La Cañada Flintridge, California
Overview
La Cañada Flintridge is an affluent city in Los Angeles County, California, located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The city has been the long-term home for two Chan-Loui family households and is where six children were raised.
Family Connections
Warren and Rose Loui Family
- Warren Loui and Rose Chan Loui - Current residence
- Children raised here:
- Nicholas Loui (born 1990) - Grew up here, attended Flintridge Prep
- Ryan Loui (born 1992) - Grew up here, attended Flintridge Prep
- Samantha Loui (born 1997) - Grew up here, attended Flintridge Prep
Michelle and Denis Ng Family
- Michelle Chan Ng (Rose’s younger sister) and Denis Ng - Current residence
- Children raised here:
- Kaitlyn Ng - Grew up here
- Giselle Ng (Gigi) - Grew up here
Significance
Multi-Generational Family Hub
La Cañada Flintridge represents stability and success for the Chan-Loui families:
- Two sisters (Rose and Michelle Chan) chose to live in the same community
- Six cousins grew up near each other
- Close proximity allowed extended family connections
- Both families established permanent roots after immigrant parents’ multiple relocations
Educational Center
- Home to Flintridge Prep, where all three Loui children attended
- Rose Chan Loui served on Flintridge Prep’s Board of Trustees
- High-quality schools and educational environment
Contrast to Previous Generations
While Jesse and Betty Chan (Rose and Michelle’s parents) relocated multiple times across countries:
- Manila → Taiwan (1968) → Los Angeles (1990)
- Constantly building new businesses and adapting
Their daughters established permanent homes in La Cañada Flintridge, providing stability for Generation 2.
Community Character
- Affluent community in San Gabriel Valley
- Near Pasadena (Nicholas involved with Stanford Club of Pasadena)
- Foothill location with mountain views
- Family-oriented with excellent schools
- Proximity to Los Angeles professional opportunities
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Notes
Two Sisters, Same City
Rose Chan Loui and Michelle Chan Ng both chose La Cañada Flintridge as their permanent home:
- Close family bonds maintained
- Cousins grew up together
- Shared community and schools
- Sisters could support each other raising families
From Taiwan to La Cañada
Both Rose and Michelle:
- Born in Manila, Philippines
- Raised in Taipei, Taiwan (1968-1986)
- Attended US universities with scholarships
- Married and settled in Southern California
- Chose same community to raise their families
Research Needed
- When did Warren and Rose move to La Cañada Flintridge?
- When did Michelle and Denis move to La Cañada Flintridge?
- Specific neighborhoods/streets (for privacy, may not document)
- Did Jesse and Betty Chan also live in La Cañada at any point?
- Other family connections to the community?
- What schools did Kaitlyn and Giselle Ng attend?