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Melvin AH-YUN Obituary
AH-YUN, Sr., Melvin Abner
Melvin Abner Ah-Yun, Sr. died peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on Friday, August 25, 2012 in his Sacramento home. Melvin was born July 31, 1937 in Honolulu, Hawaii and moved to California in his early 20's. For the last 50 years he was an owner and bartender at a popular South Sacramento bar, The Swiss Buda. Throughout the years, he shared the spirit of aloha by always giving a warm smile and cheerful hello to all those he encountered. Melvin was also an active member of the community participating with the Ben Ali Lion's Head Unit for more than 30 years, as well as a faithful parishioner at St. Rose's Church. An avid golfer and sports fan, he loved to cheer on his favorite teams in particular the A's and Raiders. Left behind to carry on his legacy is his only son, Melvin 'Bull' Ah-Yun, Jr. (Brittney), his two beloved grandchildren, Evan Ah-Yun and Avery Ah-Yun; his cherished sisters, Eva Brub and Louise Lau and many other extended family members in both Hawaii and the mainland. A mass will be held in his honor on Saturday, September 1 at 9am at St. Rose Church (5961 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento) with a celebration of his life to follow at The Swiss Buda (2342 Fruitridge Rd., Sacramento). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to The Shiner's Hospital for Children of Northern California.
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Memories and Condolences
for Melvin AH-YUN
Christopher Wroten
September 5, 2012
I deep sympathy to mel's family and friends. my dad bill wroten know well with mel.i was young boy my dad take to to his bar for drinks and lunch.i do miss him
gary miller
August 31, 2012
Thanks for putting up with us every tuesday for lunch,I will really miss your smile and laugh every week.I will be taking your favorite snapper salad in your honor tomorrow. I will have your bowl behind the bar waiting for you. Aloha till we meet again.
Pantalion Sanchez
August 31, 2012
Mel,
I feel blessed to have met you and will celebrate your life whenever I have a chance. You were always shining at the Buda and your presence will be missed.
Paulina & Ramon Rodriguez
August 30, 2012
Mel you will always be loved and missed very much! The Buda will never be the same without you. Thank you for everything you have done for us. Rest In Peace!
Marilyn Ah Yun
August 29, 2012
Missing you and loving you always Uncle Mel. Until we meet again...aloha.
Sweetie
August 29, 2012
Love and missing you always Uncle. Until we meet again...aloha.
Sweetie
Art Rinetti
August 29, 2012
I am very sorry to have lost Mel. I have many great memories of him and will miss him. I am truly sorry I cannot be at the services but I have a situation I cannot change. My thoughts will be with you.
August 29, 2012
Bull and family, my deepest sympathy and prayers for you. I enjoyed knowing your dad, he had a great spirit,smile and many wonderful stories. rest in peace Mel, love Bernie
Jeff & Jo Ann Rincon
August 29, 2012
Mel, you will be so missed. I will miss your smile when we come into the Budda. I will miss your hug that you would give me. And your wonderful made just for me bloody mary. You are Loved by many. Rest in Peace my Friend. God Bless you.
Genese Newcombe
August 29, 2012
Blessed to have experienced your Aloha spirit! You will be greatly missed!
Jessica Oates
August 29, 2012
My very deepest condolences to the entire family. "Pop" as I affectionately called him, will be missed beyond expression. He was such a good man to everyone, I know he was like a father to me after my father passed. I miss his laughter and betting him $1 on baseball games...Mahalo for memories, Ohana forever.
George Guido
August 29, 2012
On behalf of Family First Car & Bike Club we would like to take this moment to thank Mel for always helping our car club Family First with his generous donations every year of Turkeys when we feed the needy and homeless Dtwn. He also would let me have my annual bday parties at The Swiss. And most recently host an oldies dance called The Souleros Ball. He will be greatly missed by me, our Car Club & all his Swiss Buda Family.
Sugar A.
August 29, 2012
Aloha Oe', Uncle Mel. We will miss you always.
Bull Ah-Yun
August 29, 2012
Love ya pops!
August 29, 2012
mel...your always smiling face could brighten anyones day!! RIP! You touched so many hearts and will be missed!
Tim and Lee Feleciano
August 29, 2012
Know that he will be missed. Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
August 29, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
vicki lira
August 29, 2012
Rest in Peace Mel......
Michelle-Kaliko Sweeting
August 29, 2012
Peace Uncle....
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