Tributes flow for beloved mother Rebekah Ah Wang

A beloved Mackay mother has lost her brave fight with ovarian cancer, leaving behind two children and a legacy of strength she openly shared with the community throughout her battle.

Tributes have flowed for a beloved 31-year-old Mackay mum of two Rebecca Ah Wang, who was described by friends as “superwoman” who fought hard and treasured her family.

Tributes are flowing for a beloved 31-year-old Mackay mother of two, described as “superwoman”, who lost her brave battle with cervical cancer on Thursday July 13, 2023.

Rebekah Ah Wang was diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer in August 2022 and documented her journey on social media, sharing it with family, friends and other supporters on a similar journey.

Mrs Ah Wang, known as “Bek”, was born on November 6, 1991 in Murgon.

She studied at Murgon State High School and was a huge contributor to the region’s hospitality industry until she moved to Mackay in 2014.

Pauly and Rebekah Ah Wang were married in June 2023.

She was a loving mother to Olena and Skylar and a devoted wife to Pauly Ah Wang.

Shortly after her diagnosis Mrs Ah Wang created the Facebook group Bek‘s Cervical Cancer Journey where she shared her experience with more than 150 members.

Mrs Ah Wang’s aunt, Rhonda Hayball, said from a young age Bek always wanted a family to make memories with.

“She would always travel to surprise friends, never missed a special occasion,” Mrs Hayball said.

“She may not have had a long life but she lived a full life.

“She has given all of us so many smiles and she will live on.”

Mrs Ah Wang especially treasured her Sundays with family.

“No matter the weather or what work had to be done she would always be working hard on dry, mustering days,” Mrs Hayball said.

“As a baby she would be on a bike on her mothers chest and as a child she would be on the back holding on,” she said.

Mr Ah Wang said it was “a difficult time” for the family “but know that she passed peacefully in the comfort of her home with her family and children around her”.

Mrs Ah Wang documented her journey on social media.

“As her husband I would like to extend my thanks to everyone that’s been a part of her journey, shared with her and been there with her through this time,” he said.

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Friend Melissa Bunter said Mrs Ah Wang was an inspiration, a beautiful person and fought “hard”.

Another friend said she will be so sadly missed.

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“You absolutely were a superwoman in every way,” she said.

Originally published as Tributes flow for beloved mother Rebekah Ah Wang