Kyle was born on February 28, 1992, in Plantation, Florida. He grew up in Coral Springs, Florida, surrounded by a loving family, as well as many neighborhood and school friends. Affectionately known as “Boxer Boy” in the neighborhood, he would be seen prancing around in his boxers while spreading happiness and laughter to everyone around him.
Kyle graduated from Coral Glades High School and went on to attend University of Central Florida. In college, he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He was proud to be a “Fiji” and had remained close friends with many of his fraternal brothers throughout the years. After graduation, he remained involved with the organization in various volunteer capacities.
Rooted in his childhood dreams of becoming an astronaut, Kyle embarked on his supply chain management career in aerospace. In 2015, he moved to Tucson, Arizona, and joined Raytheon. He worked in their missile division and eventually transferred to LA. In September 2024, he landed an exciting new job at Boeing within their satellite division.
Kyle loved living in LA. He would constantly say that he was “living his best life” there. He enjoyed spending time at the beach, biking, and organizing events with a group of close-knit friends. As an expansive soul, Kyle was passionate about reading about various subjects and dedicating time to spiritual practices such as meditation and yoga. In 2020, he reached his yearly goal of reading 365 books and wore out his Kindle. He felt connected to the great outdoors, as evidenced by his endless offroading, hiking, and camping adventures. He eagerly ventured to new corners of the world and had recently visited Thailand, which he called “paradise.”
To know Kyle was to love him. He had a kind heart, a supportive presence, and a spirit of generosity. His family and friends will miss his radiant smile, his charming dimples, his infectious laugh, and his strong hugs. He was a refreshingly authentic and confident person who was true to himself and his beliefs, which made him a joy to be around. He turned eating into a sport and had an insatiable appetite, which never ceased to amaze us.
He is survived by his parents (David and Ruth Pagan) and his brother and sister-in-law (Matthew and Homma Pagan). He is remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and friends who loved him dearly.
His loving legacy extends far beyond the tragic circumstances of his passing. His endless love lives on through all of us, including through his selfless act of generosity as an organ donor.
“We whisper a million thank you’s to the sky
Hoping you catch at least one of them
Thank you for having existed
Thank you for loving us.
Thank you for being ours to miss.”
- Poem by Sarah Rian
