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Liap Ketnouvong Obituary
Dr. Ketnouvong was born in Laos, December 15, 1944, a son of the late Thoine and Seane Ketnouvong.
For almost three decades, he and his family immigrated and lived in the town of Southbridge on September 9, 1980.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Vang (Palphoui), six loving children; Bountiap Ketnouvong of Dudley, Davone Keovongmanysar of Southbridge, Chansamone Morrow of West Boylston, Amphone Keovongmanysar of New York City, Phoutasone Southbridge and Phonetip Ketnouvong of Paxton. He also is survived by 8 grandchildren.
He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather and will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
Dr. Ketnouvong was a compassionate Veterinarian in Laos. He had never turned his back on a payment of vegetables, fresh meat or household goods for the much needed medical services he had conducted for his very low income clients because he, like them, came from a very poor family. His heart ruled him more than the call of greed and money.
He will be well remembered for his wonderful loving heart, gentle and polite manners, his unshakable strong family values and his insistence of a higher education for his children, grandchildren and his ever present smiles which reached deep within his heart. His hopes are simple; for his children and grandchildren to live with honor and carry as he has in life.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Laotian Buddhist Ceremony at 5:00 - 6:30 PM to follow by calling hours from 6:30 - 8:00 PM Friday, July 18th at Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy Street, Southbridge.
Cremation will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, July 19th, starting at 1:00 PM procession from Sansoucy Funeral Home to end at All Faith Crematory, 7 Island Road, Worcester.
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Memories and Condolences
for Liap Ketnouvong
Kathe Hallwachs
July 26, 2008
We are deeply saddened to learn of your loss and will keep all of you in our hearts and prayers at this most trying time ... through all of you, his children and grandchildren, his legacy and smile will live on ... knowing you, Phonethip, he must have been an amazing father, grandfather, husband and friend!
The Hallwachs Family
Ericka Laurens
July 22, 2008
Coach Davone and Phonetip,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I know how close your family is and that is what will help in this difficult time. My prayers are with all of your families and extended family
With sympathy (Nathan's cousin, mom to Hannah on soccer, friend to Joyce Clemence)
Nancy McNamara
July 21, 2008
Dear Ketnouvong Family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time of profound sadness with the passing of Liap- husband, father and grandfather. We will surely miss his warm smiling face at the family gatherings. He truly blessed our lives just by knowing him.May he rest in peace. Love, Rich, Nancy & Jess-Ellen McNamara
Paul Falcone
July 21, 2008
Coach Phonetip and Family,
Sorry to hear about your father's passing. You and your family are in our prayers. May you be comforted by your family and friends and the memories of your father.
Paul Falcone and Family
Andrew Yates
July 21, 2008
Coach Phonethip and family,
I am very sorry to hear about your father. I'm sure you will miss him very much, and I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you.
Sincerely, Andrew Yates
LIU Soccer Family & Friends Blackbirds
July 21, 2008
Amphone & the Ketnouvong Family, We are all thinking of you and your family and wishing you our heartfelt condolences. We know your Dad was a great man because we have a piece of him everyday at LIU. He is caring, compassionate, loyal, and strong to name a few and we know his memories and life will live on.
Phyllis Davis
July 18, 2008
To Phonethip and your family: I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Your father sounds like a warm, compassionate man who has left the world a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
July 18, 2008
Dear Phonethip,
My most sincere sympathies.
Gale White
The Hoffmans
July 18, 2008
Dear Ketnouvong family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Liap. Please take a look at this http://www.TheDashMovie.com
It sounds like Dr. Liap dash meant a lot to many. He has touched many lives along the way and that's what it's all about. May his dash warm your heart!
Our deepest sympathies to everyone during this time.
Mike, Sherri, Nicholas and Jeremy Hoffman
Sherri Hoffman
July 18, 2008
Dear Amanda, Nicholas and all the grandchilden,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandfather. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I too, lost my grandfather 2 months ago. The memories of him will warm your heart and picturing him will put a smile on your face....all in time....
Mrs. Hoffman
Randy / Kimberly Smith
July 18, 2008
Your grace and caring heart has touched many and you will always be remembered for changing peoples lives with your love.
Courtney Letourneau
July 18, 2008
Amphone, Phonethip and family, our deepest sympathies are with you during this time. Please know we are here for you should you need anything. Andrea Healy, Courtney Letourneau, Lyndsey Letourneau and Max Goodman
The Carter Family
July 17, 2008
Amphone, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for the loss of your father but now he is at peace.
Post Family
July 17, 2008
Amphone and Family, we are extremely sorry for your loss! You all are always in our thoughts.
Susan & Howard Flantzer
July 17, 2008
Amphone, we are sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Richard and Nancy Lucier
July 17, 2008
Dear Vang, Bountiap, Davone, Chansamone, Amphone, Phoutasone, Phonetip and all the rest of your beautiful family. We are so saddened to hear of the passing of this very special man. He loved you all so much and was so proud of all of you. His kind and gentle spirit lives on in you and all of his grandchildren. We will remember that knowing twinkle in his eye and how he and his whole family enriched our lives. We wish you comfort and peace.
Love, Richard and Nancy Lucier and family
Bernadette (Mrs. Bob) Pollone
July 16, 2008
Such a wonderful neighbor! What we couldn't communicate in words was always understandable through sign language and smiles. Thank you for sharing so much with me, Mr. Bob, Linda and Beth. What wonderful memories!
Ming Yen
July 15, 2008
Sorry for the lost...
Donald Maines
July 15, 2008
Amphone and family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Amphone, I know by the many stories you told me about your dad that he was a very special man and will be sorely missed by his family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Don and Christine Maines (Newtown, PA)
Jaime Jackson
July 15, 2008
Phonethip & Elena, I am so sorry to hear about your dad! I know he will be greatly missed! Hold your memories close... Please let me know if there is anything I can do! I love you guys... Know that you are in my thoughts & prayers!
Kristy Cormier
July 15, 2008
Elena and Phonetip - we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Dan and Kristy
Maria Daley
July 15, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your father sounds like he was a wonderful man!
Luan Paradise
July 15, 2008
Phonetip, we are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. He sounds like a wonderful and compassionate man who will truly be missed by family and friends. Our thoughts are with you.
Luan, Joe and Sam Paradise
Suzie and Jack Bulger
July 15, 2008
Phonethip and Elena- We were so sorry to hear of your loss. There are really no words that can make it easier but know our hearts are with you.
Tom Ostrowski
July 15, 2008
I and the Learning Services team here at Iron Mountain are sorry for you loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Debra Angeloni
July 15, 2008
Phonethip & Family:
I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
-Debra Angeloni
Linda Nelson
July 15, 2008
Phonethip, I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He sounds like a wonderful man. Please know that you're in my prayers.
Jean emsley
July 15, 2008
Phonethip , Elena and all your family, we are so sorry for your loss. I remember how kind and hospitable they were when we attended the shower. Love Jean and Bill and family
Laurinda Pilgrim
July 15, 2008
Dearest Eleana,though I never had the honor of. meeting the Dr. my heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to you and your family. I miss you deeply
Mary McCarthy
July 15, 2008
Phonethip & the entire Ketnouvong family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you & the entire family.
-Mary McCarthy (Chiodo), Auburn MA
July 15, 2008
Our condolences to Phonethip,Elena, Savio and your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Discovery School House Staff
Magdalena Santiago
July 15, 2008
My deepest regrets to you and yours.......
Joe Grillo
July 15, 2008
My condolences to the Ketnouvong family. To Phonethip, I know what your going through as I had lost my father 2 years ago. Memories will keep you smiling and will always be in
your heart.
Benjamin Collins
July 15, 2008
I wanted to let everyone know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Markens Benoit
July 15, 2008
It's been a joy to be a friend of the wonderful family Dr. Liap raised. He will live through his kids who are just as gentle, loving, kind; and always smiling.
His magical touch on the hot peppers will be cherished forever :)
Glen, Megan and Malia Jusczyk
July 15, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
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