Walter SooHoo

1932 - 2022

April 6, 1932 - June 20, 2022 Walter SooHoo was a husband, father, grandfather, successful businessman, and restaurateur who passed away at the age of 90. He was born in LA Chinatown to immigrant parents who became one of the first founding business owners in New Chinatown, Los Angeles in 1938. He was the second oldest of the 7 SooHoo children.
He married his wife, Eileen, in 1952 and had three children, Jeffrey, Linda, and Glenn. He eventually took over the family business, Chew Yuen Company, started Phoenix Imports in 1975, and established Chinatown's legendary Hop Louie restaurant, formerly the Golden Pagoda, in 1985.
He stumbled upon the entertainment business when the Hollywood film industry would seek Chinatown locals for movies and productions. Walter's first credit at the age of 5 dates back to 1937, eventually leading him to join the Screen Actors Guild in 1954. His long time career in the film industry inspired his younger generations to pursue careers in arts and entertainment.
He was a Lakers, Dodgers, and Rams fan, and enjoyed bowling, fishing, and visiting Las Vegas. But what he enjoyed most was food and family gatherings. He loved Chinatown and was proud of his deep roots and heritage. People will cherish memories of his smile, strong work ethic, his contribution to the community, and his knowledge of Chinatown and LA's rich history.
Walter was predeceased by his parents She Wing and Woo Shee SooHoo, siblings Willie and Eunice, and infant daughter Donna. Walter's legacy lives on through his wife of 68 years, Eileen SooHoo; his children and spouses Jeffrey SooHoo (Lily), Linda SooHoo (Michael Dang), and Glenn SooHoo (Jenny); grandchildren Tiffany (Robert Yeh), Kristin, Brittany, Brandon, Megan, and Becky SooHoo, Shannon and Jordon Dang; and siblings Howard, Betty, Hayward, and Roland. 
Memorial services will be held at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Sky Rose Chapel in Whittier, Saturday, July 9, 2022 promptly at 11 a.m.