Sungki Hwang

Sungki Min, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Federal Way, WA on October 27, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with late-stage cancer. She was 73 years old. Born in Seoul, Korea, Sungki attended Sookmyung Women's University in Seoul Korea. Her professional life began at the Korea Exchange Bank, where she met her now husband, Seon Jong Hwang. Upon marrying, Sungki embraced the role of a devoted stay-at-home mother for 20 years, supporting her family as her husband's banking career took them to live in multiple countries, including Spain, Panama, Korea, Brazil, and the US. The family finally settled in Seattle in 1998, where Sungki and Seon Jong later pursued their entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating a small business until they retired in 2018.Sungki was a devoted Catholic, known as 'Edith' for the baptismal name at St. Paul Chong Hasang Korean Catholic Church and was an active member of the Anna club at her church. She will be remembered by all who knew her for her profound kindness, selfless spirit, and compassionate character, always placing the needs of others before her own.In her leisure time, Sungki found joy in playing classical music on the piano and enjoyed playing golf with her husband before her illness.Sungki was married for 48 years to her beloved husband Seon Jong. She is survived by her two loving sons, Gio Hwang (and his wife Audrey), and Chan Hwang (and his wife Chloe); and four cherished grandchildren, Sofia, Dominic, Claire, and Aaron.

A Vigil will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Paul Chong Hasang Korean Catholic Church.Cremation will follow the service at Gethsemane Cemetery in Federal Way, WA.