Hsiao Sung Kao

Hsiao Sung Kao, age 78 passed away on October 2, 2022 in Kirkland, Washington. He was the husband of Yuen Ping Chen. They shared 45 years of marriage together. Hsiao was born in Chengdu, China on December 1, 1943. He had an avid interest in science and together with his father was issued a patent for a bacteria in the 1980s. Hsiao was a restaurateur. He opened the very first Sichuan restaurant, Sichuanese Cuisine, in Seattle in 1994 which remained his passion for several decades. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Yuen Ping Chen. He is survived by two sisters, two brothers, two sons and one grandson and one granddaughter.

Services will be held on October 11, 2022 at Cedar Lawns Funeral Home and Memorial Park 7200 180th Ave Ne Redmond, WA 98052. Visitation and Funeral will take place from 11am-12pm followed by a Graveside Service at 12pm.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CedarLawns-Washington.com for the Kao family.