The Curran family and North End Karate community invite you to join us in celebrating the life of Kaicho Steve Curran.
Kaicho Steve founded the Academy of Steve Curran Karate in 1977 and spent nearly five decades teaching, mentoring, and inspiring generations of martial artists. Through his leadership, friendship, humor, and dedication to his students, he created far more than a karate school—he created a family.
We hope you will join us to share memories, reconnect with fellow students and friends, and honor the extraordinary legacy Kaicho Steve leaves behind.
The celebration will be held Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 4741 N. Baltimore Street in Tacoma.
All who knew and loved Kaicho are welcome.
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It is with a very heavy heart that I share the sad news that Kiacho Steve Curran passed away on the morning of May 11.
Kiacho meant so much to so many of us. Through his teaching, leadership, friendship, and dedication to the dojo, he touched countless lives over the years. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know and train with him.
If you would like to send cards, notes, or messages of condolence, please send them to the dojo and I will make sure they are delivered to Suzanne. I know she would greatly appreciate hearing your kind words, memories, and stories about Kiacho and the impact he had on your life.
I will share additional information regarding services and memorial arrangements as it becomes available.
Oss,
Hanshi Lyle
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Celebration of Life for Kaicho Steve Curran
/in School NewsThe Curran family and North End Karate community invite you to join us in celebrating the life of Kaicho Steve Curran.
Kaicho Steve founded the Academy of Steve Curran Karate in 1977 and spent nearly five decades teaching, mentoring, and inspiring generations of martial artists. Through his leadership, friendship, humor, and dedication to his students, he created far more than a karate school—he created a family.
We hope you will join us to share memories, reconnect with fellow students and friends, and honor the extraordinary legacy Kaicho Steve leaves behind.
The celebration will be held Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 4741 N. Baltimore Street in Tacoma.
All who knew and loved Kaicho are welcome.
Announcing the Passing of Kaicho Steve Curran
/in School NewsIt is with a very heavy heart that I share the sad news that Kiacho Steve Curran passed away on the morning of May 11.
Kiacho meant so much to so many of us. Through his teaching, leadership, friendship, and dedication to the dojo, he touched countless lives over the years. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know and train with him.
If you would like to send cards, notes, or messages of condolence, please send them to the dojo and I will make sure they are delivered to Suzanne. I know she would greatly appreciate hearing your kind words, memories, and stories about Kiacho and the impact he had on your life.
Please also visit our Facebook page to view a video montage celebrating Kiacho’s life and memories at the dojo.
I will share additional information regarding services and memorial arrangements as it becomes available.
Oss,
Hanshi Lyle
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