Category: GBNF

  • GBNF — 2018

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

    U Aung Moung (M73)

    At Winner Inn
    Last Journey of U Aung Moung

    Sayagyi U Ba Than lost his “right arm man” U Aung Moung (M73) in early January, 2018.

    Whenever Sayagyi asked for U Aung Moung’s help, he will be at Winner Inn as fast as time and schedule permit.

    I met him last year at Winner Inn. He was visiting Sayagyi U Ba Than as well as Daw Win Mar, younger sister of his childhood friend.

    U Aung Moung was active in RIT-related activities and in his neighborhood monasteries. The monks voluntarily offered to take part at U Aung Moung’s final journey at Yae Wae. Actions speak louder than words.

    Saya U Tun Shwe, Saya U Lin, Saya U Nyunt Htay, U Han Sein, U Tin Tun Aung, U Than Po, U Kyaw Kyaw and several alumni showed last respect to U Aung Moung at Ye Way Crematorium/Cemetery.

    U Aye Win Kyaw (C70)

    U Aye Win Kyaw & Madan Chand

    He passed away in Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo). He earlier lost his son due to a faulty water heater system in the medical clinic where U Aye Win Kyaw was being treated. It was a double tragedy for the family.

    U Aye Win Kyaw taught astronomy and astrology at MARB.

    Saya Madan Chand (C70)

    He passed away in Illinois, USA

    Dr. Aung Thwin (SPHS63)

    Dr. Aung Thwin

    He was a successful OG. He passed away in Southern California. He is the brother of Dr. Khin Khin Thwin (Carmen) and Daw Yee Yee Thwin (Jasmine).

    U Aung Kyi (Arthur Kyi, SPHS63)

    Aung Kyi, Khin Maung Bo and Tin Tun are GBNF

    He passed away in Yangon.

    U Khin Maung Bo (SPHS63, EP69)

    He passed away in Yangon.

    U Tin Tun (SPHS63, M69)

    He was Joint Secretary of RIT Thaing Association. He taught Naval Architecture. He passed away in Yangon.

    U Myint Sein (SPHS64)

    U Myint Sein

    He is an alumnus of Private Primary Boundary Road School (PPBRS), St. Paul’s High School (SPHS) and the Institute of Economics. He is Past Principal of BARB (Burma Astro Research Bureau), Visiting Lecturer at the Institute of Indigenous Medicine (in Mandalay) and Founder of Idea Astrology.

    U Aung Myint (SPHS64)

    He joined RIT EE as Lab Technician. He transferred to UCC as Maintainence Technician. He was promoted to Maintenance Engineer. He lost his job after filling in the 1988-related questionnaire. He gave private tuition on PLA. He passed away at his breakfast table.

    Three SPHS & UCC alumni — CO U Hla Min (Pauk Si), U Maung Maung Gyi (Henry Than Htay) and U Aung Myint (Sonny) — are GBNF.

    U Myint Lwin (Henry Chee, C63)

    U Myint Lwin

    He was from the Class of 61. He took sabbatical to get married. He is a good vocalist. He passed away in California, USA.

    U Myint Thein (Kabar, M69)

    U Myint Thein (Kabar)

    He was a core organizer of the 69ers. He had medical checkup in Singapore and India, but he passed away in Yangon due to his deteriorating health. He is fondly known as Maung Kabar (a famous cartoon character of our younger days).

    U Chit Tin (EC69)

    Kabar and Chit Tin

    U Chit Tin graduated in 1969 with EC (Electrical Communications). He is the third member of the group to pass away. The other two are U Kyaw Soe (EC69) and U Aung Thu Yein (Brownie, EC69).

    U Oo Kyaw Hla (EC69)

    He passed away in Canada. He is the fourth EC69er to pass away.

    Dr. Chan Nyein (M67)

    Dr. Chan Nyein

    Dr. Chan Nyein (M67) is a retired Minister of Education.

    U Saw Lin (C71)

    U Saw Lin

    He had several medical problems, but he was active as a core organizer of SPZP-2012.

    Saya U Tin Swe (EE53)

    He played soccer for the Prome Hall team which won the Inter-Hall Trophy for three consecutive years.

    Saya H Num Kok (C)

    He was a saya of our sayas. He passed away at the tender age of 98 in Oregon, USA.

    Saya Allen Htay (C58)

    He a founding member and President of RIT Alumni International, which hosted SPZP-2000. Saya’s books were donated to YTU Library by Daw Mu Mu Kin. In saya’s memory, several YTU students have been provided scholarships (with the coordination of NorCal RITAA and volunteers from RITAA).

    Shastri

    Shastri and mostly 69ers

    He received the nickname due to resemblance to the Indian Prime Minister.

    Dr. San Tint (EE61)

    Dr. San Tint visiting Seattle

    He taught at BIT, RIT and YTU. He retired as Professor of Electronic Engineering. He attended SPZP-2000 and took trips to Seattle and New York to have mini-reunion with former students.

    Paulians

    SPHS
    SPHS

    Aung Khin, Aung Kyi, Aung Thu Yein, Khin Naung Bo, Maung Maung Kyi, Richard Lim and several others are GBNF.

    Dr. Saw Tin (Maths)

    Dr. Saw Tin

    Dicky Tan (Win Naing, M69)

    Win Naing (Dicky)

    He passed away in Singapore. He represented RIT in Rowing.

    U Tin Myint (John Lee, M69)

    Tin Myint (John)

    He passed away in Union City, California, USA. He represented RIT in Table Tennis. He was selected RIT Luyechun for 4th BE.

    U Hla Shwe (T69)

    Hla Shwe

    He retired as Associate Professor. He passed away in Yangon. He is remembered in “To the Shwe Duo” poem.

    U Tin Shwe (EP66)

    U Tin Shwe

    He taught at RIT and Assumption University in Bangkok. After retirement, he became a monk. He passed away in Yangon. He is remembered in “To the Shwe Duo” poem.

  • S. Arya (M62)

    Saya S Arya

    Saya S Arya

    Saya Arya passed away early morning (around 5 o’clock) on March 13, 2021 in Yangon.

    Saya Arya’s nephew (Ram Singh) told Saya Madan Chand (C70) about Saya’s demise.

    Received condolence messages from Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi, Saya Dr. San Hla Aung, Saya U Myat Htoo, Saya U Tin Htut, Dr. San Lin, and U Soe Khine.

    They expressed their shock and sadness.

    Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi felt that Saya Arya looked healthy for his age.

    Saya Arya is remembered for his kind heart, dedication to teaching and unique accent.

    He will be missed by his colleagues and former students.

    The Class of M62 include Saya Mao Toon Siong, Saya Dr. Tin Win, and U Aye.

    Saya’s Pon Tu was done by Bagyee Myat Myo Myint (U Myo Myint, M73).

    Thet Kyee Pu Zaw Pwe
  • Khin Mg Nyo (EP69)

    EP and EC 69

    U Khin Maung Nyo (EP69), U Moe Hein (Ajala, ChE69) and friends swam in the Irrawaddy after work.

    On one occasion, U Khin Maung Nyo passed away (probably under a barge).

    He was an early member (and possibly the First entry) of the 69er GBNF (Gone But Not Forgotten) list.

    Tin Aung Win (M69) wrote :

    Salutation from his girlfriend to KMN

    သို့ “ဝန်ထောက်အကို ခင်မောင်ညို” on the envelope

  • H Num Kok (GBNF)

    Saya of our Sayas

    • Sayagyi H Num Kok was an early saya of Civil Engineers.
    • He was a saya of our sayas. His students include Saya Dr. Aung Gyi and Saya U Min Wun (GBNF).
    • He has two younger brothers: H Num Futt (EE60) and Saya H Num Pon (U Myint Lwin, C61)

    Highlights

    • After retirement, he moved to USA.
    • He attended SPZP-2000 and selected RIT gatherings in USA and Yangon.
    • He served as Line Judge at several RUBC regattas.
    • He was President of the RIT Athletic Association.
      He was assisted by U Khin Maung Lay (Henry, Secretary) and U Myo Nyunt (Joint Secretary).
    • U Myo Nyunt visited Sayagyi’s home in Portland, Oregon.
      Sayagyi proudly showed U Myo Nyunt souvenirs (including a Banner) that he had received from his former students during his visit to Myanmar.
    • Sayagyi was healthy and active.
    • He passed away peacefully in his 90s (a few years back).
    SPZP-2000
  • Civil Sayas

    • Allen Htay (USA)
    • U Aye Win Kyaw
    • U Ba Hli — First native Dean of Engineering
    • Daw Khin Aye Maw
    • U Kyaw Thein
    • U Myint Soe
    • U Ngwe Tun
    • H. Num Kok (USA )
    • Daw Thein Thein Nwet
    • U Tin Win
    • Dr. Win Thein
    • U Win Maung
    • Daw Yin Myaing