Couples

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by Hla Min

Update : 4th November 2026

Dr. Khin Maung U and Dr. Nyunt Nyunt Wai

Ko Khin Maung U (SPHS63) stood First in Burma in the Matriculation of 1963. Ma Nyunt Nyunt Wai was a top female matriculate.
They graduated from the Institute of Medicine (1). Dr. Khin Maung U worked for IM(1) and BMRI (Burma Medical Research Institute). Dr. Nyunt Nyunt Wai worked for Rangoon Children’s Hospital.
They moved to USA. Dr. Khin Maung U worked for universities (e.g John Hopkins) and FDA.
They serve as Gawpaka for a monastery in Maryland.
Dr. Khin Maung U translated an early version of the Abhidhamma Course by Dr. Nandamalabhivansa.

U Hla Min (SPHS63, EC69) is a Lifelong Learner. He has volunteered for various organizations for more than five decades.
Dr. Daw Sein Yie supports U Hla Min’s projects. She also volunteered for selected organizations and monasteries.

U Yu Swan (M68) is Don Min Sayagyi. He designed his own Don Min. He wrote notes for many Burmese songs.
Sayama Daw Tin Tin Myint (ChE70) taught at RIT Chemical Engineering Department. She represented RIT in Swimming. She was also a Minthamee for Swel Daw Yeik. She co-founded DSL (Dana Sri Lanka) to support Burmese monks studying in Sri Lanka. She is called Maidaw by the student monks.
They organize gatherings for the Singapore Pon Chan Chan Group.

Saya U Ba Than lost his spouse Daw Mya Mya several years ago. Saya passed away at the age of 94.

Saya Dr. Aung Gyi passed away at the age of 95+. Daw Emma Gyi currently is staying with her daughter Nilar.

Saya U Myo Myint Sein share the same birthday (October 1, 1931) with Saya Dr. Aung Gyi. He lost his spouse Daw Pat a couple of years ago.

Saya U Thein Tan and spouse Daw Thazin Win shared photos of their meritorious deed.

Saya U Tin U is the oldest and most senior Past Captain of RUBC (Rangoon University Boat Club). He lost his spouse Dr. Khin Kyi Nyunt in late 2019. Within six months, his older son Dr. Khin Tun (Peter) passed away in UK as the first medical doctor in UK to succumb to Covid. U Tin U passed away after his 96th birthday.

Saya U Tin Maung Oo passed away in California, USA. His spouse Daw Thida Swe performed meritorious deeds in Saya’s memory.