Thinley Chodak was born on October 2nd, 1956 and passed away August 9th, 2019. He was struck by a car while crossing the street on the way home from work. Thinley was husband to Migmar for 32 years, father to two children, Tenzin and Sonam, Brother to 6 siblings, and Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews for whom he was a father figure. He was sent to India at a very young age where he attended a non-profit Tibetan school and eventually received employment being responsible for the school's inventory supplies. He then moved on to work as a teacher, opened and operated a restaurant, and later became an entrepreneur trading goods between Tibet, Nepal and India. In 2000, he moved to Los Angeles, to seek a better future for himself and his family.
During his early years in Los Angeles, he moved from job to job as a cook and cashier at fast food restaurants and convenient stores. He eventually found a position doing what he loved, as a Cook at the Westin Bonaventure. In 2005, he moved his family to Los Angeles and worked multiple jobs to support his family. He worked at the Salvation Army, a retirement home and other facilities as a cook, in addition to his regular employment at the Westin.
He was an avid activist, seeking justice for his countrymen in Tibet by affiliating with the Tibetan Association of Southern California, where he also volunteered as cook during community events.
Many who knew Thinley would agree he was the hardest working person they ever met.
He did everything to provide for a happy and sustainable life for his family and FAMILY always came first for him. Despite his own financial struggles, he often made generous donations to various organizations. No matter what he had been through in life, he always looked happy and had a pleasant smile on his face that brought smiles to everyone else, including unfortunate children born with a cleft lip who he supported financially.
He will always be loved and missed by all who knew him.
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