Samuel Shu Kit Kwong passed away at home September 21, 2016, in Santa Monica, CA. He succumbed to complications from liver cancer. In his final months, he was lovingly cared for by his family and continued to engage in their daily lives.

Born in Canton, China, on April 13, 1929, Sam was the third child and eldest son of Kwok Hing (Frank) and Yuk Ching (Nellie) Kwong. He was one of seven children: Dorothy (Tong), Dora (Ho), Louise (Fu), Bill, Yvonne, and Clement. His father was born in Los Angeles, CA, which gave Sam the dual citizenship which would shape his life.