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Comedian guide author Casey Gilly shared the tragic information on-line, of the loss of life of Vincent Kukua, illustrator, cartoonist and graphic designer, and a historical past in comics. He was a Prepress Technician for Oni Press, earlier than that, Manufacturing Artist for Picture Comics and in addition for Black Masks Studios. Casey writes;
“There isn’t any straightforward solution to say this– Vincent Kukua handed away within the final day or so. As of now, it seems to be pure causes however the health workers are nonetheless working to know the entire particulars. Vince was an uncommonly good individual. I’ve by no means identified somebody who was extra light, compassionate, or so effortlessly type. He was an unbelievable a part of the comics group, each as an artist, a fan, and a manufacturing designer. All the pieces about him was temperate, humane, and candy–he laughed simply, shared pleasure readily, listened along with his complete coronary heart, and was completely hilarious. We had been all higher for realizing him, for being a part of his grace, his quiet friendship,”
“Vince was beneficiant with every little thing he had and I would wish to return that generosity by doing no matter I can to be there for you, his grieving buddies, our grieving group. If you’ll want to speak, when you have questions, please be happy to message me on Fb–I’ll get again to you as quickly as I can.
I’ve been in contact with Vince’s household, who’ve given me permission to share this info, and I will likely be organizing a Portland based mostly celebration of life for him with of us right here, in addition to serving to with Bay Space one and, if folks need, a web-based memorial as properly.He was so great and I hope, no matter occurs after we depart this world, that he’s along with his departed household once more.”“Vince was beneficiant with every little thing he had and I would wish to return that generosity by doing no matter I can to be there for you, his grieving buddies, our grieving group. If you’ll want to speak, when you have questions, please be happy to message me on Fb–I’ll get again to you as quickly as I can. I’ve been in contact with Vince’s household, who’ve given me permission to share this info, and I will likely be organizing a Portland based mostly celebration of life for him with of us right here, in addition to serving to with Bay Space one and, if folks need, a web-based memorial as properly. He was so great and I hope, no matter occurs after we depart this world, that he’s along with his departed household once more.”
Andrew Farago posted “Heartbroken to share the information that Vincent Kukua handed away instantly yesterday. Everyone within the Bay Space liked him, and as soon as he moved to Portland, all people up there liked him, too. Sending a lot like to his family and friends.”
Helioscope posted “Relaxation in peace Vincent Kukua. We had been privileged to have Vince be a part of us as a studiomate in 2018. A terrific cartoonist, in addition to a talented and educated manufacturing artist who labored at Picture and Oni, Vince was light, candy, gifted, and enthusiastic.”
Tim Daniel: Received to know Vincent Kukua due to comics—the loopy deadlines, countless file spec requests, hassle capturing, even a few conference preps. He exuded a giant hearted and real heat and was profoundly type. Thanks, Vincent.
Sophie Yanow: Vincent Kukua was type and tremendous gifted. He labored at Picture Comics in Berkeley once I labored at Comedian Reduction and would come cling on the store nearly day by day. He participated within the first 24 hour comics day occasion I ran — a serious sleep disadvantaged bonding expertise. Gone too quickly.
It has been a tragic week for the comedian trade who has misplaced so many names at such a younger age. We share our condolences with family and friends at this horrible time.
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