We use GBNF for those who are Gone But Not Forgotten.
Some use RIP (Rest in Peace), BFHA (Bound For Heavenly Abode) and similar terms.
GBNF Posts
GBNF by Calendar Year
GBNF of RIT Sayas
GBNF of RIT Alumni
GBNF of Organizers
GBNF of Sponsors & Donors
GBNF for SPHS
GBNF for UCC
GBNF (General — Sayadaws, Doctors, Family members, Friends)
Some Groups (e.g 69ers, 1st BE Intake of 64) maintain GBNF lists.
Class of 58
Saya U Htin Paw (EE), Saya U Ba Nyunt (EE), Saya Allen Htay (C), Saya Dr. Win Thein (C) & U Khin Maung Win (Sid, C) are some GBNF from the Class
Class of Civil 1958
Saya Allen Htay (C)
Saya Allen Htay
Founding member & President of RIT Alumni International which hosted SPZP-2000.
Passed away in California, USA.
See Posts
Dr. Win Thein (C)
Dr. Win Thein
Retired as Professor & Head of Civil Engineering.
His sister donated Saya’s Garawa money to various charities.
See Posts
Class of 59
U Bo Gyi (C), Saya U Tin Hlaing (M) are some GBNF from the Class
See Posts
U Bo Gyi
Class of 60
U Kin Maung Yin (A), Saya Dr. Maung Maung Win (ChE), U Than Tin (M) … are some GBNF from the Class
See Posts
Dr. Maung Maung WinKin Maung Yin
Class of 61
Dr. San Tint (EE), Daw Tin Tin Ohn (T), Dr. Julie Han (T) … are some GBNF from the Class
See Posts
Dr. San Tint
Class of 62
Saya S. Arya (M) … are some GBNF from the Class
See Posts
S Arya
Class of 63
U Myint Lwin (Henry, C), Saya U Soe Lwin (M), U Shwe Kyaw (M), U Soe Min (EE), U Nyi Nyi (EE), U Chin Way (EE) … are some GBNF from the Class
See Posts
EE Sayas
Class of 64
U Than Tun (A), Saya U Win Maung (C) … are some GBNF from the Class
See Posts
Class of 65
Saya U Kyaw Sein (M), Saya U Myo Win (M) … are some GBNF from the Class
See Posts
U Kyaw Sein
Class of 66
U Ne Win Myint (ChE) …
U Saw Lwin has a list of GBNF for C66
See Posts
Ne Win Myint (Center)
Class of 67
Saya Dr. Koung Nyunt (A), U Win Thein (M), U Kyaw Oo (M), U Aung Myint (M), Saya Dr. Chan Nyein (M), Saya U Tin Maung Oo (M), Daw Nancy (EC), U Myint Kyaw (EC) are some GBNF from the Class
See Posts
U Win Thein (M)
Win Thein
Founded Set Hmu Thadin Zin.
Organizer for Ah Nu Pyinnya Ah Thinn and several RIT events.
Class of 68
Saya Sai Yee Leik (A), Saya U Myint Soe (C), Saya U Ohn Maung (ChE), U Tun Aung (Jeffrey, EC), U Thein Zaw (Joe, EC), U Soe Myint Lwin (EP), U Saw Win (EE), Daw Mya Mya Than (EP) are some GBNF from the Class
See posts
U Tun Aung (Jefferey, EC)
U Tun Aung (GBNF)
Founding member and past President of BASES.
Passed away on October 5, 2021.
See Posts
U Soe Myint Lwin (EP)
Memorial Service for U Soe Myint LwinSoon Kwyay Invitation for U Soe Myint Lwin
Played Soccer for Burma, RU & RIT.
Was EC of the Burma Women’s Soccer Federation.
Passed away in 2017.
See Posts
69ers
U Aung Min
In November 1964, three Intakes were admitted to RIT.
Most from the 2nd BE Intake graduated in 1969.
They and former classmates — some who left earlier & some who Sabbatical — are called 69ers (or RIT Class of 69++).
69er GBNF
U Aung Min (M69) & team maintain the GBNF list for 69ers.
Over 40% of the 69ers are GBNF.
About 20 members succumbed to Covid.
See posts
U Han Sein (C)
Han Sein
Represented RIT in Swimming, Water Polo, Diving & Basketball.
Prisoner of Conscience for 17 years.
U Aye Lwin (M)
Aye Lwin
Secretary of RIT Annual Magazine Committee & RIT Mechanical Engineering Association.
Attended 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles.
Class of 70
(Intake of 64)
U Ohn Khine
U Ohn Khine (M70) and team maintain the GBNF list the Group.
About 140 members are GBNF.
Four top students from the Intake — Tommy Shwe, Cho Aye, Peter Pe & Steeve Kay — are GBNF
See posts
Class of 71
Did not receive official GBNF list
U Myint Thin (M71), Daw Than Than Yi (T71) are some GBNF from the Class
See posts
Class of 72
M72
Mg Mar Ga occasionally posted the GBNF list.
Kham Shan
Khin Maung Myint (John Tint)
Khin Maung Oo
Khin Maung Tin
Khin Maung Toe
Kyaw Kyaw Aung
Kyaw Kyaw Maw
Kyaw Moe
Kyaw Myint Than
Kyaw San Tun
John Tint
Soe Myint (Phone Gyi)
Soe Myint (Shwe Thwar)
Soe Myint Aung
Soe Than
Tha Tun
See Posts
ChE72
Myo Myint Pe
Aye Aye Kyaw
See posts
EE72
Nyunt Nyunt Yee
Khin Soe
See Posts
Class of 73 – 76
U Khin Maung Aye (M) … from the Class of 73
Sai Aung Thurein (EC), Dr. Htay Lwin Nyo (EP), U Sann Aung (M)… from the Class of 74
U Win Khaing (M), U Than Po (M), U Myat Swe (Benedict) … from the Class of 75
U Aung Myint Thein (C), U Wynn Myint Aung (EC) … from the Class of 76
Sayagyis
Several passed away in their 90s
Some former Head of Departments — U Tha Tun (A), U Min Win (C), Dr. Win Thein (C), Khin Aung Kyi (ChE, Rector), Dr. Maung Maung Win (ChE), U Sein Hlaing (EE), U Sein Win (EP), Dr. San Tint (EC), U Ba Than (M), Dr. Chan Nyein (M), U Thit (Met), Dr. Saw Pru (M), U Soe Khaw (Min), U Soon Sein (Min), U Maung Maung Than (T) — are GBNF
See posts for each Department
Mr. H Num Kok (C)
H Num Kok 1H Num Kok 2
Saya of our Sayas.
Taught Drawing to Dr. Aung Gyi, U Min Wun & U Khin Aung Kyi.
Attended SPZP-2000 and selected PZPs & Reunions
Passed away in his late 90s in Portland, Oregon, USA
See posts
U Ba Toke
U Ba Toke 1U Ba Toke 2
Saya of our Sayas.
Taught Maths to U Ba Than, Dr. Aung Gyi, U Min Wun & U Khin Aung Kyi
Rector of MASU
Voluntarily asked for Transfer to RIT Maths Dept
Associate Dean, Assumption University
Passed away on December 2, 2020 — the day after RU Centennial, but a few days short of his Centennial Birthday on December 26.
See posts
U Ba Than
Saya U Ba Than
Retired Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Early supporter of HMEE project
Annual Birthday Soon Kyway at Yaw Sayadaw’ Kyaung on October 2. Before the pandemic, invited colleagues & former students to the Soon Kyway.
69ers (mostly Mech) paid homage to him annually around his birthday.
Donated Garawa money to charities & associations
Passed away shortly after his 94th birthday
See Posts
U Min Wun
Saya U Min Wun
Retired Professor of Civil Engineering
Member of Myanmar Pyet Ka Dein Ah Kyan Pay Ah Phwe.
Advisor for the Regional College Project & Pagan Restoration Project.
Attended Annual Lunch Gathering of sayas and senior alumni (mostly from Southern California).
Passed away a few days after the “farewell” Lunch Gathering
See Posts
HMEE
HMEE
Team published HMEE book in 2012
Saya U Aung Hla Tun, Ko Aung Moung (M73) and Ko Thant Zin (M82) are now GBNF
See posts
U Aung Hla Tun (Met)
Saya U Aung Hla Tun (GBNF)
Retired Associate Professor of Metallurgical Engineering
Passed away in February 2022.
Chief Editor, RIT Annual Magazine
Led the History of Myanmar Engineering Education Project.
Won the National Literary Award.
See Posts
Sponsors
There were five Golden Sponsors for SPZP-2000
David Ko (Tin Myint, M67) and Steeve Kay (Thaung Sein, EC70) are now GBNF
David Ko (M67)
David
Golden Sponsor for SPZP-2000
$3000 for SPZP-2012
Sponsor & Donor for NorCal RITAA
Steeve Kay (EC70)
Steeve Kay
Had successful careers as IC Designer, Founder & CEO of QTC, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
Multiple Golden Sponsor for SPZP
Chair, Kay Family Foundation
Donated more than $200000 to RIT related activities.
See Posts
Family Members
Ma Ma Pat (GBNF)
Ma Ma Pat
Spouse of Saya U Myo Myint Sein
Passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2022.
The day before, Saya Myo celebrated his 91st birthday.
See Posts
U Tin U’s Family
Daw Khin Kyi Nyunt, Dr. Peter Khin Tun
Three family members passed away within a few months.
Dr. Khin Kyi Nyunt (spouse) — November, 2019
Dr. Peter Khin Tun (elder son) — April 13, 2020
U Tin Tun (son-in-law) — May 2020
See Posts
Sports
U Soe Myint Lwin (EP68), U Kyaw Sint (T69er), John Tint (M72), U Thein Lwin (M72) are some Soccer Selected who are GBNF
U Han Sein (C69) and U Aung Gyi Shwe (EE69er) are some Multiple Sports Athletes who are GBNF
U Aung Gyi Shwe (EE69er)
Aung Gyi Shwe
Secretary of RIT Track and Field Association.
Played soccer and enjoyed weightlifting.
U Khin Maung Myint (John Tint, M72)
John Tint
Soccer selected for Burma, RU & RIT passed away in 2020
On behalf of TBSA, please allow me to offer our condolences to you and your family on the passing of our inspirational woman, founder of Aye-Thet Scholarship Program, Dr. Khin Nyo Thet.
I was privileged to meet her occasionally and had a great time socializing with her. She was an amazing woman. Not only she was admired by me but many other people. Every time I met her, she offered me positive energy with encouraging words, her willpower with positive energy was way above many of us. Most importantly, she was a wonderful mom who can see the benefit of youth learning Theravada Buddhism is vital to our USA-born kids.
Thank you! Ma Ma Nyo. Thank you!
Many words I can add about her endlessly. I will miss her dearly.Please allow us to send you all our condolences, along with the best memories and sharing of our good deeds to her. May she rest in a better stage of being…
May she be on the path of Nirvana… We share all our merit dedicated to her. Sadhu…Sadhu…Sadhu….
With best regards, Daniel Bomya (U Thein Swe, President of TBSA)
Sad News
Dr. Khin Nyo Thet passed away peacefully, at her home in the San Francisco Bay Area, surrounded by her husband, Dr. Lyn Swe Aye, and her children, Mimi Thabyay Aye and Thor Wynn Aye, on May 3rd, 2021.
Born in Rangoon, Burma on Sept. 17, 1946 to Dr. Kyaw Thet and Daw Khin Khin Gyi, she is survived by her brother, Dr. Lyn Aung Thet – (Dr Khin Mae Hla) and predeceased by her elder brother, Lyn Maung Thet, and younger sister, Khin Aye Thet.
She grew up and was educated in Rangoon, with an interlude in the USA while her parents completed their postgraduate studies at Yale. She graduated from the Institute of Medicine II, Rangoon, and immigrated to the USA, where she specialized in Pediatrics.
She established a private medical practice in San Jose, California where over several decades, she enjoyed nurturing relationships with generations of patients. Fearless, honest, warm and generous, as a teenager she sang in a girl group on the radio, and she loved to light up the dance floor. She took up competitive tennis, and later pickle ball, leading her teams on to victory. She also loved hosting bridge and mahjong groups.
She helped many people, both professionally and privately. With her husband, she founded the Aye-Thet Scholarship Fund which sponsors an annual summer camp for children, focusing on Buddhism and Meditation at the Dhammananda Theravada Monastery in Half Moon Bay, California.
Given current size limitations on gatherings, a family-only service will be held at Skylawn Cemetery in San Mateo. A memorial service may be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Theravada Buddhist Society of America (Aye-Thet Scholarship Fund), 17450 S. Cabrillo Hwy. Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Tribute by Thor Wynn Aye
**Khin Nyo Thet passed away peacefully, surrounded by her husband, Lyn Swe Aye and her children Mimi Thabyay Aye and Thor Wynn Aye on May 3rd, 2021 in Foster City, California.**
We’re coming to the end now. We’ve said our I love you’s and have started saying our goodbyes, or if you like, our farewells and until-next-times.
But while I have you, let me say thank you for all your love, attention, lessons learned and patience along the way. Thank you for fighting all these long years to stay alive.
Cancer three times in one life? It just doesn’t seem fair. And well it’s not.
You’re a good person who has spent her life in the service of others. A caretaker and healer of our youth, as a pediatrician. A dedicated, dutiful daughter who sacrificed to care for her mother, no matter the cost. A leader and the center of our Burmese community, helping recent immigrants find work, help, housing and most importantly a connection to their community. You were the mom on the block that gave all my friends hugs, kisses, meals, rides and love. Everybody loved you. And how could they not? We were so lucky to have you.
You’re the most important person in my life. I cannot imagine a world, my world without you.
But in the same breath, I see how much pain and suffering you’ve already endured. I can see your energy draining and see that the things that once brought you happiness, are now belabored and joyless.
I’ll miss your brutally honest feedback, your big warm hugs, your delicious cooking but more than anything, I’ll miss your Unconditional love. No matter what I did, where we were or how long we’d been apart, I knew you’d be thinking about me and missing me too. You’d always support and love me, with no strings attached. I’ve been so blessed to have you in my life.
But Mom, if you’re ready to go. I’m ready to let you.
I’ll miss you every day for the rest of my life. Go in peace and with our love and blessings.
You’ll always be in my heart. I love you.
Birthday Celebration for Dr. Lyn Aung Thet
March 16, 2021 By Dr. Khin Mae Hla
Ma Ma Shirley and Ko Robert brought home cooked gourmet dinner to Ko Swe Aye and Ma Nyo’s house for Lyn Aung’s birthday celebration: yummy whole duck roast, French onion soup, ravioli pasta, steamed crab, shrimp scampi, and chocolate cake from the famous Ettores bakery.
After this most scrumptious lunch we all went to Bayshore park for a stroll and did some bird watching along the shore of the bay. The tide was up so not as many shorebirds were seen like on the previous evening we went by ourselves when there were so many feeding in the flats at low tide.
My favorite love duet was sung by Ko Swe Aye and Ma Nyo.
From Dr. Lyn Swe Aye
Thank you to all our friends for your unfailing support through the hard times, your kind words and condolences. Friday, when we laid our beloved Nyo to rest, was a sunny day. We had a quiet ceremony. In her life, she found joy and gave joy. Now, peace.
Messages
Desiree Tin :
Lynston, You are such a wonderful husband and so Nyo Nyo found joy and give joy. I’m sure she is resting in peace at a higher abode now. Sharing the merits of the good deeds on her behalf.
Bo Zaw Win :
Thadu Thadu Thadu
Yasmin Vanya :
My thoughts and prayers with you all during this sad time. Her kindness, generosity and beautiful smile will never be forgotten! Please take care Ko Swe Aye.
Peggy Nut :
Thank you to you, Mi Mi and Thor for the tireless care, love, etc you all provided through hard times. It was a joy to see Ma Ma Nyo smiling on the family trips. She is an exceptional human being for all that she did in her life. Everyone will remember MMN and miss her. We are glad that Mi Mi and Thor are living in same State to comfort you. Plus all your wonderful friends are in California are reachable.
Thethar M Thwe :
My warm thoughts are with you Uncle Swe Aye, MiMi and Thor, as you are passing through this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Yin Mar :
Please take good care of yourself Uncle Aye. It has been a tough week for you. Auntie is an exceptional person and she will be missed by many. May her spirit rest in peace and may she be somewhere in this universe or at a “Kaung Ya Bone Yauk Ba Ze”. My thoughts and good wishes to you and your family.
Alison Hong Freeman :
Nyo was a special woman! We loved spending time with her. Sending our love to you, Mimi and Thor.
Mra Tun :
May she Rest In Peace.
Richard Myint :
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family for the past week or so. Life will go on. Stay strong!
Winsome Tun :
She gave so much love and joy to family and friends close to her and she deserve peace in a higher abode. Thiri and I donated to the nunnery as well as to 25 old folks living on my Mingaladon estate, rice, oil, milk packets, cookies for Ma Ma yesterday. We already miss her dearly. I would like you, Thapyae and Thor to know that You can count on us whenever you need anything. Please treat us as part of your family.
Ye Hla :
Just as family and friends joyfully welcome home, loved one returns afar, their own good deeds welcome those that have performed them as they go from this life to the next! Dhammapada 220
She used to follow my post on Dhamma Birth and rebirth endless rounds, seeking in vain I hastened on find who framed this edifice Birth incessantly! What a misery အနေဂဇာတင်ဂါထာ
Than Than Hman :
My heartfelt condolences to Ko Swe Aye, Thor n Thabyay. May God bless you all with peace and comfort.
Marshall Moran :
Lyn, so sorry for your loss.
Sherlie Bwa :
Please take good care of yourself, Ko Swe Aye. We will get-together. We all love you.
Lay Khine :
No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. Pleas Accept my Deepest Sympathy.
Alvin Oak Soe Kha :
Ma Ma Nyo will be very sadly missed. May Ma Nyo Rest in Peace. Full respect from me, Ko Swe Aye for being a dutiful, loving and supportive husband to Ma Nyo throughout the years.
Cynthia Tin :
Ma Nyo had meaningful life. Have no words how much I’m sad. Also no words to say how much I thank both of you.
Merrylin Zaw-Mon :
You are so right. She was a very special person that emanated joy and shared it with everyone. That’s why she was loved by many and will be forever missed. I am so grateful I got to spend precious time with you and her. It was a precious gift she left me with. Thinking of you and hope to see you in the near future.
Ye Gaung :
Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with you all for your loss! She was our big sister to our family and will be in our memory forever. May she R.I.P.!
Yi Yi Myint Rossiter :
Rest in Peace my dear Ma Nyo. I will miss you forever.
Connie Wu :
My condolences to you and your family, she was a warrior and will be missed!!
Aung-Win Chiong :
Dear KSA, Mimi and Thor, we’re thinking and praying for you all. Ma Nyo was a positive, wonderful and lovely person. Nice to see that you all are so close and caring towards one another. We shall always remember the great times we had at your home, singing, dancing filled with laughter and great foods. Love Winnie and Lam Peng
Updates
HLN
Ko Swe Aye and Ma Nyo helped with “Htay Lwin Nyo’s Last Journey”.
Ko Swe Aye and Ma Nyo established “Aye Thet Scholarship”. The program grew to 150+ students attending the Summer Dhamma Camp at Dhammanda Vihara, Half Moon Bay. Ko Swe Aye and Thor have given Guest Lectures at the Camp.
It is a Pali word meaning “Sense of urgency”. We’ve heard it many times especially when we attended the last journey of our loved ones.
We feel the pain even when the dearly departed are in their 80s. The pain grows when we learn that someone young (not so old) had passed away.
We feel shocked and upset when we hear about the untimely demise. My cousin nephew Dr. Peter Tun warned about lack of PPE, but he succumbed to Covid.
Gone But Not Forgotten (GBNF)
The list of GBNF for RIT 69ers is now 128. About 40% of our classmates are no longer with us. Covid claimed about 20.
U Sein Win (Win Kyaw, C69) was an expert in Palmistry. His spouse is a professional Palmist. Not sure whether he knew his life span, but he is GBNF.
U Myint Sein was a former classmate at PPBRS. He was Principal of BARB. He later founded Idea Astrology. Not sure whether he informed his spouse and son about his life span or his sudden demise, but he is also GBNF.
My uncle was sent as a state scholar to Japan during the Second World War. He was in Hiroshima & Nagasaki before both cities were ravaged by the Atomic Bombs. He was lucky. His luck ran out when he was sentenced to seven years by a kangaroo court during the Adhamma Era. The UN Human Rights Rapporteur pleaded with the government to release him. Sadly, he passed away early (because of the harsh environment & treatment). His siblings all lived to be 80+ years. The eldest sister lived to be 94.
Dr. Khin Tun (Peter)
Dr. Peter Tun
He is the elder son of my cousin U Tin U. He became one of the early doctors in UK to fall victim to COVID-19. He is an MRCP and a former Associate Dean of Oxford University. He at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. His ward needed PPE, but he was told that they would be supplied when there is a case. He replied, “It would be too late”. Sad to say, he passed away on April 12, 2020. Could his life been saved?
The news shocked not just his immediately family, but many around the world. BBC and the newspapers in UK have reported several heroes who died in the battle fighting COVID-19.
Unconventional wisdom says, “We should maintain GBNF lists as part of the Written History of our beloved alma mater, our mentors and colleagues.
GBNF stands for Gone But Not Forgotten သွားနှင့်ပေမဲ့ မမေ့သင့်ပါ။
We use GBNF in the “RIT Alumni International Newsletter” and in my Posts.
Other posts may provide additional information for the entries in this post.
U Khin Maung Zaw (KMZ, EC76) set up three GBNF pages on ex-RIT.org web site :
GBNF for sayas and sayamas
GBNF for alumni
GBNF for spouses
I used it in the last stanza of my poem “SAYA PU ZAW PWE”.
Several classes maintain their GBNF list.
GBNF for the Class of 69
U Aung Min (M69) and team maintain the GBNF list of the Class of 69. About 320 students entered the first ever 2nd BE. The list includes a few seniors who took sabbatical in their study and ended up as our classmates. Several of our former classmates have passed away. Due to the decline of health, the 69ers chose to have two Golden Jubilees : the first in 2014 to celebrate the admission to RIT, and the second in December 2019 to celebrate the graduation of most members [in 1969].
GBNF for the Class of 70
U Ohn Khine (M70) and team maintain the GBNF list of the Class of 70. Over 400 students entered the first ever 1st BE.
My Classmates
Among my Primary School classmates, Myo Set (son of actor Tha Gaung Gyi) was the first to pass away. He perished in a car accident.
Among my High School classmates, Min Thaw (Gilbert, SPHS63) was among the early ones to pass away. Dr.Myo San (Freddie, SPHS) is the most recent to pass away.
Tone Kyaw
One should have Samvegha (sense of urgency) after hearing the sad news. When my name sake Hla Min (Pauk Si, SPHS64, EP70) passed away in his mid-thirties, we were shocked since he seemed strong and did not wear jackets (mandated for UCC employees entering the Computer Room). He would often be seen in sport shirts. He passed away with a few months of being diagnosed with liver problem. The consultant doctor was Dr. Min Lwin (Maurice Hla Kyi, SPHS64, IM71). Ko Pauk Si was not a drinker, but other causes inflicted his liver. I became a Tone Kyaw when two government departments where I had given Guest Lectures on Computers and Applications tried to send me “Lwan Thu Pan Khwe“.
U Han Sein (C69) became a Tone Kyaw when the Organizers of the 30th Anniversary of Graduation inadvertently listed him in the GBNF list of the Class of 69. The organizers were unaware that U Han Sein was detained by the authorities after the 8-8-88 event. He resurfaced two decades later with the declaration of Amnesty.
Saya Dr. Tin Hlaing (M63) became a Tone Kyaw when his namesake Saya Dr, Tin Hlaing (formerly of Maritime Studies) passed away. Some alumni had to revoke the wrong announcement.
GBNF
If you have additional information (e.g. Date of demise), please provide comments
Deans and Rectors
U Ba Hli (Dean)
Dr. Htin Aung (Interim Dean)
Dr. Maung Maung Kha (Interim Dean)
U Po Tha (Interim Dean)
U Yone Moe (Rector)
U Maung Maung Than (Rector)
U Aung Than (Rector)
U Khin Aung Kyi (Rector)
Architecture
U Tha Tun (Part-time)
U Kyaw Min (Part-time)
Sai Yee Leik
Civil
U Allen Htay
U Aye Win Kyaw
U Myint Soe
U Kyaw San (Part-time)
Chemical
U Khin Aung Kyi
Dr. Maung Maung Win
Daw Than Than (Chemistry)
Electrical
Dr. F Ba Hi (Part-time)
U Kyaw Tun
C. Ping Lee
U Sein Hlaing
U Tin Swe
U Sein Win
U Thein Lwin
Dr. San Tint
U Soe Min
U Chin Way
U Tin Shwe
U Kyaw Naing (Sin Gwan)
Daw Nyunt Nyunt Yee
English
Sao Kan Gyi
Joe Ba Maung
Mechanical
Dr. Chan Nyein
U Han Tun
U Khin Maung
U Kyaw Sein
U Myo Win
U Thein Tun Aung
U Tin Hlaing
Metallurgy
Dr. Khin Maung Win
U Thit
Mining
U Soe Khaw (Part-time)
U Soon Sein
U Win Kyaing
Physics
U Hlwan Moe
Daw May Than Nwe
Daw Nyein
U Saw Hlaing
Textile
U Hla Shwe
U Shwe Yi
UCC
Dr. Chit Swe
Dr. Tin Maung
U Ko Ko Lay
U Hla Min (CO)
U Mya Thein
U Kyaw Nyein
U Maung Maung Lay
U Maung Maung Gyi
U Aung Myint
U Soe Myint
U Soe Thein
U Win Naing
U Shein Soe Myint
U Aung Aung Thein
U Ba Than Aye (Myo Myint Lay)
U Thein Tan
U Myint Aung
U Win Htein (PWD) : managed electrical systems at UCC
Daw Nge Ma Ma Than
Daw Aye Aye Kyi
Daw Win May Thoung
Daw Hla Hla Win
Daw Khin Toe Nyein
Daw Khin Mya Swe
Daw Thida Aung
Daw Kyu Kyu Lwin
Daw Khin Lay Myint
PBRS
U Kyaw Zaw
Daw Khin Khin Aye
U Tin Maung Thant
U Kyaw Min
U Myint Sein
U Myat Hla Sein
U Khin Maung San
SPHS
Saya U Sein
Saya D’Cruz (Australia)
Brother Clementian
Brother Austin (Malaysia)
Brother Felix (Germany)
Ms. A Benjamin
Mrs. V. Boudville
Miss Hong Kong (Amelia Kyi)
Saya U Pe Tin
Saya U Nge
Saya U Kyaw Sein
Saya U Nyunt Maung
Doctors
Aung Khin
Aung Khin Sint
Aung Than Ba Tu
Aung Thwin
Betty Chu
Freddie Sein
Harry Saing (Htut Saing)
Htut Kyaw Win
Khin Than Nu, Daw
Khin Tun (Peter)
Kyaw Win
Min Aung
Mya Thein
Mya Tu
Myo San (Freddie)
P R Mohan
Nyunt Win (Eddie)
Thein Toe
Yi Thway
2000
Dr. Htay Lwin Nyo (EP74) : Jun 2000
2005
Dr. Mohan
Dr. Mohan
2006
U Sein Shan
Saya U Sein Shan (RIT Maths) : 17th Oct 2006
2010
U Thein Tun Aung
Saya U Thein Tun Aung (M) : Nov 2010 (See Post)
2011
U Naing Win
U Naing Win (M70) passed away in Yangon in January, 2011. His spouse Polly Win (Polly Ba San) represented Burma in swimming. I met her at A Lo Daw Pyie Kyaung, Apache Junction, Arizona.
U Chit Po Po (M69, GBNF)
Ko Chit Po Po is an expert at playing Burmese Harp.
I met Zeyar Po, Ko CPP’s son, in Sydney in 2006 along with his maternal uncle Ko Stanley Saw.
Ko Chit Po Po represented RIT in rowing along with Ko Aung Lwin (Jasper Wu, Canada), Ko Aung Tun Oo (Dennis Smithers, Australia), Ko Wunna Sithu (US) and me.
U Win Boh (Robert, EC69) wrote :
It is with my great sadness, to inform you that our close friend Ko Chit Po Po (M69, beloved husband of Dr. Daisy Saw) passed away at Asia-Taw Win Private Hospital YGN on 15 Jan 2011 Saturday early morning.
I have phoned his brother-in-Law Stanley Saw (M71) in New Zealand to convey our 69ers’ condolence.
His daughter Thiri Po in Sydney will be leaving soon to YGN for funeral.
Kindly pass on this message to Ko Chit Po Po’s friends far and near.
U Thein Swe (EP69) wrote :
It is sad news. Ko Chit Po Po (M69, ex-irrigation, tall and smiling Yangonite) passed away.
He and his brother (Dr ?) U Chit Ko Ko were close friends of my spouse’s brothers.
Before he went back to Yangon he stayed in Cambodia, Malaysia and Thailand, etc. After he quit Irrigation Dept he ran an engineering (medium sized) company of Installation and Services for Air-cons and refrigerators, etc. in Lanmadaw Township.
He was a friendly classmate.
Unwillingly or in sadness we have to lose another friend.
U Tin Myint (John, M69) wrote :
It is a shock to me in hearing the sad news of Ko Chit Po Po, who was a very close friend, co-worker and also my lunch mate in the Irrigation Department at 81/2 mile workshop location.
He and I and another classmate rode the same Mazda car to work and coming back from work everyday.
He and I ate our lunch everyday.
I still remember vividly that during lunch time, after opened his lunch box and discovered fried shrimps, he would offered me his jumbo shrimps and skipped his lunch.
I enjoyed shrimps while he had no interest in shrimps.
He and I usually had one e-mail/year with exception of having two e-mails the most.
This year I received his e-mail once and I tried to have more e-mails and more info from him.
Now I received this sad news.
U Aung Thu Yein (EC69) wrote :
Our Colleague/Comrade/Friend – Chit Po Po,
We will miss you.
Just talking about you a few days ago.
Why so fast?
Why so sudden !!!
True Friends – Their Top 10 Characteristics (By Martin Sawdon)
When you forget the song in your heart, a friend is someone who sings it back to you. (Helen Steiner)
A friend’s support is unconditional: when the going gets tough a friend is right there beside you.
A friend has seen you at your worst and loves you even so.
A friend is someone with whom you can share secrets in confidence.
You can phone a friend for help even in the middle of the night.
A friend is honest with you, deflates your ego and inflates your Self.
A friend shares your sense of humor, provides nourishment and inspiration for the mind.
A friend is drawn to you not for what you are but who you are.
When you share your wildest dreams, a friend is someone who replies, quote, How can I help? unquote.
Thinking about Needs and Values, once you have recognized those Needs which,satisfied, enable you to be the best person you possibly can be, a friend will help you get them met.
U Sein Tin (“Omega”, Pathein, M 69) wrote :
We are feeling very sorry like you.
Our ages are at the sunset.
So take care of our health first and last.
Ivan Lee (Khin Maung Oo, M 69) wrote :
Dr. Daisy Saw and family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
We will remember him forever.
Daw Yi Yi Khaing (Vilma, ChE69) wrote :
I have a photo, which was taken at our gathering on 17 March 2010 by 69ers for KCPP’s visit to Singapore.
We were all very happy to meet him then!!
2012
U Thein Han
Thein Han (E) : 18th May 2012
U Han Tun
Saya U Han Tun (M) passed away on September, 2012.
Per his request, the body was donated to MC2.
U Kyaw Sint
Kyaw Sint (Edward Tai) (Tex 70, SPHS 63) is the beloved husband of Dolly Kamdar, father of Marlar and Noel, grandfather of three.
He passed away on November 29, 2012 at 6:58 pm.
He is the brother-in-law of Malcolm, Margaret (Tin Mg Lay [M 69]), Jannette, Ruby, and Pearl.
U Khin Maung Toe
Nationally acclaimed vocalist
Produced Thamudaya Kyaung 1 and 2
Passed away in Singapore
U Aung Thu Yein (Brownie Way, EC69, GBNF)
Collegiate Scholarship Winners from SPHS in 1963
SPHS 63 (Aung Thuyein is second from right)
The group photo shows :
Standing (L to R) :
Hla Min (7th)
Khin Maung Zaw (Frank, 17th)
Nyunt Wai (Victor, 4th)
Thein Wai (5th)
Maung Maung Kyi (11th)
Aung Thu Yein (Brownie, 13th)
Aung Kyaw Zaw (Johnny, 9th)
Seated (L to R) :
Min Oo (Kenneth, 2nd)
Khin Maung U (George, 1st)
Myo San (Freddie, 3rd)
Best Friends
Aung Thu Yein (Brownie Way, SPHS63, EC69, GBNF) is the younger brother of Dr. Thet Htar Way (GBNF).
He read notes to his best friend Nyunt Wai (Victor), who fell sick before the Matriculation examination.
Nyunt Wai stood 4th in the Matriculation examination. Aung Thu Yein stood 13th. Both won the Collegiate Scholarships of K75 per month along with eight of their classmates.
Studies and Career
He was one of the eleven students who graduated with EC (Electrical Communications) degree in 1969.
He is seen third from right in the back row of the Group Photo taken in 2009 (30th Anniversary of Graduation).
F Block Soccer Team
He played soccer for the F Block team. He can be seen third from left in the back row. Sad to note that Myint Thein (Kabar, M69, 2nd from left) and Tun Oo Khine (EP69, rightmost) are GBNF.
He worked at MOC and Schlumberger.
Smoking and Drinking
Before attending RIT, he was a non-smoker and a non-drinker.
He claimed that he started smoking at RIT to warn off mosquitoes in the rest room of the hostel.
He accompanied some of his hostel friends to celebrate with drinks after taking the mid-term and final examinations.
Farewell
During one of my visits to Yangon in 2012, Zau Lai picked me up first and then Brownie.
Brownie jumped into the car without changing into new clothes and without locking his home and gate. He trusted people.
Due to his medical conditions, his doctor has advised him to stop smoking and drinking.
Seeing his long lost friends and with the persuasion of Duwa Zau Lai, Brownie found an excuse to take a drink “just one more time”.
Last Days
The Monthly Breakfast Gathering at Royal Rose (Taw Win Hnin Si) had bad news. We learned that Aung Thu Yein had slipped and fell a his home. His son (a medical doctor) rushed him to the RGH Neurological Ward.
After the gathering, several of us visited the RGH Neurological Ward.
I spent a few days as a temporary monk at Kaba Aye Sun Lun Gu Kyaung with U Wara (Win Paing, ChE70) as my preceptor.
The 69ers learned about the demise of Aung Thu Yein, but they chose not to inform me and disrupt my meditation practice at the monastery.
GBNF
Among the eleven EC69ers, Ko Kyaw Soe was the first to pass away.
Ko Aung Thu Yein became the second to pass away.
Ko Chit Tin became the third to pass away.
May they all rest in peace.
2013
Than Myint(’64 Intake, Ah Nu Pyinnyashin)
Dear Friends,
Sad to inform that Than Myint (’64 first year intake Roll No. 168) had passed away on 23rd January 2013 at Asia Royal Clinic. The funeral was at Ye Way cemetery on 25th January. I knew about his demise from the newspaper. He was a musician and vocalist, and a Burmese Guitar virtuoso.
U San Htay (B. E. Metallurgy) 1973 Batch. Retired Brigadier General passed away on 24 March 2013 in Victoria hospital. His remains were cremated at Yayway cemetery on 26 March 2013, 2 p.m.
Bohmu Myint Swe (Retd) BE Civil (78 Batch) passed away on March 22, 2013.
Maung Htay wrote:
I am very upset. I know him. His nick name GiGi. He performed half man and half woman show on RIT concert. We lived in Thamine Hostel together when we are in RIT.
Saya Allen Htay
Condolences from Ko Ben Aye Maung (Htin Myaing, A66)
Dear Muriel,
It is with great sadness to learn that your beloved husband Saya Allen Htay passed away on 19 March 2013. I just found out from the RIT Alumni newsletter.
Please accept my deep & sincere condolences to you & your daughters.
Saya Allen was a gentle kind hearted person as well as a good compassionate teacher. He will be sadly missed by all his friends, colleagues and students.
Please be consoled by the Buddhist philosophy of the Law of impermanence and that we will all have to part with our loved ones one day.
With deep sorrow, Ben Aye Maung
PS The last time we all met together was in happy times at the Bangkok MEHS Reunion in 2008. I still have the group photo which included us & some other friends, that you sent me, which will serve as a fond memory.
Condolences from Saya U Min Wun (C)
Today I found out that Saya Allen Htay has recently passed away. I would like to convey my deepest sympathy and condolences to Ma Mu and her family.
In 1957 when I taught the Final Year CE class I noticed a group of highly intelligent students and Allen Htay was one of them. When he graduated the next year he was appointed as an Assistant Lecturer together with Ko San Hla Aung and Ko Win Thein.
Allen Htay was later sent abroad to Harvard University to study Soil Mechanics. He then left R.I.T. to work abroad. Later on he joined CalTrans [California Department of Transportation] until he retired due to his illness. The other day one of my RIT colleagues reminded me of the longevity of most of the senior CE staff, beginning from Saya Nam Kock, Dr. Aung Gyi, Dr. San Hla Aung, Dr. Win Thein, Allen Htay, and me. All of us are approaching and/or surpassing 80.
Now one of us is already gone and he’ll be missed.
From Daw Khin Khin Kyu (Ann, A 67)
My deepest & sincere condolences to Ma Ma Mu & Family. You will be deeply missed by all of us.
Saya RIP.
Khin Khin Kyu (A 67)
From Saya U Myo Win (Melvyn, M/Ag 65)
Dear Muriel & family,
Please accept our heartfelt deepest condolences and sorrow. Allen is one of our nicest sayas and he is always smiling and a happy person.
He will be greatly missed by all Myanmar engineers.
Myo & Nu Win ( Melvyn Ba Tin & Noreen Aungyaw)
From Saya Dr. Chris Lee (L. Tin Htun, EE 59)
Dear Ko Hla Min:
We are greatly saddened to learn about the passing of our beloved friend and colleague Mr. Allen Htay. Please convey our deep condolence and sympathy to all members of his family.
Sincerely, Chris and Pam Lee
From Saya U Nyo Win
Maurice and All,
Please convey my deepest sympathy and condolences to Allen’s family. Please include me in any and all arrangements for the funeral.
With great sadness, [Saya Dr.] Nyo Win (M 65)
(9) From Saya KC
Hi Maurice,
I am saddened by the bad news. Please convey my condolences to Daw Mu Mu and her family and let me know the funeral arrangement once it is confirmed. Also count me in your arrangement of expressing our grieve. Thank you.
Regards, [Saya] KC Chiu (ChE 63)
Saw Linn (C71) wrote :
Sad News.
Saya Allen Htay passed away on 19-03-2013.
Win Khaing (M75) wrote :
Dear U Saw Lin
Pls convey my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family of Saya Allen Htay.
With regards U Win Khaing President MES
U Moe Aung wrote :
Saya was a very gentle and soft-spoken person.
Please convey my deepest condolences to his wife Daw Mu Mu Khin and family.
Tunaye Sai wrote :
Very sad to hear this news.
Please convey my condolences to saya’s family.
Myint Pe wrote :
Very sad to hear about SA YAR’s news.
Aung Kyaw Myat wrote :
Deep Condolences to Saya’s Family.
U Kyaw San Win wrote :
He is genius and good teacher for us. We miss him forever. This is life. Please convey our condolences to his bereaved family.
U Kyaw Sein wrote :
I can still remember Saya’s soft-spoken manner of conducting lectures. Please convey my heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family.
Tin Lin wrote :
May you rest in PEACE Saya Allen Htay! My deepest condolence to saya’s family. This is the final journey of our life to pass through one day.
Hla Thaung wrote :
Very sorry to know that. Saya, may you rest in peace! My deep condolence to Saya’s family.
2014
U Maung Maung (T) : 31st Aug 2014
In February 2014, Daw Helen Lim, 88+ years young passed away. She is the mother of Margaret Lim and Daisy Lim. She is the aunt of Saya U “Charlie” Hla Myint (M 65), U Michael Lim (C74), Daw Kyu Kyu Lin (T75) and Dr. San Lwin Lin (EC77) .
Another matriarch Daw Kyin Shwe, 98+ years young, passed away at 7 am on February 8, 2014. She is the mother of U Nyunt Tin (M 70, RIT table tennis), Daw May Win Kyi (my primary school classmate), the late Daw Khin Pa Pa (Mrs. Sein Yaung, M 67), and U Nyunt Tun (Kha mee kha met of Daw Kyu Kyu Lin).
2015
Sein Sein (T) : 19th Feb 2015
Myat Soe (Myint Soe, E) : 22nd Mar 2015
Myo Thaw : May 2015
Chit Khin (A) : 23rd June, 2015
Htike Nyan (E) : 26th Oct 2015
Nay Win (M69)
Win Naing (Dicky, M69)
2016
Aung Law Ha (Min) : 30th Jan 2016
John Krasu : Mar 2016
Aye Than (E) : 25th Apr 2016
Khin Maung Pun (Pet) : Oct 2016
Dr. Daw Khin Than Nu, mother of U Win Htut
2017
U Boon Pin : 19th Mar 2017
Dr. Aung Thwin (Alfred, SPHS63, USA) : Mar 2017
Kyaw Swe Thet (M)
Saya U Myo Win (Melvyn, M65, Australia)
U Aung Myint (M67, USA)
U Tin Myint (M69, USA)
U Myint Thein (Kabar, M69)
U Chit Tin (EC69)
Saya U Thein Lwin (EE, Singapore)
Sayama Daw May Than Nwe (Phy, Singapore)
Dr. Myo San (Freddie, SPHS63)
U Myint Sein (Bobby, SPHS64)
Saw Yan Naing (C68) : 3rd Dec 2017
U Boon Pin
U Boon Pin
U Boon Pin
U Boon Bin (Class of 48/49), father of Ko San Lin (Robert, EC73) and uncle of Ko Johnson Lim, Chan passed away peacefully in Taiwan on March 19, 2017.
U Myo Win
RIT Automobile Club
Saya U Myo Win (Melvyn, M65, Australia) rowed for RIT. He co-managed the RIT Auto Club. He and Saya U Hla Myint (Charlie, M65) oversaw the RIT Gathering in Sydney in 2006 (and more).
U Aung Myint
U Aung Myint (M67, US) worked with U Win Thein (M67, GBNF) on “Set Hmu Thadin Zin” and Mechanical Magazine. He passed away in Northern California, USA.
U Myint Thein
Yet Lei Invitation for Kabar
U Myint Thein (Kabar, M69) was a Core organizer from the Class of 69. He found his health deteriorating while doing medical check up and treatment in Singapore, India and Yangon. He passed away on 24th Oct 2017
U Chit Tin
U Chit Tin (EC69) moved back to Yangon after working in Singapore for several years. There were only eleven who graduated with EC (Elecctrical Communications) in 1969. Three are now GBNF (Gone But Not Forgotten). U Kyaw Soe, U Aung Thu Yein (Brownie) and U Chit Tin have left us.
U Chit Tin (EC69, Nyaung Oo) succumbed to liver cancer on (9 November, 2017) 1:30 pm at his home. Per his wish, the services were performed the same day.
Two Fallen Comrades (Ko Chit Tin and Ko Myint Thein)
Ko Chit Tin and Ko Myint Thein (Kabar) are remembered by their 69er classmates. They passed away within five weeks.
From Ashin Pannagavesaka
GBNF. We are also bound to follow our dear friends, sooner or later.
From David Myint Thein
We can’t say when, but, definitely, we have to follow Maung Kabar and Bo Chit one day.
From Tobias Ku
Just a matter if time. Sooner or later we’ll be seeing each other again. Come heaven or hell. RIP KCT.
From Zau Lai
What will be will be. After 20 years the most we all (RIT 69ers) will be gone. From dust to dust. Care one another while we are still here on this earth. My father and my mother were gone. I also must be gone when the time comes. I have no plan to say “No”.
From Ngwe Tun Tun
It is a universal truth my friend KAGS. We must follow this path now and then. From Ko Thein Swe (EP69)
We (Saw Aung (Rakhine), Zaw Win M69, Nyaung Oo, now Thailand, Ko Chit Tin and I) were together studying in I.Sc A in Mandalay university before joining RIT.
From Ko Aung Khin (EP68)
Please convey my condolences to the family of U Chit Tin.
From Ko Aung Kyaw Pe (EP69)
Very sad to hear the demise of our friend, Ko Chit Tin. It was a shocking news.
From Ma Saw Yu Tint (Alice, T69)
To meet, to love and to part, c’est la vie!!!
So my dear friends do send me flowers when I leave.
From Ko Aung Myint (M69)
Saddened to hear the demise of our friend Ko Chit Tin. I met him a few times in Singapore when he was working there.
My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace.
U Saw Yan Naing
U Saw Yan Naing (Bo Bo, C69) was a room mate of Ko Tun Aung Gyaw (EC69) at RIT. Both were from Meikhtila. After graduation, he moved to Mandalay. We had not seen him after graduation. He married a cousin of Ko Tun Aung Gyaw.
U Tin Myint
U Tin Myint (L. Tan Choy, John T Lee, M69, USA) matriculated from Taunggyi. He was Luyecun for 4th BE. He represented RIT in Table Tennis. He married Lyo Kyin Sein (Mabel, T69), who played basketball for RIT. They settled in Union City, California. Their daughter (a medical doctor) asked me to give a short address at the funeral service of Ko Tin Myint.
Dr. Myo San
Dr. Myo San (Freddie Ba San, SPHS63, IM1 70) stood 3rd in Burma in the Matriculation of 1963. He became a surgeon, but had to take early retirement.
U Myint Sein
U Myint Sein attended Private Primary Boundary Road School (PPBRS) before moving to St. Paul’s High School (SPHS). He matriculated in 1964 and studied B.Com at the Institute of Economics (IE). He is a cousin brother of U Nyunt Tin (M70, RIT Table Tennis).
He served as Principal of BARB (Burma Astro Research Bureau). He taught Medical Astrology at the School of Indigenous Medicine (Taing Yin Saya Pyinnya) in Mandalay. He later founded “Idea Astrology”.
He is GBNF.
Daw Than Than
Sayama Daw Than Than (Chemisty) is the spouse of Saya U Khin Maung Myint (Chemistry, GBNF) and the mother of Ko Wynn Myint Aung (EC76). She was healthy, but unexpectedly succumbed to pneumonia. She passed away exactly one year after her younger son died.
U Kyaw Zaw
U Kyaw Zaw is the spouse of Sayama Daw Khin Khin Aye (Past Principal, Boundary Road School). He was States Scholar in the early 50s. He studied Motion Pictures (technology …) in the USA. He is the father of Bohmu Thane Myint (spouse of Ma Khin Than Nu (Glory, EC70)).
Dr. Barry Paw
Dr. Barry Paw (MD, Ph.D) is the only child of Saya U Htin Paw (EE58, GBNF, Past President of BEA, Past President of TBSA). He is a nephew of U Tun Thein (A67) and a cousin of Ko Robert Hla Thein (M72). Dr. Barry is Harvard medical school Professor, Boston children Hospital co founder. He succumbed to a heart attack.on Dec 29 in Denver when he flew back from Australia after visiting his aunt and her spouse who passed away unexpectedly. Dr. Barry had to arrange the funeral services of his uncle.
2018
U Maung Maung Swe : Jan 2018
U Than Naing (Saya Gyi) : 29th Jan 2018
U Maung Maung Than (M) : 8th Jul 2018
Saya H Num Kok (C, USA) : 12th Jul 2018
U Cho Aye (M70) : 7th Aug 2018
U Thein Htun (M) : 29th Aug 2018
U Aye Kyaw : 12th Oct 2018
Daw Khin Than Win (T70) : 3rd Sep 2018
U Hla Moe (U Kyin Sein, Phy) : 4th Nov 2018
U Khin Kyaw (SPHS 70/EP 76/ex-YCDC) : 18th Dec 2018
Dr. Daw Kyin Yee, spouse of Saya U Kyaw Myint (M64) : Dec 2018
U Ne Win Myint (Victor, ChE66, USA)
Darren Lee (M62, USA)
U Kyaw Min Than
U Nyunt Than (M86) wrote :
Our classmate Daw Khin Htwe Yee (M86) passed away on Jan 6th., 2018.
Myanmar Community in SF Bay Area
Two members from the Myanmar Community in the San Francisco Bay Area lost their beloved ones.
Ms. Yasmin Vanya, Secretary of Burmese American Women’s Alliance (BAWA), lost her beloved mother. Yasmin is a cousin of Saya Bilal Raschid (C56, Architect).
U Maung Maung Latt, President of Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA) lost his beloved wife. He was elected as MP of Beelin Constituency in the 1990 elections.
U Kyaw Min Than
U Kyaw Min Than is the younger brother of Saya Dr. U Win (USA).
There are numerous posts about those who are GBNF (Gone But Not Forgotten).
69ers
GBNFU Aung Min
U Aung Min (M69) and team maintain the GBNF list for 69ers (2nd BE intake in 1964). Over 40% of the 69ers are GBNF. About 20 members succumbed to Covid.
Class of 70 (Intake of 64)
U Ohn Khine
U Ohn Khine (M70) and team maintain the GBNF list for 1st BE intake in 1964. About 140 members are GBNF.
U Ba Than (GBNF)
Saya U Ba ThanSaya U Min Wun
He is Retired Professor of Mechanical Engineering.
He was an early supporter of HMEE project.
He donated his Garawa money to various charitable associations.
See Posts
Sleeve Kay (EC70, GBNF)
Steeve Kay
He had successful careers as IC Designer, Founder & CEO of QTC, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
He is a Multiple Golden Sponsor for SPZP.
He is Chair of Kay Family Foundation.
He donated more than $200000 to RIT related activities.
See Posts
U Min Wun (GBNF)
He retired as Professor of Civil Engineering.
He was a member of the Myanmar Pyet Ka Dein Ah Phwe.
He was advisor for the Regional College Project and Pagan Restoration Project.
He passed away in California, USA.
See Posts
M72 (GBNF)
U Wynn Htain Oo (M72) and team occasionally published the GBNF list for M72.
M72 GBNF
Kham Shan
Khin Maung Myint (John Tint)
Khin Maung Oo
Khin Maung Tin
Khin Maung Toe
Kyaw Kyaw Aung
Kyaw Kyaw Maw
Kyaw Moe
Kyaw Myint Than
Kyaw San Tun
John Tint
Soe Myint (Phone Gyi)
Soe Myint (Shwe Thwar)
Soe Myint Aung
Soe Than
Tha Tun
See Posts
Ma Ma Pat (GBNF)
Ma Ma Pat
She is the spouse of Saya U Myo Myint Sein.
She passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2022.
The day before, Saya Myo celebrated his 91st birthday.
See Posts
U Tin U’s Family
Daw Khin Kyi Nyunt, Dr. Peter Khin Tun
Three family members passed away within a few months.
Dr. Khin Kyi Nyunt (spouse) — November, 2019
Dr. Peter Khin Tun (elder son) — April 2020
U Tin Tun (son-in-law) — May 2020
See Posts
U Aung Hla Tun (GBNF)
Saya U Aung Hla Tun (GBNF)
Retired Associate Professor of Metallurgical Engineering passed away in February 2022.
He was Chief Editor of RIT Annual Magazine.
He led the History of Myanmar Engineering Education Project.
He won the National Literary Award.
See Posts
U Tun Aung (Jefferey, EC68, GBNF)
U Tun Aung (GBNF)
He is a founding member and past President of BASES.
He passed away on October 5, 2021.
See Posts
U Soe Myint Lwin (EP68, GBNF)
Memorial Service for U Soe Myint Lwin
He played Soccer for Burma, RU & RIT.
He was EC of the Burma Women’s Soccer Federation.
He passed away in 2017.
See Posts
Soon Kwyay Invitation for U Soe Myint Lwin
I Zeyar Lin (69er, GBNF)
He passed away in 2018
I Zeyar Linn (69er)
H Num Kok (GBNF)
Saya H Num Kok Saya H Num Kok
He is a Saya of our Sayas.
He passed away in Portland, Oregon, USA in his late 90s.
See Posts
Allen Htay (C58, GBNF)
Saya Allen Htay
He is a founding member and President of RIT Alumni International which hosted SPZP-2000.
He passed away in California, USA.
See Posts
Dr. Win Thein (C58, GBNF)
Dr. Win Thein
He retired as Professor and Head of Civil Engineering.
His sister donated Saya’s Garawa money to various charities.
See Posts
U Khin Maung Win (Sid, C58, GBNF)
Class of Civil 1958
He passed away in USA.
He is a classmate of Sayas Allen Htay, Dr. San Hla Aung and Dr. Win Thein.
U Han Sein (C69, GBNF)
Han Sein
He represented RIT in Swimming, Water Polo, Diving and Basketball.
He was a Prisoner of Conscience for 17 years.
U Myat Swe (Benedict Sia, M75, GBNF)
Benedict Sia
Brother-in-law of Roland Chen (Kyi Aung, ChE73).
He passed away in Taiwan.
He is a life member of Alumni Association.
He donated a Shwe YaDu bench.
U Aung Gyi Shwe (EE69er, GBNF)
Aung Gyi Shwe
He was Secretary of RIT Track and Field Association.
He also played soccer and enjoyed weightlifting.
U Aye Lwin (M69, GBNF)
Aye Lwin
He was Secretary of RIT Annual Magazine Committee & RIT Mechanical Engineering Association.
He attended 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles.
U Win Thein (M67, GBNF)
Win Thein
He founded Set Hmu Thadin Zin.
He was an Organizer for Ah Nu Pyinnya Ah Thinn and several RIT events.
U Khin Maung Myint (John Tint, M72, GBNF)
John Tint
Soccer selected for Burma, RU & RIT passed away in 2020
Daw Than Than (Chem, GBNF) passed away on December 5th, 2004. She taught at the Chemistry Department in RIT. Her spouse U Kyaw Tun also taught Chemical Engineering Students.
2011
Chit Po Po
Ko Chit Po Po passed away in January, 2011. He is an Old Paulian. He represented RIT in rowing. Talented harpist Spouse : Dr. Daisy Saw
Ko Naing Win (M70) passed away in Yangon in January, 2011 Spouse : Polly Win (Polly Ba San, Burma Swimming)
Ko Myint Swe (Chemical 69, Myingyan native, Spouse of Swe Swe Oo ) passed away (11am, 3 Feb, 2011 ) at the Shin Pargu Hospital.
Kyaw Nyein (Sitting 2nd from Right)
Ko Kyaw Nyein (UCC) passed away in March 2011 because of heart failure. He was not feeling well and was going downstairs for the toilet when he collapsed. They took him to RGH and he passed away in the emergency room.
Ko Hla Tun (EP 1971) passed away in March 2011. Joined RIT from GTI; Former head of vocational technical school in Rangoon. Migrated to Singapore in 1992 Spouse : Daw Murang Kha Taung (C 1970)
Ko Yin Kyu (age 67), Mech/Agri RIT 69er passed away on 26th April, 2011 at 8/45 am. Retired from Public Works (Construction Corporation) as superintending engineer in 2006. Died of kidney failure, based on diabetes. Had been hospitalized since 3rd April at the Shwegonedine Hospital.
Maung Maung Myo Min (EcE95Sep) passed away at his house in Yangon at 1:53PM on 25th April 2011. Left behind Myo Myo, his wife, a young daughter and a young son.
Ko Pyie Phyo Swe (Civil 2003) peacefully departed on Sunday (1:34pm) 03 April 2011 at Changi Hospital, Singapore. Spouse : Ma Lin Nandar Han (C 2003)
Saw Htoo Htoo Baw (Boris, Baw Gyi) – Mechanical (Sept 1995) passed away on 02 July 2011, at National University Hospital (NUS) of Singapore. Was in ICU for 5 days. Had diabetic shock and his pancreas had problem.
Ko Aung Naing (Bahadur, Mining 1969) passed away on 14 August, 2011 at the age of 70. He was the Principal of the GTI (Taungyi / Aye Thar Yar).
U Aung Htay (M68) passed away on 9th November, 2011. Known as “Zat Sayagyi” in RIT.
Ko Chit Htun (Mining) passed away at the age of 68 on 19 December 2011 (Monday). Was a lecturer at YIT.
2012
Ko Aung Thu Yein (EC69) passed away in March 2012,
Ko Khin Maung Toe passed away in Singapore on November 14, 2012. M72 group offered to host Ko Khin Maung Toe’s last journey.
RIT Alumni International Newsletter
We are deeply saddened to learn that U Khin Maung Toe did not live long enough to attend and entertain at M 72 Reunion and SPZP-2012.
He was an icon for the music world. Several sayas and remember love his songs.
M72 is known for the unity and strength and the passion for the alma mater.
THAMUDAYA KYAUNG (original and sequel) was written by the famed poet PADEEGONE SEIN WIN and the musical rendition was provided by U Khin Maung Toe with the accompaniment of MIZZIMA HLAING. Miss International and her friends volunteered to take part in the DVD. Little did we realize that the work would the final tribute given to RIT by U Khin Maung Toe.
Even as he lay in the Singapore hospital, U Khin Maung Toe showed his patience and courage to face the journey’s end. He twice offered robes to the Sayadaws at the Burmese Buddhist Temple, and clearly said “SADHU, SADHU, SADHU”. He remembered his RIT friends and requested that he wish to see the FULL THAMUDAYA DVD. His friends felt glad to know that U Khin Maung Toe was alert and thoughtful, but felt sad that he might be bidding them FAREWELL.
Translation of a Kabyar
Composed by Maung Sein Win (Padeegone) Modified by Ko Wynn Htain Oo
Though we would like to be together eternally;
by the laws of Sankahara (conditioned things that are impermanent);
we have to let you go;
ahead of us, our dearest friend.
You have coaxed us to practice vipassana (insight) meditation; and you also showed and led by example.
Because of the samvega (urgency [for getting on the path for liberation]) that arose out of our sadness, we are thankful.
We feel that you will satisfied for having instilled samvega in us.
Sayas
U Han Tun (Mechanical) passed away on 16th September 2012). His body was donated to MC 2 as per his desire by his family.
U Hla Thwin (Mechanical) passed away alone at his home. Nobody knew about his demise. It took 5 days before someone learned about his death. So sad.
First native Dean to head the Faculty of Engineering of Rangoon University.
Dr. Freddie Ba Hli
Per request from Sayagyi U Aung Khin, Sayagyi Dr. Freddie Ba Hli (EE, GBNF) wrote about his beloved father for the commemorative issue of “RIT Alumni International Newsletter” for SPZP-2000.
Passed away in his house on U Wisara Road in Rangoon.
Three Generation of engineers : U Ba Hli (C), son Dr. Freddie Ba Hli (EE, MIT), grandson U Tha Hlaing (EC83)
Dr. Maung Maung Kha
Dr. Maung Maung Kha
Interim Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Rangoon University
Longest tenured Rector : Rangoon University, Rangoon Arts and Science University, University of Distance Learning
Plays the violin well. Used to accompany Saya U Ba Kyi (famous Artist and “translator/composers of songs”) singing “Hne Yauk Hte Nay Chin De” in Myanmar/Burmese and English
U Yone Mo
U Yone Mo
Retired Chief Engineer at Burma Railways
Dean, Faculty of Engineering (then known as BIT)
Rector, RIT
Proponent of taking naps to keep one healthy
Saya U Kyaw Sein experienced the gentle nature of Sayagyi and wrote
comments under Sayagyi’s photo in the RIT Alumni Facebook Pages.
Worked at Nam Tu before joining the Department of Electrical Engineering
Continued teaching until his retirement
Recruited Saya C. Ping Lee to join EE department in 1950.
“Doctor” Tin Aung Win wrote a short note about his beloved father-in-law.
Passed away in Burma after visiting his daughter Dorothy in Australia.
C. Ping Lee
C. Ping Lee
Alumnus of University of Washington
Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, BOC College
U Kyaw Tun requested him to join the EE Department
Former students include Saya U Sein Hlaing (GBNF)
Dr. Win Aung (M 62) wrote about his father in the “Post Reunion” series of SPZP-2000.
U Htin Paw (EE 58), U Aw Taik Moh (C54) and Dr. San Hla Aung (C58) shared their memories of their Saya.
He passed away in Berkeley, CA in 1987.
U Than Lwin (Eric)
Lecturer, Economics, Faculty of Social Science
Adjunct Librarian, Social Science Library
Visiting Lecturer at BIT
U Maung Maung (M.E.E) (B.P.I.)
Research Engineer with UBARI
There were several connections between BIT/RIT and UBARI. Some who went for further studies on UBARI scholarship later joined BIT/RIT as full-time or part-time sayas.
U Sein Hlaing
U Sein Hlaing
Professor of Electrical Engineering
Alumnus of MIT
Taught at BIT/RIT until retirement.
Passed away a few years after retirement.
Spouse : Sayama Daw Nyunt Nyunt Yee (EE, GBNF)
U Kyaw Min (1933 – 1999)
Eldest son of Wunna Kyaw Htin U Ba Gyaw and Daw Aye Kyi.
Alumnus of MIT
Part-time saya at Architecture Department.
Pen name : “Bi Thu Kar” Kyaw Min.
EC member of Burma Astro Research Bureau (BARB)
Passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, the 1st of July 1999 at the Rangoon General Hospital
He was receiving treatment for a liver ailment since March 1998.
U Tin Hlaing
U Tin Hlaing
Joined Mechanical Engineering Department after graduating in 1959.
Received Masters from Purdue University.
Head, Agricultural Engineering (Sub-Department of Mechanical Engineering)
Managed the Hockey Team of All Universities & Institutes
Saya U Aung Khin wrote “A tribute to Saya U Tin Hlaing” for SPZP-2000.
U Win Kyaing
U Win Kyaing
Received his Masters from the Colorado School of Mines
Head of Petroleum Engineering (Sub-Department of Mining Engineering)
Nick name : “Ngu Yin Kong Kee”.
Spouse : Sayama Daw Muriel Tun Gyaw
Sao Kan Gyi
Taught English at RIT
Helped organize the English Debate
Alias : Tony Mangrai
Pen name : “Khemarat”
Siblings : Sao Khemar Wadi (Buddy), Sao Yan Naing, Sao Yan Paing
U Chin Way
U Chin Way
Saya at EE Department
Active in SPARK
Was offered a job promptly by his interviewers after learning that their boss U Tun Aung (Jeffrey, EC68, GBNF) was a student of Saya.
Passed away in the US.
U Win Maung
Joined Civil Engineering Department after graduating in 1964.
Active as a “Lan Zin Lu Nge” Organizer.
Daw Tin Tin Ohn (Amy Thwin)
Joined the Textile Engineering Department after graduating in 1961.
She was among the pioneering female engineering students.
Passed away in the mid-1990s of cancer.
Her younger sister Daw Ni Ni Thwin (Dolly, T64) also passed away in the late 1990s.
Daw Nyunt Nyunt Yee
Joined Electrical Engineering Department after graduating with EP (Electrical Power) in 1972.
Head of Electrical Engineering (Power) Department at YIT
Most members graduated in 1970. Some left RIT before graduation. A few took Sabbatical & graduated later.
U Ohn Khine (M70) reports the Gone But Not Forgotten (GBNF) list periodically.
An entry contains
Name (Alias or nickname)
Roll Number in 1st BE
Major/Discipline
Date of demise (if known)
Status
As ofJune 20, 2025, there were 143 entries in the GBNF list.
Tommy Shwe 2 : RIT Selection for Badminton; Moved to Taiwan & USA; Kidnapped & murdered by his Handyman
Tommy Shwe
Cho Aye 3 Mech 7/8/18 : RIT Hiking & Mountaineering; Organizer for the Group
Cho Aye (Standing rightmost)
Peter Pe 4 Mech : RIT Swimming & Water Polo; Fell off from a horse
Thaung Sein (Steeve Kay) 8 Elec : Entrepreneur; Multiple Golden Sponsor for SPZP; Philanthropist; Steeve & Helen Kay Health Care Fund for RIT Sayas; CABA; Kay Family Foundation
Thaung Sein (Steeve Kay) at 2015 RIT Alumni Reunion in Los Angeles
Victor Jones 41 Civil
Ne Win 45 Tex
Tin Ohn 49 Mech
Naing Win 54 Mech : Spouse Polly Ba San was Burma Selected in Swimming
Mya Daung 58 Mech/Agri
Lay Myint 60 Civil
Khin Maung Pun 66 Petro ?/10/16 : Named after his birthplace Papun
Myo Thaw 68 5/15
Aung Kyan 71 Mech/Auto
Thet Win 75 Mech
Hla Min (Pauk Si) 82 Elec : Chief Operator at UCC; Passed away in his 30s
Mg Mg Myint (Japu Sein) 93 Mech : RIT Selection for Soccer
Soe Tint (Nevil Kyi Mg) 94 Civil
Mg Mg Than 97 Mech 8/7/18
Le Le Win (Lilian Tha Mya) 100 Mech
Nan Lwin 102 Elec
Myat Khine (Tha Aye) 104 Mech
Han Kyu Pe 110 Arch : Paulian
Than Tun (Ivan Win) 114 Mech/Agri
Aung Win 120 Chem
Aye Thin 122 Chem
Chit Khin 124 Arch 23/6/15
Than Sein 130 Mech
Aung Kyi 135 Mech
Khin Mg Saan 139 Civil
Ko Ko Tin (Winston Hla Mg) 141 Mech
Saw Pae Pae 143 Met
Win Maw (George Hock) 146
Ma Yin Shwe Tun 150 Tex
Myat Myat Moe 154 Arch
Ma Htay Htay Win (Marlene Mg Mg) 158 Chem
Than Myint 168 23/1/13
Myint Thein 172 Mech
Phone Thwin 177 Min
Than Nyunt Win 181 Civil
Khin Mg Kyu 183 Mech
Win Thein 185 Elec
Ma Khin Mya Oo 188 Met
Kyaw Naing (Sin Gwan) 191 Elec : RIT EE Saya
Mg Mg Yu 194 Mech/Agri
Tin Aye 195 Mech/Agri
Htike Nyan 198 Elec 26/10/15
Aung Khin 203 Mech
Kyi May Nwae 206 Met
Tin Win 209 Chem
Myat Swe (Myint Swe) 215 Elec 22/3/15
Kyaw Win Mhan 234 Arch
Ma Yaw Ze 243 Chem
Hla Shwe 247 Mech Lar Gyi
Min Thant (Maurice Bo Ni) 254 Elec
Tin Win (Arthur) 256 Mech
Aung Htay 277 Civil
Michael Shein Myint 280 Chem
Mar Mar 292 Civil
Thein Htun 304 Mech 29/8/18
Mg Mg Oo 312 PP
Myo Tint (Stanley Hla) 313 PP
Mg Mg Swe 314 Mech ?/1/18
Min Swe 318 Mech
Ye Myint Aung 323 Mech
Toe Nyunt 326 Elec
Tin Ko 330 Met
Aung Law Ha 342 Mn 30/1/16
Ma Tin Tin 348 Mech/Agri
Kyaw Swe Thet 354 Mech 2017
Kan Myint 371 Mech
Aye Than 385 Elec 25/4/16
Khin Soe 388
Khin Than Win 389 Tex 3/9/18 : Silver Pearl Diary co-owner
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