Bounyai Thongkham

Bounyai Thongkham, age 68, passed away at her home in Des Moines on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

Bounyai was born May 6, 1956, in Pakse, Laos. Her primary occupation while living in Laos was a teacher. Bounyai was dedicated to her faith and liked attending her temple and meditation. She was a selfless person, always helping others. She volunteered her time working with her Asian community in many roles. She was a hard worker and always on the go, which earned her the well-deserved reputation of being a “superwoman”. Her family was most important to her and she treasured them all. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and sewing.

She is survived by her husband Bounthivisak Thongkham; daughter Phouping (Stacy) Hacknorath, her husband Oulaythone, and their children Quincy, Tiarra, Bailey, Kaitlyn, and Kobe; daughter Phoukham (Nancy) Thongkham, her husband Eric, and their children Kiana, Kash, and Kiro; and daughter Phoungoen (Melanie) Troster, her husband Josh, and their children Jordyn, Jalyn, and Jozlyn. She is also survived by her sister Pa Soun, sister Bounnhong (Beatrice) Lin, brother Siphong, brother Tong.

Services will be held at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. and will be followed by cremation.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Bounyai.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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