Tommy Quan, owner of Tai Tung Restaurant, died before his 89th birthday on Sept. 23. The cause of his death was “old age,” said his brother, Harry Chan.
In loving memory of Remembering Lip Mar (1927-2022)
Born on Jan. 1, 1927, Lip Mar recently passed peacefully on Sept. 23 at the age of 95.
Remembering Victor Kai Wang
Victor Kai Wang, 88, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2022, in Winchester, Massachusetts, surrounded by loved ones. He lived his final seven months under the care of his son and daughter-in-law after a stroke in Seattle, where he had resided for 42 years.
Norman Mineta: A life well lived
By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “I am so proud to be your son.” David Mineta was one of several people who spoke at a memorial service for his late father—Norman Y. Mineta. The first Asian American to hold a Cabinet position, Mineta died on May 3 at age 90. “To be sure, living a […]
Norman Mineta, transportation secretary in 9/11 era, dies
Norman Mineta, who broke racial barriers for Asian Americans serving in high-profile government posts and ordered commercial flights grounded after the 9/11 terror attacks as the nation’s federal transportation secretary, died on May 3. He was 90.
Evelyn Yim Hou: 1963-2022
Family members, friends and loved ones gathered on April 19 to bid farewell to Evelyn Hou.
Remembering Alan Yabui
A Celebration of Life will be held on April 12 for Dr. Alan Yabui. He died on Feb. 24 at age 81 from a head injury from a fall. He had also been dealing with chronic kidney failure and Alzheimer’s disease. Born in 1940 at the Lahaina Pioneer cannery camp hospital in Maui, Yabui spent […]
IN MEMORY OF …: Calvin Joseph Fung (1924-2022)
With his daughters at his side, Calvin Joseph Fung, 97, died peacefully on Feb. 11. He leaves behind his wife of 73 years (Jeni), daughters Janine Chan (Brian) and Alicia Davis (Mark); grandchildren Natalie Rodgers (Blake), Jordan Davis (Kylie), Paul Davis and Carlyn Bisset (Denver); great grandchildren Reagan, Eleanor, Eli, Ava and Layla and nieces […]
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s son dies
Microsoft Corp. told its executive staff in an email this week that Zain Nadella, son of Chief Executive Officer Satya, died on Feb. 28. He was 26 years old and had been born with cerebral palsy. Last year, Seattle’s Children’s Hospital, where Zain received much of his treatment, joined with Nadella and his wife Anu […]
Remembering Kiku Hayashi
Kikuye Hayashi of Seattle died on Sept. 13. She was 78 years old. “Kiku was one of a kind,” Bill Tashima, a friend of Hayashi, told the Northwest Asian Weekly. “She was a good friend and, in spite of her busy schedule, she always found time for me.” Hayashi was born on Dec. 17, 1942, […]
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