorial Events
for Edward Liu
How to support Edward's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Edward Liu's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
