KAREN PANG IN MEMORIAM
It is with a heavy heart that we share the recent loss of fitness model and former bikini competitor Karen Pang .
Karen was a well-rounded athlete who competed in fitness and figure starting in 2005 . She eventually transitioned into the newly formed bikini category where she became a 3x National Bikini Champion among many of her other accolades .
Through the years in the fitness industry you would always find Karen working for her sponsors at trade shows and presenting awards locally in Vancouver and at the prestigious Mr . Olympia weekend .
She was a former personal trainer , former entrepreneur / owner of Kabling Designs and her most current career as a sought after makeup artist which lead her to reside in Los Angeles , California .
Her work as a makeup artist and model have been featured working alongside top photographers and numerous magazines in the industry .
She also recently launched her own podcast “ WuPang Clan , Ain ’ t nuthin ’ to flex with ” interviewing top influencers , pro athletes and people within the Hollywood community .
A close friend of Karen ’ s “ Whitney Johns ” made a post on Instagram following Karen ’ s death that reads :
“ Karen passed in a snowmobiling accident yesterday afternoon . Nothing will ever ease the pain of losing such a bright light so young and unexpectedly . But what I can say is that she spent her last moments having a blast , laughing her face off and felt no pain in her last breath . And as her sister said , she is with her Granny and Mom in heaven now and will be so happy to see them . She is dearly missed by her father , sister , brother , sister-in-law , and nephews .”
A Celebration of Life and candlelight vigils was held here attended by friends and family , as well as a virtual candlelight memorial across social media which was created to pay respects to Karen . An overwhelming outpouring of love was shared through social media to pay tribute using the hash tag # MissKarenPang .
Karen , your smile and positive energy and love for life will always be remembered and you will forever be missed .
Leigh Brandt & Cherry Villanos