Barney Soo Kell Kim's Obituary
Barney Kim Obituary
BARNEY SOO KELL KIM Barney passed away on December 5, 2023. Golf was his love. He had the distinction of having won the Korean Invitational Tournament eleven times over five decades. He also accomplished 13 hole-in-ones and played in the Hawaiian Open in 1966, as an amateur. Once a Red Raider, always a Red Raider. He took pride in being the Kahuku High’s class of ‘53 quarterback and had been a lifelong Red Raider football fan.
Survived by wife, Deborah and daughters Dr. Cassie Kim (husband Reid Aruga, son Carson) and Courtney Kim. Also survived by first family, daughter Joline O’Leary (husband Tim, sons Adam and Austin) and son Randall Kim (wife Yun, daughter Randi, son Ray).
Service will be held on January 30, 2024 at Mililani Memorial’s Mauka Chapel. Visitation at 5:30 p.m. and service at 6:30 p.m. Private inurnment at the National Cemetery of the Pacific on January 31, 2024.
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