3/4/1952 – 9/22/2024
Lawrence
Funeral service for Sone Lavongsa, 72, will be at 1 pm Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Mr. Lavongsa died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at KU Medical Center, surrounded by his family.
He was married to Boune Naleb on February 1, 1980, in the refugee camp in Thailand in 1980. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include three sons, Sinh (Rathana) Lavongsa of Lawrence, KS, Khomphay (Doungchay) Lavongsa and Phonesay Lavongsa; 4 grandchildren, Calvin, Davon, Kayden and Khloe.
He was an avid American Football fan. His favorite team was the Chiefs. He loved following the NFL with friends and family every Sunday during the season. He loved going fishing spending time with his grandkids. When he loves dearly to his heart.
Funeral service will take place Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St, Lawrence KS 66044.
Online condolences made at rumsey-yost.com
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