Benson Jianguo Cui
Obituary for Benson Jianguo Cui
May 1, 1952 – December 23, 2025
Mr. Benson Cui was born on May 1, 1952, in Urumqi. He was the second of three children, with an elder brother and a younger sister. His early childhood was once peaceful and happy. However, at the age of seven, his father passed away from stomach cancer, and the family suddenly lost its pillar of support. From that moment on, his life was profoundly changed.
After his father’s passing, his mother, constrained by circumstances, was unable to provide him with much care or emotional comfort. From a young age, he learned to be independent and self-restrained, bearing many of his feelings in silence. Gradually, he became reserved and quiet, not inclined to express himself or to grow too close to others. In that special era, such experiences added a lasting sense of solitude and endurance to his childhood.
In his teenage years, he began to venture more into the outside world, spending time with slightly older youths and finding strength and purpose through sports. In 1969, thanks to his outstanding performance in basketball, he was selected to participate in competitive leagues. In 1972, he returned to Urumqi and worked at an automobile factory for three years, where he was known for his diligence and conscientiousness. In 1976, he was admitted to Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, majoring in Electrical Automation. During his studies, he continued to excel in basketball and was awarded the National Second-Class Basketball Athlete certificate. After graduation, he remained at the university to work until 1982.
In 1979, he met the woman who would become his wife. On August 30, 1981, they were married. As each other’s first love, they supported one another and walked side by side through forty-four years of marriage. In 1984, they welcomed their child, and with the completeness of the family came a deepened sense of responsibility that gradually became the most important commitment of his life. Although the family went through two relocations, family was always at the heart and center of his life. At the end of 1987, the whole family moved back to Beijing. Over the years, he worked with dedication and a strong sense of duty, earning multiple commendations. He eventually retired in 2012 from his position as Chairman of the Trade Union.
In 2015, he moved with his family to Canada and spent ten peaceful and fulfilling years in Vancouver. The natural surroundings, the unhurried rhythm of life, and the companionship of his family brought him a deep sense of contentment and serenity.
At 2:40 a.m. on December 23, 2025, he passed away due to a sudden cardiovascular illness. Despite all efforts to save him, he left us at the age of seventy-three.
Throughout his life, he was quiet and restrained, always placing responsibility before himself and keeping his emotions within. To his family, he was a dependable husband, a devoted father, and a respected elder. The path he walked, the responsibilities he bore, and the love he gave will remain in our hearts and memories forever.
With deepest remembrance and love,
His family
崔建国先生于1952年5月1日 出生于乌市，是家中排行第二， 有一兄一妹。童年的最初时光原本平静而快乐，然而七岁那年，父亲因胃癌去世，家庭骤然失去依靠，他的人生也由此发生了深刻变化。
父亲离世后，母亲给予他的关照较为有限，情感上的支持亦显不足。他很早便学会了独立与自我克制，许多感受只能默默承受。渐渐地，他变得内敛寡言，不善表达，也不愿过多与人亲近。在那个特殊的年代，这样的成长经历，使他的童年多了几分孤独与隐忍。
少年时期，他开始更多地走向外面的世界，与年长一些的孩子一起活动，在运动中获得力量与寄托。1969年，因篮球打得出色，被选中参加联赛。1972年，他回到乌市，在汽车厂工作三年，踏实勤恳。1976年，考入西安冶金建筑学院-电气自动化专业，并在篮球联赛中荣获国家二级篮球运动员证章，毕业后留校工作，直至 1982年。
1979年，他与妻子相识。1981年8月30日，两人结为夫妻，做为彼此的初恋相互扶持，携手走过 44年的婚姻岁月。1984年，他们迎来了爱情的结晶，家庭的完整与责任，也逐渐成为他一生最重要的牵挂。生活中虽经历过两次动迁，但家庭始终是他最坚定的重心。1987年底，全家搬回北京。多年来，他兢兢业业，认真负责，期间获得了多次各项表彰，最终于 2012年在工会主席任上退休。
2015年，他与家人一同移居加拿大，在温哥华度过了十年宁静而愉快的生活。那里的自然、从容与家人的陪伴，让他感到满足而安定。
2025年12月23日凌晨2时40分，他因突发心血管疾病，经多方抢救无效离世，享年七十三岁。
他的一生安静、克制，把责任放在前面，把情绪留给自己。对家人而言，他是一位值得依靠的丈夫、父亲和长辈。他所走过的路、所承担的责任与付出的爱，将长久地留在我们的记忆之中。
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