Phuon Roeung

Phuon Roeung, age 75, passed away on May 16, 2025. He was born in Battambang, Cambodia on January 3, 1950, to Nhim Ky and Moeur Roeung.
He will be missed by his loving wife of 51 years, Sila Roeung; daughters, Davy and Linna Roeung; grandchildren, Anthony Dunbar and Malachi Wilkinson; brother, Samphouth (Mourn) Roeung and family; sister, Thang-Kean (Thoun Thour) Roeung and family; sister, Somphour (Lam Sim) Roeung and family; brother, Bunrith (Sophea) Roeung and family; daughter, Thavy (Sey) Phuong and family; sister Jannavy Ky (Koeun Thach) and family; sister-in-law, Sovanny (Darin) Nget and family; sister-in-law, Laury (Vin) An and family; cousin, Chuon (Eve) Lath and family; cousin, Sophaneary (Sambath) Kai and family; brother-in-law, Punlork (Sophia) Nget and family; cousin, Sombann (Sophea) Im; cousin, Ratha Sin and family; and by so many other family, friends, and community members.
Phuon was a man defined by his compassion, strength, and unwavering sense of responsibility. A loyal and devoted husband to his beloved wife, Sila, lived each day in service to his family and community. He was a true provider and protector-someone whose care extended beyond his home to everyone around him.
After leaving Cambodia as a refugee, Phuon found a new beginning in Cleveland, Ohio. But more than that, he helped create a beginning for so many others. He was one of the founding leaders of the Cleveland Cambodian Community, and through his vision and dedication, he helped build a safe and thriving space for fellow refugees and generations to come. His leadership was steady, humble, and always guided by deep respect-for all people, no matter what their background.
Phuon was a man who never looked down on others. In fact, he lifted people up. His presence was a source of comfort and inspiration. Whether offering wise counsel, a kind smile, or a helping hand, he lived by his own timeless words:
"Love, Care, and Respect."
He truly did.
Phuon's legacy lives on in the lives he touched-in the family he loved fiercely and, in the community, he helped build from the ground up. His wisdom, humility, and kindness will be remembered always.
Visitations will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Busch Funeral Home, 7501 Ridge Road, Parma, Ohio 44129, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. There will be a service the following day on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Buddhist ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Watt Buddhavajanaram Cambodian American Buddhist Temple, 1305 Nash Avenue, Elyria, Ohio 44035, from 9am - 1pm (440.731.3187).