Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Youa Chang Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Youa was born on May 19, 1945 to Txawj Hwm Tsab and Ma Lauj in the village of Ban Loob Kha, Laos, which is in the county of Xi Geon and the province of Luang Prabang. He went on to marry Teng Vang before enlisting as a United States CIA soldier in the Vietnam War. Afterwards, he relocated his family to Thailand and eventually immigrated to the US in 1988. In total, Youa and Teng had eight children: Mai Yia, Lee, Hue, Vang, Mai Yer, Bee, Nou, and Sandy. Youa was a wonderful and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He taught his children to pursue their education and supported them all throughout the many accomplishments and difficulties of their lives.
Youa Kao Chang was predeceased by parents, Txawj Hwm Tsab and Ma Lauj, and son, Bee Chang. He is survived by his wife, remaining 7 children, 28 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 5 siblings.
Service will be held on July 16, 2023 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home from 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM. The burial will be held on July 17, 2023 at Oakwood Cemeteries (38 7th Ave NE) at 10:00 AM.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
1105 12th Street SouthEast, Rochester, MN 55904
Make a Donation
in Youa Chang's name
People and places connected with Youa
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Youa's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Youa Chang's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
