Victor Win (Nay Win Myint, ChE66) : Former President and Former Board Vice Chairman (2004 to 2006) of Burma American Democratic Alliance (BADA); Spouse : Daw Jean Gale (Former President of BADAl)
September 2018
Daw Khin Than Win (T70) : 3rd Sep 2018
U Kyaw Min Than
U Kyaw Min Than is the younger brother of Saya Dr. U Win (USA).
October 2018
U Aye Kyaw (nickname : U Thant) 12th Oct 2018
November 2018
U Hla Moe (U Kyin Sein, Phy) : 4th Nov 2018
December 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
Mother of Ms. Yasmin Vanya, Secretary of Burmese American Women’s Alliance (BAWA)
Spouse of U Maung Maung Latt, President of Burmese American Democratic Alliance (BADA)
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.
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.
Yin Kyu (M/Ag67)
Passed away on 26th April, 2011 at 8:45 am.
Worked for Public Works (Construction Corporation) as superintending engineer and retired in 2006.
Died of kidney failure, based on diabetes.
Chit Po Po (M69)
Chit Po Po
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
Editor’s Notes :
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.
P Peter (NHS Hero) paid a high price for misguided policies and guidelines E Envisioned retirement to spend quality time with his extended family T Talented Doctor, Gourmet Chef, Sketch and Oil Painter — to name a few E Educated and/or entertained aspiring medical specialists far and near R Real irreparable loss to patients, friends, family and community
P Pote Pote Kyee (see “Cho Cho Hlaing”) E Enthusiastic learner and practitioner (see “Aung Jee”) T Took care of parents of relatives, patients and friends (see “Min Ko”) E Ever smiling and helpful (see “Ye Myint”) R Rural doctor with a huge heart (see “Vicky Bowman)
85th Birthday of Ma Cherry (Peter’s mom)Zoom gathering for offering Dana in memory of Peter
Sad Loss that might have been prevented
Dr. Khin Tun (Peter) served as Associate Graduate Dean at Oxford University from 2012 – 2016. He worked at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading for 20+ years.
Sadly, he passed away on April 13, 2020 due to COVID-19 infection. He was the first doctor from RBH Trust to pass away in the line of duty. Due to misguided Policies and Guidelines, Peter lost his life at the tender age of 62. Thanks in part to interviews by Minko and Ye Myint, RBH Trust initiated an inquiry into the loss of Peter.
Peter was looking forward to retiring in a couple of years and spend quality time with his extended family.
His paternal grand mother lived up to 94.
His father celebrated his 90th birthday in 2019. He used to sit in the garden every evening talking with someone and taking his daily dose of medicine. After learning about Peter’s untimely demise, he was devastated for three days. He no longer had the desire to sit in the garden. He lamented that he had no one to talk to. Ye Myint told his father that he will call from UK daily.
His mother passed away a few months short of her 89th birthday. She and Peter are both January born. Peter would fly back to Yangon almost every year (for the past decade) in time for his mother’s birthday. They would perform dana together mostly at Chan Myei Yeiktha.
Three uncles and two aunts are in their 80s.
Relatives and friends mourn the loss of Peter and miss his compassion, help and smiles.
Hope
We cannot get Peter back, but we hope other medical staff in the front line fighting the invisible enemy would not have to suffer the same fate as Peter.
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.
U Ohn Khine (M70) and team maintain the GBNF list for 1st BE intake in 1964. About 140 members are GBNF.
Saya U Ba Than
Saya U Ba Than is Retired Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He was an early supporter of HMEE project. He donated his Garawa money to various charitable associations.
Steeve Kay
Steeve Kay (U Thaung Sein, EC70) is a Multiple Golden Sponsor for SPZP. He is Chair of Kay Family Foundation.
Saya U Min Wun
Saya U Min Wun 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.
U Wynn Htain Oo (M72) and team occasionally published the GBNF list for M72.
Ma Ma Pat
Ma Ma Pat (spouse of Saya U Myo Myint Sein) passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2022. Saya Myo celebrated his 91st birthday on October 1, 2022.
Daw Khin Kyi Nyunt, Dr. Peter Khin Tun
Three family members of U Tin U 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
Saya U Aung Hla Tun, 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.
Saya U Aung Hla Tun (GBNF)
U Tun Aung (Jefferey, EC68) is a founding member and past President of BASES. He passed away in October 2021.
U Tun Aung (GBNF)
U Soe Myint Lwin (EP68) played Soccer for Burma, RU & RIT. He was EC of the Burma Women’s Soccer Federation. He passed away in 2017.
Memorial Service for U Soe Myint LwinSoon Kwyay Invitation for U Soe Myint Lwin
I Zeyar Lin (69er) passed away in 2018
I Zeyar Linn (69er)Saya H Num Kok Saya H Num Kok
Saya H Num Kok is a Saya of our Sayas. He passed away in Portland, Oregon, USA in his late 90s.
Saya Allen Htay
Saya Allen Htay (C58) is a founding member and President of RIT Alumni International which hosted SPZP-2000. He passed away in California, USA.
Dr. Win Thein
Saya Dr. Win Thein (C58) retired as Professor and Head of Civil Engineering.
U Khin Maung Win (Sid, C58) passed away in USA. He is a classmate of Sayas Allen Htay, Dr. San Hla Aung and Dr. Win Thein.
Class of Civil 1958Han Sein
U Han Sein (C69) represented RIT in Swimming, Water Polo, Diving and Basketball. He was a Prisoner of Conscience for 17 years.
Benedict Sia
U Myat Swe (Benedict Sia, M75) passed away in Taiwan. He is a life member of Alumni Association. He donated a Shwe YaDu bench.
Aung Gyi Shwe
U Aung Gyi Shwe (EE69er) was Secretary of RIT Track and Field Association. He also played soccer and enjoyed weightlifting.
Aye Lwin
U Aye Lwin (M69) was Secretary of RIT Annual Magazine Committee & RIT Mechanical Engineering Association.
Win Thein
U Win Thein (M67) 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) Burma, RU & RIT passed away in 2020
John Tint
U Thein Lwin (M72) Captain, RIT Soccer passed away in 2022
U Thein LwinKo Thein LwinSoon Kwyay Invitation U Thein LwinM72 GBNF
U Tin Htoon (Peter’s uncle) has shared the first set of photos.
He is planning a Photo Album / Book for Peter, who left this world unexpectedly on April 13, 2020.
He has compiled and published Photo Albums not only for himself, but also as birthday presents for his elder brothers U Tin U and U Ba Than.
Peter is the eldest child of my cousin U Tin U and Dr. Khin Kyi Nyunt (Cherry Tin Gyi, GBNF). U Tin U is the eldest among his siblings. Ma Cherry is the youngest among her siblings.
Peter shares the honor of being the eldest son of the eldest son of the eldest son. He received a special present that was handed over by his paternal great grand father.
Ma Cherry and Peter share January as the birth month. For several years, Peter flew from UK in January to celebrate his mom’s birthday. They usually perform dana together at Chan Myay Yeik Tha.
Photos
The photos show a handsome boy with his proud parents.
A few photos were taken with Peter in a pram.
Tragedies
Ma Cherry passed away in late 2019 a few months before her 89th birthday.
U Tin U was shocked when Peter passed away in April 2020. He refused to go out to the front lawn in the evenings (where he would relax and take his daily “medicine”),
The family endured a third tragedy when Ko Tin Tun (Aye Aye Khin’s spouse) passed away in May 2020.
Ma Cherry & PeterU Tin U, Ma Cherry & PeterBaby Peter 1Baby Peter 2Baby Peter 3Baby Peter 4Baby Peter 5
Dr. Khin Tun (Peter) passed away on April 13, 2020.
He was laid to rest on April 30, 2020.
His immediate family and a few friends attended the service.
Life cut short by misguided Policies
Peter’s grand mother lived up to 94.
Peter’s father celebrated his 90th birthday in 2019. He used to sit in the garden every evening talking with someone and taking his daily dose of medicine. After learning about Peter’s untimely demise, he was devastated for three days. He no longer feel sitting out in the garden.
Peter’s mother passed away a few months short of her 89th birthday. She and Peter are both January born. Peter would fly back to Yangon almost every year (for the past decade) in time for his mother’s birthday. They would perform dana together mostly at Chan Myei Yeiktha.
Three uncles and two aunts are in their 80s.
Relatives and friends mourn the loss of Peter and miss his compassion, help and smiles.
Due to misguided Policies and Guidelines, Peter lost his life at the tender age of 62.
We cannot get Peter back, but we hope other medical staff in the front line fighting the invisible enemy would not have to suffer the same fate as Peter.
Archives
Myo Kyawswar (Peter’s cousin) recorded and shared the Audio files.
Thin Thiri Tun (Peter’s niece) recorded and shared the Video.
Associate Dean at Oxford University for four years.
Due to the lax rules and denial of his request for PPE at his Department, he became an early casualty of Covid-19.
Passed away on April 13, 2020. The day marked the beginning of Thingyan (Water Throwing Festival). In 2020, the day was “Easter Monday”.
He is Gone But Not Forgotten (GBNF).
I chronicled the period from early April to late May 2020. It covers news, photos, articles (from the UK Newspapers) and memories (by his family members, relatives, friends and colleagues).
Award by Nuerology Academy
Peter Tun AwardAward 2
Condolences
From Dr. Johnny Kyaw Myint (SPHS60, Australia)
Very proud of Peter that will be honored like this.
From Dr Wilbert Ho (SPHS60, UK)
Hi Dexter, thanks for sharing the news about the Peter Tun Neurology Award.
I am very proud on behalf of his family and as a friend and fellow Myanmar. Best wishes, Wilbert.
From U Thaung Lwin (Dexter, Peter’s uncle)
Both Johnny and Wilbert are my class mates in St Paul’s since 5th standard.
From Hussein Ariff
Dexter thank you very much for sharing.
May God rest his soul in eternal peace.
Amen.
Memories
He is the eldest of three siblings.
His grandfather, father & Peter are the “First son”
Peter 1Peter 2
Peter served Mezaligone & nearby villages as the Lone Doctor.
Peter, Win Mar and elder son (Min Ko)
Peter made annual visits to his parents. He and his mom are January born. They perform Birthday Dana together.
Peter invited us to Min Ko’s Engagement Party at Winner Inn and follow-up at their parents’ home
Peter 3
U Tin Htoon sent a Photo Card. He later compiled a Photo Album for Peter.
Photo Card for Peter
Updates
Peter’s name was read in the song by “London Symphony”
Peter was nominated for a Posthumous FRCP
Min Ko (Peter’s elder son) was “First son (for the 4th Generation)” in his family. He has two daughters. Not sure if another “First son (for the 5th Generation)” will appear.
During our visit to Reading, UK in September 2017, she and Peter hosted us.
Since Peter was working at the NHS hospital and at a private clinic, he would show us around late in the evening (e.g. River Thames). On the week end Peter patiently drove us to Ogmore-by-the-sea in Wales to visit Maung Maung Kyi and Khin May Than.
Win Mar would be our guide during the week days. We would take bus and train to see Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace and selected tourist attractions. Since she had been to those places many times, she would patiently wait for us near the entrance / exit gate. As seniors, we received discount on the bus and train fares.
She keeps fit by massaging her feet in a bucket full of salt. She also climbs up and down the stairs to do her chores (cooking, washing, drying clothes in the backyard).
Like Peter, she is an outstanding Chef. Unlike Peter, she is selective in eating food. She prefers Burmese specialties over Chinese, Indian and British food (with the exception of “Fish and Chips” sold at the shop owned by Peter’s assistant / doctor).
She would tell stories to my spouse.
When she was working as a teacher in Hlegu, Peter would come over with a food container. Guess what. Peter had made mashed potatoes! Peter did not know then that Win Mar did not have appetite for non-Burmese (especially British) food.
Some time later, they regained contact by chance at the Chauk Htutt Yone (6-storey Government office). Peter would ask her for a “date” where he would hand over a 7-page “Yee Zar Sar”. Win Mar appreciated Peter’s “Open Book” approach (which listed his puppy love and current / potential suitors). Peter agreed to settle in Mezaligone.
In late March, Peter told me that COVID-19 had hit UK, but Reading did not have many cases. Nevertheless, he showered a day (before and after work) as a precaution. He treasured Win Mar’s health.
Then, we heard some bad news. Five of Peter’s patients have been tested positive for COVID-19. Peter was asked to “self isolate” at his home. Per his brother, sister and nieces, Peter felt confident that he would turn out victorious.
After a week, Peter’s health declined and was admitted to ICU. A few days later, Win Mar had fever and cough. Min Ko and Ye Lay (who could not visit the house due to the “self-isolation”) called the ambulance. The medics checked Win Mar and suggested to wait a few days.
When Peter passed away, Win Mar was taken to the hospital. Her health and appetite returned. Her request was for “Fish and Chips”. I was indeed a good sign that she still have a good memory. Her friends (e.g. Ma Theingi) cooked Burmese meals.
Peter, Win Mar, Min Ko
Win Mar was discharged on April 29, 2020 and was able to attend the service for Peter on April 30, 2020. She spoke with Cho Cho Hlaing over the video conference, “Peter was born on a Monday and passed away on a Monday. He must have run out of his life span. KAN KONE LOH SONE THWAR DA.”
Win Mar is now is close company of Ye Lay and Min Ko (who still have lease for a flat / apartment 5 minutes away).
They offered “One Month” Soon Kyway to Birmingham Sayadaw U Ottara Nyana.
They also celebrated Ye Lay’s birthday a few days later.
HlaMin 