Patrick "Pat" James Kau
5/2/1931 - 6/3/2026
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Obituary For Patrick "Pat" James Kau
Patrick “Pat” James Kau, age 95, of Fremont, California, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026.
Patrick was born on May 2, 1931 in Honolulu, Hawaii to En You Kau and Laura Marks. He served as a U.S. Marine in active service from 1952-54 and was honourably discharged in 1960. He worked for 33 years in civilian service at Navy Public Works Center (PWC) Pearl Harbor. One of his favorite things to do with colleagues was participate in their bowling team.
On February 12, 1955, Patrick and Helen Kau, née Hayashi, wed and enjoyed a loving 52 years together. He loved playing team recreational sports, including mountain ball and canoe paddling. A former resident of Kaneohe and Pupukea, Hawaii for many years, he moved to Fremont in 2009 to live with his daughter, Lariann Cheng, and family.
Patrick loved growing and caring for fruit trees and had a lifelong love for jazz music, movies, and dogs. He was known for his great physical strength, which he readily offered to assist others, and his generous appreciation of labor and service professionals. He was a great listener and an avid sports fan, especially of the San Francisco 49ers and the Golden State Warriors.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen, his brother, Robert “Bob” Kau, and his sister, Rozlyn “Roz” Haslip. Patrick is survived by Lariann, his son-in-law, Louis Cheng, his granddaughters, Rachel Cheng and Courtney Cheng-Mack, and his grandson-in-law, Michael “Mike” Mack.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial donations to the OHLONE HUMANE SOCIETY in honor of Patrick James Kau.
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Rosa and Lin Luo sent Traditional Floor Basket for Patrick "Pat" James Kau - 06/11/2026
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06/11/2026
Wishing peace and comfort to Aunty Lariann and the whole family. Growing up with Rachel and Courtney, he was another grandpa to us too. He was always so jovial and loving. May he rest in peace.
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06/11/2026
Praying for comfort for the family. Uncle Pat was such a sweet man and a handsome Marine! May he rest in peace and be reunited with Auntie Helen in heaven. Love always from the Fresno ohana ❤️
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06/11/2026
My deepest condolences to the family. Mr. Kau was always pleasant to be around with such a great smile. He will sorely be missed. May he rest in peace and his memory be eternal. Love, Arra and Malcolm
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06/11/2026
I am so sorry for the family's loss. I always enjoyed Thanksgiving with him. He would always compare my fist to his fist 🤛 . His fist was huge!
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06/11/2026
We have known Pat for over a decade during our stay in Fremont. I have fond memories of watching 49ers games with him. I will always remember him. I know he also liked watching the warriors. I will say cheers to Pat when I drink a glass of great Cabernet. Cheers Pat and RIP. Pravin
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