Raynard Kim, 74, passed away at his home in Sugar Land, Texas on September 11, 2022. Ray graduated from Leilehua High School in 1965. He attended the University of Hawaii before joining the US Army, and serving in the Vietnam War as part of the Army's Artillery/Radar Corps. After his service, he graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering.
Ray was a specialist in petroleum refinery construction and maintenance. He worked for highly-regarded engineering firms, such as Fluor Corporation, Bechtel, and for Kellogg, Brown and Root as a Project Manager in Houston, Texas. He worked on multiple projects, traveled extensively, and lived in various locations in the United States, China, Thailand, Singapore, and Belgium. He was also a civilian engineering consultant in Iraq and Kuwait during the Gulf War. He enjoyed leisure travel with his family and friends, including cruises in Mexico, Japan and Europe.
Ray retired in 2016, leaving him time for gardening, bicycle riding, working on his golf swing, and driving his red Porsche 911 Carrera.
He is survived by his daughter Lauren Kim; sister Dorynne (Dori) Kim and ex-spouse Pauline Kim.
A Graveside remembrance service and burial will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, 11:30 a.m., at Mililani Memorial Park.
