R.C. once created a pastel portrait of me. I was young-ish and my Mother insisted though I was secretly pleased that Mom wanted to do this and that R.C. was so complimentary. It was a really awkward age--I must have been 17 and thought I was gawky, but the portrait was beautiful. Fast forward 10 years and we found R. C. (again) at one of the Austin Junior League events, where she created the most BEAUTIFUL and REALISTIC portraits of

R.C. once created a pastel portrait of me. I was young-ish and my Mother insisted though I was secretly pleased that Mom wanted to do this and that R.C. was so complimentary. It was a really awkward age--I must have been 17 and thought I was gawky, but the portrait was beautiful. Fast forward 10 years and we found R. C. (again) at one of the Austin Junior League events, where she created the most BEAUTIFUL and REALISTIC portraits of my own 3 year old daughter. I only realized at that moment, that R.C. was able to pull out the beauty of people. I cherish, cherish, cherish my own portrait and more than that, my daughter's. My only regret is that I didn't seek out Mrs. Wong to also create one of my son. There are few possessions I cherish MORE than Mrs. Wong's portraits. And...while this may be very superficial to her family in reading this....what is MOST amazing was Mrs. Wong's quiet confidence and kindness. Really...how could anyone keep the attention of a 3 year old in order to create the most beautiful portrait. God Bless Mrs. Wong and her family. Austin has an artistic hole that can't be filled now!

I want to thank everyone who has come to this site to leave a message about my mother. I come to this site every week or so just to read about my mother and the messages that have been left for my famly. I don't know you but your messages have meant alot to me to see the lives she has touched. She was loved. I wish I could thank each of you personally, but I don't know if there is a way to reply to you on this site. With Love, RC's daughter, Linda

R. C. drew a picture of me in pastel chalk back in the 70s. The setting was the City Auditorium on Austin's Town Lake (now called Lake Lady Bird) where many vendors (such as R.C.) and prospective customers (such as I) came together. She captured a remarkable image of me with her talent that I have treasured for over 40 years. I remember that she asked me for my favorite color, and yes, she used that color to accent my picture. I also remember the price was $75. Mostly, I remember her talent, her kindness, and the fun.

One of my most treasured possessions is the pastel of my daughter done by RC 23 years ago when my daughter was 4 years old. It is a beautiful likeness. And I will always remember the charm and grace of RC.

My grandmother, Ethel Chin, looked forward to Rose's visits to Boston. Rose was very generous to my Por-Por who enjoyed showing us the beautiful gifts from her wonderful niece. I have a beautiful sketch of my Por-Por by Rose. Our family has cherished it.

I am a former patient of Mitchel, as were my parents. Reading her obit it sounds as if she had a wonderful life. Know that she is now in an even more wonderful place. Prayers are sent from my family to yours that you will find peace and know the blessings she brought.

I saw Mrs. Wong painting many years ago at Laguna Gloria. This was at least 12-15 years before I commissioned a painting of my children. I had picked up one of her business cards and kept it, knowing that if I ever had children, I would want Mrs. Wong to paint them.

The painting of our children is the Jewel in our home. Allegra and Ben were 4 and 3 years old and Mrs. Wong's painting of them was a

I saw Mrs. Wong painting many years ago at Laguna Gloria. This was at least 12-15 years before I commissioned a painting of my children. I had picked up one of her business cards and kept it, knowing that if I ever had children, I would want Mrs. Wong to paint them.

The painting of our children is the Jewel in our home. Allegra and Ben were 4 and 3 years old and Mrs. Wong's painting of them was a gift we gave ourselves.

We have the painting prominently displayed in our living room, admiring it and thanking Mrs. Mrs. Wong daily.

My sincerest condolences to the family.

R.C Wong did a pastel of my son when he was about 6 years old during Laguna Gloria Fiesta. He was curious what she was doing and kept leaning around asking questions. Mrs. Wong graciously answered his questions and started a running dialog or commentary of what she was doing and why. Erik kept leaning around trying to see what she was doing. When Mrs. Wong was finished she realized that Erik's portrait was of Erik looking around the easel…

R.C Wong did a pastel of my son when he was about 6 years old during Laguna Gloria Fiesta. He was curious what she was doing and kept leaning around asking questions. Mrs. Wong graciously answered his questions and started a running dialog or commentary of what she was doing and why. Erik kept leaning around trying to see what she was doing. When Mrs. Wong was finished she realized that Erik's portrait was of Erik looking around the easel… on an angle. She was horrified and wanted to do it over. I looked at it and thought it captured my son perfectly. He was always curious, asking questions and trying to see what was going on. When I gushed about how she had captured my son perfectly, she stopped and thought about it and started laughing and agreed that it was a very good likeness. I treasure the portrait and the memory. A memory of a woman who talked to my son, answering his questions without talking down to him which encouraged him to keep working on his creative endeavors.

To the Wong family in your time of grief, thank you for having shared a wonderful person with the rest of us.

Nena Richardson

Our sincere condolences are sent to Dr. Mitchel Wong and family as you celebrate the life of your mother. May God comfort you as you go forward from this day. Clemith J. Houston and family

I will always treasure the lovely pastels of my children who are now grown. Rose was truly one of the most interesting and inspiring women in my early days in Austin. i enjoyed working with her on various Women's Symphony League projects through the years. Her memory is so special to me . She always had kind and proud words for her family.