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Marvin Kang Obituary

MARVIN C.S. KANG Marvin, age 80, passed away on November 21, 2024. He is survived by wife, Joyce (Tsuchiyama) Kang, son Kendall Kang (Janadine Esteban Kang), daughter Kimberly Kang (Keone Kaiser and grandson Colton Lau), sister Anna Kang Burgess, Maine Coon cat Mimi, and Labrador/Border Collie Kona. He served in the Army National Guard between 1965 and honorably discharged in 1971. Between 1967 and 1968, he was a specialist with duties ranging in radar mechanics and repair and became a Radar Section Chief. He was then promoted to Staff Sergeant in 1969 in the Vietnam War in the 3rd Brigade 82nd Airborne Division and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Achievement. He retired from Hawaiian Tel as a Communications Technician in the early 2000s. He loved fixing and building things, cleaning, camping, fishing with his family, and caring for his fur babies. We would like to extend a special thank you to Sharon Yokoyama and Paul Nishizaki for their constant aid in caring for Marvin's needs. Lastly, thank you to Dr. Arnold Seid for his care throughout the years and for making him comfortable in the last few weeks of his life.

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Dec. 8, 2024.

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Pat arakawa

December 24, 2024

Will there be a memorial service?

Pat Kang Arakawa

December 24, 2024

To Joyce and the rest of the ohana go my deepest condolences. I walked by with my dog in hopes of seeing Marvin. I have memories from long ago of family parties there. May Marvin rest in peace!

Mark Doty

December 24, 2024

Omgosh. God speed Marvin. You were a good friend. To me as well as everyone you touched. Love ya brother.

Edwin M Nakasone

December 9, 2024

To the Kang family, I'm so sorry to hear the passing of Marvin. We have not seen each other since graduating from high school back in 62. He always shared with me his delicious "Tegu" snack! I'm so proud of him serving in the military. Thanks Marvin..,ed :-]

Rodney Kondo

December 8, 2024

My deepest condolences for the passing of Marvin to Joyce and the entire Kang family. You probably don't remember me, because it's been nearly 60 years that we were friends for a few years, but I still have wonderful memories of Marvin , to share a few of those that I remember that are etched in my memory. I remember going camping and fishing a couple times in which he taught me how to setup the rig, he painted my car completely at the house. After we got activated, we would see and talk frequently in Scofield Barracks. On a couple of occasions as I worked at Liberty House , I bumped into Marvin, and once we had a cup of coffee upstairs for 5-10 minutes. Although it was just a short time that I knew him , he was a great guy and I want you to know that, he must have touched many in his life. Hope you and the family are well during the most difficult time of your lives. May God bless and comfort you all. Rod Kondo

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