July 19, 2011
July 19, 2011
Naoki, Aki, and Nobu - our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. Kevin was such a great and loving dad. We'd be so honored to help in any way. Please feel free to email me at shellimf@yahoo.com .
This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Kevin Mack, MD, MS.
We hope to honor Kevin by making this a living memorial. Please use this as a "hub" to share your stories and tributes. Though you need to formally register to add anything, there is no advertising or spamming associated with registering. You may leave brief tributes below, or longer stories on the "stories tab."
A viewing was held on Tuesday evening, 6pm on July 19th, 2011 at St. Agnes Catholic Church on 1025 Masonic Avenue, San Francisco CA 94117. The mass was held on Wednesday morning, 10am on July 20th, also at St. Agnes.
A memorial service was held at 5:00 PM on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Cole Hall, UCSF Parnassus Campus. It was simulcast to the SFGH Cafeteria and to UC Berkeley University Hall, room 150. Here is a link to the entire UCSF-based ceremony:
http://lecture.ucsf.edu/ETS/Viewer/?peid=7f8c0b04878842858a8452d33c0b0e111d
If you would like to download a copy of this event, email Amin (Amin.Azzam@ucsf.edu) and he will arrange for you to get access to it.
Kevin is buried in the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, at 1500 Mission Road; Colma, CA 94014.
In lieu of flowers, donations to benefit his husband and children may be made to the Kevin Mack, MD Memorial Fund through Wells Fargo Bank. Donations can be:
1) mailed c/o Amin Azzam to 348 51st Street #C; Oakland, CA 94609; or
2) made in person at any Wells Fargo Branch. If you attempt to donate at a bank branch and the teller has troubles finding the account, encourage them to click on the "confidential tab" to locate the memorial fund.
Finally, Natalie Bybee (a dear close personal family friend) would like volunteers willing to create video clips of remembrances of Kevin so she can compile them as stories for his children. If you are interested in offering a video remebrance, contact her directly at nataliebybee@yahoo.com. More details on how you can contribute have now been posted under the "stories" tab of this site.
And on the eve of the 1 year anniversary of Kevin's death, here is an email from the UCSF psychiatry department chair:
Dear Department of Psychiatry Colleagues,
A year ago, on July 14, 2011, we lost our colleague Dr. Kevin Mack. I wanted to reach out to everyone in the department, in parallel with the school to medical students and faculty colleagues, and also in parallel with the UCSF- UCB Joint Medical Program to its community, as I know that many of us were deeply touched by Kevin. He brought laughter, warmth, support, and intellectual engagement to so many of us. I invite you to spend a special moment this weekend to remember him.
The School of Medicine announces the establishment of the Kevin Mack LGBT Champion Scholarship. This scholarship will honor Kevin’s open and unwavering commitment to the professional development and emotional support of all medical students, and especially those of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender identity. The scholarship will be awarded to one student each year in recognition of important contributions during medical school to the principles of non-discrimination and human rights that Kevin exemplified so strongly in word and deed. Details of the award and the application process will be distributed soon.
The UC Berkeley - UCSF Joint Medical Program honors Kevin's commitment and dedication to innovation in medical education with the creation of the Kevin Mack Medical Education Leadership Support Fund. It supports the advancement and promotion of innovative educational efforts with an annual faculty support award. The fund will be formally established very soon.
At a department level, we instituted at this year’s Psychiatry Faculty Education Retreat the Annual Kevin Mack Life Lessons. Bestowed upon the session that best embodies Kevin’s spirit of life, loving and learning, this year the inaugural honored session was “Teaching Critical Thinking” led by David Elkin and Gilbert Villela.
Kevin will also be remembered by a special SFGH Psychiatry Grand Rounds session each Fall in his honor. The annual event will celebrate Kevin's playfulness, creativity, inspiration, teaching and mentoring.
Also, with colleagues I am planning a special activity for department members and alums to remember Kevin each year at the Fall national meeting of the Association of Academic Psychiatry, an organization that was near and dear to Kevin.
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July 19, 2011
July 19, 2011
I first met Kevin through AAP (Association for Academic Psychiatry), and from the start, I loved his wicked sense of humor, the breadth and depth of his intellect, and his warm compassion - what a remarkable and joyful human being! And what a full life he lived.
July 19, 2011
July 19, 2011
Kevin was the most Christ-like person I have ever met: his goodness, compassion, humbleness, joy, love, warmth, genuineness coupled with his amazing sense of humor and love for life impacted everyone who was blessed to know him. You will forever be in my heart, my friend.
July 19, 2011
July 19, 2011
I am so sad to hear about Kevin's passing. I met Kevin when he was in his residency at The Cambridge Hospital. I was a Nurse working night shifts and he would come around to visit Pediatrics with that huge smile of his. He never failed to bring his smile even at 4am.
July 19, 2011
July 19, 2011
Kevin and I met in high school. I loved him instantly as everyone did. When you were with Kevin, you felt emotionally safe. This is because he loved unconditionally. Eventually, geography separated us, but he never forgot to call me every year on my birthday. He was an angel in our midst.
July 19, 2011
July 19, 2011
Kevin: You are a dear friend to all. Kind and loving. You have enriched my life and all who were blessed to know you. Even your transition is an inspiration as a life lived fully, and on purpose to serve. Your energy survives with us.
July 19, 2011
July 19, 2011
Kevin, I remember your warmth and smile, and your passion for all things that mattered. I was a JMp-er in the last year of the old curriculum, and was always impressed by your enthusiasm for making even good stuff way way better! Much love to your family ...
July 18, 2011
July 18, 2011
Kevin was an amazing teacher, physician, role model, and friend. I will miss his joie de vivre, his kindness, and his rare gift of inspiring so many of his students; I feel very, very lucky to have been one of them.
July 18, 2011
July 18, 2011
I am forever touched by Kevin's remarkable way of teaching. Will always remember "Fish is Fish" by Leo Lionni as part of his Grand Rounds, and the teacup/saucer diagram he used to explain e-Value to me. Memories of his way of simply "being Kevin" will be cherished and celebrated.
July 18, 2011
July 18, 2011
You were more than my colleague, you were my friend. I will cherish the memories you helped create. I will embrace the love you always shared. But, most important, I will remember you and help others remember too. Much light and peace come to you.
July 18, 2011
July 18, 2011
What a terrible loss for all of those who lives Kevin touched. He was my dear friend, my colleague, and a source of inspiration. He did in his teaching career what most of us could only imagine. He showed, not just taught, what it was to be a humanistic doctor.
July 18, 2011
July 18, 2011
In life I have seen the good and bad in all I have met. In Kevin, I only ever saw the good.
July 18, 2011
July 18, 2011
I remember him as the friendliest shuttle passenger I had ever come across. He would always brighten my day as the sun was coming up on our drive over to The General. We never exchanged names, but somehow he remembered me. His genuine joy and brightness will surely be missed.
July 18, 2011
July 18, 2011
Dearest Kevin,
You'll be forever missed by all people you inspired and helped and you'll be always remembered by your genuine smile that lit up the rooms and lift up the spirits.
You'll be forever missed by all people you inspired and helped and you'll be always remembered by your genuine smile that lit up the rooms and lift up the spirits.
July 18, 2011
July 18, 2011
Kevin has touched so many of us he was an amazing friend, mentor and person. I know that he has taught me so much about how to be a caring and compassionate doctor and that through students like us he will go on to touch people's lives eternally.
July 18, 2011
July 18, 2011
Dear Kevin
You were a wonderful person and a fantastic educator. One of a kind.
I feel honored to have known you and promise to teach others what you taught me.
You were a wonderful person and a fantastic educator. One of a kind.
I feel honored to have known you and promise to teach others what you taught me.
July 18, 2011
July 18, 2011
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you! We were blessed to know Kevin. He touched us all. His memory and legacy will live on, as will his memory. Few can be called "truly good", but Kevin can! God bless you, his family. Fay,Milt Sagon, Kelli Buenconsejo from Hawaii. Aloha!
July 18, 2011
July 18, 2011
Dearest Naoki, Acki and Nobu, I can't imagine how you must be feeling, because the loss I feel is so great.
Kevin was a huge light in this world. A true and genuine star, I miss him so much it hurts. He was compassion, joyousness, pure love, my heart goes out to you.
Kevin was a huge light in this world. A true and genuine star, I miss him so much it hurts. He was compassion, joyousness, pure love, my heart goes out to you.
July 17, 2011
July 17, 2011
Kevin entered joyously.
He left a religious calling that did not fit to create his own calling at the JMP -
with all the virtues of a holy man.
He modeled open-heartedness and dedication with unbridled enthusiasm.
With lightness, he moved mountains.
What will we do without him ?
He left a religious calling that did not fit to create his own calling at the JMP -
with all the virtues of a holy man.
He modeled open-heartedness and dedication with unbridled enthusiasm.
With lightness, he moved mountains.
What will we do without him ?
July 17, 2011
July 17, 2011
Kevin was my teacher, mentor, and friend. He showed how to live life to the fullest in his every word and action with compassion and courage. He will be missed dearly.
July 17, 2011
July 17, 2011
Kevin made us the doctors we are today. He taught us not what to learn but how to learn it. He imbued in us a spirit of collective inquiry and a dedication to lifelong teaching and learning. I will miss his bright smile, passionate mind, and the joy with which he embraced life.
July 17, 2011
July 17, 2011
Kevin was one of the most pivotal people in my medical career. No matter the situation, Kevin always brightened my day with a smile and a hug. He was a compassionate physician and a loving father and spouse. But most of all, he was a teacher to the end.
July 17, 2011
July 17, 2011
Kevin was a model person and physician. Love, graciousness, and deep compassion motivated everything that he did. I am blessed to have known him, and am thankful to him for touching so many lives, including mine. May you always know joy and love, Kevin.
July 17, 2011
July 17, 2011
We have lost such a rare person, one who always saw the best in people; whose teaching artistry was a privilege to witness; whose love of life was infectious; and whose compassion as a physician and human being was boundless. May we all try to emulate his spirit.
July 17, 2011
July 17, 2011
Kevin was an inspiration to me. He started out as a teacher and quickly became my friend. I learned so much about medicine, education, and life from him. He embodied positive energy, enthusiasm, and caring. I am a far better person for having known him.
July 17, 2011
July 17, 2011
I will not forget you Kevin, the way you used to come to 6:00pm Mass at St Agnes, always with that smile. Words do not do well here and now, just know I have said many prayers for your soul and for the peace of the souls of your beautiful family.
July 16, 2011
July 16, 2011
As each Day passes we never know what life will bring us. Their is a higher power that we can not control. We were given Kevin for 52 years he has touched so many and has given so much. The Angels may have claimed him but he has left 2 angels to grow with his loving partner.
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July 14, 2023
July 14, 2023
Miss you, my friend.
July 14, 2023
July 14, 2023
Twelve years ago we lost one of the most amazing men I’ve ever known. My heart is still is broken over the loss of you, my dear nephew, Kevin Allen Mack. You were sterling character of a man a brilliant doctor and a Fun and Funny, sweet loving guy. I will miss you always and forever til the day I die. And when I die I hope to meet your sweet soul in heaven. Love, Auntie Laurie
November 23, 2022
November 23, 2022
京都の大学でUCSFで君が取り組んでいた学生参画型授業に関する講演をしましたね。随分かれから時間が経ったのですが、あの教育方法は今でも課題になっています。21世紀の社会、それは多くの困難な課題が噴出し、その解決を私たちは求められています。答えのない世界に立ち向かる人々が求められている時代になっているのです。そのため、教育はそれを課題にして改革しなければなりません。貴方はその先駆者だっとと思います。わたしはあなたをいつまでも忘れくことはないでしょう。
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Loving you still!
July 18, 2019
Kevin, your light continues to shine In so many lives! I am grateful for the time we had on this earth together. You indeed will be forever missed...
July 17, 2019
Eight years now. Hard to believe. Kevin, I remember you so clearly, your compassion and your eagerness to learn and teach. Haven't seen Naoki or the kids in a long time, but I remember them fondly and expect that they will all continue to grow.
I also remember your wicked wit, and I miss that as much as your kindness.
Two Years
July 14, 2013
Yes, today is the two –year marker of the loss of our dear Kevin.
One of Kevin’s favorite books was “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz, and he lived by those four agreements: 1) Be impeccable with your word 2) Don’t take anything personally 3) Don’t make assumptions and 4) Always do your best.
He fought hard for marriage equality and would have been so heartened by the recent Supreme Court decisions.
Many of you contributed to the Japanese maple tree that we planted at San Francisco General Hospital in Kevin’s honor in the Comfort Garden in front of building 90 (immediately in front of the ramp to the right front side of the door) and to the bench in front of it. If you haven’t been by there for awhile, I urge to stop and take a look at the growth and strength of the tree in “Kevin’s Corner.” It is a living symbol of the life he shared with so many of us, and continues to be a source of inspiration and hope.