Cecil Kamai Chang Jr.

Cecil Kamai Chang, Jr. (64) suddenly left this world on July 21, 2025, at his home in Saratoga Springs, Utah. Cecil was born December 13, 1960, in Honolulu, Hawaii to Cecil Kamai Chang Sr and Victoria Keawe-Aiko. He was the only boy of 5 children: Lei (deceased), Phyllis, Norma Jean(deceased), and Ernette. He was happily married to Lisa Chong for 41 years. Their living legacy consists of: 7 children, Chaundell (Will) Monn, Kamai (Kim) Chang, Chali (Kaipo) Lindsey, Candace (Brandt) Colvin, Chamei (Edgar) Escalante, Kahea (Joy) Chang, Kaleo (Sara) Chang. 22 grandchildren, Ethan, Tristan, Kaden, Mason, Tylee, Kolten, Hi’ipoi, Tinzlee, Amelia, Trexon, Kaisen, Ku’ulei, Teinani, La’ahia, Elsie, Taz, Theo, Ioela, Walter, Teanu, Keanu, and Lucille. 6 fur babies. Mochi, Nala, Milo, Koa, Maple, and Mo’o. 46 chickens, 2 sharks, and a partridge in a pear tree. Cecil was born and raised in Honolulu. From a young age until his passing, the two things that describe him are music and sports. Cecil grew up in a very musically talented family. Drawing inspiration from his Tutu, Aunty Genoa Keawe, he picked up the ear and love for music. He taught himself to play the guitar, ukulele, bass guitar, piano, and some kazoo. People loved hearing him sing, even though he doubted his own abilities. He was a proud member of the Roosevelt High School’s Glee club. Cecil enjoyed several sports including surfing, basketball, football, and volleyball. He played basketball and football in high school and had opportunities to travel and play in Japan. After high school, he served a fulltime mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Denver Colorado mission. There he was assigned to serve in the first Hmong/Laotian branch. After moving his family to Sandy, Utah, Cecil began his legacy as a coach/mentor. He began coaching his oldest son’s football team at Alta little league and over the years progressed to Alta high school. Next, he assisted in recruiting football players for the University of Utah. After that, he continued coaching in various high schools; Hillcrest, Cottonwood, Juan Diego, Corner Canyon, and ended his high school coaching career at Skyridge High School with a state title. After this accomplishment, he retired from coaching. An hour later, he announced his new coaching position on a semi-professional women’s football team, The Utah Falconz. He is the current head coach of the program. His passion lives on through all his players. With all the lives influenced by Cecil, he lives on in our hearts as a coach, a friend, a brother, a father, a grandpa, and most of all a husband. In Cecil’s words, “Aloha and make it a great day” A viewing will take place from 4:00pm to 6:30pm at the Sandy Crescent Ridge Stake Center, 1265 East 11000 South, Sandy, Utah. The Funeral Service will follow immediately after, starting at 7:00pm. The Chang family kindly invites all attendees who have played for or coached alongside Coach Chang to wear their team jerseys or coaching shirts in his honor. The Chang family would like to give a special thanks to the first responders, doctors, and Serenity Funeral Home for their care of our loved one. Please share memories and condolences at www.serenityfhs.com

Cecil Kamai Chang Jr.

December 13, 1960 - July 21, 2025