by Hla Min
Updated : Oct 2025
Author: Hla Min (Lifelong Learner)
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Tin U
by Hla Min
Update : Oct 2025
Highlights
U Tin U at SPZP-2012 - Matriculated from St. John’s Dio in 1946.
- Attended Rangoon University before going for studies in the USA.
- Represented RUBC (Rangoon University Boat Club) in the Independence Day Regatta at Kandawgyi in 1948. His crew mates were Pe Nyun (Dick San Pe, later Orthopedic Surgeon & Lead for operating Ma Nan Soe & Ma Nan San); Pe Thein (Tom San Pe, later Minister of Health & Education) and Khin Maung Wint (Bobby Tin, later Commander of Artillery).
1948 Independence Day Regatta - Received BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering) from Oregon State University.
- Received MSCE (Master of Science in Civil Engineering) from Yale University.
- Upon his return to Burma, he joined Clark & Greig (well-known Construction Company) and became a Director.
- He taught part-time at the Civil Engineering department.
- He later served as Advisor for Inter-kiln and PWD Architecture (2) Group.
- Past Captain of Rangoon Golf Club
- Oldest & Most Senior Past Captain of RUBC; He was invited to open the Centennial Celebrations of RUBC in 2023
Family
- He is the oldest child of U Chan Sein and Daw Cheng Kim.
Nine Siblings
- U Tin U, U Ba Than, Dr. Daw Win Hlaing (Ruby), Daw Myint Thwe (Betty), Dr. Myo Tint, U Tin Htoon, U Myo Min, U Thaung Lwin, Daw Cho Cho Hlaing
Spouse
- Dr. Daw Khin Kyi Nyunt (Cherry Tin Gyi) — worked for Medical College and BMRI (Burma Medical Research Institute); passed away in November 2019
Elder son
- Dr. Khin Tun (Peter) — MRCP; former Associate Dean of Oxford University); succumbed to Covid on April 13, 2020
- Spouse : Daw Win Mar —survived Covid; was hospitalized for 2 weeks
- Children : Min Ko (Michael), Ye Aung (William)
- See : Chronicles of Peter Tun (Apr – May 2020)
Daughter
- Daw Aye Aye Khin — B.Com, CPA; took care of her father till the final day
- Spouse : U Tin Tun — passed away in May 2020
- Children : Thin Thiri Tun, Dr. Khin Sandy Tun
Younger son
- Dr. Ye Myint — Specialist in Intensive Care & ; flew to Yangon to take care of his ailing father
- Spouse : Daw San San Aye
- Child : Dr. Aye Sandar
U Tin U & Family 
U Tin U 3 Interviews
HMEE
- Gave an Interview for HMEE Project about BSCE (Burma Society of Civil Engineers)
- Recorded by Saya U Ba Than
- The Association was re-instituted about 1955-56.
- President :
Sayagyi U Ba Hli (Dean of Engineering, University of Rangoon, GBNF) - Honorary Secretary :
Saya U Soon Sein (Professor, Mining, GBNF) - Honorary Treasurer :
Saya U Tin U (Part time Lecturer, Civil)
Rangoon Golf Club
- As Past Captain of RGC, he gave an interview to the media (newspaper / magazine)
90+ Club
- Four of the nine siblings are members of the 90+ Club like their mother.
- U Tin U (eldest) passed away on Aug 19, 2025 — a few weeks after his 96th birthday. He was the most senior Past Captain of RUBC. He was also the oldest Yale University alumni from Burma.
- U Ba Than (2nd oldest) passed away after his 94th birthday.
- Dr. Daw Win Hlaing (Ruby, 3rd) celebrated her 93rd birthday on Aug 31, 2025.
- Daw Myint Thwe (Betty, 4th) passed away two months before her 91st birthday.
Photo Albums
U Tin Htoon has compiled several photo albums for
- his mother Daw Cheng Kim
- U Tin U’s 90th birthday
- U Ba Than’s 90th birthday
- Dr. Daw “Ruby” Win Hlaing’s 90th birthday
- Dr. “Peter” Khin Tun’s untimely demise
He sent out Photo Cards for the birthdays of older siblings and U Thein Han (Uncle Charlie).
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Ba Than
by Hla Min
Update : Oct 2025
Highlights
U Ba Than 3 - Matriculated from St. John’s Dio in 1947, and won Collegiate Scholarship.
- In 1949, he won Gold Medal for scoring highest marks in the Intermediate of Science exam.
- RUBC Full Green
- Studied B.Sc (Special) in Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College, London University
- Joined Faculty of Engineering as Assistant Lecturer
- Per request from Dr. Maung Maung Kha (Interim Dean of Engineering), he helped build the Engineering Library
- As a requirement for promotion, he did Masters at Imperial College
- Retired as Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Mech Engg Sayas - Saya is an early supporter of the HMEE (History of Myanmar Engineering Education) project.
Donated his photo albums.
Cooperated with U Thaw Kaung to allow U Soe Paing & team to access the archives of Rangoon University Central Library.
HMEE book (2012) - He also interviewed his elder brother U Tin U for HMEE project. U Tin U taught part-time at the Civil Engineering Department, and served as Treasurer of Burma Society of Civil Engineers.
Family
U Ba Than & Daw Mya Mya - He is the second son of U Chan Sein and Daw Cheng Kim.
- Siblings : U Tin U, Dr. Daw Win Hlaing (Ruby), Daw Myint Thwe (Betty), Dr. Myo Tint, U Tin Htoon, U Myo Min, U Thaung Lwin, Daw Cho Cho Hlaing
- Spouse : Daw Mya Mya
- Son : U Ye Than
- Daughter-in-law : Daw Lwin Mar Oo
- Grand children : Aung Myo Myint, Ei Khine
U Ba Than 2 
U Ba Than 1 Winner Inn
- U Ye Than and Daw Lwin Mar Oo ran “Winner Inn”.
- Later, their children Aung Myo Myint and Ei Khin expanded the services provided by Winner Inn (notably W Bistro)
Winner Inn Birthdays
- Celebrations
Birthday 
Soon Kyway - Before the pandemic, he invited colleagues and former students to his Birthday Soon Kyway at Yaw Sayadaw’s Monastery.
- U Tin Htoon (A60, younger brother) compiled a Photo Album for Saya’s 90th Birthday
U Ba Than - Donated all of the Garawa Money to various social & religious associations.
- Passed away peacefully after his 94th birthday.
U Ba Than & Family 90+ Club Members
- Four of the nine siblings are members of the 90+ Club like their mother.
- U Tin U (eldest) passed away on Aug 19, 2025 — a few weeks after his 96th birthday. He was the most senior Past Captain of RUBC (Rangoon University Boat Club). He was Past Captain of RGC (Rangoon Golf Club). He was also the oldest Yale University alumni from Burma.
- U Ba Than (2nd oldest) passed away after his 94th birthday.
- Dr. Daw Win Hlaing (Ruby, 3rd) celebrated her 93rd birthday on Aug 31, 2025.
- Daw Myint Thwe (Betty, 4th) passed away two months before her 91st birthday.
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GBNF — 2025
by Hla Min
Updated : Sept 2025
U Tin U
Obituary Memories of U Tin U
Family members 
U Tin U & Siblings U Thein Han
- Former Systems Engineer, IBM Burma
- Passed away in Springfield, Maryland in September 2025
- He celebrated his 96th birthday on March 1, 2025
U Thein Han 1 
U Thein Han 2 Dr. U Win
- Former staff, Geography Department, Rangoon University
- Passed away in Salinas, California, USA on 9th September, 2025
Obituary for U Win Dhamma Friends
Daw Aye Aye Lyn
Daw Aye Aye Lyn U Kyi Toe
- Spouse : Daw Than Nyein
- Children : Su Kyi & Kyi Phyu
Musicians
Victor Khin Nyo
- Played for several bands
- Shades
- LPJ
- Thamankyar
- Playboy
VKN 1 
VKN 2 
Obituary 
With musicians & music lovers -
Steeve Kay
by Hla Min
Updated : Oct 2025
Announcement from Chapman University
Steeve 1 
Steeve 2 
Steeve 3 Highlights
- Thaung Sein
- Attended Hwa Kyone. Sponsored publication of Hwa Kyone Centennial Magazine
- Attended GTI briefly
- Took Language Courses
- Matriculated with Distinctions in Maths, Physics & Chemistry.
- Admitted to 1st BE in Nov 1964 with Roll No. 8
- Graduated with Electrical Communications in 1970
- Moved to USA
- Successful careers as IC Designer, CEO of QTC, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
- Never forgot his Roots, Alma Mater, Mentors & Motherland. He sang “Shwe Mi” at 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles.
Special Name
- An administrator entered the name as Steeve (instead of Steve). He appreciated the name for being special.
Education
- MS from Stanford University
- MBA from Pepperdine University
Work & Experience
S 1 
S 2 
S 3 
S 4 - Electronics Engineer : Designer of Power IC Chip
- Co-founder & CEO, QTC Management : His sister Dr. Lay Kay had patents for processing disability claims & requested Steeve to found QTC.
- After private investors showed interest in his company, he retired but continued to lead a multiple-purpose career
- Visiting places of the world’s leading religions
- Incubating projects of young professionals
- Supporting education (e.g. as trustee of UC Irvine & selected Colleges)
- Maintaining diverse business portfolio
- Helping those in need (via Kay Family Foundation & CABA)
- Continue paying back the metta & cetana of his mentors
as Golden Sponsor of RIT Reunion & Saya Pu Zaw Pwes,
Helen and Steeve Kay Health Care Fund for the RIT Sayas and Sayamas.
From the SPZP-2000 Archives
RIT Poet Laureate Ko Hla Min:
I must admit that I was suffering from a Monday morning “hangover”, having been intoxicated with emotional overdose over the reunion weekend [in October 2000].
Judging from the post-reunion emails I read, I am not alone. What a reunion!
By all measures, it was a success and did satisfy the alumni’s tremendous pent-up desire to reconnect with each other after many decades of separation. The dedication of the members of the organizing committee is second to none.
With the assistance of his lovely wife, Benny Tan devoted practically full-time to this project for several months. I had a first-hand experience to see how meticulous he was when he was designing the RIT T-shirt. It came out a winner!
I do appreciate the sensitivity the organizing committee displayed in making this event non-religious and non-political. Otherwise, it would have been very difficult for me to attend. The only regret is that I failed to locate the whereabouts of my buddy Ko Aung Min of Taunggyi (ME 70). I heard he went to Singapore, but so far my search has ended in “no find”.
Now that the grand reunion is over, everybody is slowly recovering from the “hangover”. The big question is who would go to Singapore in 2002, and how do we go about doing it?
With best regards,
Steeve Kay (Ko Thaung Sein)Sponsor / Host of Gatherings
Steeve (Center) at Benny’s house 
SPZP-2012 
Steeve (Center) in Yangon - SPZPs (starting with SPZP-2000 in US)
- 40th Anniversary of “Arrival in US”
Celebrating 40th Anniversary of Arrival in USA - Celebrating the Success of QTC
- Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe(s) for the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64
- 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles
2015 - Special PZP and Reunion in Yangon (after doctors advised against Long Trips)
Special Reunion & PZP -
Patthana
by Hla Min
Updated : June 2025
ပဌာန်း
7th text in Abhidhamma အဘိဓမ္မာ
Pathan 1 Book of Conditional Relations
- Root Condition
- Object Condition
- Predominance Condition
- Proximity Condition
- Contiguity Condition
- Co-nascence Condition
- Mutuality Condition
- Dependence Condition
- Strong-Dependence Condition
- Pre-nascence Condition
- Post-nascence Condition
- Repetition Condition
- Kamma Condition
- Resultant Condition
- Nutriment Condition
- Faculty Condition
- Jhana Condition
- Path Condition
- Association Condition
- Disassociation Condition
- Presence Condition
- Absence Condition
- Disappearance Condition
- Non-Disappearance Condition
Patthana in Daily Life
Patthana in Daily Life Subtitle : An introduction to the Law of Conditionality
Author : U Hla Myint
Publisher : Tathagata Meditation Center, 2010CONTENTS
Introduction
Root condition : Hetu-paccayo
Fascination (Sense-object) condition : Arammana-paccayo
Predominance condition : Adhipati-paccayo (sahajata, arammana)
Continuity condition : Ananatara-paccayo
Contiguity condition : Samanantara-paccayo
Co-nascence condition : Sahajata-paccayo
Mutuality condition : Annamanna-paccayo
Dependence condition : Nissaya-paccayo (shajata, purejata)
Strong-dependence condition : Upanissaya-paccayo (aramana, anantara, pakatupa)
Pre-nascence condition : Purejata-paccayo (vatthu, araammana)
Post-nascence condition : Pacchajata-paccayo
Repetition condition : Asevana-paccayo
Kamma condition : Kamma-paccayo (shahajata, mamakkhanika)
Resultant condition : Vipaka-paccayo
Nutriment condition : Ahara-paccayo (sahajarta, kabalikara)
Faculty condition : Indriya-paccayo (shajata, rupajivita, vatthu-purejata)
Jhana condition : Jhana-paccayo
Path condition : Magga paccayo
Association condition : Samapyutta-paccayo
Disassociation condition : Vipayutta-apccayo (sahajata, pacchajata, vatthupurejata)
Presence condition : Atthi-apccayo (sahajata, pacchajata, vatthupurejata)
Non-disappearance condition : Avigata-paccayo
Absence condition : Natthi-paccayo
Disappearance condition : Vigata-apccayoConclusion
Resources
- Patthana Theikpan (College)
- Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Courses on Patthana
- A Manual of Abhidhamma
- Charts, illustrations, mnemonics
- Computer programs to study Patthana
- Tri-lingual book (in Pali, Myanmar, and English)
Pathan 2 
Mahagandayone Sayadaw 
Pathana 3 Posts
- Abhidhamma
- Dhamma Books
- Sayadaws
- Tipitaka
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Group Photos
by Hla Min
Updated : Sept 2025
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Saya Allen Htay
by Hla Min
Updated : Sept 2025
SPZP-2000 
SF Bay Area RIT Alumni Advisory Group 
Saya Allen Htay (C58) is a founding member of RIT Alumni International and served as its President.
He wrote “Brother, can you spare US $500 and more?” for the First RIT Grand Reunion and Saya Pu Zaw Pwe (aka SPZP-2000).
Saya retired thrice, but his former students coaxed him to un-retire twice.
With the help of U Maurice Chee (M75), Daw Mu Mu Kin donated Saya’s books to YTU Library. The dedication ceremony took place at YTU on February 26, 2016.
Saya Allen Htay & Daw Mu Mu Kin -
GBNF — Lists
by Hla Min
Updated : Sept 2025
M72 — GBNF
1 – 20 
21 – 40 
41 – 57 ChE73
1 – 16 Relatives
U Tin U’s Family
- U Tin U — Aug 2025
- Dr. Khin Kyi Nyunt — Nov 2019
- Dr. “Peter “ Khin Tun — Apr 2020
- U Tin Tun — May 2020
U Tin U
Tin U U Ba Than’s Family
- U Ba Than
- Daw Mya Mya
- Eldest child — daughter
U Tin U & Siblings Daw Myint Thwe’s Family
- Daw Myint Thwe — May 2024
- Dr. Freddie Ba Hli
- Min Thet Tun / Pho Htoo
Dr. Myo Tint’s Family
- Dr. Myo Tint
- စန္ဒီ
RU Staff
Dr. U Win
Geography
Obituary for U Win Dr. Khin Nwe Soe
Chemistry
Dhamma Friends
Daw Aye Aye Lyn
TBSA
Daw Aye Aye Lyn U Kyi Toe
MARB
- Spouse : Daw Than Nyein
- Children : Su Kyi & Kyi Phyu
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GBNF — 2025
by Hla Min
Updated : Sept 2025
U Tin U
U Tin U & Siblings Dr. U Win
Geography
Obituary for U Win Dhamma Friends
Daw Aye Aye Lyn
Daw Aye Aye Lyn U Kyi Toe
- Spouse : Daw Than Nyein
- Children : Su Kyi & Kyi Phyu
Musicians
Victor Khin Nyo
VKN 1 VKN 2 Obituary
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