Han Samuel Kang

Han Samuel Kang, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on September 3rd, 2025 at his home in San Jose, CA. He was born on August 8, 1983, in Los Angeles, CA, the son of John Kang and the late Sung Kang.

Han grew up in Woodland Hills, CA, where during his youth and adolescence he gained local notoriety for his mischievous humor and willingness to test the limits of his teachers' and parents' patience. His classroom antics led him to the dean's office more than a handful of times, but Han was blessed with charisma and charm that enabled him to skirt the full repercussions of his roguish actions.

Han's quest for adventure led him to graduate high school at age 16 and enlist in the U.S. Army that summer just a few days after turning 17. In the military, Han excelled, earning recognition as an excellent marksman. Life in the military did not break Han nor did it build him up again; rather, he found new ways to pursue his mischievous schemes. Han, ever the entrepreneur, discovered ways to order pizza into the barracks, where he sold slices to his fellow infantry recruits and made a tidy profit. He eventually diversified his business into tobacco, a more lucrative endeavor.

After being discharged from the Army, Han eventually made his way to UC Berkeley, where he graduated with a degree in Philosophy. He had a wide range of interests and found his way into the technology field as a self-taught software engineer. Slowness was not a trait that Han possessed and the dizzying speed of his career trajectory was not surprising to anyone who knew him well.

Han played many important roles during his life. He was a dedicated friend, a cherished colleague, brother, and husband, but his most fulfilling role was being a doting father to his two daughters, Alisa and Mari. Han was the ultimate girl dad and his love and pride for his daughters was without end. Han will be remembered for his exuberance, the playful twinkle in his eyes, and his infectious cackle, and he will be missed by all who loved him dearly.

In addition to his daughters, Alisa and Mari, Han is also survived by his wife, Tomomi, and his sister, Sunny (Jason), and is preceded in death by his mother, Sung, and brother Zane. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to https://gofund.me/5ef5290f9