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Kunthong Gaither Obituary

Kunthong Pongkuonoi Gaither, 47, of 3651 9th Ave. S., a homemaker and native of Thailand who enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing, camping and playing bingo, died of liver failure Saturday at a local care facility.
At her request, no services will be held. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Survivors include a daughter, Audrey Taylor of Boise, Idaho; sons Alfred Gaither of Missoula and Robert Gaither of Great Falls; a sister, Ghan Pongkuonoi; grandparents Robert Schroeder and Audrey Schroeder; and two grandchildren Bryce and Bryana Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Gaither, on July 7, 2002; a daughter, Iola Gaither; and her parents, Tong-Dang Pongkuonoi and Biyong Pongkuonoi.
Condolences may be posted online at www.schniderfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.

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Published by Great Falls Tribune on Sep. 14, 2010.

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Dennis Beard

September 23, 2010

"Na Booms" Family, I am real sorry for your loss. I remember long walks with her and my mother, always on our way to "Na Kaks" house. She will be remembered in our family always.Love you guys-

September 16, 2010

Kunthong's Family: Please accept our sincere sympathy at your loss. May you know the guidance and support of our Lord Jesus Christ as you walk thru the days ahead. We are never alone when we allow God to be our Guide and our Friend. Prayerfully...
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Joel Enriquez

September 14, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I used to see her at the Peking Garden East restaurant when it was still here. I worked with her son, Bobby. She will truly be missed. My prayers are with you and your family.

Lynn Truesdell-Rose

September 14, 2010

I am terribly sorry for your loss of an outstanding, beautiful woman. She was always considered part our family. Your mom lives on in the lives she touched and the love she shared. She will be remembered in our family. May her memory comfort you, so that she lives always in your heart!! She will be missed!

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