Kobe Huynh

Kobe Huynh, 14
AUBURN -- Kobe Huynh, 14, of Auburn, arrived at the Kingdom of Heaven on Feb. 21, 2014, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident.
He was an honor student in the 7th grade at Auburn Middle School, an honorary firefighter with the City of Westbrook, a member of the First Tee Golf Program at Fox Ridge Golf Club, and an honorary member of the Bates College baseball team.
Kobe's life seems too short, but those who were lucky to know him learned how to live, love and laugh. Kobe was a fighter whose incredible strength, strong faith and perseverance helped him overcome incredible odds throughout his life. Because of Kobe, we are all a little stronger, and will treasure our memories of his radiant smile and kind heart. He will be remembered for his positivity and graciousness. He was a boy with a pure heart, always assuring us he was going to be okay. His was a life well lived leaving behind a legacy for all of us to be proud of.
With Kobe's passing we are reminded that his life is one to be celebrated. Although we will miss him dearly, he will forever remain in our hearts. He was an incredibly thoughtful young man, an ideal brother and cousin, a loving son, and a friend to many.
Kobe is survived by his loving mother and step-father, Melissa Galvez and Sig Galvez Jr. of Auburn; his young sister, Ayva Galvez; his step-brother, Anthony Galvez Riga; his father, Nghia Huynh of Nashua, N.H.; his maternal grandparents, Marland and Schoenin Wing; aunts, uncles and cousins from the Wing family of Portland; aunts, uncles and cousins from the Galvez family of Portland; his paternal grandparents, Phu and Ngoc Huynh; and uncles, aunts and cousins from the Huynh family of Portland.
Kobe and his family would like to thank the many doctors and nurses at Maine Cancer Center, MMC/ Barbara Bush, Dana Farber in Boston, Children's Hospital in Boston, Central Maine Medical Center, all his visiting nurses throughout the years and the support of the first Evangelical Free Church of Maine in Westbrook.
A celebration of Kobe's life will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. A funeral ceremony will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m., at First Evangelical Free Church, 355 Bridgton Rd., Westbrook. He will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, 672 Stevens Ave., Portland, immediately following the funeral services. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hobbsfuneralhome.com.
Kobe Huynh