Chang Ho

Paek

August 29, 1977 - November 2, 2026

Chang Ho Paek, age 49, of San Antonio, Texas, has passed after a rough battle with cancer. Born in Seoul, South Korea, to Tong Cha Burson and Sung Kuk Paek, he was and always will be the prized sunshine to his mother.

He lived in San Antonio most of his life after his family moved there when he was 3 years old. Growing up, he loved to play video games and chess and was undefeatable at both to the dismay of all his cousins and friends. He enjoyed tennis and more recently, pickleball, but his true passion was music and singing. He had an amazing voice and taught himself guitar before YouTube videos existed.

Chang Ho received his degree in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin and resided there a few years after. In 2004, he formed a band called Vesica. You can listen to some rough demo recordings of his music he wrote and performed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkvTMnWVHlM. He was proud of the meaning of the band name - a vesica is the geometric shape formed by the intersection of 2 circles of the same radius.

He was super intelligent, witty, strong willed and steadfast in his beliefs. Chang Ho was analytical but always philosophical and spiritual. While he was born again Christian in recent years, his life always reflected core Christian values. He lived simply and material possessions were not important to him.

He was loyal to his friends and family and even his career, where he devoted 19 years to Capital Group Funds, formerly American Funds, moving up to his last role as Retirement Plan Coordinator.

He is survived by his mother, Tong Cha Burson, and stepfather William "Bill" Burson, sisters Chi Reece (married to Jason Reece with children Logan and Hunter) and ChiMi Paek (partner to Bryan Reyna), stepbrothers Will Burson (partner to Stacey Godwin), Gerry Burson (children Madison, Tommy and Gerry Jr.) and Matt Burson (married to Jaclyn Burson with children Summer, Kristen and Troy).

We will miss him dearly. While the sun has set on his physical life, his spirit will continue to shine brightly with those who love him.

A memorial service will be held on November 13, 2026, at 11am at First Korean Presbyterian Church, 4115 Eisenhauer Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78218.