A celebration of life is planned for November, to commemorate the legacy of Herbert Minoru Tsuchiya, who passed away on Aug. 21. He was 90 years old.
Gene Moy, WWII vet and dancing enthusiast, passes away at 106
A beloved figure in the Seattle community known for his energetic spirit and passion for dancing, peacefully passed away in his sleep at the VA Hospital on Wednesday.
Cambodian elder Van Sar dies at 83, leaving legacy of community service
Local Cambodian elder and leader Van Sar died on Aug. 31, leaving a legacy of service for his community.
Remembering Al Young
In April, Al Young took Harry Chan to visit Angel Island. The two friends were visiting San Francisco for a Bruce Lee convention. But Young, a champion race car driver who shattered racial barriers through his daredevil and consistent winning, could not shed his role as an educator.
Remembering Tommy Quan, Tai Tung patriarch—1933-2022
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.
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