It is with deepest sadness that we, at the Singapore Taekwondo Federation (STF), bring you of the sorrowful news of the untimely passing of Kevin Tan Tian Teck, a fourth dan taekwondo instructor, on 16 October 2017. He was 48 years old and left behind a wife and 3 young children.
Kevin Tan was an active taekwondo exponent who was part of the national demonstration team in the 80s. He went on to assist in the organizing of promotion tests under the purview of the STF from 1999 to 2005. Having taekwondo at heart, he also contributed to the development of the sport through his involvement in refereeing and instructing.
Many in the taekwondo community who knew him would miss his perennial smiles and friendship.
You may pay your last respect at his wake which is held at Blk 161 Rivervale Crescent Multi-purpose Hall from 17 to 20 October 2017.
On 20 October, the last prayer will be conducted at 9am and cortege will leave for Tse Tho Aum Buddhist Temple and Crematorium at 10am.
The STF, on behalf of the taekwondo community in Singapore, extends its condolences to the bereaved family of Kevin Tan and wishes them strength and resilience in overcoming their loss.