Gao Yang

Despite his battle with serious medical issues in recent years, Zang Gao’s faith in God never wavered. Zang Gao proclaimed the Gospel his entire life. He was a key leader who helped shape the vision for the future of the Hmong Christian Missionary Alliance during the late 1970s.

Zang Gao is survived by the love of his life, his wife Phu Xiong. They met while Zang Gao was serving as a First Lieutenant in General Vang Pao’s Army in Laos. It was love at first sight for Zang Gao. Together, Zang Gao and Phua have three accomplished daughters Kanggeua, Yee-Pai, and Kongbla, and four loving sons, Bee(deceased), Xang, Sony, and Abraham. Gao is also survived by 13 grandchildrenand three great grandchildren.

Zang Gao will be honored in a celebration of life on June 17 and 18 in Morganton, NC. Location:

Kirksey Funeral Home

406 Lenoir Road Morganton, NC 28655

Service dates and times:

June 17, 2023, 9:00 a.m. thru 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. thru 7:00 p.m.

June 18, 2023, 2:00 p.m. thru 3:00 p.m., followed by burial service at Burke Memorial Park, 2506 Burke Memorial Park Rd., Morganton, NC 28655.

Meals will be provided at: First Hmong Alliance Church, 349 33rd Street SW, Hickory, NC 28602.

Saturday, June 17, 2023 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch & 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Dinner

Sunday, June 18, 2023 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch

For more information, please contact:

Xang Solomon Yang (719) 257-8027

Kanggeua Kay Ly (209) 403-1964.

Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the family.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kirkseyfh.com for the Yang family.