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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Fong Siu Mo Peter sent Beautiful Dreams for Patrick "Pat" James Kau - 06/12/2026
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
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Rosa and Lin Luo sent Traditional Floor Basket for Patrick "Pat" James Kau - 06/11/2026
With deepest sympathy... From Rosa and Lin Luo
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06/13/2026
Dear family , You all did such a good job taking care of Uncle for so many years !!! Good Childhood memories of Uncle Pat and Auntie Helen ... Uncle aways Handsome and so Strong ... Now they are together ..
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06/12/2026
We have known Pat since he moved to California to be with Lariann and Louis. He was like family to us we shared many dinners together thanksgiving and Christmas, made so many memories. He had a green thumb and was brilliant with us gardening of plants and vegetables and the fruit trees. He really enjoyed my Indian food especially the tandoori chicken and chickpea dish. He was in his happy space when he was watching sports. Especially the 49 ers and basketball and baseball and he loved his red wine (Cabernet) and he loved desert especially pies We will really miss his beautiful presence and smile. But the memories made we will cherish. May his soul rest in peace 🙏
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06/12/2026
I have the fondest memories of playing with Rachel and Courtney at his house in Kaneohe and eating starfruit! He was always so kind and welcoming. May he rest in peace, and sending my love to Aunty Lariann and family.
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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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