Tim Kang Lum

Tim Kang Lum passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2026, in Sacramento, California, at the age of 88.

He is survived by his wife, Serena, whom he married in 1964; his children, Nancy Celeste and her husband, Theodore, Brenda Lum, and Jason Lum and his wife, Joy; and his grandchildren, Tariq Alexander Celeste, Jasmine Lourdes Celeste, Adalyn Lum, and Aria Lum. He was preceded in death by his father Wah Seung Lum and mother Christine Lum, of Locke, California.

Tim was born on December 19, 1937, in Guangdong, China. He worked as a grocery clerk for more than 38 years and was proud to provide for his family. Tim was a kind and dependable person who believed in working hard and being there for the people who mattered to him. He taught his children the importance of a strong work ethic, kindness, and perseverance.

Tim enjoyed life and found pleasure in many simple things. He enjoyed fishing, taking road trips, listening to the music he grew up with, especially the classics of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, frequenting casinos, and a good seafood buffet. He also had a natural talent for working on cars and was skilled at figuring out how to repair and keep them running. He enjoyed the challenge of working with his hands and taking pride in a job well done.

Tim will be missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, extended family, and friends. His family will remember him for his kindness, dependability, hard work, and the values he passed on to them. Most of all, they will remember how much he loved his family and the important place they held in his life.