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Dr. Chae was the founder and former owner of Farmbrook Radiology. A type-A personality with an unmatched work ethic, he was deeply dedicated to his patients and quietly helped countless people behind the scenes with his medical expertise. He always "knew a guy" and was ready with a solution for any friend in need.
But beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Chae was a force of nature-his infectious energy and radiant smile could light up any room. A true social butterfly, he made fun feel effortless, whether he was climbing a tent pole, tearing up the dance floor, throwing out a high kick just to get a laugh, or blasting 80s rock at full volume from his pontoon boat as he cruised Crescent Lake at top speed. He was the life of every party.
Dr. Chae built a life and legacy on Crescent Lake, constructing a dream home with his wife Susan on a once-uninhabited island they transformed together. He deeply valued neighborly love and community, often popping into a neighbor's house just to say hi or to lend a helping hand. His spontaneous generosity and joyful presence touched everyone around him.
Won deeply appreciated the compassionate, cutting-edge care he received from Dr. Farshid Dayyani and Dr. Maggie Senthil and the team at UCI Health. In honor of his journey and in support of ongoing advancements in gastric cancer treatment, the family kindly requests donations to the UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Contributions will help fund innovative research initiatives like the STOPGAP clinical trial, which is pioneering new approaches to treating advanced stomach cancer.
To donate, please visit:
https://secure.give.uci.edu/DrWonChaeMemorialDonations
Donations made through the provided link will be attributed to Won's memory, honoring his legacy and supporting ongoing research.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Riverside Chapel, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Officiating Father Thomas Kuehnemund. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m.
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Dr. Leslie Lafer
May 17, 2025
Dr. Chae was a wonderful, kind physician who worked hard and did his work with kindness and compassion. He will truly be missed.
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Timothy Peaster
May 12, 2025
Won was a great neighbor and will truly be missed.
Stephanie Michele Beck Love
May 7, 2025
I had known Won for 30 yrs I met him when he was a new resident and I was a new ultrasound technologist. He was always so good to me. I had many conversations about ultrasound studies that I did he was my employers chief Radiologist. I will truly miss him !! My deepest sympathy for his family sincerely Stephanie Beck Love RDMS
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