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In remembrance of King T. Lee

February 4, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

If you have dined at a variety of restaurants in the Puget Sound area, it is likely you have been indirectly affected by my father’s work (chances are higher if you frequent restaurants featuring Asian cuisines).

Filed Under: Obituaries, Community News, Feature stories Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 6 | FEBRUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 12

Remembering Corky Lee — the unofficial Asian American photographer laureate

February 4, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Jan. 27, the unofficial “Asian American photographer laureate,” Corky Lee, passed away from complications of COVID-19 at the age of 73. For over 50 years, Corky dedicated himself to capturing the social and political lives of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) on camera.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Obituaries, Community News Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 6 | FEBRUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 12

Tai Tung matriarch passes

January 21, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Chan Liu Sui-Ching died on Jan. 15, 2021. She was 102 years old. Born in Taishan, China, she immigrated to the United States in 1968 and worked at her family restaurant, Tai Tung, until her retirement. Her family said she was well loved by everyone, and that people enjoyed her presence, integrity, loyalty, and company. […]

Filed Under: Obituaries, Community News Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 4 | JANUARY 23 - JANUARY 29

A tribute to Tony Lee: Four decades of moving mountains (February 12,1948 — November 12, 2020)

November 19, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Sharon Lee Special for the Northwest Asian Weekly Much has been written about Tony Lee and his 40-year legacy in the fight against poverty. Tony was also a tireless leader championing racial justice for the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community. On Nov. 12, Washington state lost a human rights giant as Tony passed […]

Filed Under: Obituaries, Community News Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 47 | NOVEMBER 21 - NOVEMBER 27

Ken Kurata, 1959-2020

September 30, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Ken Kurata died on Aug. 30 after a long illness. A strong supporter of the Japanese American Citizens League, he served on the board as treasurer.

Filed Under: Names in the News, Obituaries Tagged With: VOL 39 NO 40 | OCTOBER 3 - OCTOBER 9

In memory of Yoshiro Philip Hayasaka

September 23, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Yoshiro Philip Hayasaka, known as Philip, passed away peacefully on Sept. 3. He was 94.

Filed Under: Obituaries, Feature stories Tagged With: VOL 39 NO 39 | SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2

IN MEMORY OF …: S. Kenneth Pai (1935-2020)

June 18, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Monday, May 25, 2020, S. Kenneth Pai, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away—one week before his 85th birthday. Ken married Julie Li in 1968, and raised two children, Ayesha and Derek. He received his Master’s in Urban Planning from Virginia Tech in 1964, and retired in 2001 as Director of International Marketing for […]

Filed Under: Obituaries, Feature stories Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 25 | JUNE 20 - JUNE 26

IN MEMORY OF …: William Nygon Lee

February 20, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

A service will be held Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. for William Nygon Lee who passed away on Jan. 26 in Seattle. Lee grew up in the University District, graduated from the University of Washington, and worked for 30 years at Boeing. He is survived by his wife Sue of 61 years; daughter Linda; son […]

Filed Under: Obituaries, Community News Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 8 | FEBRUARY 22 - FEBRUARY 28, William Nygon Lee

OBIT: Louise Kashino Takisaki

October 10, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

A memorial service for Louise Kashino-Takisaki will be held at Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church on Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. The community leader, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother—died surrounded by family on Aug. 20 after a sudden illness. She was 93. Louise was born in Seattle on April 25, 1926 to Kakichi and Tamiye Tsuboi, […]

Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: 2019, Louise Kashino Takisaki, VOL 38 NO 42 | OCTOBER 12 - OCTOBER 18

Remembering Tony Ishisaka: Founder of ACRS

August 15, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Anthony (Tony) Hideki Ishisaka, the co-founder of Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS), died at home in his sleep on July 9. He was 75 years old.

Filed Under: Obituaries, Community News Tagged With: 2019, VOL 38 NO 34 | AUGUST 17 - AUGUST 23

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