Phouvieng "Phou" Vilaythong
June 4, 1957 ~ November 30, 2024
Phouvieng “Phou” Vilaythong, 67, died peacefully at home Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday, December 6, 2024, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Open to family, friends, and the general public.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, December 7, 2024, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, with a small reception to follow. Open to family, friends, and the general public.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Doan Huu Cam and Mrs. Ngo Thi Le of Vietnam; siblings, Chanthy Mounivong, Thongsavanh Vilaythong, and Thongsavang Vilaythong.
Phou was survived by his wife, Somkhit Phouangphanith; daughters, Panida Vilaythong and Samantha Phouangphanith; sons, Andrew and Zachary Vilaythong; and his siblings Thongsy Vilaythong, Somchanh Le, and Vankham Vilaythong.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family asks that donations be made to either of the following organizations in his honor:
Vibrant Emotional Health c/o Development Office, 80 Pine St., Floor 19, New York, NY 10005 (vibrant.org); Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202 (hynesmemorial.org).
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With all our love and prayers to you & your family. We hope you feel our embrace in this time of grief. May we take comfort he is with our lord.
Rest in peace and love. Praying for comfort, peace and understanding for the family and those closest to Phou.
Your sun has set and my world has gone dark. You were the light in a world full of sadness & cruelty.. A force of love & patience mixed with fire & fortitude to press on.
May your heart be free of its sadness and your soul be filled with eternal peace.
You are my hero. I love you.
B
Dear Phou, where to begin! I’m deeply saddened to hear of your passing and truly honored to have been able to have known you. I cherish the many breakfasts and lunches we had and the time you shared your beautiful family with me and my family. I’ll miss your infectious laugh and witty sense of humor. May you RIH and forever in my heart ❤️ 👣🙏
Dear family and loved ones, I’m very sorry for your loss and I’ll be praying for peace and comfort through this tough time. Thank you for sharing him with us, Sincerely Andre Bledsoe 💔👣🙏
Phou was a kind, wise man who made everyone feel like family. He will be deeply missed. May his soul rest in peace.
With heartfelt condolences, You were a kind and generous person for our community.
Deepest condolences to your family in this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our hearts are with you and your family!!!